⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Welp, I didn‘t intend to read this cover to cover in one sitting, but that‘s what happened! It‘s safe to say that Helen Hoang is one of my favorite authors and every book she writes is somehow better than the last. She faced many challenges/setbacks while writing this book, and elements of the story reflect her own life experiences. #ownvoices This was a perfect romance novel and one of the best I‘ve ever read (and I‘ve read a lot😉).

I‘ve been waiting a long time to get between these particular sheets 😏 #botm

This one wasn‘t for me. The relationship wasn‘t believable and the characters ate an awkwardly excessive amount of pizza.

While this was an easy and fast-paced read, it was just ok for me. The story itself was interesting and had some plot twists at the end. The writing could have been better, though. The lack of steamy scenes was a bit disappointing too, given the sexual tension throughout the 800+ page book. Overall, I think this one is a bit overhyped. #unpopularopinion

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️This was a lovely book. Such a unique story and I felt positively transported to another place and time by the smooth writing. It felt a bit slow in a couple parts, but overall, I greatly enjoyed it and it was a good read. #adventure #coverlove

I‘m not really sure how I feel about this one. The entire book was raw, lonely, uncomfortable, and depressing. Most of the time, I was confused about all the characters‘ actions. However, there were also moments of clarity, wittiness, and brilliance. The main character had the most interesting (and often disturbing) thoughts. The book incorporated themes such as racism, sexism, the power of loneliness, and the constant yearning to belong.

I really love this series!! Can‘t wait for book 4. Lovable characters, tons of romance, action and adventure-packed, a world full of fantasy creatures, less predictable plot than you‘d expect. This particular book felt like it could have been shorter, but I still greatly enjoyed it, nonetheless.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This book was very cute and enjoyable. Quirky but lovable main characters, smart writing, and a few laugh out loud moments. I will continue to pick up Emily Henry‘s books #romcom #romance #vacation #botm

This was a great book! A refreshingly unique story told from an underrepresented perspective. I thoroughly enjoyed it and will continue to read Aiden Thomas‘s books.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This book gave me so much joy. It‘s a story about the everyday challenges and triumphs of living with a debilitating chronic illness, it‘s a body positive romance, it‘s about an inter-racial relationship, it‘s about a relationship between an artist and a methodical computer nerd. This is a story about realistic, imperfect people who fall in love. It was well-executed and quite delightful. I can‘t wait to read the rest of the series! 💙💚

Like probably everyone else, I picked this up after binging Bridgerton on Netflix. I enjoyed most of this book. I was chuggin along, it was unfolding nicely, and then bam!! 💥 A rather uhh...unsettling scene. It left me with some mixed feelings overall. 😳

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I find myself conflicted over this book. There has been SO MUCH hype over it, so maybe I think I was expecting...more? On the one hand, the general plot and nature writing were intriguing and vivid. On the other, I felt detached from the characters. The dialogue felt contrived on occasion and the characters lacked development. Overall, I did enjoy the story; however, due to my expectations, I found it underwhelming. #unpopularopinion

It is not often that I read a book cover-to-cover in one sitting, then think to myself, “Wow, I want to read that again.” This bookwas spectacular. It‘s the story of a young Indian woman learning how to balance familial duties with professional duties. It‘s a story of 1950‘s India, newly influenced by the Western world. From the very beginning, I was hooked on the smooth writing and vivid descriptions of characters, places, and senses. #coverlove

⭐️⭐️⭐️ for this one. It was just okay. I appreciated the strong female main character and her passion and drive to fight for women‘s rights. I really liked that the ending respected that sentiment, as well. Overall though, there was just something missing for me. Some parts felt a bit slow and I could have used more romantic scenes. I‘ll likely still continue with this series, though!

