Can't Wait Wednesday: My Roommate From Hell

 

Can't Wait Wednesday

This week's book is.... My Roommate From Hell

Author: Cale Dietrich

Publisher: Wednesday Books

Release Date: November 11th, 2025

Series: n/a

Blurb:

Owen is not going to college to have fun. Nothing is going to stop him from achieving his goals: study hard, get a good job, and set himself up for the rest of his life. The last thing he needs is to have a loud, obnoxious, and infuriatingly hot roommate. Especially since said roommate just so happens to be the prince of hell.

Prince Zarmenus has come to Point University for the first-ever Earth/hell exchange program, and he's determined to make the most of it. Which may or may not include wild parties, bringing in random boys to his and Owen's room, and accidentally setting Owen's furniture on fire. Sparks fly (literally) as Owen and Zar clash, but Zar's actions threaten to not only ruin Owen's peaceful college life but demon-human relations as well. To clean up his image, he asks Owen to be his fake boyfriend and teach him how to be a better human in exchange for an internship that will secure Owen’s future. That, and Zar will consider being a better roommate.

A deal is struck, and the two start pretending to be in a relationship where they each have agendas of their own. Only Owen has a secret―dating his mortal enemy, even if it’s fake, is the most fun he's ever had.

Charming and fun, My Roommate from Hell is a rom-com with a magical twist. Think just one bed, but that bed is in hell, surrounded by fire and brimstone.

Explanation:

I have the ARC for this one, and it seems like a fun and funny time. It is a smidge outside of my comfort zone, which is honestly exactly what I am looking for at the moment. The fun and twsited blurb alone has sold me.

Top 5 Tuesday: Halloween Reads

Welcome back to Top 5 Tuesday, now following the list from That Artsy Reader Girl! As always, I do a top 5 instead of a top 10 because I tend to struggle to find 10 books for prompts.

This week's prompt is..... Halloween reads

These are actually in order by my favorites this time

1. Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas
2. Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
3. Meant to Burn by Shae Ruby
4. Summoned by Shae Ruby
5. Three Tainted Teas by Lynn Cahoon

I will be truly frank here... these are the only books I have read as an adult that could at all count for Halloween. Spooky and/or paranormal generally are not my vibe. Neither is fantasy as a whole. Some of these are my current reads, but some of these are completed. I am really scraping the bottom of the barrel, but I wanted to participate a bit in being seasonal. 

Here it all is in a pretty lil' graphic 😁

My day-to-day has been a major struggle. I have also struggled to get much reading done amongst everything else on my mind. That said, being here and talking about books... this is the most coherent I have felt all week. So even with my personal life trying to blow up, I will be here getting my slice of happiness with my bookish friends. I hope all of you are having more peace. See you tomorrow!

 Free For All Friday: Did I Read It? Popular Romance Releases of 2024

Intro

This is my first-ever edition of Did I Read It. Where I will break down a list of Popular book releases in 2024 by month. I'll let you know if I read it and my rating, if I DNFed it, or if it is on my TBR. 

This emoji means read ✅

This emoji means DNFed 💀

This emoji means TBR 😁

January

• Arya Khanna’s Bollywood Moment by Arushi Avachat
• Hedging Your Bets by Jayne Denker
• Red String Theory by Lauren Kung Jessen 😁
• Thoroughly Pucked by Lauren Blakely 😁
• Love, Naturally by Sophie Sullivan
• The (Fake) Dating Game by Timothy Janovsky 😁 (physically owned)
• Canadian Boyfriend by Jenny Holiday 😁 (physically owned)

February

• Fangirl Down by Tessa Bailey 😁
• Bride by Ali Hazelwood
• When Grumpy Met Sunshine by Charlotte Stein 😁
• The Reason I Married Him by Meghan Quinn 😁
• The Catch by Amy Lea
• Girl Abroad by Elle Kennedy 😁

