• Dark Horse by Michelle Diener

    Dark Horse by Michelle Diener was an interesting and unexpected read for me. It’s not the type of sci-fi I usually gravitate toward. I did not know Space Opera was a genre or thing until this book. I found myself enjoying the story, the worldbuilding, and the direction the plot took. It’s one of those

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  • Playing the Witch Card by K.J. Dell’Antonia

    When a newly separated mom accidentally unleashes her family’s long-dormant magic, she must navigate small-town chaos, unexpected romance, and a deck of enchanted tarot cards that might change her fate. I picked up Playing the Witch Card expecting a light, magical romance — and while there is a romance subplot tucked inside its pages, the

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  • December in the Stars

    December in the Stars

    Winter Solstice · Witchy Magic · Cosmic Vibes December is usually filled with twinkling lights, holiday romances, and festive cheer — but if you know me, you know that’s not really my thing. Instead of reading a stack of Christmas books I won’t enjoy, I’m giving myself permission to embrace the parts of winter that

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  • Unstable by S.E Hall

    Unstable by S.E Hall

    “If you loved someone, what wouldn’t you do for them? If your house caught fire, would you sit on the sidewalk and wait for the firemen to arrive, knowing your other half was still trapped inside? Or would you go back in and die with them, die trying to save them?”His answer is automatic, a

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  • Heidi’s Guide To Four Letter Words by Tara Sivec and Andi Arndt

    When shy, awkward Heidi loses her job, she accidentally ends up hosting a romance podcast—thank you boxed wine. With zero experience, plenty of blush-inducing moments, and a hot next-door neighbor she can’t stop thinking about, Heidi learns to find her confidence… one four-letter word at a time. Rereading Heidi’s Guide to Four Letter Words was

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  • Hot Blooded by Heather Guerre

    Tessa is exhausted, broke, and out of options. Crushing medical bills and family responsibilities have pushed her past the breaking point — so she signs a contract with a discreet service that matches humans with vampires in need of a regular blood donor. It’s supposed to be business. Clean, contained, and impersonal. Then she meets

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  • Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater

    “Does it Bother you your parents are the way they are?” …“Grace, it’s not fine. I’ve been here for — how many weeks now? I don’t even know. But I know how it is, and it is not fine.”…“You don’t have to pretend around me.” …“Why can’t I make them love me any more than

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  • Hidden Deep by Amy Patrick

    Hidden Deep by Amy Patrick

    Hidden Deep was a book I absolutely loved when I was younger. I remember being captivated by the story and the magical, romantic tone Amy Patrick created. So when I decided to reread some old favorites, this one naturally made the list. Unfortunately, this time around, the story didn’t quite hold the same magic for

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  • The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang

    “If you can’t stand being with a woman who’s more successful than you, then leave her alone. She’s better off without you. If you actually love her, then know the value of that love and make it a promise. That is the only thing she needs from you.”― Helen Hoang, The Kiss Quotient Returning to

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  • Uglies by Scott Westerfeld

    “Maybe they didn’t want you to realize that every civilization has its weakness. There’s always one thing we depend on. And if someone takes it away all that’s left is some story in a history class.”― Scott Westerfeld, Uglies It’s been about twenty years since I first read Uglies by Scott Westerfeld, and I decided

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