Dex was having an existential crisis that led them to leave the life they had known, twice.They embarked on a journey with a robot who lived in the wild. The lack of world building had me rereading pages trying to get my bearings and understand what was going on. The overuse of they as Dex‘s pronouns was distracting. Sometimes the story would summarize years in just a few sentences but then spend pages lingering on just a few days. Book#21 in2025

That was a fun read! I‘m not usually a fan of reality TV, but this exceeded my expectations. I just wish the villain had gotten the brutal downfall he deserved. It gets pretty spicy, but nothing degrading or dark. Book #20 in 2025

Just as spicy as the first book, but it‘s expected. This one follows Russ and Rory, two characters I was already familiar with from the first book. Their vulnerability and honesty with each other made their love story compelling, and I enjoyed watching their relationship grow. The summer camp setting brought back nostalgia—not for the wild counselor romance, but for the carefree magic of camp as a kid. Book # 19 in 2025

She did it again, threw in twists at the end that you don‘t see coming! A little Cathy Bates Misery type craziness. I read this in less than 24 hours. Book #18 in 2025

The final book of an interesting series. B&B was the best in terms of suspense and gore, the last two were okay but def not as interesting. And way more sappy. I wasn‘t expecting how puppy dog love sick these men were, the women were darker and more badass. (Maybe that was the whole point!!) Book #17 in 2025

Interesting story, but I didn‘t like how jumped back and forth between timelines and characters- it didn‘t feel organized. The fire at the end made me so sad. I don‘t trust authors who kill animals in their books. Book #16 in 2025

Interesting story, but I didn‘t like how jumped back and forth between timelines and characters- it didn‘t feel organized. The fire at the end made me so sad. I don‘t trust authors who kill animals in their books. Book #16 in 2025

Lucas thinks he‘s attained pure happiness through living alone, but a meddling neighborhood council turns his world upside. I love Backman and while I enjoy his novellas, I wish they were full novels.
Book #15 in 2025

The emotions this book evokes are raw. My heart physically ached as Maddie navigated her grief while fulfilling her brother‘s final request. Their bond was timeless, making her loss even more painful. Her story with Dom was equally heartbreaking, though in a different way. I haven‘t cried like this in a long time, but reading this was worth it. Book #14 in 2025

A dark, hauntingly beautiful ghost story that perfectly captures Schwab‘s signature eerie storytelling. With zero romance and a focus on atmosphere, identity, and the thin veil between the living and the dead, Schwab once again crafts a world that is twisted and gothic, but never overly graphic. A must-read if you like quiet horror and lyrical, immersive storytelling. Book #13 in 2025

I really enjoyed listening to him tell his story. A true rags to riches, Venezuela to Hollywood American dream. He is altruistic and compassionate about helping others. The love he openly expresses for his family is heartwarming. Book #12 in 2025

Another dark romance recommended by friends, why do I take their recs anymore, lol. Completely unhinged, but still entertaining and I didn‘t stop reading it. Cat and mouse, but make it spicy. So spicy that I would be very embarrassed if my mom picked from my bookshelf. Book #11 in 2025

Someone by Benjamin Stevenson
A book club pick and an easy read. I‘m not sure how I feel about the narrator breaking the fourth wall, but it was interesting. The author/narrator tells you to pay attention to the Easter eggs and then ties it all up in the end. I knew who the killer was, but I didn‘t know WHO the killer was…IYKYK Book #10 in 2025

Another fast paced ride with Violet and her band of crazy dragon riders and friends. Nothing really new is added to the plot, it follows along the storyline of Violet and Xaden and their fight against evil. We get some of Andarna in this one, but not enough IMO. She‘s hilarious and sasses Tairn a lot.I was stressed out for the last half and almost went looking for spoilers. Can‘t wait for the next one! Book #9 in 2025

I loved everything about this sweet romance! The right amount of spice and very lovable characters, except for Seth the dirtbag. I loved reading all the Indian phrases and words of endearment. I‘ve never been to India, but I love reading about Indian culture through the voices of characters like these. Book #8 in 2025

Way too spicy for my tastes, but it was a fun romance. Both main characters have depth, even within their friendships. It‘s only a little about ice skating and hockey, but just enough to be fun. Book # 7 in 2025

