My complete list of reads in 2025 sorted by my star ratings and why I rated it what I did!
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5⭐️
So so so good! I could never predict where it was going and I couldn’t put it down! Highly recommend for all women!
The Grace Year by Kim Liggett
Dark, twisted, and addicting! Definitely check trigger warnings before reading this one, but I absolutely loved it.
The Butterfly Garden (The Collector) by Hutchison
So fun on audio! Highly recommend!
Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera | Goodreads
This is such a unique story and the best way to describe it is a work of art. The writing style and the way it’s for formatted is a masterpiece. It’s heartbreaking and healing all at once!
Shark Heart by Emily Habeck
A Thousand Boy Kisses is one of my favorite books of all time so it’s no surprise I loved this sequel! It wasn’t as good as the first but it held its own. Definitely read book one first before picking this up!
A Thousand Broken Pieces (A Thousand Boy Kisses, #2) by Tillie Cole
This book is worth every single hyped up review and I’m here to add to that hype. No notes of criticism here!
Sunrise on the Reaping (A Hunger Games Novel) ...
I’m an Abby Jimenez stan and this is no exception! Absolute perfection that tugs at every heart string!
Say You'll Remember Me #1
Re-reading this for the first time as an adult is so special! This is my favorite book of the entire series!
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Book 6)
Memoirs are always so good to listen to on audio and this is no expection! This one is so raw and emotional and I loved the family dynamics.
Crying in H Mart: A Memoir by Michelle Zauner
The best in the King of Sin series so far! The characters are so so good.
King of Envy (Kings of Sin Book 5) - Kindle
My favorite book of the year so far! So emotional and good.
Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid
I love this series! Check trigger warnings before reading because this won’t be for everyone but I had fun!
Caught Up (Into Darkness, #2) by Navessa Allen
Re-read for the third time because this series is just that good!
The Summer I Turned Pretty: 9781416968290
Re-read for the third time because this series is just that good!
It's Not Summer Without You by Jenny Han
Re-read for the third time because this series is just that good!
We'll Always Have Summer (The Summer I Turned Pretty)
A cheesy fun book with references to Pretty Woman scattered throughout. I loved this!
Maid for Each Other by Lynn Painter
This was so addicting and I couldn’t put it down! I loved/hated every character and could’ve read another 400 pages in this book. HIGHLY recommend!
The Conditions of Will by Jessa Hastings
So powerful and beautifully written! Check trigger warnings before reading but it’s a must read for all women.
Grown by Tiffany D. Jackson
4⭐️
I’m a huge Ana Huang fan and this sports romance did not disappoint! It was a little long, but the characters were fantastic.
The Striker (Gods of the Game, #1) by Ana Huang
Another childhood re-read! The most interesting so far.
Allies of the Night - Darren Shan Wiki - Fandom
4.5⭐️ because I was lost after taking a break between this one and the first two. But it was still so good and the cliffhanger was diabolical.
Onyx Storm (Wing and Claw Collection, 3)
I love a magical realism book and this did not disappoint!
The One Before The One by Emma Cooper
4.5⭐️
This took a while to get into but once I did I was hooked! Ali Hazelwood is the queen of slow burns.
Deep End by Ali Hazelwood
4.5⭐️
My second favorite in the series and what a great way to wrap up the trilogy! I highly recommend listening to these on audio because they’re so fun with the duel narrators!
Scythe & Sparrow: The Ruinous Love Trilogy
A cute quick read with a nice message behind it!
The Fall Risk by Abby Jimenez
This entire series is so cheesy and cute! I love the homey feel each book has and this had such great character tension.
The Strawberry Patch Pancake House by Laurie Gilmore
4.5⭐️
This had me on the edge of my seat the whole time and I couldn’t put it down! I love the perspectives this was told through.
Ask for Andrea: A Thriller eBook by Ihli
Definitely confusing but I think that was the point. A super interesting concept and it all comes together in the end!
Wayward Pines #1 - Blake Crouch
4.5⭐️
So fun and unique for a book! If you like the show The Bachelor than you’ll love this!
The Villain Edit by Laurie Devore
If you liked Gone Girl you’ll like this! It was good and some unpredictable twists.
Count My Lies by Sophie Stava
4.5⭐️
A great conclusion to the trilogy! Not as good as the other books and felt a little long but the relationships and character development are so good.
Fearless (The Powerless Trilogy, #3) by Lauren Roberts
Quick and easy read that gets you thinking!
Death Row (Alibis Collection) eBook
4.5⭐️
I could not put this book down and was on the edge of my seat the whole time! Definitely recommend.
Gray After Dark: A Thriller - Noelle West
4.5⭐️
As a Golden Girls fan, this is everything! It was cheesy, but the show and characters were so well encapsulated in this story! If you’re a GG’s fan check this out!
