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Fool Moon by Jim Butcher I gave Fool Moon by Jim Butcher 3.75 stars. I’m still really enjoying this series, and Harry continues to be a character I genuinely like and want to root for. This installment leans heavily into the werewolf lore—and let me just say… read carefully. There are multiple types of werewolves introduced, and it gets confusing fast if you’re not paying attention. I’m still not entirely sure I fully understood Tara and what exactly she was, but I have a fee

More Than Pen Pals by Dana Wilkerson I gave More Than Pen Pals by Dana Wilkerson 4 stars , and this book was such a delight from beginning to end. I love a story told through letters—BE STILL MY HEART—and this one absolutely delivered. There’s just something so personal and intimate about that format, and it made Ash and Leslie’s connection feel even more special. Their history as childhood pen pals who reconnect as adults is incredibly endearing, and I was invested in them

Carl's Doomsday Scenario by Matt Dinniman I gave Carl's Doomsday Scenario by Matt Dinniman 3.75 stars , just like its predecessor—and I’m still very much hooked on this chaotic, ridiculous series. This book continues to be absolutely hilarious… when it’s not making me cringe. The humor is wild, over-the-top, and sometimes completely unhinged, which works most of the time but definitely crosses into “what did I just read?” territory more than once. If you have something again

Till Summer Do Us Part by Meghan Quinn I gave Till Summer Do Us Part by Meghan Quinn another shot, and while she’s still a bit spicier than I typically prefer in a rom-com, I ended up giving this one 3.5 stars . I’ll be honest—I struggled with the concept right from the start. It felt like a bit of a reach and not very realistic in my opinion. I mean… who agrees to go on a random marriage retreat with someone they don’t even know just for the sake of it? I just wasn’t fully b

Lady Tremaine by Rachel Hochhauser I gave Lady Tremaine by Rachel Hochhauser 5 stars , and honestly from the very beginning, I knew this was going to be a 5-star read. Going into this, I fully expected to hate the stepmother—because that’s what we’ve all been conditioned to do. But I’ll be darned if she wasn’t completely the opposite. Inspirational. A national treasure. This book flips everything you think you know about that story on its head in the best possible way. Lady

The Highland Fling by Meghan Quinn I gave The Highland Fling by Meghan Quinn 3.5 stars . This one took me a little while to get into, but once it found its rhythm, the humor definitely started to hit. Meghan Quinn’s writing always brings the laughs, and this book was no exception. There were several moments that genuinely made me smile, and her signature banter kept things entertaining even when the story felt a bit slow at the beginning. “I’m starting to think my life is ju

Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir This was an amazing book. Andy Weir delivers another story that blends science, survival, and problem-solving in a way that feels both intense and surprisingly personal. From the very beginning, the structure of the story keeps things engaging. Sometimes, you have to do the right thing, even when it’s hard. One of the strongest elements is the way the narrative shifts between the present and the past. The present timeline drops you into a situat

Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman I gave Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman 3.75 stars . I’m officially hooked—this book is weird, chaotic, and incredibly intriguing in a way that makes it hard to put down. This was such a unique reading experience. The concept alone is wild, and the execution keeps you constantly wondering what could possibly happen next. It’s fast-paced, unpredictable, and leans heavily into dark humor, which made it really entertaining overall. Tha

Outdoor Kids in an Indoor World by Steven Rinella Outdoor Kids in an Indoor World by Steven Rinella is a good, straightforward read that delivers exactly what it promises. Coming from someone who already follows a lot of Rinella’s work, it was almost impossible not to hear his voice while reading. If you’re familiar with him, you know the tone. Direct, practical, and grounded in real experience. Nature is not a place to visit. It is something we are a part of. At its core, t

The Christmas Tree Farm by Laurie Gilmore I gave The Christmas Tree Farm by Laurie Gilmore 2.75 stars , and honestly that rating might be a little generous. I absolutely loved The Pumpkin Spice Café, which is what hooked me into this series in the first place. It had the cozy, small-town charm I was hoping for, and it left me excited to keep going. My mom even bought me the rest of the series for Christmas because of how much I enjoyed the first book. Unfortunately, with eac

