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What I'm Reading in 2026 (still growing)
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items I'm on a journey to read 50 books this year and I will be adding them as I finish them. I have a tendency to jump around different genres, but I primarily read romance, thrillers, and fantasy <3
4.5/5 I LOVED this story and these characters so much and I devoured this book. We love a powerful woman in romance books ✨
In Her Own League: A Windy City Series Spinoff
4/5: okay this was a fun one! I love that hockey did not take over the entire book. The book was centered on a natural romance and the two characters had the cutest chemistry. An easy read I recommend!
The Mistake - (Off-Campus) by Elle Kennedy (Paperback)
5/5: If you are a Harry Potter fan, this is the fan fic you NEED in your life. I RARELY give out 5 stars and here we are ⭐️
Manacled by SenLinYu
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4/5: Hear me out.. I loved this book. Really loved it and fell in love with this world, HOWEVER, I am glad I read manacled first. Had I not I feel like this world would have been a lot harder to understand and learn and it was a little harder for me ...
Alchemised by SenLinYu, Hardcover
4/5: I'm not usually one for high school drama or romance, but this one held my attention. I loved the character growth and the relationship building. A cute story!
Better Than the Movies (Paperback)
3/5: Viral on TikTok! I fell in love with the characters in this story. Their instant connection and understanding of one another was chef's kiss, but the ending was super rushed, predictable, and it got a bit repetitive. I don't feel invested enough...
Butcher & Blackbird - by Brynne Weaver (Paperback)
4/5: I will never turn down a Frieda McFadden book! The ending took me by surprise as usual.
Freida McFadden The Locked Door Paperback Psychological Thriller Guilt ...
4/5: I was skeptical of this series as I did not care too much for the Caraval series, but this one outdid itself. It is very similar to Caraval themes but this series just resonnated with me more. I am currently reading book 2 and it is a fantastic ...
Once Upon a Broken Heart, Book 1 - Love Drama Novel, Romantic Wedding ...
3/5: This book had a lot of potential, but ultimately it was a little hard to get through and I didn’t find myself wanting to pick it back up. I like fairy tale themes, but this one kind of felt forced with the inclusion of other random fairy tales t...
The Forest Grimm (The Forest Grimm duology 1)
4/5: sequels can be so hit or miss but this one HITS. The storyline is set at a good pace and I loved seeing Jacks growth throughout this one ✨
The Ballad of Never After (Once Upon a Broken Heart 2)
4/5: the third installment in the once upon a broken heart series and this one I devoured. A perfect ending to a great series! 💕
A Curse for True Love by Stephanie Garber
4/5: One of my favorites in the Kings of Sin series! This is the 5th book and just the right amount of storyline and lust. Definitely recommend this series!
King of Envy - Target Exclusive Edition - by Ana Huang ...
4.5/5: my new favorite romance series! All of these are so good and I’m obsessed how they all become friends and intertwine in each others stories. If you’re a romance girly, these are a NEED.
Windy City Series (5 Book Series) Kindle
5/5: this rec came from a good friend and it was easily a 5 star read. It’s dystopian, a bit like the hunger games, and moves towards women empowerment. I loved this one and will definitely be reading again soon.
The Grace Year: A Novel by Kim Liggett
5/5: REBECCA YARROS DOES IT AGAIN. If you haven’t ventured into her romance novels, they are a must. As a veteran, I also love military romance (as unrealistic as it can be lol). This one has a happy ending too, so no need to get worked up waiting fo...
In the Likely Event - Rebecca Yarros - Amazon
4/5: I knew I had to start this series when I saw a show was coming out based on it. This series doesn’t disappoint and I can’t wait for the show to release! Oh, Garrett 🥰
The Deal (Off-Campus Book 1) - Kindle
3/5: I know a lot of people love this one, but the storyline just got lost in all of the smut for me. I think I’ll enjoy this season on the show better!
The Score (Off-Campus Book 3)
4/5: as a former softball girlie, I LOVED this one. It brought back a lot of good memories and I related to the main character in such a fun way.
Convincing the Catcher (Good Girls NE U 2)
3/5: a quick summer read. The FMC’s cynical and controlling attitude was kind of a drag after a while and I found myself rooting for the main to just RUN lol
Summer in the City: A Novel eBook : Aster, Alex
5/5: this book was 👨🏻🍳💋. It kept me on my toes, there were twists around every corner, and the writing was just captivating. Will definitely be adding more Alice Feeney to my bookshelf.
Beautiful Ugly: A Novel - Feeney, Alice: Books
3/5: I’m late to the game on this one, but I don’t think it was worth the hype. It dragged on in so many areas and was hard to get through.
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (Hunger Games)
3/5: I I had no idea what I was getting myself into here. It’s good, but holy POV’s. There were so many POV’s and time jumps my head was spinning. I felt like I needed to take notes to stay on track the whole time. Also, the book is about a girl goin...
The God of the Woods: A Novel by Liz Moore
4/5: the first half is a little slow but the second half was so good. Rune holds a soft spot in my heart and I’m excited to read the next one.
Heartless Hunter: The Crimson Moth: Book 1