March

• Expiration Dates By Rebecca Serle 💀
• This Could Be Us by Kennedy Ryan 😁
• If You Hate Me by Helena Hunting
• Happily Never After by Lynn Painter 😁
• The Almost Romantic by Lauren Blakely 😁
• Swift and Saddled by Lyla Sage

April

• Bridesmaid for Hire by Megan Quinn 😁
• The Rule Book by Sarah Adams
• Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez ✅ (⭐⭐⭐⭐✨)
• How to End a Love Story by Yulin Kuang  ✅ (⭐⭐⭐⭐✨)
• Wild Love by Elsie Silver ✅ (⭐⭐⭐⭐✨)
• Late Bloomer by Mazey Eddings 😁
• Taming 7 by Chloe Walsh
• Funny Story by Emily Henry ✅ (⭐⭐⭐⭐)
• King of Sloth by Ana Huang

May

• This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune ✅ (⭐⭐⭐⭐✨)
• My Not So Perfect Summer by Phoebe MacLeod
• You Should Be So Lucky by Cat Sebastian 😁
• Summers at the Saint by Mary Kay Andrews
• The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren ✅ (⭐⭐⭐⭐✨)
• The One I Left Behind by Piper Rayne 😁
• The Dixon Rule by Elle Kennedy 😁

June

• Leather & Lark by Brynne Weaver ✅ (⭐⭐⭐⭐✨)
• Summer Romance by Annabel Monaghan ✅ (⭐⭐⭐⭐)
• Daydream by Hannah Grace ✅ (⭐⭐⭐⭐✨)
• My Royal Showmance by Lexi Blake
• Triple Sec by TJ Alexander 😁
• All My Kisses For You by Monica Murphy
• Not in Love by Ali Hazelwood ✅ (⭐⭐⭐⭐✨)
• The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center ✅ (⭐⭐⭐✨)
• The P*ssy Next Door by Amy Award ✅ (⭐⭐⭐⭐✨)
• Hearts on Thin Ice by Katie Kennedy
• One-Star Romance by Laura Hankin 💀
• The Art of Catching Feelings by Alicia Thompson
• Love Unwritten by Lauren Asher 😁
• A Thousand Broken Pieces by Tillie Cole
• Pucking Sweet by Emily Rath 😁
• A Novel Love Story by Ashley Poston ✅ (⭐⭐⭐⭐✨)

July

• Dishonestly Yours by Krista Ritchie and Becca Ritchie ✅ (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐) BEST BOOK OF 2024
• Body Check by Elle Kennedy 😁
• The Love of My Afterlife by Kirsty Greenwood
• The Summer Pact by Emily Giffin ✅ (⭐⭐⭐)
• The Next Best Fling by Gabriella Gamez
• Until Next Summer by Ali Brady 😁
• Play Along by Liz Tomforde 😁
• Business Casual by B.K. Borison
• The Au Pair Affair by Tessa Bailey 😁
• The Ex Vows by Jessica Joyce 😁
• Not Another Love Song by Julie Soto 😁 (physically owned)
• A Thousand Broken Pieces by Tillie Cole
• Ne’er Duke Well by Alexandra Vasti
• The Fiance Dilemma by Elena Armas ✅ (⭐⭐⭐⭐✨)
• Slow Dance by Rainbow Rowell

August

• The Pairing by Casey McQuiston 😁
• The Great Dating Fake Off by Livy Hart
• The Truth According to Ember by Danica Nava 😁
• Worst in Show by Anna E. Collins
• The Bonus by T.L. Swan
• Wicked Serve by Grace Reilly ✅  (⭐⭐⭐⭐✨)
• The Break-Up Pact by Emma Lord ✅  (⭐⭐⭐⭐✨)
• Bridesmaid Undercover by Meghan Quinn 😁
• Morbidly Yours by Ivy Fairbanks
• Cash by Jessica Peterson
• Magical Meet Cute by Jean Meltzer 😁
• The Cinnamon Bun Book Store by Laurie Gilmore

