Category: Books
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Don’t Hate the Love Haters
The Love Haters by Katherine Center A Four-Star Book Katherine Center hits all the right notes with her contemporary romance novels: quick-witted main characters who are fun but flawed, a well-crafted plot in an atmospheric setting, and a fine balance between cute romance and raw emotions. With her newest novel, The Love Haters, Ms. Center…
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What I Read in May 2025
May was an extremely rough month for me. For a month that honors mental health awareness, mine took a nosedive. But, I finished 11 books, the majority of which were excellent. Demon Copperhead and My Friends are now on my list of absolute favorites, and Blacktop Wasteland is one more reason to love S.A. Cosby.…
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Can’t Get Enough of Kennedy Ryan
Can’t Get Enough by Kennedy Ryan A Four-Star Book Kennedy Ryan has a unique talent to remind us that love can be inconvenient and complicated, but still as real as the person sitting next to you. She explores complex feelings and experiences with class and grace, making her books some of my favorite romance reads. …
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Cherishing My Friends
My Friends by Fredrik Backman: A Five-Star Book The world doesn’t deserve a gift like Fredrik Backman. His wit and unique voice make his characters come alive with memorable personalities and heartstring-pulling stories. My Friends is one more example why Backman is an exceptional author who understands the human condition. About My Friends (No Spoilers)…
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For Your Own Good Review
For Your Own Good by Samantha Downing: A Five-Star Read I love dark academia books. Give me a story about the pressures of school combined with twisted behaviors, over-the-top expectations, and some intriguing characters, and I’m sold. These books make me feel a little better about my own high school experience. For Your Own Good…
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