⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

A solid sequel in this series! I‘m interested to see how the story progresses from here on out and what shenanigans these characters get into next.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4.5/5)

I‘m very picky when it comes to contemporary romances, but “Yours Truly” is one that I will be keeping on my shelf. I strongly related to Jacob‘s character and his perspective and depiction of anxiety and mental heath was refreshing. I also appreciated that the ER atmosphere was portrayed accurately as a lot of media gets it wrong. Overall, this book was sweet and funny and the characters were lovable.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This series continues to get better and better! I really enjoyed the humor in this book and I found myself laughing out loud several times.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“Spy x Family” was an absolute delight. Despite there being a serious mission, this volume is full of humor and lovable characters. I can‘t wait to read the next book in this series!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Just when I thought that I couldn‘t love Senshi more, volume seven hit me with all of the feels. I really enjoyed the group‘s sense of kinship and Senshi‘s backstory in this one!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This volume was very weighty and so very good! I devoured this one and can‘t wait to read the seventh volume.

⭐️⭐️⭐️

I was really interested in the premise of this book and I enjoyed it up until the last quarter of it. The remaining quarter and ending felt sudden and abrupt, and felt like a bit of a let down. I also found the main female protagonist annoying and frustrating at times. Overall, I had high hopes for this book and it definitely fell short.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This was an interesting and lighthearted start to a series that was mildly inappropriate at times but still funny to read. I‘m looking forward to the next book!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Volume 3 had me laughing out loud multiple times and the humor was spot on. I‘m looking forward to the next book!

⭐️⭐️⭐️

The premise was interesting, however the beginning of the book was a bit dark and I got a bit bored about a third of the way through. I might read the second volume as the story starts to pick up a little towards the end, but we will see. I did appreciate the author‘s commentary and cultural explanations at the very end as a lot of the references went right over my head.

⭐️⭐️⭐️

I liked the sequel to the previous “The Good and the Green”, however not as much as its predecessor. The romance was even more insta-love than the first book and the story itself wasn‘t as exciting. Now onto the next book!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“The Good and the Green” was a cute and cozy read. I enjoyed the characters and the book even touched on difficult topics, such as grief. I look forward to reading the next book in the series!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle” Volume 2 was a cozy yet funny read that I enjoyed just as much as the first one. I look forward to reading more of this series!

⭐️⭐️⭐️

“Babel” is not an easy read. Racism, slavery, and colonialism are major themes in this book, and Robin‘s journey is both empowering yet heartbreaking. I am in awe of Kuang‘s world building and attention to numerous languages. All of the above confirm “Babel” being worth the hype, it just wasn‘t for me personally.

“Because you‘re a good translator.‘ Ramy leaned back on his elbows. ‘That‘s just what translation is, I think. That‘s all speaking is. Listening to the other and trying to see past your own biases to glimpse what they‘re trying to say. Showing yourself to the world, and hoping someone else understands.”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

There was a bit of character growth in this volume which I enjoyed! There were also surprises and I also wasn‘t expecting to have a certain plot point appear so soon! I‘m definitely looking forward to the next installment in this series.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This series has a unique premise and it was one that I enjoyed. I really liked the humor and I would do anything to have one of those teddy demons. My only gripe is that my copy had a misprint and I‘m still trying to get a regular copy after three different attempts and I‘m still getting misprints 😭. I look forward to the next book though!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Volume 4 of this series gets a little darker than its predecessors, however it is just as entertaining as the previous volumes! I look forward to see what is in store next for these characters.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (3.5/5)

“The Book Swap” isn‘t a bad book. I enjoyed the premise of the book, and both protagonists are flawed in their own ways. The book is heavy on the miscommunication trope, and as someone who isn‘t a fan of that trope, it lessened my enjoyment of the story as there is a lot of it throughout.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4.5/5)

Volume 4 was decidedly less cozy with less monster house building as it‘s predecessors as we start to see the backstory of the dwarven crew. However, it was still well written with excellent character development and left me excited for the next volume!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4.5/5)

Volume 2 starts in the same manner where its predecessor leaves off, however by the time Frieren and Fern add an extra member to their party, things are about to get WILD. I was not expecting the turn that this series took, but I am very much looking forward to reading the next volume in this series!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Just as enjoyable as the previous two volumes! The characters are lovable (even amongst their flaws) and still have their moments of humor. Here‘s to the next volume!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The premise of this book was unique, and the character development was both sweet and heartfelt. I‘m intrigued to see how the rest of this series pans out.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

