First YA book I've read in a while, but I'm happy with the choice. Definitely for young adults and not older children, however. Which the author tells you herself in her forward. The very last page has me on my toes, curious as to what it means. I overall enjoyed going through the emotions and hills and valleys with these time-trapped teens and their teacher.

Oh. My. Gosh. This was such a good story. No One is safe in this expose of how media rots our brains, even the "good guys" will get called out. If you're in the mood for a poignant, political, apocalyptic horror, this one is definitely worth it. Gives a while new meaning to the term "doom scrolling."
Check trigger warnings if you're squeamish, it is horror after all.

Didn't know what i was getting into on this one, chose it for a long drive. But it was funny and engaging throughout ☺️

Great story of D&Ds history and hownit has evolved over the years to become one of the most widely played tabletop games. Woth a good bit of lived experience from the author sprinkled throughout.

I've been absent for a while and need to get caught up on my reviews. I ended 2024 and started 2025 with this trilogy and man oh man did I enjoy it. It was gritty and not happy feel good but it was refreshing to have a fantasy without a feel good hero. But be warned. The emotional whiplash in this story could kill lol.

To describe this book as lacking doesn't even cover it. It pissed me off from the very beginning (although I can concede that that may have been the point) but then there was just no ending! None. So I read the short story sequel. While it did alleviate some longing from the lack of ending in the first, I can still only describe it as "meh"

This man. I tell ya. I grew up watching Sci fi with my dad and TNG was my favorite. I've loved Patrick Stewart ever since. Shakespeare, American Dad, Dickens, the whole lot.
"Are you anybody?" You're more than anybody Sir Stewart, you're somebody to so many people.

This trilogy was exactly the cozy fantasy I wanted. Yes, stakes were higher in these 2 than the first one but the world building inside world building was good. And the characters were well built. I honestly wouldn't be mad if this series continued 😉

A couple new books for the shelf ? the dictionary of obscure sorrows was referenced in Amanda Montell's "The Age of Magical Overthinking" that I listened to a little while back.

This was a nice cozy read for a rainy long weekend. The only way to understand life is to live it.

This one was a slow burn that just never ignited for me. And idk if it's a language difference or what but the last line? Over my head. This story dragged me in like watching a train wreck. But no resolution left me wanting. But that being said that's a pretty common thing in dystopia and horror stories. So I guess overall 3.5/5 stars
I did very much enjoy the bite-sized chapters and overall short length though.

I loved this book. A lot of reviews didn't like that it was "less scientific" but she has a ton of references in there and does a good job explaining each cognitive bias. She just also relates it to a tangible experience in her life which I thoroughly enjoy as I like to do the same with information. And I love her writing style.

Loved this book. Not super high fantasy but a nicely developed sense of "spirit" (iykyk) and I thoroughly enjoyed it after some higher fantasy stuff.

Loved the ending for this one. The Last sentence brought tears to my eyes.

This little trilogybis growing on me the more I listen to it. I love the low stakes but you'll love the characters even more. I love Hero & Rami, I find a little bit of myself in Claire and Brevity and i just want to see how they save the day again. This one isn't so much saving as it is a setup for book 3. But now I can't wait to see what happens.

Finally finished the final 2 out of the 5. I LOVED frost & starlight. So light and cute. I enjoyed silver flames, although not as much as the others. I love Nesta and Cassian, the spice just started to take over the plot. But it was still really good. I'm glad to be done though, as someone who doesn't particularly like series, I've gotten into quite a few this year 😅

I loved this. Could be more high stakes and more fleshed out characters/plot but I still loved the story, the characters and the ideas. I'd recommend it even with its faults. Which, honestly, is pretty good. It is 1 of 3, for those that hate when you didn't know it was a series beforehand. (LOL me 👋)

This has become an auto-pick author for me even though I think I already have all his books. I've read 2 and have 2 on the shelf for later. I love the whimsy and fantasy mash-up perfect for when I want low-med stakes and something that will make my heart bubble up with happy feels. (vs the stress I usually have while reading lol)
You'll love Bluebear and all his friends and adventures. And the art *chef kiss* def worth reading the physical copy

I'm behind on my reviews cuz this year has been a whirlwind. But I finally finished the base trilogy of ACOTAR and man I loved it. I don't do series often but this one was definitely worth it. Taking a quick hiatus and reading some other stuff but I'll be back for the last two. And probably SJMs others as well because now I'm hooked lol

Back on Walter Moers ❤️ you want an easy cozy read with low stakes but beautiful worlds and whimsy? Walter Moers is your guy.

If you're looking for an easy listen while cleaning the house or driving with just enough intrigue to keep you going this is your book. Kind of predictable, but in a good way.

I finally jumped on the wagon. I was worried because from what I gathered, the story was spice driven, but I'm pleased to say it's not. I'm not against spice as long as it's not the whole point of the book. And this is not that. Already several hours deep in the next one and on the edge of my seat. If anyone wants to rant with me without spoilers please message me! Also: I always love Jennifer Ikeda ❤️

The timeline was very hard to follow, however thr timeline was not the purpose of the book. The purpose was to point out how illogical and wrong racism and the systems that uphold racism are. I also learned a lot about Trevor Noah that I didn't know. Definitely recommend.

