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My 33rd read of the year was The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren. I've been making my way through a lot of their books lately and I really enjoy them, so be prepared for a wholly biased review. Anna and Liam must survive a destination wedding where they need to convince his entire, rich, socialite family that their marriage is legit... except it isn't, it was for cheap housing at uni... and if they don't convince them, it nullifies his inheritance Read the blog for my full review but TLDR loved it, loved the MC's. it's funny, picturesque and enjoyable

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Indie spotlight: Falling for Red - Elenor Pountain Alongside being a wife, mum of human and furbabies, Elenor is also a contemporary romance author who loves devouring books in her spare time. Falling for Red is third (and final?) book in a three part series available on KU: He’s a serial ladies’ man who can charm his way into any woman’s underwear. She’s a career focused woman who has no time for relationships. What happens when you meet someone, who you feel could be everything right, but you’re scared to invest? Could they have their happily ever after? Click the link to learn more and find out where to read! #indiebooks #indieauthors

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Small Talk: 10 ADHD lies and how to stop believing them by Richard Pink and Roxanne Pink was my 32nd read of the year. This books is pretty much as the title says, it addresses the core beliefs or lies people with ADHD might have, how they relate to symptoms and how they can be dismantled I found this to be a surprisingly useful read, having thought I'd done a lot of work fighting my inner critic, so I definitely think this one worth checking out Click the link for my full review!

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I read six books this month but a couple were a little longer, so I'm pretty pleased with that total! I've had a lot more time for reading lately so although that 100 books total might not happen, I think I'll end up with a pretty respectable total! Here’s a summary of everything I read in July. Take a look to find what I’ve either already reviewed or reviews to come. #bookblog #bookreviews #readingupdate

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Indie spotlight: Reclaim Your Narrative - Morghan MacVillar Morghan has always loved books and learning how our minds work. After a few tough years, she is now exploring how science-backed mindful writing can help us heal, grow, and understand ourselves. Reclaim Your Narrative is a guided journaling book that blends science-backed writing methods with thoughtful prompts and spacious pages for self-expression Click the link to learn more and find out where to buy! #indiebooks #indieauthors #mindfulness

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My 31st read of the year was Slaying the Vampire Conqueror by Carissa Broadbent, book 2.5 in the Crowns of Nyaxia series. The story follows an assassin infiltrating the army of a vampire conqueror in order to kill him... but what if this conqueror is a better alternative to their current corrupt ruler? The main character begins to question everything when her orders put innocents at risk and protect the their terrible ruler. Read the full review on my blog!

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The 30th book I read this year was Loud by Drew Afualo. Drew is a Tiktoker whose content is famous for dragging the not so nice men of the internet but she has since gone on to be involved in a few podcasts and bunch of other cool stuff. As someone who has enjoyed her content, the podcast side of it more so, I thought her book would be a great selection for my effort to read a little more non-fiction this year. Click the link for my full review but TLDR: I liked this book, I think it's a great introduction to feminist ideas but told in a fun, anecdotal way that's perfect for the social media era #louddrewafualo #drewafualo #recentreads #readingupdate

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Indie spotlight: My Cradle Your Grave - Sharon Jackson Sharon is an avid reader and a self proclaimed book bug, who took her nightmares and turn them into crime novels! My Cradle Your Grave is the first in a series that is eight books long now and all available on Kindle - click the link to read more and to find out where to buy

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My 29th read of the year was #TheSoulmateEquation by #ChristinaLauren, I am a huge fan of this author duo and recently bought a whole bunch of their books to make my way through. In this book, when a dating app that uses your DNA matches Jess with the grumpy guy from her local coffee shop, who also happens to be the founder of the company and lead scientist, the company sees a golden opportunity for some good press ahead of the app's launch. Their chemistry is instant but can Jess trust these feelings? Is it real or just because an algorithm told her so? Can she risk getting hurt and rely on River? Spoler: I enjoyed this book! Click the link for my full review...

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All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir was the 27th book I read this year. This author also wrote The Ember in the Ashes series, which I absolutely loved so I just bought this book on faith, even though it's a completely different genre. This book is a story about the lives of Noor and Sal, with snippets of Sal's Mum, Misbah, and her life before and after journeying to the US. It was tragic, beautiful and probably one of the better contemporary fiction books I've read in a while! Click the link for the full review

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Indie spotlight: TSun Blessed - Daisy Florence- Daisy Florence is a writer of dark fantasy and romance. She's a sucker for powerful women, feminine rage, and the dark and mysterious. This book has fantastic vibes based on the extract alone! 'It only takes one day to destroy a kingdom.' A sneak peak of the blurb: - Magic sealed their fate, but a one night stand changed everything... Fate never promised to be kind, especially when grief and fairy wine crossed their paths too soon, ensuring a reunion that's as magical as it is shocking... Click the link to learn more and find out where to read

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Somehow I read 7 book in June... considering I also moved, not entirely sure how that happened but that makes this my month with the most reads? Here’s a summary of everything I read in June. Take a look to find what I’ve either already reviewed or reviews to come.

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We're at the half way point of 2025 and It's time for a check in! Lots has been happening in life, some reading has occurred and almost no writing....

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Indie spotlight: The Dating Ban - Dani Elias - A British author who can't write morally grey even if she tries. Green flag guys rule her book world. Prepare for a laugh-out-loud romcom bursting with quirky characters, cheeky banter and enough chemistry to steam up your coffee. With twists and turns so funny they'll have you snorting your tea, this story proves it's never too late for a bit of delightful chaos. Click the link to find out more and to find where to buy

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Indie spotlight: Greek Mythology retellings by HM Roberts - an author, mum of three, yoga enthusiast and chocolate eater. HM Roberts writes character driven Greek reimaginings, with lyrical prose and tragic endings.

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Indie spotlight: Chaos - Franziska Samson, a debut fantasy author whose book is the first of series. Seraphina has no memories of her past except for disturbing dreams, when she's thrown out of her peaceful life into the middle of a battle, she discovers there's more to her powers than she knew and she's forced to question who she can trust. Click the link to learn more and to find where to buy!

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Indie spotlight: All Gods Must Die - Soraya Cole - this is the first book in a new fantasy series that is inspired by Irish Mythology. Full of mystery, betrayal, a unique magic system and a prophecy, get ready to be brought on one epic adventure. Click the link to read the full spotlight and to find where to buy