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My August reading wrap-up is here! Four books finished, including Somewhere Beyond the Sea, Vicious, Hera and Vengeful, taking me to 46 of 52 books for 2026. Plus, a look at what I’m currently reading, my September hopefuls and the library books I really need to finish. 📚
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Victorious brings V.E. Schwab’s Villains series to a chaotic and satisfying conclusion. I loved returning to this world, seeing old and new characters collide, and watching everything finally come together — although the ending felt a little rushed, and the proofreading issues were hard to ignore. Despite that, saying goodbye to this series was considerably…
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It feels like forever since I’ve given a book five stars, but Jennifer Saint’s This Immortal Heart was more than deserving. A beautifully written Greek mythology retelling exploring Aphrodite and Ares’ legendary love affair, this was the immersive, emotional read I needed to pull me out of my reading slump.
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After being away since April, I’m sharing why I’ve been absent from Dead Girl Reads, an update on overdue reviews and ARCs, and what’s next for the blog.
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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…