I want all the food described in this book to be in my mouth, oh my goodness 🤤. But beyond that, this story is flawless. The writing is spectacular and I just floated through the whole story. The main character is so easy to love. This was my first Elizabeth Acevedo book, but it won‘t be my last! #YA #coverlove

Oh my gawwwd. Where in the world did this book come from?! It was everything I could ever possibly want a book to be. The world-building was detailed and well-paced, the characters were vivid, the romance was sizzling, the adventure was gripping, the violence was gruesome, the twists and turns toward the end were wild. 600+ absolutely pages flew by. I‘m immediately getting into the next book in the series. 🤓😱😍

I‘m glad I finally picked this one up, after having on my #TBR for 2+ years. It‘s been a while since I read a thriller and this one does not disappoint. It‘s a page-turner with a couple surprising twists at the end (one in particular really surprised me). I‘m looking forward to reading other Riley Sager books. #BOTM #thriller #mystery

⭐️⭐️⭐️ I kept seeing this book everywhere. Didn‘t really have much interest in it, but ended up picking as my Dec #BOTM because none of the other choices stood out to me. I was pleasantly surprised! It had some witty dialog and was less cheesy than I expected (although, there was still some 🧀). Overall, it was an enjoyable, lighthearted holiday read. It could be the next Vanessa Hudgens made-for-tv holiday romcom 🤣🤣 #HappyHolidaze

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ After all the hype, I was not disappointed. For the most part, this was a satisfying story for my tastes. It had elements of romance, fantasy, and adventure, and was a bit on the dark side. It was also beautifully written and highly quotable. The beginning and end were page-turners, but the middle did drag a bit at times. Overall though, I enjoyed it and am glad I chose it as my #BOTM.

Saw this one at Goodwill and decided to give it a re-read. It‘s both heartwarming and utterly heartbreaking. To me, the ending still seems a bit contrived. But nevertheless, this story pulls at the ole heartstrings throughout. The author also did a lot of research. I grew up on a horse farm and I‘ve noticed that many horse stories are so unrealistic. That‘s not the case with this story. The details are accurate enough to be plausible.

Oh yes, this was highly enjoyable. I read it so fast that the ending snuck up on me 🤣 Looking forward to the next one in the series.

🐰🦩❤️Thanks to Amazon Prime, got a free audiobook of this one. Was nice bedtime listening 😌 I‘ve read this before, but am always blown away by how incredibly bizarre this story is. How it became a children‘s story, I do not know 🤣 #classics #madhatter #offwithherhead #imlate

A necessary novella to supplement book one of The Folk of the Air series. It was short and focused on the love triangle between the twins and Locke, from Taryn‘s POV. I wish this content could have been worked into the first book, though. #novella #faerie #romance

A great start to this YA series! Looking forward to reading the next one. Adventure, action, romance, underdog heroine, mythical creatures - what more do ya need? 🤓 #ya #fae #faeries #fantasy #romance

I was pleasantly surprised by this book. Was it predictable and cheesy? Yes, it was. But it also highlighted the importance of veterans‘ health - mental and physical, as well as the role a community can play in supporting our veterans. As an added bonus, it was also pretty steamy 😏 #veterans #veteranshealth #romance #smalltownusa

Katherine Center really knows how to tell a story about relationships, personal growth, troubled pasts, and love. I enjoyed this one and knocked it out in one day. It was much less steamy than some of her more recent books, which I was a bit disappointed about. I also was annoyed a bit by the main character‘s pining. But overall, I appreciated this story and it was well-written. ⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/5 #botm #botmbacklog #beachread

It took me a while to get through this one - it struggled to keep my attention at points. But overall, it was a decent story with historical, fantasy, and romance components. It was set during an interesting time in history. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ #botm #botmbacklog

Could someone please describe to me how #bookspinbingo works?? I want to play but don‘t know how! Thanks in advance!

They‘re here! Definitely judging these books by their covers 🥰 #coverlove #botm

Well, this was a page-turner! A quick, easy read that held my attention bc of the smart writing & exciting plot. However, as an independent young professional woman, I struggled with this book a bit. Women were portrayed as unintelligent, hysterical housewives who were not good for anything other than raising the kids. Perhaps this is an accurate depiction of how southern women were treated in the south in the 90s 😡 Made some parts hard to read.

Lovely breezy evening - perfect for some balcony reading time 🌿🌼

This has been on my TBR for quite a while; admittedly, recent events bumped this up the list. The last couple of months, I‘ve been amazed at my own lack of awareness and perspective on the topics of #systemicracism & #policebrutality. Stories like this one serve a very important purpose to #educate people and highlight the corruption. While this story did not have the ultimate desired outcome, I have faith that a real change will come. It has to.

😍😍😍 I adored this final book in The Lunar Chronicles series. It was LONG, but it did a great job of wrapping up the story. This entire series was awesome. Marissa Meyer was [seemingly] effortlessly able to weave four fairytales into one new fascinating universe. I hope this is eventually made into a tv show - it has the potential to be an excellent one.