It took me a minute to overcome the unique premise of eating monsters for food (especially because my previous read was about building houses for monsters to live in!). Nonetheless, I enjoyed the humor and story of this book, and I look forward to reading the rest of the series.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Volume 3 of “Soara and the House of Monsters” was funny and heartwarming, and was just as good as the previous volumes. I can‘t wait to read the next one when it releases later this month!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Volume 2 was just as endearing and heartwarming as the first. The characters don‘t disappoint, the attention to architecture superb, and I can‘t wait to see how the group‘s adventure continues!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I‘ve been an avid reader ever since I was little, but I was never really introduced to the manga genre. This Christmas, my fiancée gifted me with several manga to try, and “Soara and the House of Monsters” was my very first one. I loved this book; the story itself is cozy and the characters are endearing. The attention to detail with the architecture and how carefully each structure was thought out was amazing. This was a joy to read!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“Lula Dean‘s Little Library of Banned Books” is a must read. Set in the Deep South, this small book tackles topics such as racism, homophobia, bigotry, and rape in a poignant manner that showcases how a little book library can cause an upheaval to an entire town that still honors the Confederacy. Even with its heavy themes, it is heartwarming, funny, and very important. It is very relevant today and I will forever recommend this book.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This was a fun and heartwarming read that is set in an alternative medieval universe with a band of lovable and witty characters. I enjoyed this story and I wish the book had lasted a little bit longer (or even extended the epilogue), so I could have enjoyed the characters a little bit more.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“I Hope This Finds You Well” was funny, heart-warming, and charming. I enjoyed getting to know the characters and their flaws, and the found family/friends trope (I‘m a sucker for these) was spot on.

⭐️⭐️⭐️

“Sleep Tight” is a creepy yet entertaining read that is perfect for those wanting a spooky Halloween read. I will say that I found some ideas/concepts to be a little far fetched and the ending could have been fleshed out more. Not a bad read, but I don‘t find it worth keeping or reading again.

This will probably be an unpopular opinion, but I sadly wasn‘t a big fan of this book. I loved the world and I really tried to love the characters and plot, but I just found myself disappointed. I found Seraphine annoying and a lot of the side characters were generic. The relationship between Ransom and Seraphine was more lustful versus love, felt underdeveloped, and there was even a part that made me cringe. Wish this one could have been better!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I always love a good slow-burn enemies-to-lovers fantasy, and “Powerless” was a solid start to this trilogy. I look forward to seeing how the sequel continues the current plot line!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Sarah Anderson does it again 🧡

⭐️⭐️⭐️

“The Temptation of Magic” is set in a dark academia setting focused on supernatural art history that happened to give me “Ninth House” and “Twilight” vibes. I wasn‘t a huge fan of how Kyan and Nicole‘s relationship developed as it reminded me heavily of “Twilight” and was a bit too lustful for my taste. I‘m intrigued with how the plot will progress in the sequel, however I won‘t be in a rush to read it.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“The House in the Cerulean Sea” is one of my favorite books of all time, so when “Somewhere Beyond the Sea” was announced, I was equally part ecstatic that there was a sequel and part leery that the sequel wouldn‘t be as good as the first. I didn‘t need to worry, as this book is absolutely everything. I adored everything about it, and there aren‘t enough words to express how much I love this book and series.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I was a huge fan of Backman‘s “Anxious People”, so when I saw that my library had a well-loved copy of “A Man Called Ove”, I took the chance. This book is simultaneously heartwarming and heartbreaking, and I‘m so glad I read it. The found-family trope was well done and even the ending was very satisfying.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I absolutely loved Bannen‘s previous “The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy” and was pleasantly surprised when I found the next book in the series at my library. “The Undermining of Twyla and Frank” was just as cute with adorable dragons, humor, and witty banter. I very much look forward to the next installment in this series!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I had been looking forward to “Ghostsmith” ever since I finished the previous “Bonesmith” last October. This book is just as dark, and all the characters suffer heartbreak and face challenges of their own. I will say that I felt like there were moments where the story dragged a bit and I missed some of the character development that was in the first book. Despite that, this was a solid and satisfying conclusion to this duology.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers” was a cute and cozy read about finding yourself and new-found family that was immersed in the vast field of puzzles. I enjoyed this story, and I found that it is a great light read that is also heartwarming.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“Project Hail Mary” is a book that I‘ll be thinking about for a long time. The plot, humanity‘s impending extinction, Ryland‘s character arc, and (of course) Ryland‘s and Rocky‘s friendship are all major reasons why I gave this book all five stars. There is a lot of science in this book, however Weir writes in a way that you will still understand the plot and the book, even if you don‘t get the terms or concepts that he uses.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“The Spellshop” was a cozy read full of magic, new-found family and changing the world for the better. Definitely recommend if you are looking for a cute fantasy that is also an escape from reality 💜

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

When I first read this book many years ago, I absolutely loved the story, characters, and humor. I still feel the same after reading this for the second time, however it did lose a little bit of its magic after the initial read. Regardless, I still really enjoy this book and look forward to watching the new television series based off of it!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (3.5/5)

“Darling Girls” was a creepy but intriguing read that made me suspicious of all the characters until the very end. I kind of suspected ‘who did it‘ early on into the book, however the plot twists made it less obvious. Overall this is a solid read, however the very last chapter wasn‘t entirely necessary and it was a weird way to end the book.

I loved Postpn‘s previous book, “The Dead Romantics”, so I was very much looking forward to this next book. After making it about 80ish pages, I couldn‘t find myself reading any further as the story wasn‘t as engaging and I thought it was very frustrating that Clementine didn‘t tell Iwan about the seven year difference at the beginning and just decided to withhold that information instead. Maybe I will try reading this again someday!