I've been waiting to post until I finished the series but I'm waiting for the final book from libby because I don't want to use an audible credit on a book I'll finish in a week lol. But these are so good if you like some light hearted and witty sci-fi. Definitely recommend.

I definitely chose a doozy for getting back into manga/graphic novels. It was good though. The clerk at my bookstore told me she liked this version better than the original because of the feeling of hope at the end of a story about hopelessness. And I can definitely see that even though I didn't read the original. 3.5/5 from me. ⚠️check TWs⚠️

Manga adaptation of original novel by Osamu Dazai. I haven't read a graphic novel or manga since high school and man I chose a doozy to step back into that world. Good so far though Junji Ito, in my understanding, is one of the leading names for manga horror. ⚠️ Check your trigger warnings⚠️

Why did no one tell me this wasn't a duology but instead is a quartet and I will have to wait who knows how long for the next ones? 😭
That being said. I loved it. I love her writing style, I love that the 2 were written a little differently than each other. And I love the story. But if there is not darlex next book I'll scream. Iykyk.

I asked for books for Christmas and I received 😊📚
We just did our gifts with my in-laws. And I got all of these from my MIL from my wishlist. I'm so happy 😌

I'm so glad I read this again before the sequel. I still loved it the second time. This book sparked my love of reading again back in 2020 after a long hiatus. It will forever have a special place in my heart, along with just being a really good book. ❤️

I'm very behind on posting my reads so far this year. I'm already almost done with book 3 of the Murderbot Diaries. I listened to the first one several years ago before I had the means for something like audible. I'm very happy to be reading the rest. My new 40min commute is allowing to plow through media and im here for it

Just what the doctor ordered for a cold rainy weekend. Ambient music provided by toxic drunker via YouTube. The read called for dark academia. Iykyk

What can I say, I love Amy Poehler. Her life in funny skits read by her and a few of her close friends (and her parents) was the perfect way to start of 2024

Little bit of feel good little bit if dark and gloomy. I love the mythology intertwined in this one. May your Yule be merry and filled with fright for Krampus is coming in the night.

Loved this. She is so funny. 😍

If you're looking for a hallmark-esque Christmas read with some spice thrown in. This is your book.

Loved the way this one was narrated. And, of course, Brendan Fraser was top notch. I could have done with it being longer. Or even if there was a sequel. But it was good. I'd recommend. 😊

This is my first year to read seasonal books around the holidays and I'm very much looking forward to these 😌 I also have one queued up in audible since my commute is gonna go from 10min to 40min in December. I may even get through more!

Well. I don't want to give spoilers. But this was a lot of character building with no resolution. Which I think may have been the point? Just not my cup of tea I guess. Also had some pretty heavy themes throughout which I didn't care for. Check TWs.

I read Ninth House back in 2020 as my first book for my personal "read more" challenge and it honestly pole vaulted me back into a love of books I hadn't felt in years. But I rented it from the library. I'm so happy I've finally added it to my personal collection along with the second book recently released. I can't wait to re-read Ninth House and then continue the story with Hell Bent ❤️

Interesting listen. Definitely written without the perspective of people with neurodivergence or mental health struggles and how caffeine affects them. Bit still really interesting and informative.

I have never been so happy to have stumbled upon a book by accident. This book is now one of my all time favorites. It made me laugh, cry, start with surprise, sigh with relief. I didnt want it to end. Whimsical fantasy. Lemony Snicket meets Tolkein with a dash of Dr. Seuss. I cannot give it enough praise. I imagine I will re-read this until it falls apart.

Woof. This one was a doozy. It's definitely worth the ride. Not so much creepy but still worth the denotation of 'thriller.'

This book was a slow burn but a good one. It ended on a cliffhanger, which I would normally hate, but I think was perfect for this story. And I'm glad I listened to it, because I definitely wouldn't have read the names correctly.

The twist at the end I've seen from reviews is love it or hate it. I honestly thought of it and rejected it because it didn't make sense to me at the time I thought about it then BAM it happened. I've also heard it was perhaps poorly edited but because I listened to it I didn't notice that and was able to just enjoy the story. Definitely a good spoopy season read.

'Reading is an intelligent way of not having to think'

This ended up being a few true crimes stories in one book about how the author of "Lolita" never wanted or was willing to admit that he gleaned most of his novel from the true story of a little girl named Sally Horner. Imcludes some insight from people close to Sally that were still alive to meet with the author. Very interesting, if not a little dry.

This one needed to be much longer. Lots of character development with no real resolution to the identity crises posed by the various characters.

Wonderfully told story of how we are all who we are even if we have to or feel the need to hide it and how letting yourself become yourself can be both freeing and turbulent. 🩵🩷🤍 Less linear than most memoirs, written in the way you may tell a person your story face-to-face, going back and forth between the present and the past to tie them together.

Does anyone have a task or activity that immediately takes them back to a specific book? Mine is chopping potatoes and/or avocados. And the book is Esperanza Rising. I haven't read it in probably 20 years. But potatoes and avocados take me back every time ❤️

I'm saying goodbye to the forest for now. But I'm taking all it's advice with me ❤️ until next time, PNW.