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GOOD LUCK TO US ALL BY KAREN VERMEULEN // spoiler-free book review: you need this laugh-out-loud graphic memoir by this local artist in your life!!!
Can you believe I read this in 2026? An absolute CONCEPT!!!! But I adored this book and good luck to you all because she hits hard, into the review <3<3<3 Title: Good Luck To Us AllAuthor: Karen VermeulenPage count: 240Date published: 18 February 2025Genre: Adult non-fiction graphic memoir 🐈⬛ Synopsis: Trust her—Karen is trying really hard to be an adult. Harder than she should probably have to, as a thirty-something with a cat, a flat, and a job. She would have gotten away with it, too, if it weren’t for those meddling influencers, always raising the bar of what it means to be a proper woman. Accompanied by her trademark quirky artwork and signature wit, Karen pokes fun at her attempts to “grow up”: whether that’s becoming a meditation girlie, getting Botox, faking self-confidence, using dating apps, going to therapy, or living the childfree life (unless you count her feline companion Sir Henry, which, of course, she does.) From emotional support pigs to ectopic pregnancies, cuticle care to under-boob chakras, the laugh-out-loud and deeply perceptive illustrated essays in Good Luck To Us All are a testament to these wild and crazy times. 🐈⬛ 🐈⬛ Big thanks to Catalyst Press for the…
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THE EX VOWS BY JESSICA JOYCE // spoiler-free book review: this second-chance romance book broke me and brought me back to life and you NEED to read it,,,
What do you mean I forgot to review this book? I have absolutely no idea what you are talking about, and how dare you accuse me of such things? Um, wait, sorry, that was aggressive. I think I just blocked this book from my brain because she was very emotional for me, and I’m not ever going to be okay about it. Here’s your formal warning that I freak out a lot for the rest of this post!!! But before we get into that, throwback to when I had the author on the blog for an interview: Title: The Ex VowsAuthor: Jessica JoycePage count: 399Date published: 16 July 2024Genre: Adult contemporary romance 🍇 Synopsis: Estranged exes must stick close together to save their best friend’s wedding after a string of disasters in this swoony and steamy second-chance romance. Georgia Woodward lives by her lists, none more so than the one about her ex, Eli Mora. It’s full of the ironclad dos and don’ts they’ve been following since she returned to the Bay Area after their cataclysmic breakup five years ago. With the wedding of their mutual best friend, Adam, looming, and them about to step into their roles as best…
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SERIOUS MOONLIGHT BY JENN BENNETT // spoiler-free book review: may I present this gorgeous YA contemporary workplace romance that deals with grief that you really need to read…
Took me a bajillion months to write this freaking review and then post this freaking post and I don’t even want to dwell on it anymore so instead we will get right into all the gushing!!! Title: Serious Moonlight Author: Jenn BennettPage count: 429 pagesDate published: 16 April 2026Genre: Young adult contemporary romance 🌙 Synopsis: After an awkward first encounter, Birdie and Daniel are forced to work together in a Seattle hotel where a famous author leads a mysterious and secluded life in this romantic contemporary novel from the author of Alex, Approximately. Mystery-book aficionado Birdie Lindberg has an overactive imagination. Raised in isolation and homeschooled by strict grandparents, she’s cultivated a whimsical fantasy life in which she plays the heroic detective and every stranger is a suspect. But her solitary world expands when she takes a job the summer before college, working the graveyard shift at a historic Seattle hotel. In her new job, Birdie hopes to blossom from introverted dreamer to brave pioneer, and gregarious Daniel Aoki volunteers to be her guide. The hotel’s charismatic young van driver shares the same nocturnal shift and patronizes the waterfront Moonlight Diner where she waits for the early morning ferry after work.…
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WHEN THE SKY FELL ON SPLENDOR BY EMILY HENRY // spoiler-free book review: this YA sci-fi (sorta) is extremely weird but oh so good and to the haters pls close the door behind you
I really do suck at consistency, and here’s my formal apology for the 1000th time, but cross your fingers and toes I can get back into the swing of things and on a schedule because I want to be back SO BAD! Anyways, this review is long overdue, and this time not because it’s been sitting in drafts, but instead because I FINALLY READ THIS BOOK!!!! So let’s get into it, and I will be yelling at all you haters today #sorrynotsorry Title: When The Sky Fell On SplendorAuthor: Emily HenryPage count: 384Date published: 12 March 2019Genre: Young adult science fiction 🛸 Synopsis: Almost everyone in the small town of Splendor, Ohio, was affected when the local steel mill exploded. If you weren’t a casualty of the accident yourself, chances are a loved one was. That’s the case for seventeen-year-old Franny, who, five years after the explosion, still has to stand by and do nothing as her brother lies in a coma. In the wake of the tragedy, Franny found solace in a group of friends whose experiences mirrored her own. The group calls themselves The Ordinary, and they spend their free time investigating local ghost stories and legends, filming…
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BEHIND FIVE WILLOWS BY JUNE HUR // blog tour book feature: my body is ready for this Austen-inspired enemies to lovers historical romance!!!
