Deep deep dive into the Kindle for this one — just about (not quite tho) the oldest unread book on there. I hope it is as fun as it sounds!

I feel like I might have loved this more if I‘d read it as a stand-alone — it doesn‘t quite have the depth, the resonance of the first two books. That being said, it‘s an entertaining read, a sweet romance (possible overuse of the only-one-bed trope), and as always, Weaver makes you laugh at some appalling things. Raccoons don‘t make good pets, people. 😂 I enjoyed this for what it was, a fluffy good time. Soft pick.

This was a riotous book, chock full of action and mayhem and secrets unfolding. A heist, audacious and daring, that isn‘t at all what it seems, and an heiress who isn‘t, either. NO ONE is who they seem to be, not really, and truths unfolding alongside the plot in an astounding fashion. This was great fun to read, If not particularly taxing — not necessarily a bad thing.

But like…the relative accuracy? 😂 Not sure why two of them are vampires though🧛🏻‍♀️ Gotta love Pinterest lol. This was so funny.

Type “literally my character” into the Pinterest search bar, and the first six images are you (I skipped the ones that were collages or ads).

Not as good as the first book, but a good read nonetheless. It felt like there was a lot of waiting for something to happen — the story WAS waiting and I guess the author felt we should too😂 There was a good amount of character development in there, and the twist at the end I did NOT see coming at all, which left us in an enormous cliffhanger. Now the third book will be a must!

In the mood for a mystery this time around, and this one looks fun! #shoppingmyshelf #tbr

What a delight of a book! A delicate, twisting road through the world of the fae — some of it familiar, some not — with our heroine getting embroiled in her own study. The tale of a cruel winter court makes perfect winter reading, as long as you have a cozy blanket! Emily is grumpy and skeptical and set in her ways, but at the same time possesses a sense of wonder and a willingness to see magic in the world. Her counterpart, Bambleby… ⬇️⬇️

Although this book doesn‘t do as good a job pretending it wasn‘t originally a fanfiction as other adaptations I‘ve read, it‘s still a fantastic story. Rich world building, strong characterizations, and an interesting magic system as a backbone. The writing is engaging and the story moves fast for a long book — I rolled right into the second book without waiting, to see what was going to happen. Loved it.

Finally picking this one up! Dearly hoping it lives up to the hype even a little…

I enjoyed this story, with its elements of fable, of fantasy, and even a little romance. Especially enjoyed the role that music played, woven tightly into the world mythology. Underlying the main plot was that search for home, and what that really means, and how it can differ for different people. I found it quite poignant, and the writing lush and descriptive. My first Rebecca Ross book, but definitely not my last!

A delightful mystery, one that builds between the past and present to come to a rocking conclusion. I admit I saw the twists coming, but the way Prose tells a story is engaging enough that it didn‘t really matter. Molly continues to see things that others don‘t, and to capture the world in a unique way. Some of her insights are probably the best kernels in these books. A very enjoyable series, and one I‘ll continue on with.

I thought this was a cracking mystery — lots of twists and surprises, and lovely characters to keep things going. Molly is an appealing mix of naive and clever — I‘ve read some reviews that found her oblivious or foolish, but I didn‘t find that at all. She is a straightforward person who thinks others will also be straightforward — and I think she learns throughout the book that this isn‘t so. I‘m not sure about the ending… ⬇️

This is just a rip roarer of a book — it grabs you as you begin and doesn‘t really let go again until the end. I found the story really intense and engrossing, and the characters compelling, if not always entirely likeable. The world building was maybe a little lacking, but strong enough. And the cliffhanger was NOT what I thought it would be at all, which was a nice surprise. If you like epic fantasy with a handful of smut, highly recommend.

Tackling this chonker while I‘m on vacation — just glad I grabbed it on Kindle Unlimited and don‘t have to haul it around😅

I‘m not sure whether I liked this book or not, but it made a deep impression, regardless. The writing is really powerful, the imagery vivid, the characters strong. The story is a dark fable with a touch of horror, like all fairy tales really, that leans on Welsh traditions and sets the real world against the imagined. Or IS IT? Somehow slow winding and fast paced at once, with a great ending. I‘d recommend.

An imaginative tale of a world very different, told in letters. I wasn‘t sure how I‘d get along with the format, and I did find it rather slow going at first. But the mystery of what happened to E. and Henerey drew me in, as their siblings worked to solve their disappearance. The world building is charming and thorough, and the characters appealing and enjoyable to spend time with. I‘ll definitely read the sequel.

