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✨ All My Reads ✨
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items A peek at my reading life. The hits, the misses, and all the emotional damage in between.
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Obsessed (5 Stars)
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Really Liked (4 Stars)
⭐⭐⭐ Just Okay (3 Stars)
⭐⭐ Struggled (2 Stars)
⭐ No Thanks (1 Star)
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Obsessed (5 Stars)
All-time faves, would reread forever.
This book had me in my feelings. Fallon + Ben’s once a year meet-ups were so unique and honestly hooked me right away. The emotions?? The heartbreak?? The little twists?? Classic CoHo chaos and I ate it up. Easily one of my favorite love stories she’...
November 9
This book had me questioning everything. Amber wakes up in a hospital, can’t move, can’t speak… but she can hear every word around her. The twists in this one?? Absolutely wild. Just when I thought I had it figured out, Alice Feeney pulled the rug ou...
Sometimes I Lie by Alice Feeney
This one had me suspicious of everyone. You think you know what’s going on with the ex-wife, the new fiancée, and the “perfect” husband… but nope. The twists are sneaky, the tension is addicting, and I swear my jaw actually dropped. Such a solid twis...
The Wife Between Us by Greer Hendricks
This book had me glued to the pages. Alicia doesn’t speak a single word after she shoots her husband, and a psychotherapist is determined to figure out why. The slow burn tension, the eerie vibes, the ending?? I did not see it coming. One of those th...
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
Creepy, mysterious, and sooo bingeable. Two sisters living completely isolated in the woods, then one day a stranger shows up at their cabin — and everything unravels. The secrets in this book kept me flipping pages like crazy, and the ending?? Chill...
The Stillwater Girls by Minka Kent
Creepy factor = 100%. A father and son move to a new town, but there’s this terrifying legend about a killer who whispers outside kids’ windows at night. The atmosphere?? Absolutely haunting. It gave me chills more than once, but I couldn’t stop read...
The Whisper Man by Alex North
This book was straight-up unhinged in the best way. Lowen stumbles into Verity’s house to finish her books and finds that manuscript… and omg I could not look away. Creepy, sexy, disturbing. It gave me goosebumps and whiplash at the same time. Easily...
Verity: Hoover, Colleen: 9781538724736
Dark academia vibes all the way. Murder at Cambridge, secret societies, and a professor who might not be what he seems 👀. The Greek mythology tie-ins gave it such a unique edge, and the twists?? Yep, totally got me. Creepy, smart, and addictive. I f...
The Maidens by Alex Michaelides
Creepy cabin in the Scottish Highlands, a marriage on the rocks, and secrets everywhere… yes please. This one had me side-eyeing every single character. The atmosphere was chef’s kiss eerie, and the twists?? Alice Feeney really does not miss. I was h...
Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney
This one was a wild ride. Multiple missing women, a little girl who vanishes and reappears years later, and a town full of secrets. The way the story weaves together?? Brilliant. It was dark, twisty, and had me gasping out loud more than once. Couldn...
Local Woman Missing by Mary Kubica
This one had me turning pages like crazy. A husband disappears, leaving his wife nothing but a note that says Protect her and suddenly she’s on the run with her teenage stepdaughter. Mystery, family drama, and just the right amount of suspense. It fe...
The Last Thing He Told Me: A Novel: Dave, Laura
Small town romance perfection. Naomi shows up to help her twin sister and instead gets stuck with her niece, a grumpy barber, and a whole lot of drama. The banter?? The spice?? The slow burn tension?? It gave me all the feels and then some. Definitel...
Things We Never Got Over (Knockemout, #1) by Lucy Score
Creepy, emotional, and unforgettable. Three women go on dates with the same charming guy… and none of them make it home. The way their stories intertwine?? Absolutely chilling. It gave me goosebumps but also broke my heart. One of those thrillers tha...
Ask for Andrea: A Thriller eBook by Ihli
The perfect follow-up to It Ends With Us. Getting Atlas’s POV felt like such a gift, and seeing Lily find her happiness after everything?? My heart. It’s emotional, sweet, and gave me all the warm fuzzy feels.
It Starts with Us: A Novel by Colleen Hoover
This one broke me and healed me all at once. A second-chance romance, but with so much depth — grief, healing, co-parenting, and the kind of love that doesn’t just disappear. The emotions were so real, and Kennedy Ryan’s writing?? Stunning. I cried, ...