September

• Prime Time Romance by Kate Robb
• Wild Eyes by Elsie Silver 😁
• You Belong with Me by Mhairi McFarlane 
• Caribbean Crush by R.S. Grey 😁
• The Royals Upstairs by Karina Halle
• The One I Didn’t See Coming by Piper Rayne
• Hex and Hexability by Kate Johnson
• All Signs Point to Malibu by Jennifer Snow ✅ (⭐⭐✨)
• My Vampire Plus-One by Jenna Levine
• Can’t Help Falling in Love by Sophie Sullivan
• A Jingle Bell Mingle by Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone
• Adam & Evie’s Matchmaking Tour by Nora Nguyen 😁

October

• Nothing Like the Movies by Lynn Painter 😁
• Make The Season Bright by Ashley Herring Blake
• One Big Happy Family by Susan Mallery
• The Holiday Honeymoon Switch by Julia McKay
• The Nightmare Before Kissmas by Sara Raasch 😁
• Love You a Latke by Amanda Elliot 😁
• Mistletoe Season by Sheila Robert, Kathleen Fuller, and Pepper Basham
• Wish I Were Here by Melissa Wiesner
• Bull Moon Rising by Ruby Dixon
• The Christmas Countdown by Holly Cassidy
• How My Neighbor Stole Christmas by Meghan Quinn 😁
• Love & Lattes by Beth Reekles

November

• Lost and Lassoed by Lyla Sage 😁
• Mistletoe Mischief by Codi Hall
• Hexed by Emily McIntire ✅ (⭐⭐⭐⭐)
• Puck and Prejudice by Lia Riley
• Pickleballers by Ilana Long 😁
• Merry Kissmas by Piper Rayne 😁
• Variation by Rebecca Yarros (FUCK HER)
• The Mirror by Nora Roberts
• The Songbird and the Heart of Stone by Carissa Broadbent

December

• Under Loch and Key by Lana Ferguson 😁
• PS: I Hate You by Lauren Connolly
• The Mistletoe Mix-Up by Codi Hall 😁

Can't Wait Wednesday: Get Over It, April Evans

Can't Wait Wednesday

This week's book is.... Get Over It, April Evans

Author: Ashley Herring Blake

Publisher: Berkley

Release Date: February 3rd, 2026

Series: Clover Lake #2

Blurb:

April Evans’ life is in shambles. She’s had to close her tattoo shop in Clover Lake and she’s subletting her house just to make rent. And her love life? Nonexistent ever since Elena, her ex-fiancée, left her for a younger woman three years ago. When she is asked to teach a summer art class at the town’s new resort called Cloverwild, April jumps at the opportunity, especially since the job comes with boarding. She’s sure that this is the silver lining she needs . . . until she meets her Daphne Love, the woman who stole her ex-fiancée. And even worse, it’s clear Daphne has no idea who April is.

Daphne Love is cursed in, well, love. She thought she’d found the unconditional love she craved in her girlfriend, Elena, but now she’s single again and utterly brokenhearted. When her friend hooks her up with a summer gig as an art instructor at a swanky resort in New Hampshire, Daphne feels optimistic for once. If only she had a roommate and coworker who didn’t seem to hate her on sight.

Their already-tense relationship gets even shakier when April and Daphne find themselves competing for a rare opportunity to showcase their art in a London museum. But slowly, barriers begin to fall, and an inexplicable allure keeps drawing them closer, leaving them to wonder if the perfect picture they’re looking for can only be painted with each other.

Explanation:

I am always down for a queer romance, and honestly need to read more of them! Seeing this kind of representation is so essential, especially with all of the attempts at censoring. The summery vibe is also totally up my alley. The most fun part of me is that I am actually doing a blog tour for this book! When it releases, it will get a lovely feature here on my blog! I am hoping to crack open this one soon to have a lovely time with it. 

Have you read a book with queer rep recently? I would love to hear all about it. What book are you hyped up for today?

 Top 5 Tuesday: Cozy Reads

Welcome back to Top 5 Tuesday, now following the list from That Artsy Reader Girl! As always, I do a top 5 instead of a top 10 because I tend to struggle to find 10 books for prompts.

