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February Wrap-Up

I’ve updated the monthly wrap-up chart to shame me in red numbers for each book I haven’t posted a review for. Did I spend half an hour trying to figure this out instead of posting a review? Yes. Do I regret that choice? Maybe. I think my brain needed a break from review writing in February. I just couldn’t bring myself to review a single one of these books! I started the month strong with some…

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Megan Collins | CROSS MY HEART Spoilers

The Book:  Cross My Heart by Megan CollinsPublished January 14, 2025 by Atria BooksDate read: January 7, 2025 Find more January 2025 releases here. Cross My Heart spoilers can be found below, but they’re hidden under a spoiler tag so you’re safe to keep scrolling if you’d just like to read my review. The Characters:  RosieMorgan ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4 out of 5. Buy it…

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January Wrap Up

I’m trying something new in these monthly wrap-ups–sharing some statistics about my month! Hopefully this text is legible: I read 23 books in January. Of these books, I’ve only posted reviews for 6 of them so far–maybe shaming myself in this chart will encourage me to stay on top of it?? 40% of these books featured diverse characters–you can see the exact breakdown below. Keep in mind that the…

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Kristina Forest | The Love Lyric

The Book:  The Love Lyric by Kristina ForestPublished: February 4, 2025 by BerkleyDate read: January 13, 2025 Find more February 2025 releases here. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4 out of 5. The Characters:  Iris and Angel Buy it on Bookshop.org | Amazon This page contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases made through links on this site. The Plot (from…

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Maria Abrams | DEATH IN THE DOWNLINE Spoilers

The Book:  Death in the Downline by Maria AbramsPublished January 14, 2025 by Quirk BooksDate read: January 6, 2025 Find more January 2025 releases here. Death in the Downline spoilers can be found below, but they’re hidden under a spoiler tag so you’re safe to keep scrolling if you’d just like to read my review. The Characters:  Drew ⭐⭐ Rating: 2 out of 5. Buy it…

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Finley Turner | THE ENGAGEMENT PARTY Spoilers

The Book:  The Engagement Party by Finley TurnerPublished November 7, 2023 by Crooked Lane BooksDate read: January 3, 2025 The Engagement Party spoilers can be found below, but they’re hidden under a spoiler tag so you’re safe to keep scrolling if you’d just like to read my review. The Characters:  KassThe Sedgemont family, including Kass’s fiance Murray ⭐⭐ Rating: 2 out of 5. Buy it…

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#BacklistBooks25 Challenge

Every year, I take part in a clear-your-shelves backlist book challenge on Instagram. The goal is to read 25 books off my backlist (ie, published before 2025) by the end of the year. I wasn’t able to complete the challenge last year, so follow along to see if I’m able to this year! I’m doing things a little differently this year. I have a bunch of VERY old books languishing on my Netgalley shelf…

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Alexa Martin | Better Than Fiction

The Book:  Better Than Fiction by Alexa MartinPublished: November 8, 2022 by BerkleyDate read: January 9, 2025 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4 out of 5. The Characters:  Drew and Jasper Buy it on Bookshop.org | Amazon This page contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases made through links on this site. The Plot (from Goodreads): As a self-proclaimed book hater and a…

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The "Name Change" Trope

Have you seen my rant about the “surprise paranormal” trope? (If being blindsided by supernatural elements irks you, you can find a warning list here–but the post spoils books that fall into that category. Proceed at your own risk.) Another trope that leaves readers feeling tricked instead of satisfied is what I like to call the “name change” trope. What is the “name change” trope? The “name…

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Lisa Unger | CLOSE YOUR EYES AND COUNT TO 10 Spoilers

The Book:  Close Your Eyes and Count to 10 by Lisa UngerPublished February 25, 2025 by Park RowDate read: January 7, 2025 Find more February 2025 releases here. Close Your Eyes and Count to 10 spoilers can be found below, but they’re hidden under a spoiler tag so you’re safe to keep scrolling if you’d just like to read my review. The Characters:  The competitors: Adele, Cody, and MalinkaThe…

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Mariana Zapata | The Wall of Winnipeg and Me

The Book:  The Wall of Winnipeg and Me by Mariana ZapataPublished: July 4, 2023 by AvonDate read: April 4, 2024 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 3.5 out of 5. The Characters:  Vanessa and Aiden Buy it on Bookshop.org | Amazon This page contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases made through links on this site. The Plot (from Goodreads): Vanessa Mazur refuses to feel…

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Leah Konen | THE LAST ROOM ON THE LEFT Spoilers

The Book:  The Last Room on the Left by Leah KonenPublished January 14, 2025 by G.P. Putnam’s SonsDate read: January 7, 2025 Find more January 2025 releases here. The Last Room on the Left spoilers can be found below, but they’re hidden under a spoiler tag so you’re safe to keep scrolling if you’d just like to read my review. The Characters:  Kerry ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 3.5 out of 5. Buy it…

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Pyae Moe Thet War | I DID SOMETHING BAD Spoilers

The Book:  I Did Something Bad by Pyae Moe Thet WarPublished October 8, 2024 by St. Martin’s GriffinDate read: December 1, 2024 Find more October 2024 releases here. I Did Something Bad spoilers can be found below, but they’re hidden under a spoiler tag so you’re safe to keep scrolling if you’d just like to read my review. The Characters:  Khin and Tyler ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4 out of 5. Buy it…

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Alafair Burke | THE NOTE Spoilers

The Book:  The Note by Alafair BurkePublished January 7, 2025 by KnopfDate read: December 1, 2024 Find more January 2025 releases here. The Note spoilers can be found below, but they’re hidden under a spoiler tag so you’re safe to keep scrolling if you’d just like to read my review. The Characters:  May, Lauren, and Kelsey ⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 3 out of 5. Buy it on Bookshop.org | Amazon This page…

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Audrey J Cole | MISSING IN FLIGHT Spoilers

The Book:  Missing in Flight by Audrey J. ColePublished March 1, 2025 by Thomas & MercerDate read: October 15, 2024 Find more March 2025 releases here. Missing in Flight spoilers can be found below, but they’re hidden under a spoiler tag so you’re safe to keep scrolling if you’d just like to read my review. The Characters:  Makayla and her husband JackTheir son Liam ⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 3 out of…

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Elle Owens | TELL ME YOU TRUST ME Spoilers

The Book:  Tell Me You Trust Me by Elle OwensPublished February 11, 2025 by Thomas & MercerDate read: October 3, 2024 Find more February 2025 releases here. Tell Me You Trust Me spoilers can be found below, but they’re hidden under a spoiler tag so you’re safe to keep scrolling if you’d just like to read my review. The Characters:  Marissa ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 3.5 out of 5. Buy it…

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Ashley Winstead | THIS BOOK WILL BURY ME Spoilers

The Book:  This Book Will Bury Me by Ashley WinsteadPublished March 25, 2025 by Sourcebooks LandmarkDate read: December 18, 2024 Find more March 2025 releases here. This Book Will Bury Me spoilers can be found below, but they’re hidden under a spoiler tag so you’re safe to keep scrolling if you’d just like to read my review. The Characters:  Jane SharpHer internet friends: Citizen, Goku,…