Before I Let Go (Skyland, #1) by Kennedy Ryan
This one was DARK but so, so good. Sally is… different, and when her father dies she follows his instructions a little too literally. What follows is this eerie, disturbing, yet fascinating dive into her past. Twisted family secrets, shocking reveals...
Strange Sally Diamond: Nugent, Liz: 9781501189715
Atmospheric and sooo addicting. A crumbling old mansion on a cliff, a woman accused of killing her whole family, and a caretaker who isn’t sure what to believe. The gothic vibes were chef’s kiss, and the tension had me flipping pages nonstop. Riley S...
The Only One Left by Riley Sager
This book wrecked me in the best way. Three sisters, each messy in their own way, come back together after tragedy. The emotions?? Off the charts. It’s raw, heartbreaking, and beautiful all at once. Coco Mellors has this way of making characters feel...
Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors
Creepy, claustrophobic, and totally unique. A couple wins a free vacation on a luxury cruise, but things get weird when… they’re the only passengers onboard. 👀 The eerie vibes, the slow build, the “what is even happening” tension?? I devoured it. Su...
The Last One: A Novel by Will Dean
This book was creepy in all the right ways. A small town haunted by disappearances and a terrifying legend, with that perfect edge-of-your-seat tension. It had me racing through chapters, needing to know what was lurking in the dark. Totally binge-wo...
Where He Can't Find You by Darcy Coates
Rich family drama, dark secrets, and a mansion full of bad vibes. Sign me up! When Ruby inherits her husband’s family estate, she quickly learns money doesn’t buy safety. Twisty, gossipy, and deliciously dark. I tore through this one.
The Heiress by Rachel Hawkins
This one is spicy, dangerous, and full of power play. After her husband’s death, Keira is cornered by her brothers-in-law and forced into a contract with the mysterious Gerard Sovereign. His grip is tight, his secrets are heavy, and the tension?? It’...
The Sovereign Mountain Series by Raya Morris Edwards
Small town romance at its finest. Cash is the grumpy, broody type you can’t help but fall for, and the chemistry in this book?? Off the charts. It’s sweet, spicy, and gave me all the cozy feels.
Cash (Lucky River Ranch, #1) by Jessica Peterson
This one wrecked me in the best way. It’s emotional, layered, and beautifully written. You can tell how much heart and research went into it. I felt everything: anger, joy, heartbreak, betrayal… it’s the first book that’s ever made me cry actual tear...
Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Really Liked (4 Stars)
Great reads I’d still recommend.
This book was the blueprint for toxic relationships and psychological thrillers. From the start, it had me second-guessing everyone. Nick, Amy, the whole situation. I swear my jaw was on the floor more than once. Gillian Flynn’s writing is dark, smar...
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
This one surprised me in the best way. It starts off feeling like your typical young romance, then suddenly hits you with real emotion and heartbreak. Colleen Hoover always knows how to mix sweet with gut-wrenching. I loved the poetry element, it gav...
Slammed: Hoover, Coleen: 9781471125676
Such a fun intro into the fantasy world, especially if you’re usually more of a romance reader. The world-building took me a bit to get into, but once it clicked, I was hooked. Feyre is such a strong lead, and I loved watching her find her footing in...
A Court of Thorns and Roses (A Court of Thorns and Roses, 1) - Hardcover
This one had me guessing the entire time. It’s dark, twisty, and filled with unreliable narrators, which I always love. Rachel’s perspective was messy but so real, and I couldn’t help but root for her even when she was falling apart. It was a little ...
The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins
Such a unique and thought-provoking story. I loved the “what if” concept. How one small decision can completely change the course of your life. Taylor Jenkins Reid writes emotions so beautifully, it felt like I was living both timelines right along w...
Maybe in Another Life by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Heartbreaking and heavy, but written with so much honesty. This book doesn’t shy away from pain or trauma, and it captures what it’s like to carry that weight while trying to move forward. Eden’s story hurt to read at times, but it felt so real. The ...
The Way I Used to Be
Emotional, powerful, and so much deeper than I expected. Colleen Hoover took a tough, messy topic and wrote it with honesty and heart. Lily’s journey was heartbreaking but also empowering, and by the end I was full-on emotional. There were parts that...
It Ends with Us
Short, eerie, and exactly the kind of twisty story you’d expect from Gillian Flynn. It had that creepy, unsettling vibe that keeps you on edge from the first page. I loved how fast it moved. The tension builds quickly, and just when you think you’ve ...
