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October reading recap! 6 books, 2,247 pages, 1 DNF, 5 ARCs cleared, plus my fave of the month — The Everlasting by Alix E. Harrow.
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A legendary lady-knight. A historian caught in time. The Everlasting is a stunning mix of historical fiction, fantasy, and romantasy that will make you laugh, cry, gasp—and never want it to end.
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ARC review of Fatewoken by Juliet Lockwood — a divine fantasy full of fated bonds, dangerous Gods, and one epic twist that left me speechless. A strong 4-star start to The Fates Trilogy.
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A beautifully gothic world where necromancy rules and love defies decay — Flesh & Bone by H. R. Leigh is atmospheric, haunting, and heartbreakingly descriptive. I adored the concept and the aesthetic, but got a little lost in all the lush prose. Stunning worldbuilding, but a story that left me craving a tighter pace and…
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Are ARC reviews still honest? Let’s talk about the uncomfortable truth behind free books, inflated praise, and why honesty matters more than approval ratings.
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Cosmic love, collapsing realities, and a glossary that saved my lurgy-fried brain — Limerence by L.S. Delorme is a beautifully weird fantasy that blurs the line between devotion and destruction. Dreamy, dense, and absolutely worth the effort.
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Witches, daemons, and fated mates sounded like the perfect spooky season read, but despite the strong premise, poor editing and heavy-handed erotic content made it impossible for me to finish. A story with potential, but ultimately not the right fit for me.
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September 2025 was my best reading month yet — 9 books, 3,308 pages, and a few unforgettable stories. From heartbreak to magic, here’s everything I devoured last month and what’s coming up in October.
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A thrilling YA adventure blending mystery, dystopia, and romance. Ariana’s journey through a magical book, loyal companions, and fast-paced twists kept me intrigued, despite a few layout distractions in the e-ARC.
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I wasn’t expecting to fall for Atticus Arnott’s Great Adventure by Caroline James, but from the moment I started, I was hooked. A heartwarming, funny, and uplifting story about family, second chances, and rediscovering adventure at any age.