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ARC Book Review Roundups

This post is a small roundup of book reviews for the 7 NetGalley novels I read a year ago and never reviewed. It's better late than never. Still The One by Aimee Brown This novel offers a heartfelt and nostalgic look at what it means to fight for love and second chances. Brown balances emotional tension with warm character moments, and the relationship development feels genuine rather than contrived. While the pacing occasionally slows in the middle, the ending delivers the payoff readers are rooting for. A satisfying read for anyone who enjoys romance with depth and realistic stakes. Beneath These Cursed Stars by Lexi Ryan This installment gives us dual perspectives (Jasalyn and Felicity) and explores trauma, identity, and revenge alongside romance and political intrigue. The worldbuilding is compelling, and the internal struggles are as gripping as the external conflicts. Overall, it’s a strong addition: emotionally resonant, romantic, and twisty. I read it before reading the fir...

a new chapter

Hello! It has been a long time since my last post. A very long time. I know I say that every time I remember this blog exists, but this time, I actually mean it. It's been seven months since my last post, but that was a random tournament reflection, so I don't think that counts. Therefore, it's been two to three whole years since my last actual post. Honestly, I had forgotten this blog existed. Looking back on all my old posts, I'm filled with a sense of nostalgia. It's making me reminiscence 6/7th grade. It's as if I unlocked a whole new aspect of my past and now all the memories are flooding back. Because this blog has been entirely untouched for so long, it reminds me of a time capsule. Logging back onto this website for the first time in a year is like finding a treasure chest of information, words hastily typed out by a younger version of me. I'm in high school now, and things are very busy. I was reading one of my old posts where I wrote that I read 15...