This week's prompt is..... cozy reads

These are in no particular order

1. In Love's Key, Reprised by Guri Nojiro
2. Ringtail Bedtime by Sandra LJ
3. Pillow Thoughts by Courtney Peppernell
4. The Lion in the Library by Amy Award
5. Sweet on You by Dani Galliaro

There is quite the variety of reading reccomendations here so there should be something here for every reader. From poetry, to manga, to romance, to children's, everything that I read that could be called cozy is here. I do not read fantasy so for cozy fantasty recs you should check the recs of others.

Here it all is in a pretty lil' graphic 😁

Oh gosh things in my personal life are an utter mess not gonna lie. A lot of big changes and depressing things, but books are my happy place through this all. Thank you for sticking with me and see you tomorrow for some gushing!

Can't Wait Wednesday: Half-Light Harbor

 Can't Wait Wednesday

This week's book is.... Half-Light Harbor

Author: Samantha Young

Publisher: Samantha Young

Release Date: October 23rd, 2025

Series: Scottish Isles

Blurb:

I went to Scotland looking for answers about my past. The last thing I expected was getting trapped on a private island with my stoic, brooding, gorgeous contractor.

Ramsay McRae is a man with secrets. He prefers the company of his dog to people and silence to any semblance of politeness. He says I’m too young, too sweet, too innocent.

Only he doesn’t know the truth. That I’m haunted by a crime that tore my life apart two years ago. I’ve come to Half-Light Harbor not just to start over, but to bring the monster who killed my parents to justice.

The last thing I need is a tortured Scot distracting me from my mission. But when his restraint snaps and my walls crumble, the results are explosive.

We say it’s only a no-strings-attached affair. A temporary moment to burn out this fire between us.

However, when my search for the truth brings danger to my door, it’s Ramsay stepping in to protect me. But it might be the secrets from his past that tear us apart forever…

Explanation:

I am a huge fan of Young's books. Her blend of romance and comedy is practically perfect and oh-so-entertaining. No joke, her banter is my absolute favorite. Now that she is starting a new series, I am so hyped for it! It should be a fantastic read. I have the ARC, so stay tuned to see my review for it!

 Top 5 Tuesday: Books I Wish I Could Read Again for the First Time 

Welcome back to Top 5 Tuesday, now following the list from That Artsy Reader Girl! As always, I do a top 5 instead of a top 10 because I tend to struggle to find 10 books for prompts.

This week's prompt is..... books I wish I could read again for the first time

These are in no particular order

1. The Naturals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
2. How to Keep House While Drowning by K.C. Davis
3. Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood
4. The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren
5. You Will Get Through This Night by Daniel Howell

All of these books are my 5-star reads that have left an impact on me to this day. I would love to get the magical feeling from them again. What is somethin you would love to read again for the first time?

Here it all is in a pretty lil' graphic 😁

Look at me here again for another week! Go me! I liked how easy this prompt was honestly. It was nice to recall all of these wonderful stories again and consider a reread. See you tomorrow!

Can't Wait Wednesday: Big Nick Energy

Can't Wait Wednesday

This week's book is.... Big Nick Energy

Author: Kristen Bailey

Publisher: Storm Publishing

Release Date: October 21st, 2025

Series: n/a

Blurb:

When librarian Kay bumps into her ex-boyfriend Nick at a Christmas market, she thinks fate is finally giving her a second chance with her first big love. But then she gets spectacularly tangled in a Christmas tree-netting machine and meets another Nick entirely. One who cuts her free, dresses her wounds, and makes her pulse race in ways that thoroughly confuse her.

Finance Nick is successful, settled, and ready to talk five-year plans. Farmer Nick makes handcrafted furniture, supports local charities, and sees the creative spirit Kay has kept hidden behind her library desk. But how is a girl to choose?

Soon she’s spending her days delivering books to children’s hospitals and care homes with farmer Nick, before dashing home to whip off her reindeer onesie and glam up for romantic dates at the ballet with finance Nick.

