so-soVery sad and devastating. A lot of family drama + trauma and constantly creating new obstacles, problems, and drama... which overshadowed the love story.
#AprilWrapUp #AprilReads 2025
Total books read: 7
physical book(s): 2
e-book(s): 1
audiobook(s): 4
female author(s): 6/7
new author(s): B. K. Borison
Non-Fic/Memoirs: 0/0
MG/YA: 0/0
pickThe story within a story. Engaging writing, wit and emotional characters, interesting plot.
pickIt was fun, entertaining, but some parts just felt bland. Or maybe I had unreal expectations :)
so-soNice, but nothing special or unique. Most of the story was very predictable, but with a happy ending :)
pickAmazingly perfect idea! Imagine it could actually happen :)
The story was cozy, cute, bitter-sweet and heartwarming.
pickLots of banter! A fun and quick read. Really enjoyed reconnecting again with some characters of Rome!
so-soIt was an OK installment to the series - nothing special, wasn't super original or memorable, but quite enjoyable.
#MarchWrapUp #MarchReads 2025
Total books read: 4
physical book(s): 1
e-book(s): 1
audiobook(s): 2
female author(s): 4/4
new author(s): -
Non-Fic/Memoirs: 0/0
MG/YA: 1/0
so-soThe Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood was the best and then it went downward with each new book...
#FebruaryWrapUp #FebruaryReads 2025
Total books read: 6
physical book(s): 4
e-book(s): 1
audiobook(s): 1
female author(s): 4/6
new author(s): Freida McFadden and Jordan Lees
Non-Fic/Memoirs: 0/0
MG/YA: 1/0
DNF: 1
so-soIt's a page turner - fast paced and easy to read but it's messy, crazy, unrealistic and rather unoriginal. Unlikable characters but quite interesting story.
Always stay hydrated 😂
pickUnreliable characters, twists, revenge and juicy drama. Such a great domestic thriller short story!
The characters were caricatures in the best way possible. Classical F. Backman :) Perfect short read!
pickRichly imagined and atmospheric, mysterious and adventurous. There's magic and darkness. Incredible story!
pickVery action-packed with frantic pacing, a lot of war strategy stuff and LOOONG story (unnecessarily long one), but it was a decent sequel.
bailedDNF. This is not journalism or non-fiction nor it is actual fiction. Didn't like the author's “style“.
This sequel paints a bigger picture of a horrible story of messed up family/broken people. The story is interesting, complex, dark, creepy and disturbing.
#JanuaryWrapUp #JanuaryReads 2025
Total books read: 5
physical book(s): 3
e-book(s): 1
audiobook(s): 1
female author(s): 4/5
new author(s): Syou Ishida, M. C. Beaton and Elle Kenedy
Non-Fic/Memoirs: 1/0
MG/YA: 1/0
so-soWell, it's almost palpable that this book was written more than 30 years ago... Writing style, the main character, the the world-building...
The mystery is not very elaborate, no twists. It's short and takes a long time to take off. But it's a quick read :)
pickAnother exciting mystery! The engrossing writing, the intriguing story and wonderful characters 📖
so-soQuite bizarre and somewhat original/different, but the book leaves you feeling hopeful and inspired. Main idea - an interpretation of “What is meant to happen will happen“ ;)
pickInspiring and reflecting stories about the importance of our libraries, bookstores and reading.
Happy New Year everybody!
Lots of good reads in 2025 📖 📖 📖 😁
My favorite fiction novels of 2024!
Total books read: 76
Female Author(s): 37
New Author(s): 26
Most Read Genres: romance, fantasy and YA
Top Author(s): Liane Moriarty, Richard Osman, Ashley Elston and B. B. Alston
Most Read Author(s): Ali Hazelwood, Abby Jimenez, Holly Black
#DecemberWrapUp #DecemberReads 2024
Total books read: 6
physical book(s): 4
e-book(s): 1
audiobook(s): 1
Female Author(s): 4/6
New Author(s): Laini Taylor, Kira Gembri and B. B. Alston
Non-Fic/Memoirs: 0
MG/YA: 2/2
pickAtmospheric, quite childish but imaginative! Likeable characters and captivating story.
pickComplex and creative world building, unusual story, interesting and conflicted characters, but the romance was questionable.
pickSimilar to previous books in this series - bittersweet and sad.
pickShort story full of Christmassy spirit :) Not so much a mystery, but fully Molly style
pickAmazing fantasy world, truly imaginative story and likeable characters.
pickAt first - it was very confusing and quite boring. Insta-love wasn't very romancey. But the ENDING!
#NovemberWrapUp #NovemberReads 2024
Total books read: ~6
physical book(s): 1
e-book(s): 1
audiobook(s): 4
Female Author(s): 4/6
New Author(s): Laurie Gilmore
Non-Fic/Memoirs: 0
MG/YA: 1/0
The whole Under The Mistletoe Collection was fine 🙁 but nothing special
so-soAgain, as the whole series - very predictable and cliché, but it wasn't the worst :)
so-soFelt very generic, unoriginal, but was quite entertaining.
It was OK, but nothing special
pickAddictive! Highly enjoyable and fun and clever. Amazing fast paced, mystery filled with a new cast of likable characters and great writing.
#OctoberWrapUp #OctoberReads 2024
Total books read: 6
physical book(s): 2
e-book(s): 1
audiobook(s): 3
Female Author(s): 6/6
New Author(s): M. G. Leonard & Sam Sedgman
Non-Fic/Memoirs: 0
MG/YA: 1/3
so-soModern retelling - the movie story in a real world setting - I don't thing it translated great into a book. Anyway, there‘s nothing spectacular wrong with the story, but there‘s nothing outstanding about it as well...
pickSuch a good read! Liane Moriaty did it again :) I highly recommend it!
The story is emotional, witty, mystical, dramatic. The author blends determinism and intuition.
pickSo much fun! Well thought-out and unpredictable and touching. The characters really interesting. This book is joy to read.
