The Thursday Murder Club

I started this series at the beginning of the year and these characters have grown on me immensely. Whenever I read these books, I feel like they are family and that I’m there experiencing everything with them. The characters in this book have come to mean so much to me—I love them so much! 💜

The Spellshop

There was (and still is) so much hype around this book that my expectations had really skyrocketed. While there were bits I enjoyed a lot—especially Caz, the sassy sentient spider plant—there was so much that didn’t get explored in the way it deserved. The magic, the romance, the townsfolk… I just wished it had more than what we got!

Remarkably Bright Creatures

For this, I’ve chosen a very heartwarming and cosy story that just makes you want to snuggle up in bed with fluffy pillows and your worn in doona. 🥰 It also ends on a Turkey Day!

Vespertine

This had been on my TBR for years and I even had an Owlcrate special edition of it. I’m so glad that I loved this one when I finally picked it up! It’s a dark story but also somehow comforting.

Scavenge the Stars

This should’ve been a DNF but I am nothing if not stubborn and I persevered (but at a cost?)! There were a number of disappointing reads for me this year, but this one was probably one of the top disappointments. For a retelling that had such a great story to work with and a unique spin it could’ve put on it, this was woefully and painfully boring.

Blades of Furry Vol. 1

I’m no furry, but this book could’ve made me one, LOL! No, but seriously, this book was so delightfully heartwarming! With the amazing art and a wonderful storyline, I had such a fabulous time reading this and it’s definitely one of my favourites this year. Friends, it is so good!! 🥹

Eight Hundred Grapes

Oof, this was surprisingly difficult? Who knew I read so few books with white covers?!

This had been on my TBR for ages and it was a fairly fast-paced read and I do remember enjoying it! This family was so messy and while I’m not always a fan, I liked their story. It was so real!

Enchantra

Hmm… This was another tough prompt that I was unsure about but I ended up going for this because… Well, there was a lot that (technically) should’ve annoyed me and did annoy me in the first book (which is why I didn’t enjoy it much), but I ended up finding okay here? I guess there was something about Genevieve’s story that just felt… More appealing to me? I don’t know. I’m not sure why I loved this but I did have a great time with it! 😂

Partying With Pixies

Okay, so this isn’t a dessert book, however, it’s very sweet like one? Plus, our FMC is a pixie who owns a sweet shop in this monster town! This whole series is sweet and super sexy time with great found-family vibes.