I know this series has its issues, but the storytelling is excellent. I SCRAMBLED through the last 100 pages, unable to read fast enough to satisfy myself. The action is breakneck, and Violet‘s progression is remarkable in such a comparatively short period of time. Did I see a few twists coming? Sure, but it didn‘t hurt my enjoyment any. For me, a great read and a fab story.

Finally getting to start this chonker! Hopefully worth the extra weight in the work bag😂

This was fun, a little bit silly, a little bit sad, but overall a pretty light read. The story explores the aftermath of the hero‘s quest, and how people can wound one another and themselves. It didn‘t really get too involved, though. I didn‘t feel very invested and I don‘t know if it was the book or just my mood. Just didn‘t have that spark for me.

Another fantastic read from Thomas King! Love this series. It‘s fascinating to me how Thumps is such a careful and deliberate person, yet the mystery is fast-paced and moves in leaps and bounds. Dragged reluctantly into another murder, Thumps is faced with ghosts from his past. It‘s a great mystery, with plenty of questions in the air, and just enough going on to keep you guessing without being frustrating. I‘ll keep on with Thumps for sure.

This is a questing book, full of the search for answers of many kinds. The book centres around one search, for the owner of a lost ring, but both the MCs have their own inner search as well. Mira grows the most, I think, as she seeks to live outside the box she made for herself. It does all tie together in a rather unbelievable way — too neat — but it‘s also satisfying and a lovely HEA, too. A sweet romance, all in all.

This was surprisingly complex, with a relatively straightforward plot but a lot of character mystery and development. Alexis is an extremely empathetic MC, with a tragic history and a bewildering present. I would have liked to see her be a bit more active in her own life, but the reasons why she isn‘t are understandable. ⬇️

This is a mostly lighthearted romp through Greek mythology with a modern lens, but it doesn‘t shy away from the darker side of it, either. The politics of Olympus are still all at play here, and things are quite complicated by the end of volume 1. I thought it was fun, and sweet, and a great read. The art is darkly lovely, with a great use of colour to portray the emotions of the story.

I‘m enjoying spending time with Thumps DreadfulWater again — it‘s been a while, and I‘d forgotten the dry, sardonic humour. Just a little ways into it, but I foresee a lot of twists and turns…

Finally cracking this open on a cloudy Sunday afternoon. The house smells like cinnamon from my carrot cake baked oatmeal cooking, and the cat is curled up beside me. Perfect weekend day!

Fantasy/science fiction holds up a mirror to real life, and this one is SCATHING. A fascinating look at the dark side of humanity, ego and selfishness — but also the drive to do better. The choice of magic to power a city is an interesting one, with life‘s energy being used to run technology similar to our own. I wonder what we would do, given the choice, and am afraid I know. An absolutely outstanding read, if a difficult one.

Ah, what an evocative, haunting book. A fable, a horror, a true story? Maybe all three, in one way or another. A winding tale of dreams made real, and the nightmares that drive us through life. It‘s difficult to describe, tbh, as the story is unsettled and unsettling, defies genre, and navigates a tangled labyrinth of plot and emotion. Alix Harrow has a remarkable talent for weaving a world, and this is no exception. Stellar read.

Starting off the year, it seems, with books I REALLY wanted to read immediately upon purchasing, but still didn‘t for whatever reason…I‘ve loved Alix Harrow‘s other work, so am looking forward to this read. Pictured with bonus cat!

What an absolutely beautiful book. Couched very very lightly in the story of Pinnochio, this book ruminates deeply on what it means to be human. I loved all the characters, but especially Nurse Ratched, just because. Vic and Hap‘s blooming and deepening friendship is lovely to watch unfold, as is the exploration of found family and the love that binds us all together. The whole story is so poignant it hurts. Absolutely wonderful.

This is such a fun revisit of the Xmen animation from the 80s! All the favs are here, and the themes of inequality and injustice ring as true as ever. The art is a delight and the storytelling is strong. Loved this blast from the past!

This was a wistful sort of romance, with a strong focus on grief and the way it can hold us in stasis. Nora has a wealth of self-doubt and fears that keep her struggling to find a way free. My main issue was that the MMC, Garrett, mainly stood in as a sort of goal, despite his own back story. I felt like in the present, we could have gotten to know him a little better. Still, an enjoyable book and a quick read.

