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Review: King by T.M. Frazier

This book had been sitting on my TBR shelf for quite some time, and I finally thought it’s time to give it a try. And honestly? I really shouldn’t have. I even considered DNF-ing it midway, but for some reason I pushed through (we’ve all been there), hoping it might redeem itself. It didn’t. And… Continue reading Review: King by T.M. Frazier

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Best Contemporary Romance Books

Contemporary romance has a way of making you feel everything. The butterflies, the heartbreak, the slow healing, and of course, the happily-ever-after we all secretly (or not so secretly) crave. What I love most about this genre is how real it feels. These are stories set in the present, with characters who are flawed, relatable,… Continue reading Best Contemporary Romance Books

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Rating Popular Books

When it comes to popular books, there’s always a certain expectation going in. Like you’re about to read something life-changing just because everyone else loved it. But reading is such a personal experience, and hype doesn’t always translate into connection. So, I picked up a few widely loved titles and rated these popular books purely… Continue reading Rating Popular Books

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Book Review: The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston

There are very few time travel books that I genuinely like. For me, it’s usually either love or hate, and The Seven Year Slip definitely lands in the former category. I loved the way the author handled the time slip in this story. Sometimes time travel plots can feel confusing or forced, but here it… Continue reading Book Review: The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston

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Book Review: In the Darkness of Shards by Catherine Anne Castillo

In the Darkness of Shards is a collection of poems that feels very personal and intimate. Through these poems, the author slowly unfolds a story. Beginning with love, moving through the emotions and experiences that come with it, and eventually reaching a place of self-realisation and healing. The poems trace the journey of a woman… Continue reading Book Review: In the Darkness of Shards by Catherine Anne Castillo

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Book Review: Kulti by Mariana Zapata

Kulti is the second book I read by Mariana Zapata after The Wall of Winnipeg and Me, and this book completely took my heart. Nobody does slow burn like Mariana Zapata. She takes her time building the characters, their connection, and the emotions, and by the time the romance finally happens, it feels earned and… Continue reading Book Review: Kulti by Mariana Zapata

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Women Who Inspire, On Pages and Beyond

Books have always been one of the most beautiful ways to understand the strength, vulnerability, humour, and resilience of women. Through stories, we meet women who fight, love fiercely, rebuild themselves, challenge norms, and sometimes simply choose themselves, and each of these journeys leaves a mark on us as readers. Some of the most memorable… Continue reading Women Who Inspire, On Pages and Beyond