This was the worst book I've read in this series. It wasn't a cohesive book, it was a series of one shots with no tension and no meaningful payoff.

It's very clear that Rachel Reid has a favourite character. Ilya is afforded a level of compassion and grace that Shane is not. Ilya‘s mental health struggles are approached respectfully. Shane's disordered eating is treated as a joke (and magically goes away when they are outed)

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#GottaCatchemAll Alola has finished and we will be moving on to the Kalos region!

If you want a catch card graphic then please log your books before January 11th

I'll do a final stat update and show how many books were logged etc

If you want to join the 2026 challenge all the info is here: https://www.litsy.com/web/post/2924043

I was supposed to do the December #QueerBC discussion post and forgot so it's a bit late

December's author was TJ Klune

What did you read? Did you enjoy it?

Controversially, I find this author fairly mid. I‘ve enjoyed several of their books but I do think they are overhyped

#QueerBC January author is Jeanette Winterson!

I've seen a few people reading Christmas Days over the holidays. Does anyone have any recommendations or want to share what they will be reading?

Full list of authors: https://www.litsy.com/web/post/2929106

It is Initiate Obi-Wan Kenobi for #HoloNet Legends version because you can pry the Obi-whump from my cold, dead hands

The Jedi Apprentice books were my thing as a kid 😂

Another great little book

I love it! It's cute and silly and still feels like Poirot

I bought this for my Mum as a Christmas gift ... Naturally I'm reading it as well. I've got the Marple one too

Currently available for 99p on Kindle and Kobo

#99ponkindle #99ponkobo

Here are my stats: https://app.thestorygraph.com/wrap-up/2025/puddlejumper

I'm not sure it's accurate, there's a few things that I disagree with

#PuddleJumperWrapUp

It is the first #Roll100 roll of 2026!

We are starting off with 100 which I don't think has ever been rolled before

Roll 1 - 36
Roll 2 - 51
Roll 3 - 100

You can pick which number you want to read or read multiple numbers. It is entirely up to you!

If you want to share what you are reading then tag me @PuddleJumper and I'll come and make appreciative noises on your post

I hope everyone has a great year and reads down their TBRs

Oh look SVSSS was my favourite book in 2025 ... I am so very shocked 🤣

#ReadingBracket2025

The last monthly stats for 2025

I read 158 books in 2025. 79 were books I owned, 27 were for #Roll100 and 22 were #ARCS

I donated 84 books and bought 21. I received 3 as presents in December

I definitely need to sort the numbers out so they aren't as wobbly, that really bothers me

#2025Stats

That was a really good year for #BookSpinBingo

Not sure I'll track it like this again next year. I couldn't get it to look cute or get the picture sizes right

@TheAromaofBooks

I cannot believe it's nearly January! I'm not ready!

#BookSpinBingo @thearomaofbooks

I'm reading these as my library holds come in. I don't think it's massively important to read them in order. This is book 5, I've read 1 and 2.

The writing has improved loads. It read like original fiction and not reworked fanfic. It's still simplistic and a lot of things are touched on but not fully explored.

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I really enjoyed this until about half way through then it began to drag.

I liked the romance, the transition from fake dating to feelings was well done and I liked the banter.

It is technically Christmas here in the UK. Happy Christmas to everyone who celebrates!

I'm reading downstairs with the cats. I needed some alone time before I had a meltdown.

It's been a lot the last few days, I haven't had a break and a bunch of little things have gone wrong which then meant plans had to be changed and yeah, none of that is good!

Cat cuddles, lo-fi, and a fun book for another hour or so.

I hope everyone has an amazing day!

This is written like fanfiction and I don't mean that in a derogatory way. Fanfiction assumes knowledge of the material, the characters, and this is like that.

Nothing is explained or described because the assumption is that you already know. There's no sense of place.The author says this wasn't based on hockey RPF but it reads like it was.

