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Books I’m loving right now!

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2025 is the year I’m reading a little wider genre wise and I’ll continue to update and share my recs as I read!
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Thriller

I’m a scaredy cat sooo these won’t be super intense recs lol but I do love a cold case or mystery plot sooo idk what to call my preferences in this genre lol
 
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When Van decides to take on a cold case of the the taken ones (missing little girls) she doesn’t expect she’d stumble into parts of her past along the way. This one captivated me and wasn’t immediately obvious which we love 4⭐️
The Taken Ones: A Novel|Paperback
 
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This one is WILD. I wont say much but in relation to the first in this series the character finds their own familial resolutions amidst solving the crimes of a spooky vibed town that seems like they are absolutely hiding something, and boy does it go...
The Reaping|Paperback

Romantasy

I didn’t think I’d be a girly who would enjoy romantasy but BOY HOWDY do I love it so much.
 
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THIS SERIES HAS AN ABSOLUTE CHOKE HOLD ON ME. I love the characters I love the plot, I love the world and magic and ughhhh it’s just so good. It’s absolutely a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ for me.
Fourth Wing|Paperback
 
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Again I loveee this series and while this one is a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ for me that’s mainly because I don’t love the miscommunication trope buut I love so much else and it’s important for the series!
Iron Flame|Hardcover
 
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I am STILL recovering from the hang over of this book 📕 i LOVED it so much. The plot twists and angst and love and yearning and ughhh I wish I could read it over again and again
Onyx Storm (Deluxe Limited Edition)|Special
 
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Absolutely love this book. The pen pals aspect, the misunderstood enemies to lovers and the magical elements it was all so captivating and fun to read!!
Divine Rivals - (Letters of Enchantment) by Rebecca Ross (Hardcover)
 
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The sequel to Divine Rivals and such a good wrap up of the saga. I loved so many moments of this and in the same breath was so frustrated too lol but worth reading!
Ruthless Vows - (Letters of Enchantment) by Rebecca Ross (Hardcover)

Self help

As a self motivated individual I love hearing other peoples perspectives of how they have achieved their definition of success.
 
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Mel Robbins changed my life with her 5 second rule and now I’m so so excited for this next level from her!!
The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can't Stop Talking About|Hardcover
 
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I’ve been a huge fan of Amie on Instagram for years and been gleaning her wisdom and encouragement for just as long. This book will change the world mark my words! 🥹🥰
We Need Your Art: Stop Messing Around and Make Something|Hardcover

Poetry

As someone with VISUAL artistic talent I’ve always loved and appreciated those who can craft words into art.
 
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After finding Whitney on Tiktok and IG & falling in love with her words I was over the moon when she shared she had published her poetry into books!! This is the first of my collection but I love it so far!
Home|Paperback
 
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This book this book this book!!! Ugh I’m such a sucker for beautiful words and thought provoking prose + uplifting themes and this BOOK has all of that 🥹🥰
Wildflower Pages

Contemporary Romance

This is what most of my 2024 consisted of. I love a love story and the way it takes the couple to come together. I’m definitely a lover girl at heart
 
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She’s a professional ballerina recovering from a heartbreaking injury and he’s a coast guard diver. They meet as kids, have a falling out and as adults find their way back to one another but not without complicated family dynamics and the need to rek...
Variation: A Novel|Paperback
 
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They survived a once in a life time event together and yet they never seem to get the timing right for their love. I loved the different POVS. The way the different timelines were woven together for provide more context for the current events, absolu...
In the Likely Event|Paperback
 
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He’s a smoke jumper she’s a traveling nurse. They are house mates who aren’t allowed to be together but with how he looks at her and the way she doesn’t initially want him because she’s not gonna be there long anyways… let’s say their friendship pact...
From Air|Paperback
 
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Just finished and loveeed it’s. He’s a widower. She’s a stranger he meets in a work adjacent situation and she has her own trauma but she’s farther along in her grief and so she helps his daughter find her courage to overcome her fears. Plus Daddy Oz...
From Nowhere - (Wildfire) by Jewel E Ann (Paperback)