But the countdown to Christmas is on, and Kay can’t keep this up forever. Somehow she must navigate London’s most complicated love triangle, avoid getting any more pine needles stuck in her hair – and work out once and for all which Nick has her heart.

Explanation:

I have the ARC for this one and am oh-so-ready for the holiday book vibes. Perhaps it is that the weather is still so warm, but seriously, I want to feel genuinely cozy. 

Both of the MCs in this one seem like the sweetest people, which only makes me more excited for it!

Top 5 Tuesday: Satisfying Book Series

Welcome back to Top 5 Tuesday, now following the list from That Artsy Reader Girl! As always, I do a top 5 instead of a top 10 because I tend to struggle to find 10 books for prompts.

This week's prompt is..... satisfying book series

These are in no particular order

1. The Naturals series by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
2. Wolf Mountain Ranchers series by Erin FitzGerald
3. Orleans University series by Maren Moore
4. So Not My... series by Evie Sterling
5. Streams and Schemes series by Rebecca Kinkade

I am admittedly not the best at finishing series, but here are a few that I did finish that I feel like were bangers all the way through. All are romance series apart from The Naturals. I know there are a lot of series currently in progress that I am reading and loving. I would be happy to include those if a similar prompts comes up again when those series are concluded.

Here it all is in a pretty lil' graphic 😁

It took me a minute to find all completed series, but I did it! All of these have different vibes, but all are ones I loved. Have any of y'all finished any of these series? See you tomorrow!

Can't Wait Wednesday: In Your Dreams

 Can't Wait Wednesday

This week's book is.... In Your Dreams

Author: Sarah Adams

Publisher: Dell

Release Date: January 6th

Series: When in Rome #4

Blurb:

A homecoming to Rome, Kentucky, sparks a new romance—and lots of drama—between two old family friends, from the New York Times bestselling author of When in Rome, Practice Makes Perfect, and Beg, Borrow, or Steal

Madison Walker left Rome, Kentucky, determined to prove she could make it in the culinary world. But after years of chasing success in New York, all she has to show for it is a shattered confidence and a desperate need for a fresh start. Coming home isn’t part of the plan—until an unexpected job offer lands in her lap, giving her a chance to rebuild everything she’s lost: the head chef position at a new farm-to-table restaurant in her hometown. The only catch? It comes from James Huxley, owner of Huxley Farm, her brother’s best friend... and the last person she wants to work for.

James has always played it safe, keeping his head down and doing what’s expected of him in the family business and never contemplating anything different—until now, when Madison’s happiness is on the line. He’s loved her quietly for years, knowing she’s never seen him as more than an annoyance. Now that she’s back, he’s determined to change that–even if it means he can only ever be her friend. The one problem? His charming, wildly successful younger brother, Tommy, seems determined to win her over first.

Then Tommy is called away on business, and Madison and James are tasked with launching the dreamy farm-to-table restaurant on their own. But as the town starts meddling in their relationship, Tommy’s pursuit of Madison grows more relentless, and Madison’s fears threaten to hold her back, keeping things strictly professional becomes impossible. And when an unexpected disaster on opening night collides with a long-simmering sibling feud, both Madison and James will have to face their biggest insecurities—and decide if love is worth the risk or if some dreams are safer left untouched.

Explanation:

I have absolutely adored the When in Rome series. It has a wonderfully meddling town that honestly reminds me of Stars Hollow from Gilmore Girls. (Let alone that James looks like Luke on this cover.) As such, it has such a special place in my heart. Any excuse to go back again is a win in my book. So sad that this release is so far away 😢

See you all again next week to give even more love to upcoming releases!

 Top 5 Tuesday: Books With Fall Covers

Welcome back to Top 5 Tuesday, now following the list from That Artsy Reader Girl! As always, I do a top 5 instead of a top 10 because I tend to struggle to find 10 books for prompts.