The Grownup: A Story by Gillian Flynn
Creepy, dark, and absolutely unforgettable. This one pulled me in right away and had me both horrified and fascinated the whole time. The premise is disturbing, but the way it’s told through the victim’s perspective makes it so hauntingly powerful. S...
The Butterfly Garden - Hutchison, Dot: Books
Fast-paced and full of twists, this one had me flying through the pages. Every time I thought I knew what happened, another secret dropped. The tension between the couple and their neighbors was chef’s kiss domestic drama. Some of the twists were a l...
The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena
Such a fun, twisty ride. It starts off feeling like your typical rich-people drama, but then halfway through, boom! the story completely flips. I loved how layered and clever the setup was. Some of the characters were absolutely infuriating (in the b...
The Last Mrs. Parrish (Mrs. Parrish, #1) by Liv Constantine
Emotional and eerie all at once. This one hooked me right away with its slow build and haunting atmosphere. I loved how Lisa Jewell wove all the timelines together, every chapter added another layer to the mystery. Some parts were predictable, but th...
Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell
A modern, Southern twist on Jane Eyre with a fun, dark edge. I loved the mix of mystery, romance, and a little bit of danger. It felt like classic domestic suspense but with a fresh vibe. The characters were messy and morally gray (which I always enj...
The Wife Upstairs by Rachel Hawkins
So twisty and addictive, exactly what I expect from Alice Feeney. The dual POV between Him and Her was perfection, and I loved how every chapter made me doubt someone new. It’s dark, clever, and full of red herrings. A few moments had me completely t...
His & Hers by Alice Feeney
Heartbreaking but beautifully written. I went in expecting a love story, but it turned out to be so much more about friendship, fate, and the unexpected paths life takes. The concept was unique and emotional, and while I wanted a bit more closure at ...
In Five Years by Rebecca Serle
Dark, sharp, and surprisingly emotional. This one dives deep into small-town secrets, toxic friendships, and the pressure to be “perfect.” The writing felt fresh and edgy, with a main character who was messy in all the right ways. It did take a littl...
Nice Girls by Catherine Dang
Fast, scandalous, and full of secrets, exactly what you want in a domestic thriller. The alternating POVs kept things interesting, and I loved the cat-and-mouse energy between the characters. It wasn’t super shocking by the end, but it was still such...
The Perfect Marriage - Jeneva Rose: Books
Creepy, atmospheric, and so well written. I loved the Louisiana setting. It gave the whole story this moody, southern-gothic feel. The suspense built perfectly, and even when I guessed a few twists, it still kept me hooked. Chloe was such an interest...
A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham
Loved this one! It’s that perfect mix of domestic drama and dark secrets that slowly unravel until everything collides. Each character had their own layer of mystery, and I couldn’t decide who to trust. The pacing was a little slow at first, but once...
On a Quiet Street: Glass, Seraphina Nova
Dark, twisted, and absolutely unhinged, but in that can’t-look-away kind of way. This book isn’t for everyone, but if you like dark romance with a heavy psychological edge, it delivers. Some parts were hard to read, but the tension and chemistry were...
Haunting Adeline (Cat and Mouse Duet 1)
Moody, eerie, and full of classic mystery vibes. The isolated family setting and stormy atmosphere gave me total Agatha Christie energy, but with Alice Feeney’s signature dark twist. It was a little slow at the start, but once things picked up, I cou...
Daisy darker: 9781529089820: Feeney, Alice: Books
Fast-paced and seriously addicting. I tore through this one in a day. It’s wild, dramatic, and full of twists that keep you guessing. The setup felt familiar at first, but Freida McFadden knows exactly how to flip a story on its head. That final reve...
The Housemaid: McFadden, Freida: 9781538742570
Creepy, twisty, and everything I expect from Freida McFadden. The pacing was perfect, short chapters that kept me saying “just one more.” The tension between Brooke and Shane added such a fun, unsettling layer. Some of the twists were a little out th...
The Inmate by Freida McFadden
Sweet, emotional, and full of that nostalgic summer energy. I loved the friends-to-lovers dynamic and the way Emily Henry captures the ache of love, timing, and growing up. It leaned a little heavier on emotions than romance at times, but the charact...
Happy Place by Emily Henry
Dark, gritty, and deeply powerful. This one blends a small-town crime thriller with real, emotional depth. This was tackling race, religion, and justice in such an impactful way. The writing was sharp and cinematic, and the tension never let up. It w...
