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Books I've read and their ratings!!
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items This is the list of books that I have read along with my reviews of them! These are all my true thoughts, good or bad. I am such an avid reader and enjoy sharing what I have read. You can find me on GoodReads as Shelby Seltveit!!
Sections
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Romance
Mystery/Thriller
General Fiction
Fantasy/Romantasy
NonFiction
Romance
I am a romance girlie thru and thru BUT I am also very picky about what is actually good so I hope these reviews help you! I prefer more character development than just romance/spice so take that into consideration
10/10 loved this book!
It Ends with Us: A Novel (1) by Hoover, Colleen
First one is cheesy, second one is a great read, third book was my favorite. I would rate the series 7/10
The Complete Summer I Turned Pretty Trilogy
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7.5/10 was cute just didn't enjoy the full story a ton
Twisted Love
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9/10! Loved this book and the story of it was great! Loved the love story in it too
Twisted Games (Twisted, 2): Huang, Ana: 9781728274874
9/10! Such a cute and great Christmas story to get you in the mood! Also, just a good plot and great character development
The Christmas Fix by Lucy Score
6/10: cheesy, cute, predictable, didn’t like the ending tho :(
The American Roommate Experiment: A Novel
7/10. Loved this. Loved it being different characters besides the main. Enjoyed getting backgrounds of the side characters in the main book
Maybe Not
10/10: easy read, beautiful, greatly written, enjoyed it front to back
One True Loves: A Novel by Reid, Taylor Jenkins
9/10. A different love story but so so beautiful. Enjoyed the character development
Slammed: A Novel (1): Hoover, Colleen
6.5/10: cheesy, cute, a little immature for my type, decent story line
Love on the Brain by Hazelwood, Ali
8/10: easy read, cute story, loved the story too
November 9: A Novel: Hoover, Colleen - Books
8.5/10: different point of view and like that, loved the whole story that was entailed with the characters and their lives
Point of Retreat: A Novel (Slammed 2) by Hoover
7/10: least favorite of the three but still a good book
This Girl: A Novel (Slammed 3) by Colleen Hoover
9/10: great love story, bonus epilogue almost made me cry, you feel like you are the characters in the book while reading so keeps you wanting more
Things We Never Got Over (Knockemout Book 1)
10/10: made me cry, such a beautiful story, highly recommend, so so good
Ugly Love: A Novel by Hoover, Colleen
8/10: I liked it a lot, good story, great character development
Bad Girl Reputation (Avalon Bay, 2): Kennedy, Elle
9/10: one of my fav love books ever, a different story compared to most romance which I loved, so many twists and turns
Too Late: Definitive Edition by Hoover, Colleen
7.5/10: cute story, easy read, great character development. Liked this one better than the first of this series
Wildfire: A Novel (Maple Hills Series) by H. Grace
6/10. So far not my favorite twisted book. Very predictable. Tons of spice
Twisted Hate
This book definitely grossed me out. was a little much for my own preference. It was a decent book with a good story but the trigger warnings got to me. 6/10
Butcher and Blackbird by Brynne Weaver
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A cute book with a good amount of drama. The overall story was pretty good and enjoyable, but nothing too crazy 7/10
The Unhoneymooners
I honestly thought this was so good! Such an unconventional love story. It is all about marriage and the trials/troubles that come with it. I thought it was beautifully written. 8/10
All Your Perfects
9/10! Very cute, spicy, fun!!
Icebreaker book!!
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7/10. I really did enjoy the first book more. I think this one was written really well, but there was a lot of parts in it that I felt dragged on. The characters also didn't seem to develop as much as the first book
Things We Hide from the Light - (Knockemout) by Lucy ...
8/10. This was a good book. The characters that this focused on was great. I loved how you got to really know them from the first two books, but this showed a deeper part of them. I thought that there was plenty of action, drama, and romance in it.
Things We Left Behind - (Knockemout) by Lucy Score
I really thought this was going to be better. I expected more out of this. It was pretty bland a lot during the book. It could have been a lot better with more development of the characters and more stuff going on to keep you interested. 6/10
It Starts with Us: A Novel by Colleen Hoover, Paperback
10/10. Such a great book with a great love story. Really felt like the characters were ones you could relate with and grow with throughout the book.
