Another Year. Another list of my favorites I’ve read throughout the year. This time, from my own shelves. If you haven’t picked these up, I strongly recommend you do. My reading taste is all over the place, so hopefully you find a book or series you ...
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January
February
March
April
May
June
January
Starting the year off right. Dove into some thrillers initially, and then I let the vibes take me from there. An insane month of awesome books. Each one I have read thus far has been added to this list.
One of the top 2 Freida books I’ve read (right under Never Lie).
It’s your standard thriller that follows the same formula as the others. There was something about this that kept me needing to read on though, and you just can’t beat that feeling in...
The Housemaid
No notes for this one. It’s the perfect amount of supernatural and suspense.
The Outsider
Omegaverse-lite. No complaints other than I need more.
Mate|BN Exclusive
Cyberpunk 2077 meets the romance genre. Probably one of my absolute favorites from this month. Quite literally the perfect blend. If you don’t pick this up, you are doing your TBR an injustice.
Neon Flux (Neo Stellaris, #1)
Ali does it again. A good time. The audiobook is also phenomenally done.
Deep End
Atlantis meets Pirates of the Caribbean (movie 4). Heavy on the world building and yearning. The ending makes everything worth it. Trust.
A Wraith Beneath the Tides
February
This was a weak month for me in terms of books that really stood out.
Epic fantasy
First in a trilogy
The Raven Scholar
March
February’s curse continued into the month of March. Not a bad month in general, but not a lot I would end up recommending to others.
The plot twist makes this a must read!
Fruit of the Flesh
April
April was a month of casual reading with 2 recommendations to add to your TBR. two very different tones of books.
A really beautiful love story that connects to Divine Rivals without needing to dive into it first. The audiobook is a masterpiece.
Wild Reverence: A Novel
Opens an interesting dialogue about higher education
Katabasis: A Novel
May
We had some serious bangers this month!
Dark, fantastical murder mystery
Deathbringer (Deluxe Edition): A Novel
The Shining meets Rose Red/The Winchester house.
10/10 writing and a must read in the spooky season.
Until the Last Light Goes Out
Lady knight and a devastating epic fantasy
The Second Death of Locke
June
This was the best month for me so far. Two huge stand out reads that I will recommend to anyone.
Historical fiction that is heavy on the fiction but still a worthwhile read.
Set during World War 2, multiple POVs
Lilac Girls: A Novel
Probably one of the best books I’ve read in 2026.
I think if you enjoy The Unmaking of June Farrow, you’ll probably thoroughly enjoy this book.
The Everlasting
Read this before or after The Everlasting. Similar vibes. Just as good.
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
July
A month of escaping into fantasies
Easy, fun read. Completed trilogy that is an enjoyable binge.
Daughter of No Worlds (War of Lost Hearts #1)
A book that really puts things into perspective. There was a lot of challenging of beliefs of the characters that invokes similar thoughts in everyday life (at least for me it did).
Blood Over Bright Haven: A Novel
August
A phenomenal story of reflection, resilience, and acceptance
The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell: A Novel
No second book syndrome here. There’s action from start to finish.
Children of Fallen Gods by Carissa Broadbent
September
Spooky season transition with minimal spooky books 🤷🏼♀️
Yes. Yes. Yes.
Olivie Blake is a divisive author, but if you only read one of her books, let it be this one. Bonus points if you were in a sorority.
Girl Dinner: A Novel
Fun, easy read if you find yourself approaching a reading slump
Warrior Princess Assassin
Debut fantasy novel
First in an incomplete series
Audiobook production is outstanding
Kissed by the Gods
October
10/10 recommend anything by Jay Kristoff any time of year. October just seems optimal for this vibe.
Empire of the Vampire (Empire of the Vampire Book One)
