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

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

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

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

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows ( 4. 75/5 stars) is a powerful, emotional conclusion to a series I’ve loved for most of my life. It’s a book filled with loss, courage, loyalty, and quiet moments that hit just as hard as the battles. I love this book for so many reasons, and every reread reminds me why this ending feels both earned and unforgettable. One of the most striking aspects of this installment is the way Harry

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling I have a definite love–hate relationship with Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (4.5/5 stars). Every time I reread the series, this book hits differently—and not always in a good way. It’s brilliant, layered, and emotionally heavy, but it’s also deeply frustrating when you know exactly what’s coming next. On one hand, this book offers some of the most fascinating lore in the entire series. The deep dive into Voldemor

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (5/5 stars) is, without question, my favorite book in the entire series. It’s emotionally heavy, politically charged, and deeply character-driven in a way that makes it unforgettable. This is the book where the magic takes a backseat to grief, anger, injustice, and love—and it’s all the stronger because of it. Harry is at his most raw here. He’s angry, isolated, and overwhelme

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (4/5 stars) is a major turning point in the series, both in tone and in scope. The story expands the wizarding world in exciting ways and begins the shift from childhood adventure to something much darker and more dangerous. While this book includes many elements I truly love, it’s still probably one of my least favorite installments in the series overall. Some of the highlights are among

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (5/5 stars) is easily one of the strongest books in the entire series and my second favorite overall . This is the book where the story truly matures—emotionally, thematically, and structurally—without losing any of the magic that made us fall in love with the series in the first place. Most notably, this is our first introduction to Sirius Black , a character who completely cha

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (4/5 stars)deepens the magic introduced in the first book while adding a much darker, more ominous tone. On this reread, I was reminded how unsettling this installment can be—mysterious messages on the walls, whispered voices only Harry can hear, and the growing fear spreading through Hogwarts. The story expands the wizarding world in meaningful ways, introducing house-elves, Pars

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling I’ve honestly lost count of how many times I’ve read this book since it first came out—and every reread still feels like coming home. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (4/5 stars)is one of my all-time favorite introductory novels, not just because it starts an iconic series, but because of how effortlessly it pulls you into Harry’s world. This book does a beautiful job of introducing Harry’s lonely, difficult life and

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Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson Tress of the Emerald Sea made me feel like I was reading the adult and more fantasy version of Series of Unfortunate Events. It was an absolute delight in its un-delightfulness from the beginning. I chose this book because Justin has been trying to get me to read Brandon Sanderson for over a year now and this book actually popped up on one of my challenges - so I gave into peer pressure. Summary: Tress lived on a rock in the mi

Storm Front (The Dresden Files #1) by Jim Butcher Storm Front (4.25/5stars) has officially given me a new wizard series to obsess over. It will never replace Harry Potter —my millennial heart simply won’t allow it—but it’s running a very close second. I went into this book with fairly low expectations, especially as someone still easing into fantasy outside of the HP universe, and I was genuinely surprised by how much I loved it. I picked this one up after Justin casually me