Confess - Colleen Hoover - Barnes & Noble
8/10 different from other writings but good. Some small turns. Didn't think it pulled you in as much as some other books.
Reminders of Him -- Colleen Hoover
9/10. I think this is the best of the series. There was so much of a story when it came to the book. It wasn't just all about sex and romance. I felt like you got to build up these characters so well. Highly recommend this! I loved how long the book ...
Twisted Lies (bk 4) - By Ana Huang (paperback) - Target
6.5/10. Felt very lusty from the beginning. I really enjoyed the last half of the book though and all the character development! I feel like it started to really pick up half way through to where you really got invested with the characters.
The Fine Print - (dreamland Billionaires) By Lauren Asher (paperback)
8/10. I really liked this one so much better than the first. You get an arranged marriage with this book, but I enjoyed it. It starts off pretty quick in the beginning and slows down, but you get such good character development that it makes you want...
Terms and Conditions (Paperback) - Walmart.com
7/10. It was a little slow to me, but I did love the character development. If you loved the first two, then I really think you will enjoy this book. I love the compilation of all the characters from the first couple books added into this one. The en...
Final Offer - (dreamland Billionaires) By Lauren Asher (paperback)
9/10. A great book!! I loved the different aspect of it compared to a normal love story. Shows great challenges. It was written so beautifully too!!! I cried and laughed and just enjoyed the roller coaster of it.
After I Do - By Taylor Jenkins Reid (paperback) - Target
4/10. I didn't like it. Besides trying to figure out what happened to them and feeling a sort of mystery vibe to it, I didn't find it that thrilling. It was kind of a boring read. If you want something easy to read tho, I highly suggest it because I ...
Colleen Hoover: Never Never (Paperback)
9.5/10. I really enjoyed this book. It was a good change of pace seeing the woman be super successful and in charge for once. I loved the build of the book too. There was a ton of character growing and exploration into each person. I felt like it was...
Price of Scandal
8.5/10. A really good romance. All the characters were given a good story and were developing throughout the book. I enjoyed that you had a long lead up to the romance, a good slow burn. I would recommend this.
Wild Love
9/10! I really liked this! A cute love story with a fun twist! I liked having it to read around Christmas time too!! I would recommend as a good cozy book!
In a Holidaze
8/10! I liked it. A different kind of love story with all the drama and intensity! I feel like this really gave me a different look of a love story/romance book and that made me enjoy it a lot more.
One Day in December: Reese's Book Club: A Novel
6/10. An okay read. Not great but not bad. Kinda plain. Didn’t have a huge story plot and wasn’t what I was expecting. A decent read and didn’t put me in a slump. If you want something simple and easy to read, then this is perfect.
Love in the Time of Serial Killers
8/10! I honestly loved it. I liked it not being as crazy spicy and all about being with each other. It made it to really focus on the characters the development through life. I got to really connect with them when reading. Made for a great and easy r...
Daydream: A Novel (The Maple Hills Series)
9/10! Omg what a good book!! Really pulled on my heartstrings!! What the characters go through is so much but overall great. I feel like I got to really connect with them. The love story is amazing and really flourishes in this book! Best one in the ...
Wild Side (Rose Hill, #3) by Elsie Silver - Goodreads
6/10. Kinda meh tbh. The romance was just too much and the characters kinda annoying. The underlying story was really good tho!!
Forever Never - Kindle edition by Score, Lucy ...
7/10! A little much with the sex but I enjoyed the story. Loved the character development! Love Elsie silver tho!
Flawless: Small Town Enemies to Lovers eBook
7/10. An okay book. The characters had really good development throughout the book but just kinda meh on the love story. Simple and predictable
Heartless (Chestnut Springs, #2) by Elsie Silver
9/10! Omg I loved this! Such a different take on a romance story! The characters were amazing and it made you want to turn the next page! I was so invested the whole time!
