Fiction

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

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

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

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

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

How to Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying, Dark Lord Davi series book 1, by Django Wexler This was a fun book. The female protagonist brings plenty of humor and attitude to the story, using wit, sarcasm, and a healthy dose of hormones to add flair. The pop culture references and quick quips give the book a snappy, modern tone that’s easy to enjoy. “Never fuck anyone you would be upset having to kill, that’s my new motto.” Without giving anything away, my only complaint lie

Holy Sister, Third Book of the Ancestor by Mark Lawrence It says a lot when I actually finish something. I know you wouldn't guess it...

Grey Sister, Book of the Ancestor #2, by Mark Lawrence “But I must warn you, sister, that a sickness runs in me, and if you fashion...

My Friends by Fredrik Backman Fredrik Backman is one of my all-time favorite authors, and My Friends ( 4. 75/5 stars) is a beautiful reminder of why his stories hit so deeply. This book took a few tries for me to get into, but once I switched to the audiobook, everything clicked—and I’m so glad I stuck with it. As always with Backman, this story is layered, quiet, and emotionally rich. I laughed out loud. I cried real tears. And more than once, I had to pause just to sit wit

A Little Hatred, The Age of Madness Book 1 by Joe Abercrombie “War doesn’t change. Just the weapons.” Joe Abercrombie has always been one...

Chasing Graves, The Chasing Graves Trilogy, book 1, by Ben Galley “Slavery didn’t die with the flesh. It thrived.” Chasing Graves by Ben...

Fate of the Fallen, The Shroud of Prophecy book 1, by Kel Kade "Everyone has a role to play. Even if that role is to be the fool who...

The Forgetting Moon, The Five Warrior Angels book 1, by Brian Lee Durfee “History is a weapon wielded by the victors.” If The Malazan...

Battle Mage Farmer, book 2: Germination by Seth Ring “He didn’t want a throne or a title. He wanted soil, silence, and a reason to...

Nyphron Rising 9book 3) and The Emerald Storm (book 4) by Michael J. Sullivan “The only difference between a hero and a villain is who...

Half A War by Joe Abercrombie, Shattered Sea book 3 “Victory is always paid for in blood. The question is only whose.” Sometimes you sit...

Ready Player One by Ernest Cline "No one in the world gets what they want and that is beautiful." I just finished Ready Player One by...

The Will of the Many by James Islington Heirarchy (book 1) “Greed is by definition the moral ruler of the Hierarchy, Diago. All decisions...

Gardens of the Moon by Steven Erikson Malazan Book of the Fallen, book 1 I read Gardens of the Moon a few years ago, and to this day, it...

The Crown Conspiracy (book 1) and Avempartha (book 2) by Michael J. Sullivan Sometimes you pick up a book expecting a simple adventure,...