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my little library
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items All the books I read in 2025. The ones I loved, the ones that broke me a little and the ones I just couldn’t stop thinking about even weeks after reading them. Just my reading journey, one book at a time. ☁️🕯️📖
Sections
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thrillers & mystery
fantasy
real stories
books that make you think
emotional & romance
soft reads
thrillers & mystery
My favorite genre 🖤 Dark, addictive reads full of secrets, twists, and tension. These are the books I reach for the most🕯️
Second part of The Housmaid. This one is even darker and more uncomfortable than the first one 🖤 It made me feel trapped inside someone else’s mind, surrounded by manipulation and secrets. I felt anxious reading it, in a good, thrilling way 🫣
The Housemaid's Secret - Freida McFadden
Third part of The housemaid series. This one really played with paranoia 👁️ I kept feeling watched and on edge, like danger was always just around the corner. It stayed with me even after I finished it 🕳️
The Housemaid Is Watching - Freida McFadden
So addictive and clever 🔍 I loved slowly uncovering the truth alongside the main character. It made me curious, suspicious, and fully invested from start to finish ✨
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder - Holly Jackson
Sequel to Good girl’s guide to murder. Even more intense and emotional than the first book 🩸 The mystery felt more personal and I found myself getting attached to the characters, not just the case 💭
Good Girl, Bad Blood - Holly Jackson
Last part of Good girl’s guide to murder trilogy. The darkest and most disturbing of all 🖤 It made me uncomfortable and tense, but also completely hooked. This one definitely left the strongest emotional impact 😵💫
As Good as Dead - Holly Jackson
This book felt slow and eerie in the best way 🌙 I constantly felt a sense of sadness and unease, like something was missing. It stayed in my head long after finishing it 🕰️
The Night She Disappeared - Lisa Jewel
This one genuinely messed with my head 🌀 I didn’t know who to trust, and the line between truth and lies felt very blurry. It made me feel unsettled and slightly disturbed but it’s still one of the best I read this year😬
None of This Is True - Lisa Jewel
Dark, twisted, and uncomfortable 🖤 It made me angry, shocked, and fascinated all at once. I loved how morally messy it was. Nothing felt safe or predictable 🔥
Gone Girl - Gillian Flynn
This book made me feel tense and suspicious from the beginning 😶🌫️ It was creepy in a quiet, psychological way and kept me questioning everyone’s intentions 👀
The Teacher - Freida McFadden
Short but surprisingly intense 🎭 It felt like a fun game that slowly turned serious. I liked how it built tension quickly without being too heavy ⚡
Kill Joy - Holly Jackson
Very bingeable and dramatic 📱 It made me curious and entertained, constantly guessing who was lying. Perfect if you want something fast-paced but still intriguing 🧩
One of Us Is Lying - Karen M. McManus
This book pulled me in immediately🕯️ I felt uneasy the whole time, constantly questioning everyone and everything. The tension was subtle but nonstop and I couldn’t shake the feeling that something was very wrong 😶🌫️
The Housemaid - Freida McFadden
fantasy
Books I turn to when I want to escape reality for a bit. Comforting, immersive, and easy to get lost in ✨📖
This one felt like pure comfort ✨ It made me feel safe, nostalgic, and excited to escape into another world. Everything felt magical and light, like the beginning of something special 🪄
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone - Rowling
A bit darker, but still very cozy 🕯️ I felt more tension and mystery here, especially with the secrets slowly coming out. It gave me that slightly creepy but comforting feeling at the same time 🐍
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - J.K. Rowling
This one really stood out to me 🌙 It felt more emotional and complex, and I started seeing the characters differently. There was a sense of sadness and depth that stayed with me 🖤
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - Rowling
So intense and immersive 🔥 The stakes felt higher, the story darker, and I was fully emotionally invested. This is where the series started to feel more serious and heavy, in the best way 🏆
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - Rowling
This book pulled me into a completely different world 🌹 Dark, romantic, and addictive. I felt intrigued, emotionally invested, and constantly wanting to know what would happen next. Perfect mix of fantasy and feelings ✨🖤
A Court of Thorns and Roses - Sarah J. Maas
real stories
Heavy but powerful true stories. Emotional, raw, and impossible to forget 🖤
This book was heavy from start to finish 🖤 It made me feel uncomfortable, sad, and emotionally drained, but also deeply aware of how strong a person can be. I had to pause while reading it more than once 😔
3096 Days - Natascha Kampusch
Raw, honest, and surprisingly relatable 💔 It made me feel a mix of sadness, anger, and understanding. Some parts hurt to read, but it also felt freeing and empowering 🕊️
I'm Glad My Mom Died - Jennette McCurdy
books that make you think
Quiet, reflective reads that made me slow down and think about life, choices, and myself 💭🌙
This book felt calm and reflective 🌿 It made me slow down and think about purpose, choices, and trusting life. Simple, but it stayed with me longer than I expected ✨
The Alchemist - Paulo Coelho
This one hit me emotionally 💭 It made me think about regret, parallel lives, and all the “what ifs.” Comforting but also a little sad, like a quiet conversation with yourself 🌙
The Midnight Library - Matt Haig
Very raw and real 🖤 It felt messy, emotional, and sometimes uncomfortable, like watching people make the wrong choices but still understanding why. It stayed with me long after I finished it 🫀
Cleopatra and Frankenstein - Coco Mellors
emotional & romance
Stories that made me feel deeply. Love, loss, and emotions that stayed with me long after 🫀✨
This book made me feel a lot 😢 It was emotional, frustrating, and heartbreaking at times. It really stayed with me because of how real and complicated the emotions felt 💔
It Ends with Us - Colleen Hoover
Soft, sad, and beautiful 🌧️ It made me emotional in a quiet way. I felt heavy while reading it, but also grateful. One of those books that gently breaks your heart 💙
The Fault in Our Stars - John Green
Very emotional and atmospheric 🇮🇹 It felt like grief wrapped in sunshine. It made me nostalgic and reflective, especially about love, loss, and letting go 🌞💔
One Italian Summer - Rebecca Serle
This book completely pulled me in 🎬 Glamorous on the outside, heartbreaking underneath. It made me feel emotional, surprised, and oddly attached to the characters 🖤✨
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo - Reid
soft reads
Personal, intimate reads full of feelings. Words that felt like a quiet conversation with myself 🤍📚
This one felt like talking to a friend ☕ It made me smile, feel nostalgic, and reflect on friendships, growing up, and love in all its forms 🤍
Everything I Know About Love - Dolly Alderton
Simple, emotional, and very intimate 🌙 Some poems hit harder than others, but overall it made me feel seen and understood in quiet moments 🕊️
Milk and Honey - Rupi Kaur