Yay!! July BOTM picks are out! Excited for this box 🤗

An excellent third book to this series!! I agree with others that these books just keep getting better as the story and characters develop! Cress and Thorne were adorable 😍 Can‘t wait to learn more about Winter in the next one. #YA #Rapunzel #fairytales #scifi

“Her satellite made one full orbit around planet Earth every sixteen hours.” #firstlinefridays Here we go! Excited to get into this one 🌎💫

I was not disappointed with this second book of The Lunar Chronicles! It was as entertaining as the first. The author did a splendid job of weaving two fairytales together in the same post-modern world. I can‘t wait to see how she connects Rapunzel in the next book! I look forward to seeing how Scarlet and Wolf‘s story unfolds, too 🔥🔥 #YA #fairytales #scifi #bigbadwolf #littleredridinghood

I really enjoyed this #YA book! It is a unique, yet familiar story that is a fresh spin on a classic - kinda like potato salad made with olive oil instead of mayo 🤣. It had all the critical components of a good YA - ✔️post-apocalyptic futuristic society, ✔️advancements in science and technology (often disguised as magic), ✔️a budding romance, ✔️an underdog main character, and ✔️a world-saving mission. I‘m excited to read the rest of the series.

Wow, this is a truly exceptional book. An essential piece of non-fiction that was impeccably researched, written without bias, and written with sensitivity. There are many stories within this book, all connected to each other. All shedding a bright light on the shortcomings and progress (or lack-thereof, in some cases) in clinical research, health equity, disparities in health care, bioethics, and evolving practices of care. Thank you, HeLa 🧡

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️This book was exactly what I was expecting/looking for from a book titled, Beach Read. It was funny, romantic, and a page-turner. The characters were likeable and relatable. I enjoyed this one and I‘m glad I chose as my #BOTM. I wished it were a tad steamier, though (personal preference 😆). #beachread #romance #stayhome

Trying to stay busy and keep my spirits up while #socialdistancing. As an introvert and homebody, even I am finding myself going a bit stir-crazy these days. But I am thankful and lucky that I still have a job. I appreciate all the frontline workers who are putting themselves on the line to keep things going and keep us safe. Stay positive, y‘all! 🤎 #covid19 #wine #coloring #eureka #flattenthecurve #stayhome

I am aware of the controversy around this book, but I don‘t understand it. What author writes stories solely about their own experiences and their own perspectives? That would mean whole genres wouldn‘t even exist (fantasy, sci-fi, etc.). This was a tough story to read, but it was extremely gripping and powerful. It was well-researched and provided an important perspective on one of the most divisive issues the US faces today. #botm #controversial

Thanks for the tag, @NeedsMoreBooks 1. Controversial 😬 2. Just my #BOTM order! #two4tuesday @TheSpineView

⭐️⭐️⭐️ I liked the idea behind this story. It was definitely written about millennials, for millennials. I appreciated the strong, smart female lead character. The male lead character seemed all too perfect (just what anyone wants in a romance novel, right?). For me though, this story lacked that steam and emotional connection I crave in a romance novel. #ARC #romance #strongfemalelead

This #YA #historicalfiction was fantastic. It is beautifully written and #highlyquoteable. The vivid descriptions of characters, places, and events really captured my attention. This story taught me about The Lost Children of Spain - I had not learned about this insane time in history before reading this book.

1. It‘s large! I took a break from reading for a while, so I now have quite a stack. 2. Probably Catan 3. Having a break from work. I work in healthcare, so it‘s been nonstop talk/planning around COVID-19. 4. Neither!

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#amen #loudandproud #speakup

⭐️⭐️⭐️ I was hoping I‘d like this book a lot more than I did. I enjoyed the basic plot and some of the historical references. However, it was almost 600 pages and not much actually happened. I was also not a fan of the “strong female lead” character, who really just played the damsel-in-distress most of the time with a controlling male lead character. I am not sure I have the interest to continue the series. #witches #vampires #allsoulstrilogy

This #BOTM gem was a fantastic way to kick off 2020! This story pulled every emotion out of me. I rooted so hard for Zelda, a young adult born with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, as she navigated typical (and some not-so-typical) trials of early adulthood. I think we could all learn from her perspective of the world. My heart sobbed for her older brother, who took care of her, despite his own life‘s battles and poor choices. Who ultimately saves who?