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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 thoughtful and reflective story about love, regret, and second chances, The Midnight Train shifts the focus from “what if” to “if only,” exploring what it really means to revisit the life you’ve already lived.
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Daughter of Smoke & Bone is a lyrical, emotionally rich fantasy with vivid characters, stunning world-building, and a story that balances beauty with darkness. As the second Paper + Word Book Club pick, it completely drew me in — slow to start, but impossible to put down once it found its footing.