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The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis

3.0

Thoughts: I have surprisingly never finished this entire series. I'm not sure why but here we are! To Santa, who got me this in either 2001 or 2002 - thanks! I finally read it 😂. Child me would have LOVED this. Adult me - struggled. So much. I was honestly really bored for the middle 3 books. I had to switch to audio to get through it. Patrick Stewart reads the final book and made it most excellent. 

To Peen or Not To Peen by Tanya Lynn

4.0

I. Am. Deceased. 😂 Absolutely dead. A book influencer gets a squish peen, which is really an incubus in disguise. General smut occurs from there. I absolutely recommend if you need something short, hilarious, and straight up weird. 

A Spindle Splintered by Alix E. Harrow

4.0

Thoughts: What a fun take on Sleeping Beauty! Super short but long enough for a little character development and satisfactory resolution to all the characters! Loved the multiverse twist! 

Flare by K.T. Maddan

4.0

It's been a hot minute since I've read a book that has smut as the literal plotline. What an experience....I don't even know what to say. Mothman horror romance in a cabin in the woods - there ya go. GO NUTS! 

Wildfire by Hannah Grace

4.0

Russ is such a sweetheart! This was a very quick read to me. While it deals with deep topics, it does so in a way that doesn't completely destroy your will to continue. 

Deep End by Ali Hazelwood

5.0

Ali Hazelwood does it again. I don't know what her magic equation is but every single book of hers is FIRE. The characters, the plot, the romance - IT'S ALL PERFECT. Ugh - now what do I read without Scarlett and Lukas in my life? 

Don't Let the Forest In by C.G. Drews

5.0

Wow - this is so far outside my normal genre but I'm so glad I picked it up. Great representation for LGBTQ and mental health - exploring the way different people cope with different things, told in a absolutely TERRIFYING fairytale type story. And the drawings throughout the book, showing the monsters? So good especially for those of us that can't picture things in their mind! I'll be thinking about this one for a while. 

Daydream by Hannah Grace

4.0

Thoughts: This was a really nice end (I think) to the trilogy. I always wondered what was up with Henry and it was great getting to know more about his character. The learning challenges representation is amazing, as well as the mental health and coping with stressful family situations. A great quick read yet enjoyable. 

Icebreaker by Hannah Grace

4.0

Again - why do I like hockey romances? Idk but it's so cute! The characters are so fun and adorable. I can't wait to see where book 2 takes me! 

You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life by Jen Sincero

3.0

The book is fine - but it wasn't what I needed right now.