The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston, Paperback
GUYS THIS BOOK WAS SO GOOD!! 10/10 Loved the character development and just a different love story but amazing!!
Say You'll Remember Me - Target Exclusive Edition - by Abby Jimenez ...
6/10. It was okay. A little too much romance for me and not as much story as some of the others. Just felt like they were constantly getting it on
Powerless (Chestnut Springs, #3) by Elsie Silver
8/10 omg this hit me hard. Especially being about a new mom and me being one this was beautifully written. I wish I could also have my husband read it because I felt like so much that I feel was put into words that I usually can't explain. Highly rec...
Reckless (Chestnut Springs Series #4) by Elsie Silver, Paperback
I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS! I love the rose hill series so much omg. I really enjoyed this book too. She can write so well and give such good character development. I love that it is so much focused on the characters with good romance and spice spr...
Wild Card (Deluxe Edition) (B&N Exclusive Edition) (Rose Hill Series #4)
Mystery/Thriller
I am a h** for a good mystery/thriller. I have been able to guess 90% of the books I read. I really like psychological thrillers too. If it is rated high, then it got me.
100/10 my fav book ever!!
The Push: A Novel by Audrain, Ashley
10/10 such a good thriller!!! Highly recommend and will catch you in the end and leave you shocked!
The Silent Patient by Michaelides, Alex
7/10: kinda predictable, slow read, great ending
The Things you find in Rockpools: A thriller
5/10: found it hard to follow along, think the story was supposed to be good but didn't like it personally
The Neighbor's Secret: A Novel by L. Alison Heller
10/10: such a good book, great story line, keeps you intrigued, makes you want to not put it down
The Arrangement - Harding, Robyn: Books
7/10: liked it, didn't love it, good mystery/thriller/drama
The Guest List: A Reese's Book Club Pick
7/10: pretty slow, some small plot twists, pretty good read
The Paris Apartment: A Novel by Lucy Foley
8/10: a good book, got me in my feels, loved the aspect, great thriller
She Started It: A Novel by Sian Gilbert - Kindle
7/10: not what I expected but loved it, slow in some spots but a decent read
The Wife Between Us: A Novel by Hendricks, Greer
9/10: keeps you intrigued, great storyline, loved the writing
In a Dark, Dark Wood: 9781501112331: Ruth Ware
8/10: good drama, kept surprising me throughout the book, amazing ending
Reckless Girls: A Novel by Rachel Hawkins
honestly didn't like this. I thought it took way too long to even lead to something. You are practically reading a book about thoughts. I think that it was a little predictable and cheesy. For being a thriller, I didn't feel like it was to the capaci...
The Woman in the Window
10/10. So many twists and turns. A really good psychological thriller that keeps you into it the entire book. My favorite book by her.
Verity by Colleen Hoover, Paperback
1/10. Honestly I feel like this is one of her worst books. I have read others by her and loved them! I think that this one was just too general and hard to follow. You kinda feel like “why is this information here” when you are reading it. It was ver...
Lying Game (paperback) (ruth Ware) - Target
9/10!! So so so good! This was a B&N monthly book club pick (so you get extra off and more points) so I figured I'd try it. It was in the YA, but it does not feel like a YA book. It is based off girls who just graduated high school, but there is ...
Their Vicious Games
7.5/10 - honestly really enjoyed it. It was kinda a mind twister with being in the future but it was super cool. I enjoyed the sci-fi aspect of trying to also solve a murder. An interesting thing but also good.
My Murder - By Katie Williams - Target
8.5/10. I loved the unreliable narrator and the short chapters. A good drama with lots of twists in it. A different kind of read but an intriguing one.
The Fury by Alex Michaelides, Hardcover | Barnes & Noble®
7/10. It was a pretty easy read and good story, but I feel like it could've been better. I think the ending was great but I found it a little predictable. I think an overall good thriller.
The Death of Mrs. Westaway
7/10. A decent thriller/psychological drama/mystery. There was a lot going on, but I loved it. As someone from Missouri, I enjoyed reading this book when it is placed in a fictional town in Missouri. It is also a shorter book, so I think it is a grea...