This week's prompt is..... books with fall covers

These are in no particular order

1. The Pumpkin Spice Cafe by Laurie Gilmore
2. The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston
3. If It Makes You Happy by Julie Olivia
4. You Again by Kate Goldbeck
5. Uncharmed by Lucy Jane Wood

While I have not read any of these yet, all of the covers alone have sold me. They all have those gorgeous fall colors and elements. I hope I can get to some of these this fall!

Here it all is in a pretty lil' graphic 😁

Things are still a lot in my personal life, but I am here doing the thing, and that is an accomplishment. See you tomorrow!

Can't Wait Wednesday: The Impossible Fortune

 Can't Wait Wednesday

This week's book is.... The Impossible Fortune

Author: Richard Osman

Publisher: Pamela Dorman Books

Release Date: September 25th, 2025

Series: Thursday Murder Club

Blurb:

Who's got time to think about murder when there's a wedding to plan?

It’s been a quiet year for the Thursday Murder Club. Joyce is busy with table plans and first dances. Elizabeth is grieving. Ron is dealing with family troubles, and Ibrahim is still providing therapy to his favourite criminal.

But when Elizabeth meets a wedding guest who’s in trouble, kidnapping and death are hot on their heels once more. A villain wants access to an uncrackable code and will stop at nothing to get it. Plunged back into action once more, can the gang solve the puzzle and a murder in time?

Explanation:

Something about the style of these covers just draws me in. Again, I am hyped for more mystery/thriller books to have on my TBR. It sounds like an interesting read. That said, I will have to start at the beginning of the series, so it will be a while until I actually finish this book. Have you started this series?

 Top 5 Tuesday: Books on my Fall 2025 TBR

Welcome back to Top 5 Tuesday, now following the list from That Artsy Reader Girl! As always, I do a top 5 instead of a top 10 because I tend to struggle to find 10 books for prompts.

This week's prompt is..... books on my fall 2025 TBR

Are any of these gonna be particularly fall-ish? I am not sure. Let's find out together!

These are in no particular order

1. Galloway's Gospel by San Rebellin
2. The Final Gambit by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
3. The Girl from Devil's Lake by J.A. Jance
4. Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas
5. The School for Thieves by Peter Burns

There are a bunch of thrillers on here, which feel pretty fall-themed to me. Multiple of these I got in book mail, some are on hold at the library, and one is to continue a series. Will I actually get to all of these? Probably not, but it is a fun hold, isn't it?

Here it all is in a pretty lil' graphic 😁

I have a LOT going on in my personal life, but I still made it here, so go me! I am quite proud of myself. If you see me less active on Instagram and Bsky, that is why. I have also had to switch to an old laptop due to my current one stopping charging. It feels so weird to type on this one now. I shall see you tomorrow for Can't Wait Wednesday!

Can't Wait Wednesday: A Killer Wedding

 Can't Wait Wednesday

This week's book is.... A Killer Wedding

Author: Joan O'Leary

Publisher: William Morrow

Release Date: September 23rd, 2025

Series: n/a

Blurb:

Christine can’t believe her luck. The iconic Gloria Beaufort, founder of the billion-dollar beauty empire Glo, has personally chosen her to cover her grandson’s wedding for Bespoke, the cult fashion magazine that every A-list bride dreams of being featured in. A career-making scoop and a free trip to a castle turned five-star hotel on the Emerald Isle? It feels too good to be true…

Because it is.

Gloria is found dead on the very first morning of the celebratory weekend, and her entire family wants to keep her death a secret and for the wedding to march on. When Gloria’s heirs issue a chilling warning to Christine to keep things quiet, she can’t help but wonder if one of them is guilty. There’s the son who’s hiding a damaging lawsuit; the resentful daughter-in-law; the grandson who’s had a few too many run-ins with the law; the ambitious granddaughter who’s hiding more than one secret; and Gloria’s favorite grandchild, the too-good-to-be-true groom. As Christine navigates a world where glamour masks grimy secrets and everyone she meets is a suspect, she realizes that among this glitzy elite, nothing is as it seems.

Set against the dazzling backdrop of ultimate luxury and an endless reveal of surprises, A Killer Wedding is a fast-paced, humorous mystery that proves you’ll never forget your wedding day…especially if it starts with a murder.

