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Basically My Goodreads But Better
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items I live for a good book recommendation. With so many choices out there it's hard to know what to reach for next. On this list, you'll find some books I've enjoyed and some that are on my TBR list!
Sections
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Thriller/Mystery
Love Stories/Great Reads
Fantasy/SciFi
TBR
Thriller/Mystery
Review: 4/5.
Murder Mystery meets Clue. The Paris Apartment was an entertaining whodunit. I didn't find the main character Jess super likeable but as the story went on and the twists were revealed I became more and more invested in her journey to find her brother...
Murder Mystery meets Clue. The Paris Apartment was an entertaining whodunit. I didn't find the main character Jess super likeable but as the story went on and the twists were revealed I became more and more invested in her journey to find her brother...
The Paris Apartment
Review: 4/5.
This whole book is a trigger warning. Talk about a thriller - this book kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time. I could not put it down until I found out what happened. I highly recommend this book for anyone that likes true crime/thrillers b...
This whole book is a trigger warning. Talk about a thriller - this book kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time. I could not put it down until I found out what happened. I highly recommend this book for anyone that likes true crime/thrillers b...
Pretty Girls
Review: 4/5.
Everyone has read this book and for good reason. I thought Verity was a super entertaining mystery…up until the twist. I have a lot of feelings about the last chapter…but no spoilers here. Maybe I'll have to pick up with the new version with the extr...
Everyone has read this book and for good reason. I thought Verity was a super entertaining mystery…up until the twist. I have a lot of feelings about the last chapter…but no spoilers here. Maybe I'll have to pick up with the new version with the extr...
Verity by Colleen Hoover
Review: 4/5.
The Couple Next Door
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Review: 4/5.
It took me a little while to get into the Silent Patient. Once the story hit its stride I was captivated. Truly a twist I never saw coming.
It took me a little while to get into the Silent Patient. Once the story hit its stride I was captivated. Truly a twist I never saw coming.
The Silent Patient
Review: 4/5.
One of my favorite thrillers of all time. This mystery gave me the chills more than once - nothing creepier than being stuck on a boat where things aren't quite right.
One of my favorite thrillers of all time. This mystery gave me the chills more than once - nothing creepier than being stuck on a boat where things aren't quite right.
The Woman in Cabin 10
Review: 3.5/5.
Ohhhh boy….you're in for a crazy ride with this one. I read for FIVE straight hours to get to the end because I had to know. I'm someone who prides themself on guessing an ending but the twist and turns in this book kept me guessing.
Ohhhh boy….you're in for a crazy ride with this one. I read for FIVE straight hours to get to the end because I had to know. I'm someone who prides themself on guessing an ending but the twist and turns in this book kept me guessing.
The Only One Left
Review: 3.75/5
As far as thrillers go, the scary factor of this book is pretty minimal. While it wasnt my favorite, I had a hard time putting this book down because I was desperate to find out the mystery. I think this is a great book for any mystery/thriller lover...
As far as thrillers go, the scary factor of this book is pretty minimal. While it wasnt my favorite, I had a hard time putting this book down because I was desperate to find out the mystery. I think this is a great book for any mystery/thriller lover...
The Housemaid
Love Stories/Great Reads
Review: 5/5.
I have no words other than this may be the best book I've ever read. It is such a beautiful story - I highly recommend.
I have no words other than this may be the best book I've ever read. It is such a beautiful story - I highly recommend.
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
Review: 4/5.
I loved this book. It was a quick and easy read. I was invested in Fallon and Ben's relationship despite some of their flaws.
I loved this book. It was a quick and easy read. I was invested in Fallon and Ben's relationship despite some of their flaws.
November 9
Review: 4/5.
I read this book in about 24 hours. I could not put it down. It's a raw and messy love story that will keep you wondering if they should be together or if they're better off apart.
I read this book in about 24 hours. I could not put it down. It's a raw and messy love story that will keep you wondering if they should be together or if they're better off apart.
Normal People
Review: 4/5.
This was such a fun quick read. I finished it in a day and couldn't wait to move on to “It Starts with Us”.
This was such a fun quick read. I finished it in a day and couldn't wait to move on to “It Starts with Us”.
It Ends with Us
Review: 3.5/5.
I was so happy to continue Lily and Atlas' stories. I wasn't as invested in this book as “It Ends with Us” but enjoyed the continuation of the story.
I was so happy to continue Lily and Atlas' stories. I wasn't as invested in this book as “It Ends with Us” but enjoyed the continuation of the story.
It Starts with Us
Review: 2/5.
I've been a fan of Colleen Hoover's books so far but this book was not it. I often look past her slightly toxic relationship troupes to enjoy the greater love story but Ugly Love took it a little too far for me. If you want a steamy read this book is...
I've been a fan of Colleen Hoover's books so far but this book was not it. I often look past her slightly toxic relationship troupes to enjoy the greater love story but Ugly Love took it a little too far for me. If you want a steamy read this book is...
Ugly Love
Review:
4/5. TJR really knows how to write an amazing story. She builds entire worlds around her characters and makes you feel like you're in them. I was so invested in the Riva's story I couldn't put it down. If you like this book make sure to check out her...
4/5. TJR really knows how to write an amazing story. She builds entire worlds around her characters and makes you feel like you're in them. I was so invested in the Riva's story I couldn't put it down. If you like this book make sure to check out her...
Malibu Rising
Fantasy/SciFi
Review: 3.5/5.
