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A dark and atmospheric story with an intriguing premise, but the slow pacing, confusing flashbacks, and unrelatable characters made it difficult for me to fully connect with the story.
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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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11 days into the lurgy from hell and still counting — so what have I been working on? Absolutely nothing glamorous. Just the fine art of resting, tea-drinking, cat-cuddling, and trying to feel human again.
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Happy release day to Remain by Nicholas Sparks & M. Night Shyamalan! I read this one early as an ARC and gave it a full 5 stars — it’s moody, emotional, and just the right amount of eerie. Think small-town Cape Cod vibes, a love story that haunts you, and a touch of the supernatural.…
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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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Wind, rain, and a spend ban mean one thing: the perfect excuse to stay cosy indoors with blankets, endless tea, and a stack of books. This weekend I’m diving into two exciting ARCs for upcoming blog tours, plus making a final push on the Goodreads Summer Challenge. Here’s what’s on my TBR…