Alas my short streak came to an end and I am entirely blaming it on moving. Which is the worst btw. I fully intended to present you with a review today because I AM SO EXCITED FOR THIS BOOK ITS UNREAL. But instead I was packing boxes. So please excuse me, let’s just marvel at the book together instead! Welcome to my stop on the Behind Five Willows blog tour <3<3 Title: Behind Five WillowsAuthor: June HurPage count: 352Date published: 26 May 2026Genre: Young adult historical fiction 📚 Synopsis: As the dutiful second-eldest daughter of a poor family, society would have Haewon believe that her only hope of a decent life is to marry well. But during a time of rampant government censorship and book banning, she instead works as an illegal book transcriber in order to make a little extra money. It’s dangerous work, but she loves it – especially when she gets to transcribe the work of her favourite author, known as Black Lotus. When her older sister becomes smitten with a wealthy young gentleman, Haewon is roped into chaperoning them during their courtship. Which wouldn’t be so terrible, if it weren’t for the young man’s uptight and…
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MYSTERIES OF THE MOUNTAIN MOON TRIBE BY JACK RUEDISUELI // blog tour book review: pls teleport me into this YA fantasy graphic novel right this second!!!
Very very excited to be joining this tour and this time only a day late! And I read the book! I’m being serious when I say you should be suspicious of a brain transplant… Okay enough yapping and 1) let’s give a big thank you to Colored Pages Tours for having me on this blog tour and 2) chat about this stunning book! Title: Mysteries of the Mountain Moon TribeAuthor: Jack RuedisueliPage count: 168Date published: 12 May 2026Genre: Young adult fantasy 🍄 Synopsis: A young girl’s adventure through a mysterious land full of giant creatures and dead machines from a time long forgotten… We journey to a distant land where we find a mountain that has no end, a mountain so tall that the people who live within its highest peaks know nothing of the world below the clouds. It is a mountain full of mystery and monstrous creatures the likes of which you have never seen. Hiding within the peaks, we find the mountain moon tribe and our main girl, Mia, the child elder and first of her generation. Born thirteen years ahead of her peers, she bears the huge responsibility of guiding them through life. But Mia is…
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A SKY BEYOND THE STORM BY SABAA TAHIR // spoiler-free book review: this YA epic fantasy series has gutted me and I’m not okay,,,
The long wait is over, and so am I. This post is written by Ruby, who is completely done. Deceased. Let’s get into the suffering, shall we? Title: A Sky Beyond The StormSeries: Ember Quartet book #4Author: Sabaa TahirPage count: 516Date published: 1 December 2020Genre: Young adult epic fantasy 🖤 Synopsis: Picking up just a few months after A Reaper at the Gates left off… The long-imprisoned jinn are on the attack, wreaking bloody havoc in villages and cities alike. But for the Nightbringer, vengeance on his human foes is just the beginning. By his side, Commandant Keris Veturia declares herself Empress, and calls for the heads of any and all who defy her rule. At the top of the list? The Blood Shrike and her remaining family. Laia of Serra, now allied with the Blood Shrike, struggles to recover from the loss of the two people most important to her. Determined to stop the approaching apocalypse, she throws herself into the destruction of the Nightbringer. In the process, she awakens an ancient power that could lead her to victory–or to an unimaginable doom. And deep in the Waiting Place, the Soul Catcher seeks only to forget the life–and love–he…
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A REAPER AT THE GATES BY SABAA TAHIR // spoiler-free book review: my soul was reaped from my body and this book destroyed me… you should read it though <3