BookTok got me on this one. I will say it took me a little while to get into the story but once it picked up I was hooked. I am excited to keep reading and see what adventures Feyre and Tamlin get up to.
BookTok got me on this one. I will say it took me a little while to get into the story but once it picked up I was hooked. I am excited to keep reading and see what adventures Feyre and Tamlin get up to.
A Court of Thorns and Roses
Review: 5/5.
I literally have no words. I spent every spare second I had reading this book. The first of the series dragged a little but this book captivated me with every single word. It's such a well written adventure you feel like you're being transported to a...
I literally have no words. I spent every spare second I had reading this book. The first of the series dragged a little but this book captivated me with every single word. It's such a well written adventure you feel like you're being transported to a...
A Court of Mist and Fury
Review: 4.5/5.
Spectacular book. Project Hail Mary is funny and captivating, you won't be able to put it down. This is a truly great story that will transport you out of this world.
Spectacular book. Project Hail Mary is funny and captivating, you won't be able to put it down. This is a truly great story that will transport you out of this world.
Project Hail Mary
Review: 4/5
Not as good as the second book but still amazing! If you've made it this far in the ACOTAR series you're probably already addicted.
Not as good as the second book but still amazing! If you've made it this far in the ACOTAR series you're probably already addicted.
A Court of Wings and Ruin
Review: 3.5/5
I loved this little novella but I spent most of it anxious to get to ACOSF. It was very cute and the perfect bridge between book 3 and 5.
I loved this little novella but I spent most of it anxious to get to ACOSF. It was very cute and the perfect bridge between book 3 and 5.
A Court of Frost and Starlight
Review: 3.5/5
Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood (Book 1)
Review: 3.5/5 (ending 10/5)
If you love SJM/ACOTAR you have no choice but to read the CC series. I will be the first to admit that the books are a little slow. For both the first and second it took me until about the 50% mark to get really into the story - I wasn't as hooked by Bryce and Hunt as I was Feyre and Rhysand but overtime I grew to love them. As you can see by my review - the #1 reason you have no...
If you love SJM/ACOTAR you have no choice but to read the CC series. I will be the first to admit that the books are a little slow. For both the first and second it took me until about the 50% mark to get really into the story - I wasn't as hooked by Bryce and Hunt as I was Feyre and Rhysand but overtime I grew to love them. As you can see by my review - the #1 reason you have no...
Crescent City: House of Sky and Breath (Book 2)
Review: 4.5/5
I was worried I wouldn't like a book from Nesta's perspective and that I would miss Ferye and Rhys but I think this may be my favorite book in the series. I'm a huge Cassian stan now (obv) - this book definitely cranks up the spice.
I was worried I wouldn't like a book from Nesta's perspective and that I would miss Ferye and Rhys but I think this may be my favorite book in the series. I'm a huge Cassian stan now (obv) - this book definitely cranks up the spice.
A Court of Silver Flames
Review: 4/5
This cured my ACOTAR hangover. I got into the story right away and couldn't wait to start Iron Flame to find out what happens next!
This cured my ACOTAR hangover. I got into the story right away and couldn't wait to start Iron Flame to find out what happens next!
Fourth Wing
Review: 4/5
Buckle up because this book is almost 900 pages (on the Kindle). My only complaint is that there could have been more character development for being such a long book. I feel like there was an opportunity to get to know some side characters better. O...
Buckle up because this book is almost 900 pages (on the Kindle). My only complaint is that there could have been more character development for being such a long book. I feel like there was an opportunity to get to know some side characters better. O...
Iron Flame (Sequel to Fourth Wing)
TBR
The books I can't wait to read
Description:
Dannie Kohan lives her life by the numbers. She is nothing like her lifelong best friend—the wild, whimsical, believes-in-fate Bella. Her meticulous planning seems to have paid off after she nails the most important job interview of her career and ac...
Dannie Kohan lives her life by the numbers. She is nothing like her lifelong best friend—the wild, whimsical, believes-in-fate Bella. Her meticulous planning seems to have paid off after she nails the most important job interview of her career and ac...
In Five Years
Description:
Bearded, bad-boy barber Knox prefers to live his life the way he takes his coffee: Alone. Unless you count his basset hound, Waylon. Knox doesn’t tolerate drama, even when it comes in the form of a stranded, runaway bride. Naomi wasn’t just running a...
Bearded, bad-boy barber Knox prefers to live his life the way he takes his coffee: Alone. Unless you count his basset hound, Waylon. Knox doesn’t tolerate drama, even when it comes in the form of a stranded, runaway bride. Naomi wasn’t just running a...
Things We Never Got Over
Description:
My brothers best friend broke my heart, but what happens when his new teammate wants to put it back together? For years, I've dreamt of what college life could bring and while some things changed, there was always one constant. It didn't matter how w...
My brothers best friend broke my heart, but what happens when his new teammate wants to put it back together? For years, I've dreamt of what college life could bring and while some things changed, there was always one constant. It didn't matter how w...
Say You Swear
Description:
After serving five years in prison for a tragic mistake, Kenna Rowan returns to the town where it all went wrong, hoping to reunite with her four-year-old daughter. But the bridges Kenna burned are proving impossible to rebuild. Everyone in her daugh...
After serving five years in prison for a tragic mistake, Kenna Rowan returns to the town where it all went wrong, hoping to reunite with her four-year-old daughter. But the bridges Kenna burned are proving impossible to rebuild. Everyone in her daugh...
Reminders of Him