Murder by Cheesecake: A Golden Girls Cozy Mystery
A good thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat!
That's Not My Name by Megan Lally
A very fun psycho unhinged marriage story! I laughed so hard. It gives “would you still love me if I was a worm” vibes.
My Husband by Maud Ventura
4.5⭐️
A heart breaking story of how your childhood affects your adulthood. A must read for everyone!
All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker
If you’re looking for a summer camp thriller this is for you! A little slow at times but a really interesting concept.
The God of the Woods by Liz Moore
Another great listen on audio with the use of mixed media! A fun twisty thriller that is unpredictable.
The Lake of Lost Girls by Katherine Greene
4.5⭐️
A great set of characters and the perfect summer read
One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune
4.5⭐️
This is heartbreaking and the twist is so good. The timeline is a little confusing but this is a must read!
Monday's Not Coming by Tiffany D. Jackson
What an interesting concept! It leaves you with a lot of questions at the end that keeps you thinking about it for a long time after you finish it.
I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman
My first Stephen King book and it did not disappoint! It took a while to get into but I was hooked once I was in. A creepy read perfect for fall!
The Shining: 9780307743657: King, Stephen: Books
3⭐️
Definitely overhyped. Interesting concept but I didn’t love it.
The Mindf*ck Series - Books
Super mid and nothing special. I honestly don’t remember much about it so that should tell you something!
Good Material by Dolly Alderton
I love re-reading books from my childhood! This was fun especially now that Darren is starting to get older.
Hunters of the Dusk | Darren Shan Wiki - Fandom
3.5⭐️
Saved by the ending! A really young YA book with some young minded characters.
It Only Happens in the Movies by Holly Bourne
Not as good as The Butterfly Garden, but still okay. A slow pace with too much overlap from book one to really make sense.
The Roses of May (Collector Book 2) - Kindle
3.5⭐️
Interesting plot with an unpredictable twist BUT the twist was nothing special.
The Crash by Freida McFadden
The characters gave me the ick a little and it was quite long. I’ve heard the rest of the series gets better so I would recommend skipping this altogether.
Mile High (Windy City, #1) by Liz Tomforde
Hot take… I didn’t care for this and don’t understand the hype. I recommend skipping!
The Cruel Prince (The Folk of the Air, #1) by Holly Black
3.5⭐️
A pretty mid book and I can’t really remember what happened so read at your own risk!
The Wife Stalker: A Novel by Liv Constantine
I do remember this one! It was okay and very predictable.
Do You Remember? by Freida McFadden
3.5⭐️
A cute book with a nice story, but the beginning was too dragged out of my liking.
Swept Away by Beth O'Leary
3.5⭐️
Nothing super memorable and the twist was predictable but if you’re looking for an easy read this is it!
Brain Damage: Twisted Psychological Thriller
I really enjoyed the end but not the beginning. I feel like the characters had no chemistry. But the self love in this book was really nice to read!
The Bodyguard by Katherine Center
3.5⭐️
A super interesting concept but the main characters is annoying and had all the bad karma coming. Nothing in this was surprising.
Yellowface: A Reese's Book Club Pick by Kuang
3.5⭐️
This was a little boring and too descriptive for my liking. I didn’t connect to any of the characters but I did enjoy the twists.
The Guest List by Lucy Foley
A funny and relatable thriller for many! Not my favorite Freida McFadden book and was super predictable but also not her worst.
The Tenant: McFadden, Freida: 9781464227318
I went into this with really high hopes and was met down. The end was good but it was a little confusing and not a big fan of second chance romance story lines.
Seven Days in June by Tia Williams
I love these for a spicy, palette cleanser! Definitely read at your own choice because don’t get me wrong, they’re kind of dumb like a soap opera
Barbarian's Prize (Ice Planet Barbarians, #5) by Ruby Dixon
I really wanted to like this but I was bored most of the book. An interesting concept but I didn’t care for the characters.
Not Quite Dead Yet by Holly Jackson
3.5⭐️
A cute concept but I had a hard time connecting with the characters. The magical realism really adds to the story!
Sounds Like Love by Ashley Poston
A cute summer read! A little repetitive and I don’t think it lived up to the hype but I did enjoy the characters!
The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren
2⭐️
Nothing special and the characters were annoying. Also not super realistic. But this made me appreciate Freida’s thrillers a lot more!
Baby City by Freida McFadden
The characters were so annoying in this. Would not recommend!
The Devil You Know (Dr. Jane McGill)
Don’t let the description fool you, the character never uses her ability to see people’s auras. Super disappointing because that would’ve been helpful for her.
The Wife's Silence by Amanda McKinney
So boring. Skip if you’re considering picking it up.
The Poppy Fields by Nikki Erlick
1⭐️
I didn’t like this at all. I should have DNFed but I pushed through. Skip this one!
