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I enjoy reading a variety of romance & fantasy. 🩶Audiobooks.. more spice the betteršŸŒ¶ļøšŸ„µ

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Guilty Pleasures (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #1)
Dark Lover (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #1)
Wolfsong (Green Creek, #1)
Demons Do It Better (Hidden Species #1)
A Kiss of Shadows (Merry Gentry, #1)
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Alchemy of Secrets

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  • Alchemy of Secrets
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    I just came off the emotional rollercoaster of reading "Under Your Scars", and I realized I needed something to help me recover—something engaging but not so emotionally draining. I had two books waiting on Libby, and since decision fatigue is a b!+ch, I decided to see if Google Gemini could help me choose between them without giving away any spoilers. As someone still new to AI, I was seriously impressed. Even though the two books were completely different, Gemini provided a perfect comparison. It focused on the 'emotional feel' of each story and even created a comparison chart for me. It made picking a 'recovery book' so much easier. I think I made the right call with Alchemy of Secrets especially since mysteries provide that 'puzzle-solving' engagement that keeps my mind busy without necessarily draining my heart. I’m really enjoying this book. I’ve been highlighting and taking tons of notes on my Kindle. I’ll definitely be using Gemini or other AI tools to help me pick books in the future—it made the whole process so much less stressful. ā“Have you used AI tools to help choose your next read? ā“Which app do you prefer? I know I've seen AI chat bots that are geared towards specific topics. I wasn't sure if there was one that was better suited for books & reading. Gemini did give me some suggestions to check out: •Claude •Readwise Reader •Perplexity AI

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  • Under Your Scars
    lauralovesbooks
    Jan 06, 2026
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    Enjoyment: 5.0Quality: 5.0Characters: 5.0Plot: 5.0
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    If "Exodus" broke your heart.... "Under Your Scars" will destroy you.

    Buckle up for an emotional rollercoaster that'll leave you emotionally wrecked and desperately searching for tissues! Joe Arden and Lee Daniel's audiobook performance isn't just narration—it's a full-blown psychological warfare that'll have you ugly crying and questioning your life choices. I came in thinking I was tough, planning to breeze through with a stiff upper lip. Spoiler alert: my mascara never stood a chance. Pro tip: Grab a lighthearted romance as your emotional palate cleanser, because this book will haunt you like an ex who won't stop texting. Five stars and zero regrets—prepare to be absolutely demolished.

    The following is my personal recommendation: āš ļøāš ļøāš ļøāš ļøāš ļøāš ļøāš ļø ⚠Content warning: This book contains potentially triggering material. I typically start books without prior research, but this one presented challenging emotional content. The audiobook format may intensify the experience for some listeners. Approach with care if you are sensitive to intense themes.

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