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Books I've read in 2025
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Romantasy - Book #1 in the series - I LOVED this book. It’s got hunger games vibes for sure but I really liked the characters and it was easy to get into this world. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Powerless (Powerless, #1) by Lauren Roberts
Romantasy - book #2 in the series - no spice - absolutely love this book. I don’t think book 2 is as good as book 1, but I still really enjoyed it. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Reckless (The Powerless Trilogy) eBook
Thriller - Not my favorite by her. There were zero redeemable characters and it left me feeling just icky after I finished reading it, although I think that might have been her goal - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Never Lie by Freida McFadden
Drama - This wasn’t her best book and it took me a little bit to get into it, but a solid read. It don’t make me cry as much as som did her others (which depending on what you like could be a good or bad thing). ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Fantasy - Book #1 in the series - this has become my FAVORITE book. I absolutely devoured this story and I am not exaggerating that I audibly gasped after reading the last sentence in book 1. I did NOT see that twist. I can’t recommend this book enou...
The Prison Healer #1 - Lynette Noni
Thriller - Book 1 I. The series - it’s YA so a very easy read but still entertaining. Not my favorite but a solid read. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The Naturals Series by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Mystery - Book 1 in the series - This was an interesting story. Based in the late 1800s in the UK and Veronica finds herself in a mystery/thriller. I really enjoyed the writing style and it felt like a very unique read. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
A Curious Beginning (Veronica Speedwell, #1) by Deanna Raybourn
Romance - VERY spicy - I actually DNF’d this book. Not only did I find it way too spicy but it felt very much from the “male gaze” and it just wasn’t for me. ⭐️⭐️
Flawless (Chestnut Springs, #1) by Elsie Silver
Thriller - Book 2 in the series - I actually liked this better than book 1. Solid read! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Killer Instinct (The Naturals, 2) by Barnes
Mystery - Book 1 in the series - I LOved this book. It’s YA and the same author as The Naturals series but u like this series better. I like the puzzle aspect of this series. Fun and easy read. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The Inheritance Games Series by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Romance - medium spicy - It was an okay read. Not my favorite but not terrible. I probably won’t read any others in this series. ⭐️⭐️⭐️
The Pumpkin Spice Café (Dream Harbor, #1) by Laurie Gilmore
Romance/Drama - Book 1 - I watched the series before reading the book and I REALLY liked the book. It’s sweet and easy to read. It’s a feel good story. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
My Life With the Walter Boys by Ali Novak
Mystery - Book 2 - I love this series. It’s fun and easy to read. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The Hawthorne Legacy by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Mystery - Book 3 - I was sad for their story to end but I liked the way it was wrapped up. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The Final Gambit (The Inheritance Games, 3)
Drama - I was an ARC reader for this but I really enjoyed it. A very layered story that had me feel a ton of emotions throughout. A solid debut novel! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The Other Woman: A Novel - Aria Devi
Romance/Comedy - medium spicy - A very fun read! Also being adapted into a movie (or maybe a show). Easy to read, enjoyable and lovable yet messy characters. Enjoyed it! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry
Fantasy - Book 1 - YA and an easy entrance into fantasy if you’re just getting into it. I very much enjoyed the story and I look forward to reading the rest of the series! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Lightlark #1 - Alex Aster
Drama/Mystery - wow - this book had me sobbing at the end. Very good twists and easy read. So well written! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
We Were Liars: 8601410599324: Lockhart, E.: Books
Fantasy - Book 1 - YA - this was a fun read. It didn’t take long to get into the story and learn the world. Lots of layers and I’m excited to continue to read. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The Traitor's Game (Book One)
Mystery - LOVE LOVE LOVE this book. I was quickly hooked and really liked the dual timeline stories. Highly recommend! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
How to Solve Your Own Murder: A Novel
Fantasy/Romance - Book 2 - I didn’t think it was as good as the first book and it took longer to really get going but the ending was amazing and I can’t wait to read book 3! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The Gilded Cage (The Prison Healer 2)