Sharp Objects
7.5/10. A good and creepy thriller. Very psychological too!! I feel like it had a very simple reading to it and you didn’t get bored of it. I felt that it was easy to read and decent to enjoy
Mexican Gothic
7.5/10! A different writing style than what I am used to, but still good! I enjoyed it. Some good twists and turns to keep you going through the book. All the clues in it was great as well!
Long Bright River: A Novel: Moore, Liz
8.5/10! So so good! To me, a tad predictable but kept you really intrigued and wanting to read more. I feel like I read this so fast bc I couldn’t put it down! Highly recommend! I understand the hype behind it!
The Housemaid: McFadden, Freida
10/10!! Omg such a good psychological thriller!! So different than others I’ve read too!! She really gets you. I could predict some of what happened, but it was still a fun read :)
Beautiful Ugly: A Novel - Feeney, Alice: Books
10/10 so so good. It has everything to make a great mystery/thriller. I feel like every page made you so excited for the next. It kept you so involved and intrigued. The entire writing is so good!!
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson
8/10! I really enjoyed this book! I watched the movie years ago and never got to read the book and it didn’t disappoint!! The twists and crazy turns throughout it was amazing!! Highly recommend!!
Gone Girl: 9780307588371: Flynn, Gillian: Books
7.5/10 so good! A little confusing in the beginning with all the jumping around, but the ending was great! A different kind of story, but great nonetheless!
The God of the Woods: A Novel by Liz Moore
8/10. I was pleasantly surprised by this book. Seriously really good. I am happy that this book I wasn’t able to completely predict anything. It caught me off guard many times. Makes you wanna keep reading!
Good Girl, Bad Blood (A Good Girl's Guide to Murder #2)
General Fiction
All the ones that I can't put into my other catagories lol
Decent read but not my style 5/10
The Line That Held Us: Joy, David
7/10: wasn't a fan of the style it was written but a great story
Daisy Jones & The Six: A Novel by Jenkins Reid, Taylor
4/10: didn't like the style of writing, slow read, drug on in some parts, decent story, good ending
The Searcher: A Novel by French, Tana
8/10: very good, loved the story, cute and funny too so it made a great read
Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn
8/10. I honestly loved this book so much. There was something going on the entire time during this book which kept you interested. I really enjoyed reading this book, and I was able to learn a lot about tennis!! If you saw the movie Challengers, you ...
Carrie Soto Is Back: A Novel by Taylor Jenkins Reid ...
7/10. Pretty good in the beginning and has a few things to pull you in, but it wasn't great the last half of the book. Predictable and kinda cheesy.
Layla by Colleen Hoover, Paperback
7/10. The first half was a little slow, but the last half you won't want to put down. Has a great story line and has some good twists and turns. I love how TJR keeps all her characters in the same universe!
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo (Paperback)
9/10. Such a good book with so many twists and turns. Keeps you interested. Again, I love seeing characters from her others books in each others storylines.
Malibu Rising: A Novel by Taylor Jenkins Reid, Paperback
6/10. I didn't like this book. It felt very slow and never seemed to fully pick up. If you want something kinda slow and easy to read then I highly recommend, but I need something that has a little more excitement with the characters and makes you wa...
Beach Read (Paperback) - Walmart.com
7.5/10! I like that this was a cheesy romance but mainly a murder mystery book! I liked the aspect of both of them included into one. It had a great story and all the extra characters in the book were fun too!
Riley Thorn and the Dead Guy Next Door
7/10. A decent read. I was really hoping for more murdery mystery in this. I felt like it was a lot of drama and built up the storyline a ton. If you want to keep reading this series, then this book is great for that since you get to learn so much ab...
Riley Thorn and the Corpse in the Closet
10/10! Omg!!! I had high expectations and they were 100% met. Just having all the backstory of haymitch makes so much more make sense within the hunger games trilogy!!
The fact of it all coming around and interlooping with each other is insane. The ...
Sunrise on the Reaping (The Hunger Games, #0.5) by Suzanne Collins
5/10 definitely a young adult book. Okay. Kinda slow. Didn’t understand why it took so long to get into the main story and then felt rushed. Not a lot to grasp on during the beginning. Good ending tho!