Words of Radiance book two of The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson This behemoth clocks in at 1,310 pages. Words of Radiance is not a book you get to casually breeze through. This one took time, patience, and more than a few reading sessions, but by the end, it became clear that Sanderson knew exactly what he was building toward. “Honor is dead. But I’ll see what I can do.” The Stormlight Archive has always been about scale. Massive history, massive characters, mass

How to Choose a Guy in 10 Days by Lila Monroe I gave How to Choose a Guy in 10 Days by Lila Monroe 3 stars . I enjoyed parts of the story, but overall it didn’t quite land for me the way I hoped it would. The premise initially caught my attention, and I thought the storyline itself had a lot of potential. However, the book ended up being spicier than I typically prefer, and the repeated use of the word “unicorn” in place of orgasm made the tone feel a little immature at time

My Phony Valentine by Courtney Walsh I gave My Phony Valentine by Courtney Walsh 5 stars. As someone who loves hockey, this book was a no-brainer for me—and it absolutely delivered. It was witty, charming, and just so much fun to read from beginning to end. Dallas Burke is the definition of bad boy gone good, and I loved every layer of his character. Beneath the reputation and rough edges was someone loyal, protective, and capable of loving deeply. Watching his walls slowly c

The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros I gave The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros 4 stars . This book felt less like reading a traditional novel and more like stepping into a collection of memories. Every vignette was vivid and intentional, and I loved how heavily Cisneros leaned into literary devices to bring Esperanza’s world to life. The imagery was especially powerful — I could genuinely picture the houses, the streets, and the people as if I were standing

Manic: A Memoir by Terri Cheney Manic: A Memoir by Terri Cheney is one of those books that quietly stays with you long after you finish it. I gave this memoir 4 stars , and I found it beautifully written and deeply impactful. Cheney’s prose is honest, raw, and at times unsettling — but never gratuitous. She invites the reader directly into her lived experience with bipolar disorder in a way that feels intimate and unfiltered, offering clarity without romanticizing the illnes

Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt Remarkably Bright Creatures completely stole my heart. This is one of those books that feels quiet and gentle while also managing to say something incredibly meaningful about love, grief, and connection. I gave Remarkably Bright Creatures 5/5 stars , and I loved this book so much. Every piece of it felt intentional and beautifully written. The story unfolds slowly, but in the best way — like you’re meant to savor it rather tha

Book Lovers by Emily Henry Book Lovers (5/5 stars) was one of those books that I both wanted to end so I could "get to the good part" and not end - because it was that good. I actually screamed when I turned the final page. "She wonders whether what comes next could ever live up to the expectations. She doesn't know. You never can. She turns the page anyway." I have a love-hate relationship with rom-coms (books and movies alike) because they are so terrifyingly close to real

I don't normally gush about a movie adaptation of a book that I love, but...holy smokes...this movie was so good! I adored reading People We Meet on Vacation a couple of years ago. Just as I do with any of Emily Henry's books. The on screen chemistry Emily Bader and Tom Blythe had was perfection. However, some of my favorite parts of the books were left out. Y'all book version Alex is a book-reading nerd. Like sitting in a bar, alone, reading a book on his phone nerd. (Hi, it

The Cinnamon Bun Book Store by Laurie Gilmore Cinnamon Bun Book Store by Laurie Gilmore (3.75/5 stars) didn’t quite deliver the cozy, fall-soaked vibes I was expecting, especially after Pumpkin Spice Café . Instead of crisp autumn charm, this one leaned heavily into a dead-of-summer feel that threw me off right from the start. It’s also noticeably spicier than the first book—and while that may work for some readers, it wasn’t really my thing. That said, I can’t deny how much

Good Material by Dolly Alderton Good Material by Dolly Alderton (2.5/5 stars) was a frustrating listening experience for me—one that I stuck with more out of hope than enjoyment. For at least the first 80% of the book, I felt trapped inside the head of a 35-year-old man endlessly whining about the collapse of his relationship. Andy’s narration is steeped in self-pity, blame, and emotional stagnation, with most of his energy directed toward dissecting what his ex-girlfriend d