Explanation:

I actually just got a last-minute ARC for this one, so of course I am excited for it! I have been hoping for more thriller ARCs, which makes this additionally exciting. I highly enjoy thrillers, but feel like I do not have the time for them lately. This forces me to make time.

This book, in particular, excites me because it has a wedding setting. Weddings are great at propelling plots and keeping things exciting. The twisted family connections are additionally appealing to me. I just know its fast-paced nature will keep me effectively hooked. Stay tuned for my review!

 Top 5 Tuesday: Books I Liked but Can't Remember

Welcome back to Top 5 Tuesday, now following the list from That Artsy Reader Girl! As always, I do a top 5 instead of a top 10 because I tend to struggle to find 10 books for prompts.

This week's prompt is..... books I liked but can't remember

These are all pulled from my 5-star reads of the past few years. No offense to any of these authors, I read well over 100 books in a year, so they cannot all have long-lasting brain space.

These are in no particular order

1. Hook, Line, and Sinker by Tessa Bailey
2. Spy x Family Volume 7 by Tatsuya Endo (I do not remember this specific volume)
3. Komi Can't Communicate Volume 5 by Tomohito Oda (I do not remember this specific volume)
4. The Problem with Forever by Jennifer L. Armentrout
5. Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell (not sad about this one)

Just because I do not really remember these now, does not mean I did not love them at the time. They stood out to me then, and I do at least remember enjoying them, just almost none of the plot. Have you read any of these?

Here it all is in a pretty lil' graphic 😁

Yes, I did skip this week's actual prompt and pulled from an old prompt. I am not good with candle scents, so it would've been a highly boring post. My day job has been ROUGH the past week or so, which has made making content a bit harder. I will still do my best, though. See you tomorrow for gushing!

 Free for All Friday: NetGalley TBR Updates (Sept 2025)

Intro

I have been quite the user of NetGalley lately, so my TBR is stacking up (at least for me). This extra sucks because I had *just* gotten my review ratio up to 81% when I got a bulk bunch of approvals. Now it is 77%, which still isn't too bad. Let's dive into what books are actually there!

My TBR

• A Killer Wedding by Joan O'Leary (Sept 2025)
• Last Chance Live! by Helena Haywoode Henry (Oct 2025)
• In Love's Key, Reprised by Guri Nojiro (Sept 2025)
• To Cage a Wild Bird by Brooke Fast (Mar 2026)
• Get Over It, April Evans by Ashley Herring Blake (Feb 2026)

Outro

I am quite excited for all of these, honestly. The variety is honestly my favorite part! Each of these should be a spectacular read, so keep an eye out over the next few months to see my thoughts on these! What is your NetGalley TBR looking like?

Top 5 Tuesday: Villains

Welcome back to Top 5 Tuesday, now following the list from That Artsy Reader Girl! As always, I do a top 5 instead of a top 10 because I tend to struggle to find 10 books for prompts.

This week's prompt is..... villains

It feels like spooky season is approaching with this prompt! It will honestly be a bit of a struggle to find characters for this prompt, as I do not tend to read books that include villains. Let's see what I find.

These are in no particular order

1. Rocky from the Webs We Weave series by Krista and Becca Ritchie
2. Troye from the Green Line Ice series by Bindi Kennedy
3. Josie from Battle of the Bookstores by Ali Brady
4. Charlie's right-hand man (sorry, I do not remember his name) from The Greatest of These by Erin FitzGerald
5. Diana from We Did Nothing Wrong by Hannah Jayne

Alright, none of them are villains, but they all make mean choices. Rocky is definitely not actually a villain, but he does have very questionable morals and is a con artist. Troye is certainly not either, to be honest, but he does play a partially antagonist role in the books. Josie is just a jerk a number of times, so due to my personal dislike of her, she is on this list. The one character I cannot remember a name for is the most villainous... I'm just a romance girlie, okay?

