Starting my 4th book in 2 weeks! I‘m so glad to be out of my reading slump. Today was a rough day emotionally so I‘m going to try to escape for a little while. #electricidol #kateerobert #paperback #library #darkolympus #spicy #greekgods #psyche #eros
pickWhat a wonderful coming of age story!
The book is set in a hotel in Seattle during the 1990s and I loved how authentically Seattle it felt. There were numerous references to Seattle pop culture (and 90s pop culture in general) throughout, including a chapter cleverly named, “Pleatless in Seattle” (pg. 114).
Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2025/08/19/review-the-sylvan-hotel/
By some miracle I‘ve been pulled out of my slump and I‘m about to read my 3rd book in a 2-week period after not touching books in months. Here we go!! #butcherandblackbird #brynneweaver #paperback #library #romance
a little #library haul. Reading “The Tainted Cup” for the r/fantasy bingo card
pickThis was a moving family drama!
The book starts off strong. The story is about 3 sisters who reunite at their home on the Japanese coast. Immediately, I was invested in the story and the scandal involving the youngest sister. The ending was also very strong. It was touching and packed an emotional punch. However, the middle of the book was slow and dragged on.
Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2025/08/09/review-kakigori-summer/
pickThis was a powerful YA fantasy!
First off, I loved that the story was inspired by the authors‘ grandparents and their romance during the Japanese occupation of Korea. Drawing on real life experiences gave the story a ton of emotional depth.
I also enjoyed the dual POVs. The story is told in alternating points of view of the two leads, Seung and Eunji.
Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2025/08/07/review-the-last-tiger/
I have been in a reading slump for a very long time but my friend sent me this and it sounded hilarious. I‘ve been interested in some different spicy books, so this is right up my alley. #igotabductedbyaliensandnowimtrappedinaromcom #kimberlemming #spicy #romance #aliens #dinosaurs #andalion #ohmy! #paperback #library
pickI was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed this book!
Going into the book, I wasn‘t quite sure how I would like it. I love graphic novels but sci-fi is often a hit or a miss for me. This one was a hit!
I don‘t want to give away too much of the plot, since it‘s more fun if you go into it blind.
Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2025/07/27/review-essentials-vol-1/
