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Books I have read in 2026
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items A look at my 2026 reading list so far! From books I couldn’t put down to stories that stayed with me long after I finished them, these are the reads that have made their way onto my bookshelf this year.
⭐⭐⭐/5 – not my favorite by her; I have read better, but it was still a fast-paced psychological thriller that had me questioning everyone and turning the pages way too quickly! The twists kept me guessing, and it was such an easy, addictive read for ...
The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden
⭐⭐⭐⭐/5 – An emotional, heart-tugging read that explores love, family, grief, and growing through unexpected changes. This one had me feeling ALL the emotions and was such a beautiful reminder of how complicated relationships can be.
Regretting You By Colleen Hoover
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/5 – AMAZING BOOK! Such a fun, feel-good romance that made me want to book a vacation ASAP! I loved the friends-to-lovers storyline, the travel vibes, and all the little moments that made Alex and Poppy’s relationship so special.
People We Meet on Vacation By Emily Henry
⭐⭐⭐⭐/5 – A suspenseful, twisty thriller that had me hooked from the beginning! There were so many moments where I thought I had everything figured out, only for the story to take another unexpected turn—definitely a page-turner for thriller lovers.
The Intruder By Freida McFadden
⭐⭐⭐⭐/5 – Honestly, this one took me a while to get into. I wasn’t completely hooked at first, but by the end I finally understood the hype and found myself wanting to know what happens next! Definitely a slow start for me, but the ending made me exci...
A Court of Thorns and Roses By Sarah J Maas
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/5 – Okay… this is where I finally started to understand the ACOTAR hype! I enjoyed this one SO much more than the first book—the storyline pulled me in, the characters felt more interesting, and I was actually invested in what was happening. De...
A Court of Mist and Fury By Sarah J Maas
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/5 – This book completely changed the game for me! I was already starting to get into the series after the first book, but this one had me fully invested. The characters, romance, plot twists, and world-building had me hooked, and I could not pu...
A Court of Wings and Ruin By Sarah J Maas
⭐⭐⭐/5 – I enjoyed being back in the world of Prythian, but this one felt a little slower for me compared to the previous books. I liked getting more time with the characters and seeing their lives after everything that happened, but I definitely miss...
A Court of Frost and Starlight By Sarah J Maas
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/5 – I absolutely LOVED this one! Nesta’s character development, the romance, the friendships, and all the emotional moments had me completely hooked. It was intense, addictive, and easily my favorite in the series—I could not put it down!
A Court of Silver Flames By Sarah J Maas
⭐⭐⭐/5 – I liked this one, but it took me a little while to get into. I enjoyed the characters and the fantasy world, but I wasn’t completely hooked and felt like the story moved a little slowly at times. Still, there were enough interesting moments t...
Throne of Glass By Sarah J Maas
⭐⭐⭐⭐/5 – I definitely enjoyed this one more than the first book! The story felt more engaging, the characters continued to grow on me, and the ending had me wanting to immediately pick up the next book. It definitely made me more invested in the seri...
Crown of Midnight By Sarah J Maas
⭐⭐⭐/5 – I STRUGGLED! I liked getting more of Celaena’s backstory and learning more about her past, but I didn’t love every story in this collection. Some parts felt a little slow for me, but I definitely appreciated the extra character development an...
The Assassin's Blade By Sarah J Maas
⭐⭐⭐⭐/5 – This one really started to pull me deeper into the series! I loved seeing Celaena’s growth and getting introduced to new characters and a bigger part of the world. It took a little while to get into, but the second half had me much more inve...
Heir of Fire By Sarah J Maas