I said if I stopped after book 2, we’d be another 84 years, and I only have mild regrets *cue nervous laughter* Also, I feel like it’s a good time to mention I was also rewatching Game of Thrones during the time of this reread and thus living my best life! But enough rambling, into this book… Title: A Reaper at The GatesSeries: Ember Quartet book #3Author: Sabaa TahirPage count: 458Date published: 12 June 2018Genre: Young adult epic fantasy ⚔️ Synopsis: Beyond the Martial Empire and within it, the threat of war looms ever larger. Helene Aquilla, the Blood Shrike, is desperate to protect her sister’s life and the lives of everyone in the Empire. Yet danger lurks on all sides. Emperor Marcus, haunted by his past, grows increasingly unstable and violent, while Keris Veturia, the ruthless Commandant, capitalizes on the Emperor’s volatility to grow her own power—regardless of the carnage she leaves in her path. Far to the east, Laia of Serra knows that the fate of the world lies not in the machinations of the Martial court, but in stopping the Nightbringer. During the hunt to bring him down, Laia faces unexpected threats from those she hoped would…
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A TORCH AGAINST THE NIGHT BY SABAA TAHIR // spoiler-free book review: yes you are reading that right and i’m mentally unwell about this series
You know that scene about 84 years in Titanic? Fun fact: that scene was originally filmed about me. But please do join me in this pinch me moment because I READ THIS DAMN BOOK AFTER 84 YEARS AND I’M HERE TO CRY ABOUT IT… But first, please take a moment to admire the journal spread I made last year about this series! Title: A Torch Against The NightSeries: Ember quartet book #2Author: Sabaa TahirPage count: 454Date published: 8 September 2016Genre: Young adult epic fantasy 🔥 Synopsis: Elias and Laia are running for their lives. After the events of the Fourth Trial, Martial soldiers hunt the two fugitives as they flee the city of Serra and undertake a perilous journey through the heart of the Empire. Laia is determined to break into Kauf—the Empire’s most secure and dangerous prison—to save her brother, who is the key to the Scholars’ survival. And Elias is determined to help Laia succeed, even if it means giving up his last chance at freedom. But dark forces, human and otherworldly, work against Laia and Elias. The pair must fight every step of the way to outsmart their enemies: the bloodthirsty Emperor Marcus, the merciless Commandant, the…
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BRIDE BY ALI HAZELWOOD // spoiler-free book review: didn’t expect that this werewolf x vampire marriage of convenience romance would have me in a chokehold but here we are,,,
You know, you really should be proud of me. Like, look at me back again, maintaining an active posting schedule. I shall do little yapping today because instead, I want to word vomit about THIS BOOK BECAUSE I’M OBSESSED?!?!?!? Title: BrideSeries: Bride book #1Author: Ali HazelwoodPage count: 403Date published: 6 February 2024Genre: Adult paranormal romance 🩸 Synopsis: A dangerous alliance between a Vampyre bride and an Alpha werewolf becomes a love deep enough to sink your teeth into in this new paranormal romance from the New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis. Misery Lark, the only daughter of the most powerful Vampyre councilman of the Southwest, is an outcast-again. Her days of living in anonymity among the Humans are she has been called upon to uphold an historic peacekeeping alliance between the Vampyres and their mortal enemies, the Weres, and sees little choice but to surrender herself in the exchange. Again . . . Weres are ruthless and unpredictable, and their Alpha, Lowe Moreland, is no exception. He rules his pack with absolute authority, but not without justice. And, unlike the Vampyre Council, not without feeling. It’s clear from the way he tracks Misery’s every movement that he…
