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Favorite Reads & Honest Reviews 📚

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My honest, personal ratings and recommendations if you’re searching for something new to fall in love with.
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Recommend ⭐

 
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The first book that started my reading journey. A classic and heartbreakingly real read that pulled on my heart strings.
A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness, Jim Kay, Paperback
 
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A popular must-read that completely shattered me in the most beautiful way. Love, loss, and destiny woven into every word. I’ll never forget it.
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller, Paperback
 
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Dark academia vibes and a gripping mystery. I was hooked from the start. Some of the Hamlet dialogue can be tough, but the tension, characters, and slow unraveling of the truth make it so worth it. Also, "what the hell Richard?!"
If We Were Villains
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A beautifully written, immersive story with rich detail and depth. The only downside is that it’s very long, but the journey is worth it if you enjoy detailed storytelling.
The Goldfinch (Pulitzer Prize Winner) by Donna Tartt, Paperback
 
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Dark, eerie, and emotional. A beautifully written story with great representation and haunting imagery.
Don't Let the Forest In by CG Drews, Hardcover
 
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Started because of the show, stayed for the brilliant characters, found family, and plot. An absolute masterpiece of a series. Leigh Bardugo perfectly balances multiple POVs while keeping the story fast-paced and full of heart.
Six of Crows Boxed Set: Six of Crows, Crooked Kingdom|Paperback
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Manga

 
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I started Blue Period at a time when I was questioning my own art, and it somehow made me feel less alone. It’s messy, real, and comforting.
Blue Period 1 by Tsubasa Yamaguchi, Paperback
 
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I started reading the manga while waiting for new anime seasons, and it made me love the story even more. It’s chaotic, and emotional.
Bungo Stray Dogs, Vol. 1 by Kafka Asagiri, Paperback
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If you're thought about picking this one up, this is your sign. Incredible art style and fun characters with even better worldbuilding. It's been a while since a manga felt this fresh.
Gachiakuta 1 by Kei Urana, Paperback

Misses

 
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I went in with high expectations after many great reviews, but I had a rough time getting through it. The overall idea was interesting, but the execution didn’t quite work for me. The book felt very character-focused, and the plot seemed to stall hal...
Vicious by V. E. Schwab, Paperback
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Sadly, this just wasn't doing it for me. It had every niche I could imagine in a good book, but I only got half way through. I also found it to be a bit of a harder read.
The Atlas Six (B&N Exclusive Edition) by Olivie Blake, Paperback
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