I‘m a sucker for snarky, witty septuagenarians. Add in a stronger than she realizes but later discovers clairvoyant FMC and a hot ex-cop private investigator and it kept me sucked in for an almost 500 pager. This was a crazy and fun wild ride of a book. I def plan to check out the next in this series. Book #6 in 2025

I spent my entire Sunday reading this book, and I‘m not mad at all. Another good psychological thriller from FM. Just when you think you‘ve figured it out, wrong there‘s an insane twist coming!! Book #5 in 2025

I really tried to enjoy this book, as it dragged on & on.Thought provoking but no plot,it just ends.There‘s depth behind Stella choosing to change her identity but we don‘t get much if it. ‘I wanted a job, they thought I was white & I got the job. I like this man who thinks I‘m white.Well now I guess I‘ll be white & lie to everyone & say racist things & gaslight the hell out of my own daughter her entire life.‘Fell flat for me.Book #4 in2025

This was an outlandish all over the place book that felt a little like the Thomas Crown Affair. Somehow I got sucked in and whizzed through it in a day; luckily I had the day off. Not great, but some funny bits and entertaining for sure. Book #3 in 2025

Overall, I really enjoyed this adventure! A very interesting take on the apocalypse of humanity at the hands of machines. I pictured Rosie from the Jetsons as Nurse Ratchet, she‘s hilarious. Oh my, and Rambo was the best. I know Klune is an LGTBQ+ author, but the relationship here felt forced and didn‘t add to the story at all. Book #2 in 2025

I absolutely loved reading this. I chose this as my first book of the year intentionally. Shonda is hilarious, witty, snarky, and honest. I‘m so glad she said yes, and that she wrote this book. Book #1 in 2025

While very strange to the unsuspecting or shallow reader, this is a story about love and hope, and change. Change is presented physically as people literally morphing into wild animals, but it‘s also about emotional growth. Book #123 in 2024

Meh, this felt a little forced, pun intended. Much too spicy for me but it has an interesting storyline. Different in that we know who the predator is but the characters don‘t, I liked that POV, even if he was extremely deranged. Book #122 in 2024

A very cute, friends to lovers Christmas romance. And it‘s set partly in Ireland! I‘m not a fan of self-deprecating female lead characters, but I‘ll give this book a pass because Molly is smart and witty. The sass she and Andrew dish back and forth is so fun. Book #121 in 2024

A very interesting story, it starts out slow and picks up enough to be intriguing. There are several stories that end up connecting. Beautiful writing about Dominican history and families. Book #120 in 2024

A fun, enemies to lovers romance with a lot of spice once it finally happens. Cat is a strong, intelligent, go getter. Not a literary masterpiece, but it‘s not meant to be. Book #119 in 2024

Fun romance full of science, as expected from her STEM series. Bee‘s self deprecation drove me a little nuts. First half was fun, with just a little bit of sexual innuendo, but the second half was very spicy. Enemies to lovers. Book #118 in 2024

I love SLF and while this wasn‘t as good as Salt & Broom, it was very entertaining. A beautifully haunting fairytale set in 1800s in York. Forbidden love between the classes that stars a headstrong, well-read woman. Book #117 in 2024

A book club pick, and it was a quick and easy read. I figured out who the true villain was in chapter 6, but I still enjoyed it. A short read that I finished in one sitting. Book #116 in 2024

Right out of the gate, we‘re introduced to a few of the personalities of someone with MPD. Head mates in a creepy castle- such a fascinating perspective!! I started figuring out what was going on about midway, most people disassociate because of trauma. The epilogue was a bit too strange for me though. Book #115 in 2024

I kept putting off reading this book because of its length. Even when I started reading it two days ago, I lamented at how long it would take to read - HA. It was worth it and had to be this epic to truly capture the heartbreaking life of Emilia. Oh what a thought, and the author makes a fantastic case both in the story and in her note at the end. Book #114 in 2024

I loved this book! A bit out there, yes. But that‘s what reading is for me- a place to temporarily escape normality. Merritt is hilarious, Delphie‘s growth is what life is all about, and Cooper‘s dreamy-ness is, well dreamy, even when he‘s broody. A fun, fluffy, romance book full of emotion that I happily read in a day. Book #113 in 2024

