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Here’s my reading list. Along with my raw, unapologetic takes. I don’t hold back, and if a book makes me cry or feel something deep, it’s an instant favorite. 🥰
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Books that make you cry

 
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I love how realistic it is. Even though I’m a parallel universe someone got a happy ending not everyone does…
Write Me for You by Tillie Cole, Hardcover
 
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The most amazing book!!! It is sad and some of you may cry but it has such a realistic ending I love it!!
The Last Letter - Yarros, Rebecca: Books
 
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IF YOU WANT TO CRY, LAUGH, THINK. All in one book then this is for you!!! It has grief, love & ghosts.
The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston
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“Never change yourself to fit into another persons box”
If You Stayed by Brittainy C. Cherry
 
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Listen to this book on audible you will not regret it!!! I fell in love with this book, the writing, the story, the realistic ending to it, everything was perfect!!
When Things Are Alive They Hum by Hannah Bent

Books that make you feel single

 
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This book will make you feel something that no other book has. It’s so happy and straight to the point. I love that it’s plus size friendly!!
Hello Single Dad (Hello, #1) by Kelsie Hoss
 
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This book makes you feel sad & happy yet mad & angry. If you want a book that has tension, slow burn & a friends to lover vibes then this is for you.
Hello Fake Boyfriend - Kindle Edition
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Hello Temptation

Cowboy Romance

 
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This is the only book I read in the series and I’m so glad I did. It’s such an amazing book. It has the drama, the cheesiness. It’s amazing!!!
Hopeless (Chestnut Springs, #5) by Elsie Silver
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THIS BOOK IS EVERYTHINGGGGG. It left me feeling so empty 😭 and wanting more to the story. I didn’t want it to end!!!!
Ember Meadow eBook : Morgan, Abigail
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Books that make you sit at the edge of your seat

 
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THIS BOOK IS SOMETHING I DIDNT EXCEPT AT ALL. It’s so good and the plot was pretty good. It’s lgbtq friendly!!
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo: A Novel
 
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Good read. It wasn’t what I expected at all!! But it’s a good book if you’re just starting out on mystery
The Orphanage by the Lake by Daniel G. Miller
 
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I cried during this book! It has a lot of triggers but if you like military romance this is the one for you!
Leave Me Behind by K.M. Moronova
 
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Honestly if you want to be at the edge of your seat wondering where the second book is at then this is the one!!!
Lucky Night by Eliza Kennedy
 
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I really thought I knew who the culprit was but I was wrong! The twist was everything!
Never Lie - McFadden, Freida: Kindle Store
 
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Right and you think you know who did it the plot twist appears!! This book was sooo good
Do Not Disturb: Addictive Psychological Thriller
 
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If you like thriller/mystery then this is for you
Ward D - Kindle edition by Freida McFadden

Books that make you think

 
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This book can definitely be hard on some people but it can give you a lot of perspective on someone who is battling depression or something more serious. It’s a good book if you want a different kind of genre.
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
 
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I was expecting to cry reading this book!!! But good news I shed a tear or two. It was actually such a good book!!! I recommend it if you’re into time travel!!!
The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston
 
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If you like books that talk about faith this is the one
After Life by Gayle Forman
 
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Have you ever read a book that has made you question “What would’ve been the ending had this happened?” That’s exactly what this book is.
Maybe in Another Life: A Novel by Taylor Jenkins Reid
 
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If you want a book that will make you question who the real culprit is then pick this book up!
The Perfect Nanny by D.L. Fisher
 
The Ex: Unputdownable Psychological Thriller
 
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If it was your last day on this earth would you be satisfied with your life?
The Love of My Afterlife
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If you could go back to the past knowing nothing changes would you do it?
Before the Coffee Gets Cold
 
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A couple who break up and meet after 10 years
Give Me a Reason: Lee, Jayci: 9781250907783
 
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The most amazing thing you’ll read
Atmosphere
 
Love Letters to a Serial Killer
 
The Gift

Books that became a movie

 
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I love this book. I only read it because it was becoming a movie but it was the best decision I made!!!
Regretting You
 
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This was my first audible “read” I picked up the book & honestly it’s so much better if you listen to it!!! It had everything the suspense, the “drama” and maybe a tear or two 🤧 I can’t wait to see how the movie comes out!!!
Project Hail Mary: A Novel by Andy Weir
 
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A great book that shows you about grief, second chances
Reminders of Him (2026)

🌶️ books

 
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If you’re single, like me 😭 this book will make you feel even more single!!! I love that it gets straight to the point and just a really good book overall
Praise (Salacious Players Club, #1) by Sara Cate
 
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I’m absolutely loving this series! I didn’t expect depression to be addressed in this book, but I’m really glad it was. I haven’t read many books yet, so I’m not sure how often it’s talked about—but it matters that it was acknowledged here. It’s reas...
Eyes on Me (Salacious Players Club, #2) by Sara Cate
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If you like to explore three people relationships then this is the book for you
Give Me More (Salacious Players' Club) eBook
 
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If you like a good spice level, tension & slow burn book this is the one!! The main male character is from London so reading that he has an accent just 🤌
Kiss Me Like You Hate Me: Enemies-to-Lovers Romance

NOVELLAS (Short series books)

 
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First book in this 6 book series novella. If you want something short and something where you won’t be satisfied with the ending then go for it
Death Row (Alibis collection) eBook - McFadden
 
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It was worse than the first book but the series gets better!
The Ex-Wives Club (Alibis collection) eBook
 
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The third story of the series & the best one yet
False Note (Alibis collection) eBook
 
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My favorite in the collection the ending had me wanting more
The Skydivers (Alibis collection) eBook
 
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Was the fifth book in the series and really good
Good Neighbors (Alibis collection) eBook
 
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Wasn’t bad for the last book in the series
Small Things (Alibis Collection, #6) by Wanda M. Morris