Here it all is in a pretty lil' graphic 😁

Look at me, successfully completing another week! Truly exciting stuff! Yay me! I hope to see you again tomorrow for me gushing about another book I am excited for!

August 2025 Reads

                                        August 2025 Reads 

This month I read 9 books 

These books were 88% fiction

They were 22% physical, 56% digital, and 22% audio

The most popular genres were romance, children's, and contemporary

My average rating was 4.28 stars

My longest reading day was the 13th

The Books

➽ Stella: The Shark Who Loves Treasure by Sarah Cullen

➽ Pig the Pug by Aaron Blabey

➽ The Third Gilmore Girl by Kelly Bishop

➽ Ringtail Bedtime by Sandra LJ

➽ Red Card by Maren Moore

➽ Checked by Love by Ariana St. Claire

➽ Rucked Up Ruse by Beatrice Bradshaw

➽ Tell Me Lies by Hannah Gray

➽ Kitty Season by Bindi Kennedy

 

Top 5 Tuesday: Books with Occupations in the Title

Welcome back to Top 5 Tuesday, now following the list from That Artsy Reader Girl! As always, I do a top 5 instead of a top 10 because I tend to struggle to find 10 books for prompts.

(Yes, I am late today, I am sick and doing odd shifts at work, so I am doing my best)

This week's prompt is..... books with occupations in the title

These are in no particular order

1. The Trouble with Love and Coaches by Harriet Ashford
2. The Manicurist's Daughter by Susan Lieu
3. The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters
4. Game, Get, Matchmaker by Evie Sterling
5. The Serial Killer Guide to San Francisco by Michelle Chouinard

This was honestly such a fun prompt to look for. I had a bunch that most certainly referenced an MC's profession and whatnot. Even one that mentions being a hockey boy, but I dug deep into my reads from last year as well and found titles that truly due include the name of a profession. The last book on this list does count because one of the characters is a tour guide.

Here it all is in a pretty lil' graphic 😁

Truly, I think this week's prompt is my favorite I have done so far. I hope there are more like this on the list soon in the future! I fully intend on doing this (actually on Tuesday) next week, so I shall see you then!

 Free For All Friday: Roll the Dice Challenge

Intro

I found the roll the dice challenge on Twirling Book Princess blog and put it in my back pocket for a rainy day. This is that rainy day.

If you would like to do this challenge, consider yourself tagged!

The Prompts

• Favorite standalone
• Favorite sequel
• Favorite trilogy
• Favorite four-word title
• Last 5-star read
• Six books I recommend

My Picks

Favorite Standalone

Pillow Thoughts by Courtney Peppernell

This is a beautiful and relatable poetry collection.

Favorite Sequel

Destructively Mine by Krista and Becca Ritchie

The first book in this series is one of my favorite books of all time. The sequel just gave me even more of what I have been desperately craving. I loved every moment and the new reveals. 

Favorite Trilogy

The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

Absolutely nobody should be surprised that books by my favorite author are on my list. I found this series to be a lot of fun. Is it technically longer than 3 books... maybe... but the core story is a trilogy, so shush.

Favorite Four-Word Title

We All Fall Down by Erin FitzGerald

While I cannot explain why, this title is absolutely perfect for this series and book in particular. I love its simplicity while simultaneously telling so much. Erin, you know I love you and your books so much! Y'all should support her!

Last Five-Star Read

One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune

This book was exactly what I needed when I read it! It's quintessentially summer and a quick feel-good read.

Six Books I Recommend

Till Summer Do Us Part by Meghan Quinn

The Trouble with Love and Coaches by Harriet Ashford

The First to Die at the End by Adam Silvera

Bridesmaid by Chance by Meghan Quinn

The Wiener Across the Way by Amy Award

Bunny Season by Bindi Kennedy

Outro

This was the absolute perfect and quick challenge! To my fellow bloggers, you should totally try it! I am also ecstatic that I was able to include all of my 5-star reads so far this year! It worked out so wonderfully.

Unfortunately, I have a super-long workday next Friday, so I won't be back then. That said, you can still catch me here earlier on that week!