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Books I Absolutely Loved and Recommend to Everyone

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Books that healed me, ruined me, inspired me, or simply kept me company. Basically… my personality in list form.
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Warm Romance

 
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You should read this because it’s just pure joy. It’s fun, it’s cute, and it makes you smile without even realizing.
Red, White & Royal Blue: A Gay Lovestory
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It’s one of those books that feels like a break from reality — witty, playful, and full of charm.
My Lady Jane (The Lady Janies, #1) by Cynthia Hand
 
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If you like romances with heart, humor, and a little healing, this one is perfect. It feels comforting.
Part of Your World (Part of Your World, #1) by Abby Jimenez
 
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For me, this book was like a cosy break from reality. Easy to read, cute, and something that just made me smile
My Lady Marzipan: Rare Confectionery Book Three: 3
 
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If you like books that feel like a warm cup of cocoa on a cold day, this one really hits that mood.
The Gingerbread Bakery | Cute Story
 
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It’s one of those books that makes you think about timing, second chances, and why some people feel different from the rest.
It's Different This Time: A Novel|Paperback
 
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I liked this one because it feels like something every girl goes through learning to love yourself a little more
Curvy Girl Summer|Paperback
 
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For me, this book was the perfect mix of nostalgia, chemistry, and warmth.
People We Meet on Vacation: Deluxe Edition|Hardcover
 
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She’s ordinary in a world of elites, he’s the prince hunting her kind. A top-tier slow burn.
Powerless by Lauren Roberts
 
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Second-chance romance at a cottage with friends. Prepare to cry, laugh, and want to call your ex (don't).
Happy Place by Emily Henry
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For the career girlies. A sharp literary agent meets a brooding editor in a small town. Banter perfection
Book Lovers by Emily Henry
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Figure skater meets hockey captain. It’s the book that started the massive hockey romance trend.
Icebreaker by Hannah Grace

Twisted Romance

 
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Read it if you want a story that’s easy to get into but stays with you long after. It makes you feel a lot, in a good way.
Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover, Paperback
 
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I liked this book because it’s emotional without being overwhelming. It pulls you into the characters’ feelings in such a natural way.
Maybe Someday|Paperback
 
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It has that dark, dangerous vibe but still feels emotional and human. You end up understanding the characters more than you expect
The Devil She Knows|LGBT+ Romance

Mind Mystery

 
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Read this if you like books that mess with your mind a little. It’s mysterious, emotional, and way deeper than it looks at first.
We Were Liars: Award-Winning YA Book
 
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Creepy, addictive, and full of twists it keeps your mind running
Murder Land|Paperback
 
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Dragon riders, enemies-to-lovers, and a school where you graduate or die. The hype is 100% real.
Fourth Wing (The Empyrean, 1)
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The sequel to Fourth Wing—it’s thicker, darker, and the romance tension is off the charts
Iron Flame (The Empyrean, 2)
 
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he gateway drug into fantasy romance. It starts as Beauty and the Beast but becomes something totally epic.
A Court of Thorns and Roses
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Think The Hunger Games but with vampires. It’s brutal, spicy, and the twists will actually shock you.
The Serpent and the Wings of Night
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A vampire arranges a political marriage with a werewolf. It’s hilarious, spicy, and surprisingly sweet.
Bride #1 - Ali Hazelwood
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A cozy, funny romance where the 'evil' villain is actually a softie for his chaotic assistant.
Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer
 
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Whimsical and fairytale-like. Jacks is the morally grey anti-hero we all secretly love.
Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber
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Life Reality

 
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It’s slow, but in a good way. You feel every mood, every moment… it’s almost like you’re living inside the main character’s head.
Norwegian Wood: Bestseller by Haruki Murakami
 
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It’s not an easy read, but it’s powerful. It makes you think about friendship, trauma, love, and how people carry pain.
A Little Life Book - Reviews & Ratings
 
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I loved this one because it’s funny, emotional, and somehow makes you understand people a little better.
Anxious People|Paperback