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items Postpartum, I realized I needed a hobby—something that felt like mine again. Enter: reading. Do I know what makes writing “good”? Nope. Do I care? Also nope. My version of annotating(if I even bothered with that ) would be like: “make this emo quote ...
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2025
I thought this book was hauntingly beautiful 10/10 would recommend
Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy
I don't think I can separate these books from one another I feel like it could all be one book. Was absolutely consumed by the whole (unfinished) series
Iron Flame(The Empyrean #2) By Rebecca Yarros
Again , I can't separate from the first two- was completely consumed really annoyed that Yarros wont be writing the next one anytime soon.
Onyx Storm (Wing and Claw Collection, 3)
I’m a big fan of Abby Jimenez but this one might just be my favorite rom com of the year. I laughed I sobbed - I hated every-tine I needed to put it down.
Yours Truly (Part of Your World, #2) by Abby Jimenez
The Empyrean series was my first real dip into fantasy, and it swallowed me whole. I spent months completely lost in that world—dragons, danger, and all-consuming tension. I’m honestly a little afraid to pick up another fantasy now, because this seri...
Fourth Wing (The Empyrean, #1) by Rebecca Yarros
I thought this started a little slow but a third of the way through i got the hype. Just an overall wholesome book that I very much enjoyed as a little brain pallette cleanser(is that a thing?)
Remarkably Bright Creatures By Shelby Van Pelt
Im a little on the fence with this one- Don't quite understand the hype but didn't hate it. I think i want books to just sweep me away and this one didn't do it for me.
Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall
okay I rated this 5 stars on goodreads but completely forgot I even read it -I had to go back and read the description and even then almost removed it from my read books thinking I had marked it as “read” by mistake. I am not sure if that says something about the book or me. I feel like I did love it but obviously wasn't memora...
First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston
I wouldnt say skip it but I wouldn't say its a must read either. It's pretty sick
Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell
I like Emily Henry quite a bit I think I have read 3 books of hers this year a lone- this was by far my least favorite so far but not a bad beach read haha.
Happy Place by Emily Henry
I wish I could give half stars on goodreads because I would probably give this one 4.5 ( although I think I rate a lot of books too highly) Definitely better than happy place but imo not as good as “ funny story”
Book Lovers by Emily Henry
I was a little harsh with this rating- 2 stars- These characters really frustrated me- I enjoyed the hulu series though haha its amazing how your perception of characters can change when they are being portrayed by two actors you love.
Normal People By Sally Rooney
I would say 8.5/10 I enjoyed it, it was a bit predictable and there was a lot going on but knowing myself I would have absolutely loved this book so much more if i had been physically capable of sitting and devouring it in one read vs 20 pages a night. I just read this at the wrong time.
The God of the Woods by Liz Moore
this was a cutie! My favorite Emily Henry so far—4 stars, or 4.5 if I’m being honest. Not the ultimate book, but I’d totally read it again.
Funny Story by Emily Henry
Hands down the funniest book I have ever read. I absolutely adored this character.
Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine
Kinda cute - feel like it was book lovers meets 7 husbands of Evelyn Hugo 🤣
Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry
I’m a big Abby Jimenez fan so maybe I’m
Biased but pretty sure this book was written with my soulmate in mind. If you love animal rescue you will probably enjoy this book.
Say You'll Remember Me
4.5ish cute little rom com great for a light beach read
It's a Love Story: Monaghan, Annabel
Thought this book could have used a little more but overall it was a pretty decent book
Atmosphere
Oof this book 💔 probably the most beautiful book I have ever read. Very sad definitely not for everyone, read the trigger warnings . Took a while to get through it but worth it🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
A Little Life
I have very mixed feelings about this book. The first few chapters were brutally heartbreaking. As a parent this is a hard read. Don’t think I could forgive him.
The River Is Waiting
Pre 2025
I'd probably skip it I can't remember many details from this book but the word boring comes to mind.
The Dutch House
Loved this one. Haven't watched the show yet but 10/10 loved this book.
Lessons in Chemistry
2/10 honestly this relationship was so toxic. I like colleen hoover i disliked this book.
Ugly Love
I have not read this series yet- I started with this book(#3) and LOVED it 10/10 was my first Abby Jimenez book and now I'm determined to read them all. To be fair rom com is definitely my fave genre I'm a 80s baby and grew up on notably the best rom coms of our time so if a book is funny and has a good love story I am hooked.
Just for the Summer (Part of Your World, #3)
4/5 it was a good read but I think a bit overrated? Def worth a read. I have a hard time with books being predictable and i guess this one had a bit of an element of surprise.
All the Colors of the Dark
was utterly obsessed with this book and show. maybe because I love sam claflin maybe because I love this era. Highly recommend listening to the shows soundtrack.
Daisy Jones & The Six
Did not understand the hype at all, maybe you need to be more into video games to love this one?
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow
I think this is an underrated Colleen Hoover- probably my favorite of the 4 books of hers i have read. Heartwrenching.
Reminders of Him
decent book cant say I remember many details but I enjoyed it, more of a classic mystery I suppose.
Magpie Murders
I'm just going to ignore all the haters on these books. I loved them, had a hard time putting them down.
It Starts with Us (It Ends with Us, #2)
Don't think I will ever read another true crime in my life. These people were sick. Only read if you want to be wrecked.
If You Tell: A True Story of Murder, Family Secrets, an…
Enjoyed this book, didn't really go where I expected it to
The Last Thing He Told Me (Hannah Hall, #1)
Great book, enough said.
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
I enjoyed this book but I wonder if I am the only person who saw the end coming. Seriously if anyone has any non predictable books can you send them my way please!
The Silent Patient
worth a read
Pretty Girls
This has got to be my favorite book. truly lives in my head.
The Help
I don't understand the haters of this book. I absolutley loved this and it is one of the only books I have read that took me a little by surprise.
Leaving Time
Loved. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Me Before You (Me Before You, #1)
Adorable
After You (Me Before You, #2)
Book lovers heaven
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