The story within a story. Engaging writing, wit and emotional characters, interesting plot.

It was fun, entertaining, but some parts just felt bland. Or maybe I had unreal expectations :)

Nice, but nothing special or unique. Most of the story was very predictable, but with a happy ending :)

Amazingly perfect idea! Imagine it could actually happen :)
The story was cozy, cute, bitter-sweet and heartwarming.

Warm, bitter-sweet, cozy.

Lots of banter! A fun and quick read. Really enjoyed reconnecting again with some characters of Rome!

It was an OK installment to the series - nothing special, wasn't super original or memorable, but quite enjoyable.

#MarchWrapUp #MarchReads 2025

Total books read: 4
physical book(s): 1
e-book(s): 1
audiobook(s): 2
female author(s): 4/4
new author(s): -
Non-Fic/Memoirs: 0/0
MG/YA: 1/0

Interesting and enjoyable read

Cute Valentine‘s Day novella

It‘s not entirely boring, but it‘s not very good either: repetitive, unnecessarily long and messy.

The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood was the best and then it went downward with each new book...

#FebruaryWrapUp #FebruaryReads 2025

Total books read: 6
physical book(s): 4
e-book(s): 1
audiobook(s): 1
female author(s): 4/6
new author(s): Freida McFadden and Jordan Lees
Non-Fic/Memoirs: 0/0
MG/YA: 1/0
DNF: 1

It's a page turner - fast paced and easy to read but it's messy, crazy, unrealistic and rather unoriginal. Unlikable characters but quite interesting story.
Always stay hydrated 😂

Unreliable characters, twists, revenge and juicy drama. Such a great domestic thriller short story!

The characters were caricatures in the best way possible. Classical F. Backman :) Perfect short read!

Richly imagined and atmospheric, mysterious and adventurous. There's magic and darkness. Incredible story!

Very action-packed with frantic pacing, a lot of war strategy stuff and LOOONG story (unnecessarily long one), but it was a decent sequel.

DNF. This is not journalism or non-fiction nor it is actual fiction. Didn't like the author's “style“.

This sequel paints a bigger picture of a horrible story of messed up family/broken people. The story is interesting, complex, dark, creepy and disturbing.

#JanuaryWrapUp #JanuaryReads 2025

Total books read: 5
physical book(s): 3
e-book(s): 1
audiobook(s): 1
female author(s): 4/5
new author(s): Syou Ishida, M. C. Beaton and Elle Kenedy
Non-Fic/Memoirs: 1/0
MG/YA: 1/0

Well, it's almost palpable that this book was written more than 30 years ago... Writing style, the main character, the the world-building...
The mystery is not very elaborate, no twists. It's short and takes a long time to take off. But it's a quick read :)

overhyped

Another exciting mystery! The engrossing writing, the intriguing story and wonderful characters 📖

Quite bizarre and somewhat original/different, but the book leaves you feeling hopeful and inspired. Main idea - an interpretation of “What is meant to happen will happen“ ;)

Inspiring and reflecting stories about the importance of our libraries, bookstores and reading.

Happy New Year everybody!
Lots of good reads in 2025 📖 📖 📖 😁

And the winner is! #BookoftheYear 2024

@Catsandbooks (thank you for the original template)

My favorite fiction novels of 2024!

Total books read: 76
Female Author(s): 37
New Author(s): 26
Most Read Genres: romance, fantasy and YA
Top Author(s): Liane Moriarty, Richard Osman, Ashley Elston and B. B. Alston
Most Read Author(s): Ali Hazelwood, Abby Jimenez, Holly Black

#DecemberWrapUp #DecemberReads 2024

Total books read: 6
physical book(s): 4
e-book(s): 1
audiobook(s): 1
Female Author(s): 4/6
New Author(s): Laini Taylor, Kira Gembri and B. B. Alston
Non-Fic/Memoirs: 0
MG/YA: 2/2

Atmospheric, quite childish but imaginative! Likeable characters and captivating story.

Complex and creative world building, unusual story, interesting and conflicted characters, but the romance was questionable.

Similar to previous books in this series - bittersweet and sad.

Short story full of Christmassy spirit :) Not so much a mystery, but fully Molly style

Amazing fantasy world, truly imaginative story and likeable characters.

At first - it was very confusing and quite boring. Insta-love wasn't very romancey. But the ENDING!

#NovemberWrapUp #NovemberReads 2024

Total books read: ~6
physical book(s): 1
e-book(s): 1
audiobook(s): 4
Female Author(s): 4/6
New Author(s): Laurie Gilmore
Non-Fic/Memoirs: 0
MG/YA: 1/0

The whole Under The Mistletoe Collection was fine 🙁 but nothing special

Again, as the whole series - very predictable and cliché, but it wasn't the worst :)

Felt very generic, unoriginal, but was quite entertaining.

Silly, somewhat funny clasiccs

It was OK, but nothing special

Addictive! Highly enjoyable and fun and clever. Amazing fast paced, mystery filled with a new cast of likable characters and great writing.

#OctoberWrapUp #OctoberReads 2024

Total books read: 6
physical book(s): 2
e-book(s): 1
audiobook(s): 3
Female Author(s): 6/6
New Author(s): M. G. Leonard & Sam Sedgman
Non-Fic/Memoirs: 0
MG/YA: 1/3

Modern retelling - the movie story in a real world setting - I don't thing it translated great into a book. Anyway, there‘s nothing spectacular wrong with the story, but there‘s nothing outstanding about it as well...

Such a good read! Liane Moriaty did it again :) I highly recommend it!
The story is emotional, witty, mystical, dramatic. The author blends determinism and intuition.

So much fun! Well thought-out and unpredictable and touching. The characters really interesting. This book is joy to read.

A classic Ali Hazelwood story :)

I expected more from this series :)

#SeptemberWrapUp #SeptemberReads 2024

Total books read: 6
physical book(s): 4
e-book(s): 1
audiobook(s): 1
Ffmale author(s): 2/6
new author(s): Jack Meggitt-Phillips, Rebecca Yarros, Hisashi Kashiwai and Shaun Bythell
non-fic/memoirs: 0
MG/YA: 1/2