This was a lovely romance — lush and pretty, with just the right amount of conflict. I could see the issues coming, but predictability isn‘t necessarily a bad thing in a romance😊 The descriptions of music and composition are stunning, and the exploration of music and talent and what it can mean is striking and a little haunting. I feel like Julie Soto is quickly becoming a must read…

This was such a fun story — lots of classic mystery elements with two intrepid lead characters on the case. Maggie and Ethan each have their own baggage, but they work their way through it as they work their way through the mysterious circumstances that brought them together. Lots of entertaining side characters, and a sweet romance that made the story richer and more fulfilling. A great holiday read!

Two random picks off the tbr for a quiet Sunday at home — first day without social obligations since the 24! I may not move😂 looking forward to some cozy…

This was a pretty good mystery, right up until the end. I just didn‘t buy the way it wrapped up, with the guilty seeming to have little motive and some things never really explained. The “Scottish-isms” felt forced and awkward rather than charming. But the characters were somewhat engaging and the setting was beautiful. Probably won‘t read another in the series tho.

The husband picked this out for me by his own self, so I shall love it no matter what it‘s like. But it looks cute and cozy and just the thing for a chilly winter holiday🙂

This book is utterly unique. It reads almost like an epic poem of old, but at the same time, completely new. Medieval-Modern, knights for the new age. It examines the mythology of Camelot through the lens of today‘s world, with all its complexities and difficulties and joys, where even the setting feels queer and off-kilter. ⬇️

Tapping out of this book because I just don‘t want to spend any more time on it. Unpopular opinion, I guess, but I just couldn‘t get to liking this book. The characters are unlikeable, the plot drags, and tho I get that the premise is meant to be “Hallmark-movie-ish”, it just doesn‘t hit for me. At least it was free from KU. Gotta spend my very limited reading time another way.

This was a sweet little book, with a heap of snowy romance and just enough cuteness. It did fall on the wrong side of too many misunderstandings, but you can see why they happen. Both MCs have a lot of baggage, but they manage to battle through it—with help from each other, of course. The serious themes of homophobia, foster care, and the scars we grow up with all helped keep the book from being too twee, and were handled with delicacy and care.

Reading goal met!! I feel quite chuffed, AND there were a few real standouts that I still think about. I‘ve really liked having this record of everything — my first full year really tracking things.

This was really enjoyable — Sunny and Isaac had so much depth as characters, and their relationship developed really naturally. So much spice (🥵) but it didn‘t take over the plot or the development of the story. This was a study in grief and different ways of working through it, and how it affects the lives of the affected. It was actually quite thoughtful and insightful in a lot of ways. Also, MR TUMNUS.

This was a cute romance with a hearty side of spice, perfect for the holiday season. The affectionate send up of the “Hallmark” Christmas movie and all its trappings was pretty funny, and the characters were likeable and authentic. A quick and easy read, but not less fun for it. Soft pick.

I feel like these books are getting better and better as we go along! I loved the characters in this book, as well as the holiday setting and the DOGS. Maybe I‘m just a sucker for a Christmas story, but I just loved this book and the little romance that bloomed. The communication was solid, and the “crisis” was more believable than they often are. A fabulous holiday read😍

Possibly an odd take — I liked this better than the first book. I really felt like we got to know the characters better, and that they had more depth than in the first book. The book-led scavenger hunt is a cute premise, and was an interesting way to get the two mains interacting. Another cute read for the holidays!

This was a cute enough romance. I feel like I didn‘t get to know the characters well enough, especially the FMC Jeanie, to really but into their supposed back stories and root for them, though. I did like the town as the third main character, which was clever, and the supporting cast was strong and engaging. Good enough that I‘ll read the next one, anyway.

Possibly in keeping with the season…

Just a little short story, a wee fable for the time of snow. Still, it echoes with truth and also magic, with questions about the meaning of love and who we are and how we think. A beautifully illustrated book, whose pages sing the solitude of snowfall.

Oh, it‘s such a pretty little book😍

Picking this up to keep the vibe that this week‘s snow brought…

Was this a shameless Hallmark-style rom-com, with all the cheesiness and silliness that implies? Definitely. Did I love it? I certainly did — in spite of or because of that cheerful unashamed sugar sweetness, I‘m not sure. Doesn‘t matter lol. A great read to get you in the holiday spirit if, like me, you don‘t mind the cheese. ❤️