so-soDisappointed given the hype - choppy writing style & fragmented storyline. The setting was unique, but the characters and overall storyline were either lacking, way too out there, and the ending was disappointing. Dom and Rowan never really got to explore their love, Hank remained a big question mark for me, raff experienced the worst heartbreak, fen “fended” for herself always so the name fit, and sweet, tortured orly looking to save humanity.
pickBook #2 - This one was also great. I‘m happy to be starting the year with excellent reads 😊 5/5. #readwithjenna
pick#Celebrate Day 6: This #HolidaySetting book interrogates what it means if you are the only Muslim family witnessing Christmas in your neighborhood. And as I noted in my review: “Just as I was searching for narratives that depict what it is like from an insider‘s vantage to truly celebrate Eid as a family, this book comes along.” Here‘s more: https://wp.me/pDlzr-rfq
pickWe all have wishes for Christmas but not everyone is lucky enough to get what they wished for. This is a story of miracles and redemption in a community where wishes may actually be necessities 💔
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pickThis book came across my radar several times in 2025 and each time I thought I wasn‘t sure. It was the only title on the #auldlangspine2026 list I received from @Lesliereadsalot that I recognized so I decided to start with it. Wow, I am so glad I didn‘t miss it. It‘s dark fo sure and deals with existential and real existence crisis themes, and yet it affirms life and love and connection. I was invested in the characters and I cried. #auldlangspine
pickSuch a cute book with adorable stories.
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"Leonard was getting overstimulated. Having gone through long barren stretches, his romantic feelings were now starting to awaken, with all their crazy body chemistry. It was exhausting. It was actually physically uncomfortable: all this genetic programming kicking in at once, while his poor fragile personality got run over."
pickMan, I have some bones to pick with the parents in this book! As it‘s a memoir it certainly adds to the story overall, but I struggled with wanting to ream them out through the pages. Kathy‘s story of wanting to fit in feels universal even though her experience is unique to her. I‘m glad for the message that she‘s able to extend grace to her past self and that acknowledging that ability makes it easier to extend grace to her present self, too.
pickQuite the novel! The novel had a bit too much “right-wing” Christian stuff (for me) to be a top read of the year. However, I enjoyed reading this book. The characters were all strong-willed. I suggest this book for those who like a novel with lots of action. 4/5⭐️ thanks for the suggestion. This was on my # AuldLangSpine list matchup with @peaKnit
