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My 5 Star Reads
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items As an avid reader, I've read an insanely large number of books. However, only the best of the best receive my five star rating! For a book to receive five stars, it has to captivate me right from the start. A little bit of witty banter never hurts ei...
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Romance
Fantasy
Mysteries and Thrillers
Contemporary Fiction
Romance
My favorite swoon-worthy reads!
My favorite of Emily Henry's books! A must-read for all book lovers!
Book Lovers by Emily Henry, Paperback
Such a sweet second-chance romance with a sprinkle of magic!
Again, but Better: A Novel by Christine Riccio, Paperback
A must-read for fans of The Survivor or The Bachelor! I'm absolutely obsessed with the game show featured in this book and totally wish it was real!
Attached at the Hip: A Novel by Christine Riccio, Hardcover
I love Katherine Center and this rom-com is the perfect summer read!
The Love Haters by Katherine Center
This book is a little different from Emily Henry's others but I really enjoyed it! It reminded me of “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo”.
Great Big Beautiful Life: Reese's Book Club : Henry, Emily
A sweet love story with a touch of magical realism. I love to read novels featuring characters who love books as much as I do!
A Novel Love Story by Ashley Poston
Abby Jiminez is hands down my favorite romance author and this newest book from her does not disappoint! She does an incredible job writing characters who struggle with very real issues that feel authentic.
Say You'll Remember Me
I read this book in one sitting! A very compelling story about recovering from a plane crash and grieving life before the crash.
How to Walk Away
Another sweet romance from Katherine Center set in an elementary school. I loved the strong theme of found family!
What You Wish For by Katherine Center
Emma Lord writes the most unique and quirky romances that grip you right from the start! Any book from her is a must read!
The Rival by Emma Lord
The third book in a series set in my home state of Kentucky! Sarah Adams writes closed door romances which I appreciate!
Beg, Borrow, or Steal (When in Rome, #3) by Sarah Adams
Such a sweet book about chasing your dreams and finding family along the way! Definitely a must read for any Broadway fans!
When You Get the Chance by Emma Lord, Paperback
Fantasy
Dragons not required but definitely encouraged!
Suzanne Collins knocked it out of the park with this one! An incredible addition to The Hunger Games series and a must read for old and new fans alike!
Sunrise on the Reaping (A Hunger Games Novel)
A BookTok sensation for a reason! The best fantasy I've read in the last five years hands down!
Fourth Wing
A delightful romantasy with really intriguing magic! Unlike any other fantasy I've read!
The Rose Bargain by Sasha Peyton Smith
This series had me laughing out loud! I think I can safely say this was the first time I was rooting for the “bad guy”!
Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer
A sequel that is every bit as charming and hilarious as the first! This series is definitely a must read!!
Apprentice to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer
I love the Fourth Wing series and this latest installment was no exception! I absolutely devoured this book!
Onyx Storm (The Empyrean, 3)
Mysteries and Thrillers
A classic “whodunnit”
My favorite Young Adult mystery! It kept me guessing until the very end!
Truly Devious (Truly Devious Series #1)|Paperback
I could not put this incredibly thought-provoking thriller down! I was invested from the first page and never saw some of the twists coming!
Famous Last Words by Gillian McAllister
This YA mystery series is so unique and had me hooked from the very first page! Jennifer Lynn Barnes is an incredible author and I'll read anything she writes!
The Inheritance Games (Inheritance Games Series #1)
This might be a hot take but I liked this series even more than her more popular series “The Inheritance Games”. There are some fascinating twists you'll never see coming!
The Naturals (Naturals Series #1) by Jennifer Lynn ...
I love a puzzle-y YA mystery and this one did not disappoint! Full of family secrets and betrayal, I wasn't able to put this down!
The Rosewood Hunt by Mackenzie Reed, Paperback
This YA thriller was so gripping, I couldn't put it down! It's set in my home state of Kentucky which made me love it all the more!
We Were Kings by Court Stevens, Paperback
Contemporary Fiction
A beautiful story that follows multiple characters whose paths intertwine and how they slowly but surely become family. My first read from this author and I was quickly hooked!
The Sweet Spot by Amy Poeppel
This book deserves all of the hype! One of the most unique books I've ever read that I still think about often.
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow (B&N Exclusive Edition)
As a former woman in STEM, I found this story incredibly captivating and relatable. Everyone should read this!
Lessons in Chemistry (B&N Exclusive Edition) by Bonnie Garmus, Paperback