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 Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett The Secret Garden (4.25/5 stars) is one of those timeless classics that manages to feel both magical and deeply human no matter when you return to it. I first read this book when I was around 11 or 12, and it held a special place in my heart even then. After reading Weyward last year—where The Secret Garden is referenced several times—I felt inspired to revisit it, and I’m so glad I did. Reading it again as an adult brought a who

The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah The Nightingale (5/5 stars) is one of those rare novels that leaves a permanent mark on your heart. Kristin Hannah masterfully brings to life the often-overlooked stories of women during World War II, delivering a narrative that is both sweeping and deeply personal. This book isn’t just about war—it’s about courage, survival, sacrifice, and the enduring power of love. I chose this book because it had been on my TBR for a while. I was absolut