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Thank you to everyone that voted! You've picked some great authors. I'm excited for #QueerBC 2026!

There will still be monthly reminder and discussion posts. I'll do one for January after Christmas

Please drop any recommendations, thoughts or criticism in the comments below

Let me know if you want to be added or removed from the tag list. You can dip in and out, there's no pressure

This is a very simplistic book, both in writing and in content. There were many missed opportunities to make the story and characters more complex and nuanced

I would have been more invested if the relationship was longer. It was instalove and they dated for two months before going into crisis

The miscommunication was painful. Just talk!
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The problem with this being based on a Stucky fanfic is that I'm gonna be disappointed when one of them isn't an amnesiac assassin

Also, has AO3 broken my smut metre? Because this is not smutty

We had to do some last minute food shopping and it was absolute hell

As soon as we were done I ran to the library and got myself a little haul

I'd totally forgotten I'd put the physical copies of Game Changer and Heated Rivalry on hold. They came a lot quicker than the ebooks 😅

I'm bummed I won't be able to read this weekend. My partner is moving so I'll be doing that

I've seen the drama and read the first volume of the manhwa so I was interested to see what the novel would be like.

The two characters have very unique voices which made it easy to identify with the shifting POV.

It was fun to see their different interpretations on things and their thought processes. It added a lot of depth to the characters and their interactions.
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I kept putting off this book because it was chonky looking and I didn't want chonky. It's actually very accessible and quick to read. There's lots of white space, big text, and different formatting.

I was recommended this book because I was looking for practical tips and guidance. This book offers that but more importantly it includes the why, which is something a lot of books miss out.

You can't even watch the show (legally) in the UK yet 🤣

They are all available on Kindle Unlimited. I'm going the library route so I've reserved all of the books and I'll get them in February I think

I better be in the mood for hockey romance because I'll have 6 books of it

Forcing my Mum to watch this because we're both tired and brain dead. It's awful but in a fun way 🤣

I really enjoy the Guess the Book game that runs during Winter Games, it's such a fun easy to share books and it's very low key

People share book covers that have been distorted in some way and you try and guess the book

Since it won't be running this year I wanted to do a mini version on Discord. No points, just a fun time

I'm using the Gotta Catch ‘em All server because it's easier: https://discord.gg/uFtZ9ChYuY

2026 #GottaCatchemAll is going to the Kalos region! This is the setting for Pokémon X and Y and the new Pokémon Legends: Z-A

I will be creating a new tag list so please comment if you want to be included

I really enjoy this challenge and i hope you guys do too. I'm excited to see what people make of the prompts and what books you read

Links to the SG and GDrive are in the comments

This is #Roll100 5th year! I had no idea, this is very exciting! Thank you to everyone, I've enjoyed clearing down my TBR with you all

Every year I create a new tag list. Please comment below if you want to be tagged

You can create a new list or continue with your old one. There's two SG challenges which will be linked in the comments

Onto the rules!

Thank you to everyone that suggested authors! It is a great list to pick from

It's time to select #QueerBC authors for 2026

I used a random picker to select 3 choices for each month. Vote for the one you most want to read

Vote here: https://forms.gle/MATW5nZ2JjospzYh8

Voting will close 21st December

I've also asked about whether people want authors announced monthly or as a lost at the beginning of the year. Both work for me

I'm very tired 🤣 I think I pushed too hard in October because I've got very little interest in reading

I think December will be equally as slow

#MonthlyWrapUp #PuddleJumperWrapUp

November was the spicy book month! 🤣

One month left! How are we all doing?

I have completed mine! I'm so pleased

#GottaCatchemAll

What are you reading for #CasttheDie ?

You can pick whatever number you want or read all 3!