All the Sinners Bleed by S.A. Cosby
Creepy, clever, and full of Freida McFadden’s signature twists. The snowy, isolated house setting gave it that perfect locked-room thriller vibe, and I loved how every chapter made me more suspicious of everyone. It got a little wild toward the end, ...
Never Lie - McFadden, Freida: Kindle Store
So unsettling in the best way. The podcast element made it feel super modern and realistic, and I loved how the story blurred the line between truth and manipulation. It was dark and uncomfortable at times, but that’s what made it so addictive. The c...
None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell
Another wild ride from Freida McFadden. It’s fast, tense, and full of jaw-dropping twists that had me flying through the pages. I love how she keeps the same addictive energy from The Housemaid but adds a fresh new layer of secrets and chaos. Some mo...
The Housemaid's Secret
Loved the setting and the atmosphere in this one. A luxury resort, a wedding gone wrong, and a mystery full of secrets. It had that perfect mix of glamour and tension. The pacing was a bit slow in parts, but the writing was beautiful and the emotiona...
The Unwedding by Ally Condie
Moody, tense, and beautifully written. The setting had this eerie, isolated feel that made the mystery even more gripping. It started a little slow, but once the pieces started falling into place, I couldn’t stop reading. The family drama added the p...
Daughter of Mine by Megan Miranda
Steamy, emotional, and full of that small-town cowboy goodness. Wyatt is tough on the outside but so soft once you get to know him. The chemistry between him and the heroine was off the charts. A little predictable, but honestly, I didn’t care. It hi...
Wyatt (Lucky River Ranch Book 2) eBook
Sweet, flirty, and full of small-town charm. The perfect mix of slow burn and swoon. I loved the cozy ranch setting and how real their connection felt. It’s definitely a comfort read with just enough spice and emotion to keep you hooked. A heartwarmi...
Sawyer (Lucky River Ranch, #3) by Jessica Peterson
⭐⭐⭐ Just Okay (3 Stars)
Meh, fine but forgettable.
Emotional and intense, but it didn’t completely hit for me. The chemistry between Tate and Miles was strong, and I loved the deeper emotional layers, but some parts felt a little repetitive and heavy. I appreciated the message and the rawness, though...
Ugly love: Hoover, Colleen: 9781471136726
Creepy and unsettling from the start. Definitely one of those books that makes your skin crawl. The concept was fascinating, but parts of it felt a little too over the top and unrealistic for me to fully buy in. It kept my attention, though, and I wa...
Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris
Beautifully written and full of emotion, but it didn’t completely live up to the hype for me. I loved Evelyn’s complexity and the Old Hollywood glamour, but some parts dragged a bit and felt more like reading a memoir than a novel. Still, the message...
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid Genre
Cute and heartfelt, but a little slower than I expected. I liked the friends-to-lovers storyline and the witty banter, but the pacing dragged in parts and the chemistry didn’t completely spark for me. Still, Emily Henry’s writing is always warm and r...
People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry
Interesting concept and definitely had its tense moments, but it didn’t quite keep me hooked the whole way through. The wealthy, secretive family angle was fun, but the pacing felt uneven and the ending didn’t land as strongly as I hoped. It had pote...
The Family Game: A Novel
Fun, flirty, and definitely spicy, but it leaned a little too over the top for me at times. The grumpy x sunshine trope was cute, and I liked Piper’s growth, but the story felt a bit predictable. Still, it had its sweet moments and plenty of chemistr...
It Happened One Summer (Bellinger Sisters, #1) by Tessa Bailey
Sweet and emotional with some really tender moments, but it didn’t completely pull me in. I liked Fox and Hannah’s dynamic, the friends-to-lovers buildup was cute. The pacing felt a little slow and the spark wasn’t quite as strong as I hoped. Still, ...
Hook, Line, and Sinker (Bellinger Sisters, #2) by Tessa Bailey
Solid mystery with an interesting premise, but it took a while to grab my attention. The mix of true crime and journalism was cool, and there were definitely a few good twists, but the pacing felt uneven and the ending wrapped up a little too neatly....
Twenty Years Later by Charlie Donlea : r/thrillerbooks
Dark and unsettling, but slower than I expected. The premise was chilling and the multiple perspectives added some depth, but I never fully connected with the characters or felt that high-stakes tension I was hoping for. It’s well written and thought...
