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items Do you prefer your literature to be beautiful, devastating, or just slightly deranged? Why choose? This curated list is designed for the emotionally adventurous reader who believes a good book should require at least three business days of recovery t...
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all rounder book genre: romance, thriller, comedy, violence, crime, fiction and non-fiction
all rounder book genre: romance, thriller, comedy, violence, crime, fiction and non-fiction
The genre that explores the 'human condition' and occasionally makes you feel like you should be taking notes. It's less about the plot and more about the vibe—a beautiful, meandering journey through complicated characters and stunning sentences. Bes...
My honest review, without giving anything away:
This book is a masterclass in psychological suspense. It keeps you on the edge of your seat from the very beginning. The twists are genuinely shocking, and I found myself gasping out loud more than onc...
The Housemaid By Freida McFadden
My honest review, without giving anything away:
The Dead Romantics is a breath of fresh air. It’s a a perfect blend of humor, heart, and a touch of the supernatural. It's a great read if you want a book that will make you feel all the feels without ...
The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston, Paperback
My honest review, without giving anything away:
This book is a love story, a story about healing, and a masterclass in how to make a truly magical premise feel grounded and real. It's the kind of book you finish and immediately want to hug.
Final ...
The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston, Paperback
My honest review, without giving anything away:
This book is a masterclass in suspense. It’s a fast-paced, mind-bending ride that will make you question your own instincts. The ending isn't just a twist; it's a gut punch that you won't see coming.
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The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides, Paperback
My honest review, without giving anything away:
This book is an epic love story, but it's also a raw and beautiful exploration of friendship and strength. It's a huge emotional investment, but it pays off a thousand times over.
Chloe Walsh wrote a ...
Binding 13 - Paperback by Chloe Walsh
My honest review, without giving anything away:
This book is a powerful continuation of a beautiful story. It’s emotionally raw, deeply satisfying, and will make you fall in love with these characters all over again.
Chloe Walsh wrote a book that p...
Keeping 13 - Paperback by Chloe Walsh
My Thoughts on the Book
"The Awakening" is a solid entry into the dark fantasy genre. What I found most compelling was the complex and intense character dynamics. The tension between the Vega twins and the Heirs is palpable, and the push-and-pull of...
Zodiac Academy 1: The Awakening by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti ...
The beating heart of the book is, undeniably, the electric and destructive tension between Daisy Jones and Billy Dunne. Daisy, the ethereal, chaotic muse of the L.A. rock scene, and Billy, the dedicated, deeply flawed frontman of The Six, are two cre...
Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid, Paperback
It’s a book for anyone who has ever confused obsessive attachment with genuine love, or who has chased relationships purely to feel the heat of their own emotional wreckage.
It’s a stark, unflinching refusal to romanticize the messier parts of early...
Acts of Desperation by Megan Nolan, Paperback
This book is a magnificent monster: a dark academic fantasy that lures you in with the promise of dusty libraries and hushed Oxford quads, only to hit you over the head with a history lecture on imperialist violence.
If you were looking for a cozy s...
Babel: Or the Necessity of Violence: An Arcane History of the Oxford ...
It is a brilliant piece of meta-commentary, a toxic-protagonist thriller, and the most stress-inducing book I’ve read all year. If you’ve ever had an opinion about the publishing industry, social media outrage, or cultural appropriation, this book wi...
Yellowface By R.F. Kuang
This is a fantastic trilogy for readers who love a heavy dose of romance with their high fantasy, and who don't mind an unreliable plot where the rug is perpetually being pulled out from under you.
Read it for the gorgeous escapism, stay for the jaw...
3 Book Box Set By Stephanie Garber - Caraval Series
from barnes and noble copy.
Caraval Boxed Set: Caraval, Legendary, Finale by Stephanie Garber, Hardcover
from barnes and noble copy.
Yellowface (Reese's Book Club Pick) by R. F. Kuang, Paperback
If you enjoy fantasy that doesn't skimp on the heat or the horrors of a military academy, this book is for you. It’s perfect for readers who like their romance with sharp edges and their dragons with even sharper teeth.
Just be warned: once you star...
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros, Paperback
Iron Flame is not a comfortable read, and it isn't meant to be. It's a chunky, relentless, heart-pounding plunge into the heart of a political and magical conflict. Come prepared for sleepless nights, political intrigue that rivals the deadliest of m...
Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros, Paperback
Things We Never Got Over isn't just a romance novel; it's a masterclass in organized chaos wrapped in a cozy, small-town blanket.
It’s long, it’s charmingly messy, and the payoff is worth every single page. This is the ultimate "I need to escape real...
Things We Never Got Over (Knockemout Series #1) by Lucy Score, Paperback
This is the quintessential childhood best friends to enemies-to-lovers story, and it's absolutely explosive.
It’s gritty, it’s ridiculously high-heat, and it’s the most emotionally challenging book in the series. This novel proves that even the mos...
Things We Left Behind (B&N Exclusive Edition) (Knockemout Series #3)
Agustina Bazterrica’s dystopian nightmare is not for the faint of heart, but it is one of the most blistering, unforgettable satires on consumption and apathy you will ever read.
This book forces you to look away, but only after it has burned its ce...
Tender Is the Flesh (B&N Exclusive Edition)
The plot, a dreamy swirl of reincarnation, doomed love, and mystery, is utterly captivating, even if you occasionally need a roadmap to navigate the past-life flashbacks.
It's beautiful, a little bittersweet, and ultimately proves that some connecti...
Water Moon: A Novel by Samantha Sotto Yambao, Hardcover
You will spend the entire time smelling sheep, famine, and general spiritual decay, mainly thanks to the deeply unsettling character of Marek.
It is captivating, repulsive, and undeniably brilliant—but if you’re looking for a cozy, uplifting escape...
Lapvona by Ottessa Moshfegh, Paperback
This book will not give you closure, and it will probably make you question every life decision you’ve ever made, but it is an unforgettable, monumental feat of storytelling. Bring tissues and a therapist.
A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara, Paperback
Markus Zusak’s The Book Thief is one of the only books you’ll ever read that's narrated by Death, and honestly? He’s quite the eloquent storyteller.
Don’t start this one without a box of tissues; Death knows what's coming, and you'll weep right alon...
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak, Paperback
This book is a warm hug woven with low-stakes mystery, high-stakes tea consumption, and constant low-level magical chaos.
It’s perfect for anyone who loves books about books, books about witches, or just needs a literary escape that smells faintly o...
A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna, Paperback
Okay, let me just start by saying—this book is not for the faint of heart. Haunting Adeline is dark, twisted, and addictive in the kind of way that makes you question your own morals while turning the page at lightning speed.
The writing? Sharp and ...
Haunting Adeline (Cat and Mouse Duet #1) by H. D. Carlton, Paperback
This book picks up right where the chaos left off, but instead of just shock value, it digs deep into pain, healing, and the ugly process of putting yourself back together. It’s brutal, emotional, and strangely beautiful.
Adeline’s growth is raw and...
Hunting Adeline (Cat & Mouse Duet #2) by H. D. Carlton, Paperback
This book picks up right where the chaos left off, but instead of just shock value, it digs deep into pain, healing, and the ugly process of putting yourself back together.
It’s a story about survival, love that shouldn’t make sense but does, and fin...
Haunting Adeline International Edition by H. D. Carlton