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Review Roundup: Slow Dance and The Pairing
I’ve decided that I want to do a series of briefer reviews, especially in cases like with these books where their impact on me was similar and they’re in the same genre and I only have brief things to say about each. The Pairing by Casey McQuiston Two bisexual exes accidentally book the same European Continue reading
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What I’m Hoping to Read in August
I did not exactly follow my July TBR list. In fact I strayed pretty far off of it about halfway through the month to read an 800 page book. And you know what? It ended up being a great decision. So if I get the strong urge to do it again in August then I Continue reading
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The 12 Books I Read (or DNFed) in July
July was, even with a few misses, a fantastic reading month for me. I can’t remember the last time I’ve given out two five-star ratings in a month, much less two favorites. The Pretty Good: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt I reviewed this book here if you want to read my thoughts on Continue reading
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Reading Journals Chapter 1: What are my Favorite Books?
Welcome to the Reading Journals, a new series that I’ll (probably) do every so often where I can just kind of ramble on about whatever book related thoughts or opinions that I have. An uncategorized series, if you will, but with a cute featured image and title. Today I’m discussing something that I consider to Continue reading
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Review: A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams
Leap years are a strange, enchanted time. And for some, even a single February can be life-changing. Ricki Wilde has many talents, but being a Wilde isn’t one of them. As the impulsive, artistic daughter of a powerful Atlanta dynasty, she’s the opposite of her famous socialite sisters. Where they’re long-stemmed roses, she’s a dandelion: Continue reading
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Review: Immortal Longings by Chloe Gong
Every year, thousands in the kingdom of Talin will flock to its capital twin cities, San-Er, where the palace hosts a set of games. For those confident enough in their ability to jump between bodies, competitors across San-Er fight to the death to win unimaginable riches. Princess Calla Tuoleimi lurks in hiding. Five years ago, Continue reading
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12 Books I Read This June
Here’s my list of the 12 books I read and/or listened to in June of 2025, and a quick breakdown of my thoughts on each book. Romance: Funny Story by Emily HenryReading this book by the pool during my vacation at the end of May/beginning of June really healed something in me and definitely pulled Continue reading
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Review: The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston
Sometimes, the worst day of your life happens, and you have to figure out how to live after it.So Clementine forms a plan to keep her heart safe: work hard, find someone decent to love, and try to remember to chase the moon. The last one is silly and obviously metaphorical, but her aunt always Continue reading
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July 2025 TBR List
While summer can stretch on for what feels like forever in Virginia, July marks about our point where we’re about halfway through summer, and I’ve started reading again! That sitting-by-the-pool time can really remind a girl what matters in life. Now that I am back into reading, I’ve been trying to really diversify what I Continue reading
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