The Quiet Tenant: A Novel by Clémence Michallon
Strong start with a really intriguing setup, but it lost some steam along the way. I liked the dual timelines and the darker themes, but a few twists felt predictable and the pacing dipped in the middle. A good thriller with flashes of brilliance, bu...
Things We Do in the Dark by Jennifer Hillier
Relatable and well-written, but slower and more reflective than I expected. The characters felt real, and I appreciated the honesty about modern dating and friendship, but it lacked a bit of spark for me. It’s thoughtful and emotional, just not one t...
How to Fall Out of Love Madly by Jana Casale
Great premise and atmospheric setting, but it dragged a little too much for me. The dual timelines were interesting, and I liked the dark academia vibe, but the middle felt slow and the twists didn’t totally surprise me. Still, Ruth Ware’s writing ke...
The It Girl by Ruth Ware
Entertaining and easy to fly through, but definitely on the predictable side. The concept was fun, a group getaway that turns dark . The characters felt a bit flat and the twists didn’t quite land. It had that quick, popcorn-thriller energy, though, ...
The Island by Natasha Preston
Cute and spicy with some fun moments, but it didn’t totally live up to the hype for me. I liked the hockey setting and the banter, but it felt a little long and the drama started to drag toward the end. The chemistry was there, though, and I did enjo...
Icebreaker (The Maple Hills): 9781797159720
Creepy, eerie, and definitely unique, but it didn’t quite hit the way I wanted it to. The concept was super interesting and unsettling, but the pacing felt uneven and some parts were more confusing than scary. I liked the psychological angle and the ...
Delicate Condition by Danielle Valentine
Weird, creepy, and definitely original but it left me feeling more confused than scared. The atmosphere was great, and the writing pulled me in at first, but the story got a little too strange toward the end. It had some solid horror moments, though,...
Nestlings by Nat Cassidy
Spicy, funny, and totally chaotic, in both good and bad ways. It had me laughing one minute and shaking my head the next. The over-the-top energy was entertaining, but it bordered on too much at times. Still, it was a quick, wild ride that didn’t tak...
Unhinged eBook : Valentine, Vera: Kindle Store
Loved the concept and the representation, but the execution felt a little uneven. The mystery was interesting and the cultural elements were beautifully woven in, but the pacing dragged and some of the characters didn’t feel fully developed. It had s...
Looking for Smoke by K.A. Cobell
Fast and dramatic like the others, but this one didn’t quite hit the same for me. It had plenty of twists and tension, but some parts felt repetitive and a little over the top. Still, Freida’s writing makes it hard to stop reading. I flew through it ...
The Housemaid Is Watching (The Housemaid, #3) by Freida McFadden
Unique and creative, but a bit confusing at times. I liked the experimental storytelling and eerie tone, but it was hard to stay fully connected to the plot. It had moments of brilliance and some genuinely haunting imagery, though. A strange, intrigu...
Who Is the Liar : A Novel by Laura Lee Bahr (2025, Trade Paperback)
⭐⭐ Struggled (2 Stars)
Not my vibe, had potential though.
Interesting premise, but this one really dragged for me. The story had potential, but the pacing was slow and I never fully connected with the characters. It felt more clinical than emotional, which made it hard to stay invested. There were a few pow...
Midwives by Chris Bohjalian
The concept sounded so fun, rich widows and secrets? I was ready for drama. But it ended up feeling messy and hard to follow. The multiple POVs blended together, and I never really cared about any of the characters. It had a few entertaining moments,...
Young Rich Widows (The Widows, #1) by Kimberly Belle
Beautiful setting, but the story itself felt slow and forgettable. The characters never fully came to life for me, and the mystery didn’t have enough tension to keep me hooked. It had the potential to be atmospheric and emotional, but it just dragged...
The Vacation House by Jane Shemilt
Interesting idea, but it didn’t leave much of an impression. The writing was solid, but the story felt too brief to really connect with or care about the characters. It ended just as it started to get interesting, which was frustrating. Well-written ...
The Toy Car: A Short Story eBook by Tremain
⭐ No Thanks (1 Star)
Big nope, wouldn’t recommend.
I really wanted to like this one, but it just didn’t work for me. The writing was flowery and slow, and I couldn’t get into the story or connect with the characters. It felt like it was trying to be dark and magical, but it mostly left me bored and c...
Starling House by Alix E. Harrow
Disappointing overall. I was hoping for something insightful and relatable, but it came off a bit preachy and scattered. The ideas were interesting, but the delivery felt repetitive and overly academic at times. There were a few moments that made me ...
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