To Best the Boys by Mary Weber, Hardcover
9/10! A really good book!! Seeing how a major life event affects different people was beautiful! Her books are pretty easy reads for me, but this was definitely a better one of them!
Regretting You by Colleen Hoover, Paperback
7/10 honestly not too bad. Not my typical read, but did it for book club and I loved the ending. Just something different and not expected!
The Wedding People: A Novel by Alison Espach
6.5/10. A good YA book but a little to YA for me personally. It was a super easy read and the story was really good, just not my cup of tea.
The Queen's Assassin by Melissa de la Cruz, Paperback
Fantasy/Romantasy
I swore off this kind of stuff a few years ago and look at me now. Again, I am picky because I need it to be a good story that actually keeps me into it vs just a silly little land
IM OBSESSED!! I never thought I’d be into fantasy as they always kinda ick’ed me but I really enjoyed this. There was so much in it that I felt compelled to read it the entire time. I never wanted to put it town 10/10
Fourth Wing (The Empyrean, 1): Yarros, Rebecca
Literally just a good as the first if not better. So much action it in. The drama was amazing too. I flew through these books so freaking fast from how addicted I was 10/10. Can’t wait for the third lol
Iron Flame (The Empyrean Book 2) eBook - Kindle
7/10. It was a decent book. I felt like it was slow and kinda plain in the beginning, but the last half of the book was great! A lot of drama and intense stuff started happening that kept you engaged and wanted to stay imersed in that world.
The North Tower
8.5/10. Really did enjoy this. I loved how much was constantly going on. You felt really involved and intrigued the whole time which made you never want to stop reading.
Victoria Aveyard: Red Queen (Paperback)
7/10. I did not like this one as much as the first. It still had so much going on it and kept you entertained through it all. I felt like there were so many new characters added in each chapter that I started to get confused at some parts. Still a go...
The Glass Sword - Walmart
8/10. I liked this one a lot more than the second one. The first is still the best. I liked that we saw different perspectives this book and really got to know more about some of these characters that have been explained from just one point of view t...
Red Queen King's Cage, Book 3, (Paperback) - Walmart.com
10/10!!! Omg so good!!! It had just enough of drama or action going on in each chapter to really keep you interested and wanting more! I liked the romance in it but also that it wasn’t the main point of the book, but the character development was and...
The Serpent and the Wings of Night
9.5/10!! Only didn’t give it a perfect score because the first one was a little better in my opinion. I think this had a great story the whole time. I was worried with how long it was but I felt like nothing was crammed and you got a great story and ...
The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King
9.5/10!! I really enjoyed this again! I think this book did such a good job at picking up right where it left off and taking you through a whole journey. I am super mad at the ending but if you know this series, you know they all end on a cliffhanger...
Onyx Storm
7/10. It was good and set up the next book series so well but I didn't vibe with this one as much. I felt like there was too much going on in some spots and I ended up losing some interest during parts of it. Really good still
The Fallen and the Kiss of Dusk: The Shadowborn Duet, Book Two (Crowns ...
10/10 omg soooo good. Her novellas are just too good. This one was so different and I FLEW through this. Story was amazing
Slaying the Vampire Conqueror (B&N Exclusive Edition) (Crowns of Nyaxia ...
Literally 10/10. omg sooo good. I loved the first duology so I had really high hopes for this one and it was totally met! Can't wait for the next book!
The Songbird and the Heart of Stone: The Shadowborn Duet, Book One (Crowns ...
NonFiction
I love to try and read a non fiction book at least once a year so here are those! Again, I am super picky because I want to read something I can learn from
Such a good book when you want to learn more about relationships. I learned so much and it really opened my eyes to some issues. Also, made me really think about the things in the book. Highly recommend
Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus
10/10!!! I enjoyed this as a Christian. I think there is a lot of information in this to really make you think and reflect on. I read this for a Bible study and felt like it made for great conversation about it. I also liked the exersizes in the back...
The Bait of Satan, 20th Anniversary Edition (Hardcover) - Walmart.com