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Adrift in Currents Clean and Clear by Seanan McGuire

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5.0

I adore this series with every fiber in my being. I am due for a re-read of the whole series but I think I'm going to wait until the next book is announced before!!

The books like this one where we get to explore the new worlds behind each doors are my favorite. I love learning about our characters origin stories. This world was just as full of wonder as the others and I really really loved it.

Even with it being so short there is just so much packed within these books! 

10/10 now to wait for the next one!

Thank you Netgalley and MacMillan audio for the audio arc!!
All opinions are my own!!!
How to Get a Life in Ten Dates by Jenny L. Howe

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funny lighthearted fast-paced

4.0

Just gotta say at 23 you do not need to get married lmfao 

A fun quick quirky romance! 

these kinds of books are some of my favorite niche, there's such a fun quality about these books. 

the characters were so fun, our dates were hilarious and so fun. I need Netflix to get on this movie ASAP cause I need this as a movie!!!! it's just such a classic little Rom-com! the anxiety rep was great it felt real and relatable. 

Very Happy to have this as my first book of 2025!

the audiobook was great! I really loved the narrator she fit the sassy-ness of the main character perfectly and just really brought Haleigh to life. 

Thank You Netgalley and Spotify Audiobooks for the audio copy!! All opinions are my own!
At the End of the River Styx by Michelle Kulwicki

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emotional reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

Unfortunately this one was a but of a drag for me. once I got to the 45% mark I honestly stopped caring about the plot and the characters. The writing was good but I just was missing that connection to the story.

It is a perfect book for anyone who loved They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera very similar vibes!

Audiobook was good! I did really enjoy the narrator.

Thank you Netgalley and Dreamscape Media for the audiobook!! All opinions are my own! 
Andy and the Summer of Something by Jessica K. Foster

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5.0

 first Jessica thank you so much for an ARC of this book and I deeply apologize it took me this long to read it!

I absolutely ADORED this book!!! I just absolutely love Andy as a character and seeing her grow into herself in the book.

I relate to Andy on such a personal level. I was so sad when the book ended I just want more! I could read 10 more books about Andy and her life. Honestly such a good little series! time for me to go get a copy so it can proudly sit on my shelf <3

Thank you again Jessica!! Both for writing a series that honestly holds such a special place in my heart and for being awesome and giving me arcs for both Andy and the Extroverts, and The Summer of Something!! Can't wait to see what else you have up your sleeve! 
Shark Night by R.L. Stine

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3.5

It's a classic R.L. Stine! It's fun, thrilling with just a little bit of silliness. Really great middle grade for those who want a fun shark story with some bonus thrills. Quick and easy to read, you can't help but to love Stine's books! 

The narrator was great. There was a lot of energy in the performance which made it really fun to listen to. 

Thank you so much Netgalley and the publishers for a copy of the audiobook in exchange for an honest review!  
Rakesfall by Vajra Chandrasekera

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2.0

I think this book will do great, it's a very interesting book with great characters but it is confusing. There are so many different things and plot lines going on at once that it did get almost impossible for me to keep everything straight. I agree with the other reviews I've seen for this book, the synopsis doesn't exactly match what the book is actually about which did make a book a little disappointing. The audiobook narrator was great. I'm interested to see more from this author. 

Thank you Netgalley and the publishers for the audiobook in exchange for an honest review!
I Wish You Would by Eva Des Lauriers

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4.75

I haven't swooned this much over a YA book since Today, Tonight, Tomorrow and Better Than The Movies. I LOVED this so much. The characters were all great, I loved the romance. This plot would make the best movie ever like Netflix needs to jump on this ASAP. There are some more heavy topics in here so be sure to check triggers. Really need to get my hands on a physical copy so I can annotate it! If you need a cute swoon worthy YA go read this!! 

I loved the audiobook. It was dual POV with two narrators which is my favorite. 

Thank you Netgalley and the publishers for a copy of the audiobook in exchange for an honest review! 
Here for the Wrong Reasons by Lydia Wang, Annabel Paulsen

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4.0

Happy Pub day to this cute read! It reads exactly as a show of the bachelor or love island would! It's fun and drama filled with a fun LGBTQIA+ twist! It had just the right amount of spice that it didn't take the whole focus of the book which was great! I had a really fun time reading this one! I enjoyed the characters and the plot was really easy to follow! It's for sure a very fun summer read that would be perfect to read by the pool or at the beach!! 

Perfect for if you read and loved "Never Ever Getting Back together" by Sophie Gonzales but wished it had spice in it! 

Thank you Netgalley and the publishers for an arc in exchange for an honest review!!