He is a priest. She is a pole dancer.
That should’ve been the line I didn’t cross—
but here we are: spiritually compromised and completely obsessed.
McIntire knew exactly what she was doing. And she did it anyway.

SCANDALOUS! I love it.

Song choice for this book: Unholy by Sam Smith

I just finished reading The Friend Zone by Abby Jimenez. Of all her books I’ve read so far, Just for the Summer and Yours Truly are still my top favorites. This one was a cute read, and I absolutely loved the friends-with-benefits trope. That said, Kristen could be a little annoying at times—she gave off pick-me vibes here and there—but Josh balanced their dynamic so well that it kept me engaged.

One thing I appreciated about …Read More

What has this book done to me?

I’m a bag of contradictions — numb, yet simmering. Beneath the surface: rage, frustration, relief, anxiety, hurt, and something dangerously close to understanding. I’ve been staring at this blank review box for what feels like hours, the cursor blinking back at me like it’s mocking my inability to translate this ache into words. But nothing about this book is normal, is it?

Every chapter of Alche …Read More

This was just as enjoyable as Assistant to the Villain. Although this installment leans much more romance-forward, I have to admit there were moments where Trystan and Evie’s dynamic started to feel a little tired. The constant push-and-pull drifted past “slow burn” and into “why are we still doing this?” territory.

I’m also starting to notice that Hannah Nicole Maehrer tends to rush her endings, stacking as many plot twists …Read More

My gosh — the amount of love I have for this book. As an aunty and a 29-year-old who’s been quietly questioning the direction of my life, I resonated deeply with Lemon’s struggles and her search for identity. Watching her navigate that in-between space — of who she is versus who she wants to become — felt achingly familiar.

As an aunty, I felt maternal toward Lemon, touched by the way the story explores what it means to be pa …Read More

Emily Henry strikes again with People We Meet on Vacation — or as the UK calls it, You and Me on Vacation.

I love Alex and Poppy. Their dynamic is the epitome of the Friends to Lovers trope done right: layered history, banter, and a slow burn that keeps you hooked until the last page. This book nails the feeling of millennial ennui — that “what now?” after you’ve ticked off the life goals you thought would fulfill you.

It’s ab …Read More

Swordheart is one of those stories that lingers long after you’ve turned the last page. It felt like watching one of those nostalgic romantasy adventure films — The Princess Bride and its kindred — equal parts cozy and thrilling, full of wit, warmth, and just the right dose of absurdity.

I adored Sarkis and Halla’s relationship. Their banter, the yearning, the internal sass — all of it was pure joy. There’s action, yes, but i …Read More

My first Abby Jimenez book and I'm all in!!!

You ever finish a book and just sit there blinking at the wall like you’ve been emotionally tackled? Yeah. That was me. This story isn’t just a romance—it’s a healing process wrapped in sunshine, wit, and Justin Dahl’s absurdly green flag energy. Like, this man? Peak golden retriever energy with the emotional intelligence of a therapist and the patience of a saint. A boy next door …Read More

First Impressions:
The sheer entertainment value of this book—my gosh. It felt like watching my favorite duo verbally spar their way through a cinematic battle of wits, while I sat back, popcorn in hand, fully invested. I picked it up solely because I heard it was inspired by the author’s Dramione-fic roots—and since I love a Dramione fic, that was all the convincing I needed. I didn’t read reviews or watch videos beforehand; …Read More