A sweet book that reminded me of a novel about Hendrick Groen and his nursing home escapades. Heartwarming and yet full of hilarious drama. I enjoyed this sweet story. Book #112 in 2024

A bit all over the place, but overall a fun read. Who doesn‘t love a tale about witches, a pirate, and 1700s English hierarchy with antiquated rules about the roles of women?! Book #111 in 2024

Tom Selleck is an icon and I couldn‘t wait for his memoir to come out on audible. I enjoyed listening to his story. He made it clear this book was going to focus on his career and wasn‘t going to be about his personal life, but he did give many family anecdotes that made him even more likable. Book #110 in 2024

Not exactly my usual cup of tea, it gets pretty gory and is spicier than my normal read…but I still read it in about 24 hours. I‘m a sucker for a good love story. And two psychopaths who find each other and fall maddeningly in love fits the bill. Book #109 in 2024

Was I planning to read this book in one setting, nope. But that‘s what happened. As a runner, I was immediately drawn in and the promise of a little romance sealed the deal. Not too spicy and few running puns made for a nice evening getaway in my favorite chair. Book #108 in 2024

I really wanted to like this book, especially because I have a pin on my jacket for it. But it was like when you wake up and try to remember your dream but it makes no sense but you write it all down anyway….yeah it was like that. Many thoughts that were jumbled together with just a few connections. I quit and didn‘t finish it. Book #107 in 2024

The story jumps right in after the prologue without much character development, which made it hard to get into at first. I love a good story about deep family bonds, and all the magic made it better! Anne‘s self righteousness made me so mad at the end, she played just as big a part. Overall a warm, cozy read. Book #106 in 2024

So much injustice and death, but stories that we need to hear and never forget. I like the perspective of the dolls POV, it‘s very unique and adds a layer of depth that really brings the stories to life and adds more context to the times. The one doll kind of gives Chucky vibes though.
Book #105 in 2024

If you‘re expecting Midnight Library level writing, you‘re going to be disappointed. The writing is similar to his style in The Humans, which makes for odd transitions, a choppy story about all the mundane details and a backstory about everything. I pulled a few great quotes, but other than that it was just a weird book. Book #104 in 2024

This book dragged on and didn‘t live up to the hype. The rich acted as if they were superior to everyone else and their morals were terribly flawed. There were a couple of red herrings, and while the truth behind one missing child was heartbreaking, the other made sense. Not sure if this was a good snapshot of the 70s era. But honestly, it didn‘t need to be nearly 500 pages long. Book #103 in 2024

I groaned through most of this book and its cliches, but I did not see the culprit coming!!! I saw the red herring and still think he‘s a creeper. Man, Frida got me again in the end. Book #102 in 2024

I wanted to like this book, but it was just too weird. The paranormal piece came out of nowhere and the end romance added absolutely nothing to the story. I wanted a psychological thriller, not a story about has been drunk, idiot man who plots to murder his rich wife, and a creepy AF paranormal serial killer. Book #101 in 2024

Very similar to Backman‘s Ove, but from the POV of a middle aged woman. Phoebe is not as boring as she presents, she‘s very witty and very likeable . Heavy content, but many comedic moments that make it an easy read. Book #100 in 2024

Another fantastic book about a truly messed up sociopath! I love LF and her stories. Told from multiple POVs and several storylines twisted together. Might be my favorite LF book yet! How it all comes together at the end…perfect! Book #99 in 2024

I went into this with high hopes, AP is one of my favorite authors. The town was dreamy and I could feel all the descriptions, but the story was lacking. I was ready to throw my kindle across the room as it was ending. My stomach was in knots but it actually turned out how I hoped. Overall not fantastic, but still a fun romance. Book #98 in 2024

Compelling, heartbreaking, and very impactful. I did not see that end coming! Betrayal, double crossing, and deep rooted mistrust. Such a fantastic book. Book #97 in 2024

A fictional story about 3 families who are connected through the very real event, the Miracle on the Hudson. The POVs flowed very well and the main character development was captivating. Very engaging and beautifully written! Book #96 in 2024