Roll 1 = 19
Roll 2 = 10
Roll 3 = 18

I am completely lost with the #RiordanverseReadalong. I've not been enjoying the books the way I thought I would. I would still like to try the Apollo books since I did enjoy his Greek series the most

I'll put them up as buddy reads over on SG but I'm not going to be doing monthly things here. I don't want to pressure myself to read them in case I hate them! 🤣

Here is my list for #CasttheDie

It's a mix of winter books, #SnowedIn picks and #10BeforetheEnd

I'm going to be rolling the numbers on Sunday (because Monday is December! 😱) Make sure you've made your lists before then!

#ReadYourDamnDanmei is mostly for me as a way to get through my light novels

I did really well this year. I read 5 out of 8 books and then 9 extra … that I maybe bought

I've got several more that I want to get through. I've just set up a SG challenge where you add 24 books. I don't think I've got that many right now but my self control is limited

https://app.thestorygraph.com/reading_challenges/83448941-c7fe-41d2-add3-7311439...

Nice and simple #BookSpinBingo

@TheAromaofBooks

I really want a good fantasy book right now. Total immersion and escapism

Any recommendations?

I don't mind romance I just don't want it to be the focus, great world building and I don't need it to be 'good guys win' but I can't handle long drawn out misery

I love the Robin Hobb books but damn trauma

Fish male pregnancy was not on my bingo board for this year ...

This is still delightful but I didn't enjoy it as much as the other volumes. I don't like the perfect children trope and the children featured very heavily in this

@JoeMo you're #SnowedIn but luckily you've got several books with you so you won't get bored!

I tried to pick different genres so you'd find something you'd enjoy

#QueerBC December buddy read is Stay Another Day by Juno Dawson

It won with 10pts. Close behind with 8pts each was Christmas Days by Jeannette Winterson and Look Up, Handsome by Jack Strange

This was apparently only released in the UK. So! If you can't source it, read one of the runner ups instead

Sorry!

Thank you to everyone who suggested books and voted!

There is a SG buddy read in the comments for anyone that wants to join

The #SnowedIn matches are below! You have until November 30th to post your picks and tag the recipient

I will be posting the matches like this;

1. @PuddleJumper – (5) Dabbe – Goodreads Link

This means that PuddleJumper is picking 5 books for Dabbe from the linked list.

You can post your picks as a comment, a new post, create a graphic or write them down, whatever works for you! Let me know of any mistakes

Available on Kobo and Kindle for 99p

TJ Klune is #QueerBC December author so get the deal if you fancied reading this next month

#99ponKindle #99ponKobo

Sign ups close for #SnowedIn tomorrow 5pm GMT

You can still sign up here: https://forms.gle/NraUpVpqBqGcUGJ19

Full information here: https://litsy.com/p/TEJIRGdMYm1o

I'll get matches done tomorrow evening and you'll have until November 30th to post the books

The #VivillonProject will explore the connection between the Vivillon‘s wing pattern and Scatterbug birth location.

Everyone is free to participate and help further the understanding of this unique, butterfly-like Pokemon!

To help you will be tasked with catching and evolving a Scatterbug from different geographical locations.

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#HoloNet December is Grogu because of course it is! Small, cute, and could kill you. Everything the holidays are about!

Extra points if you can find hideous Grogu Christmas things. I own several

Prompts are up to interpretation

The description of this sounded great and I wanted something easy. I didn't realize the author also writes as AJ Sherwood, an author I've read before and not enjoyed.

This had such an interesting premise that I wished another author had written this. It was shallow, there was a lot of ‘not like other girls‘, sexism, and it was boring.

It's nearing the end of the year and ice and winter type Pokémon are appearing more often, drawn in by the frosty, cold weather. This is the time to catch them with #GottaCatchemAll

You can catch them by reading books that fit the prompts. Either a book per prompt or multiple books per prompt, it is up to you

Prompts are open to interpretation

There are 3 versions of the bingo board. Link in comments

#Roll100 last roll of 2025! It is -3 here and I'm feeling it so enjoy the winterish dice

Roll 1 - 73

Roll 2 - 58

Roll 3 - 26

What are you all reading?