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šŸ“š 66/50 (2025) -love romance, fantasy, adventure, enemies to lovers, forbidden love. Reading books is my lifetime hobby!

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Problematic Summer RomanceThese Infinite Threads (This Woven Kingdom, #2)The Poppy War (The Poppy War, #1)The Defender (Gods of the Game, #2)
  • The Defender (Gods of the Game, #2)
    Thoughts from 16% (page 74)

    I love how they bonded a little over the Bake Off reality TV show, and their banter is still witty as ever! Love the shoulder behind on the couch trick, I see you, Vincent, I see you.

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  • A Sign of Affection, Vol. 10 (A Sign of Affection, #10)
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    Nov 15, 2025
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    Enjoyment: 5.0Quality: 5.0Characters: 5.0Plot: 5.0

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  • A Sign of Affection, Vol. 9
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    Nov 15, 2025
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  • A Sign of Affection, Vol. 8
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    Nov 15, 2025
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  • A Sign of Affection, Vol. 4
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    Nov 15, 2025
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  • A Sign of Affection, Vol. 7
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    Nov 15, 2025
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  • The Defender (Gods of the Game, #2)
    Thoughts from 14% (page 63)

    Oooh, they made the bet! Can't wait and see who will win! šŸ™ˆ

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  • The Defender (Gods of the Game, #2)
    Thoughts from 14% (page 63)

    Loving Vincent and Brooklyn's playful and witty banter!

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  • The Love Hypothesis
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    Nov 13, 2025
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    This is my very first Ali Hazelwood book I’ve finished, and I absolutely enjoyed it! I never expected to love it so much, but the fast-paced opening chapter hooked me instantly. I also adored the fake-dating trope, one of my favourites. Ali Hazelwood captured my attention with the two main leads: Adam Carlsen, a professor, and Olive Smith, a third-year PhD candidate.

    Their chemistry was electric–––full of tension and definitely spicy. What I loved about their romance was that it didn’t jump straight into passion; it began so awkwardly, which I found so endearing. Adam and Olive’s relationship blossomed beautifully. I loved discovering that Adam had loved and cared for Olive all along. They’re perfect for each other–truly my grumpy x sunshine pairing.

    I enjoyed seeing them gradually grow comfortable with one another throughout the Love Hypothesis. Adam may be reluctant and stern at first, but he eventually warms up to Olive’s cheeky personality. Their banter was absolutely adorable!

    Can’t wait for the film next year!

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  • The Love Hypothesis
    Thoughts from 73% (page 276)

    OH, THE MAN WAS ABSOLUTELY STARVED! MY EYES WENT WIDE DURING THIS CHAPTER! The tension is still there, and I am loving it!

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  • The Love Hypothesis
    Thoughts from 69% (page 261)

    OH MY GOD?!?!?! MY JAW DROPPED, AND THE TENSION IS SO GOOD. THE CHEMISTRY! 😩 šŸ”„ šŸ™ˆ I need to calm myself lolol

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    OH MY GOD?!?!?! MY JAW DROPPED, AND THE TENSION IS SO GOOD. THE CHEMISTRY! 😩 šŸ”„ šŸ™ˆ I need to calm myself lolol

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  • The Love Hypothesis
    Thoughts from 63% (page 238)

    Love seeing Adam so soft and caring for Olive. šŸ˜­šŸ˜

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