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mostly romance, thriller, & fantasy

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Made for the Movies
Iconic Series
From Bookshelf to TV
My Taste
Love to Spare
An Offer From a Gentleman (Bridgertons, #3)
You've Reached Sam
A Not So Meet Cute (Cane Brothers, #1)
Part of Your World (Part of Your World, #1)
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My Oxford YearA ​Court of Silver Flames (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #4)The FavoritesAtomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones

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  • The Love Hypothesis
    Red and Black

    I haven't read it yet but I have been watching Lili Reinhart's tiktoks and I notice she's always in red and Tom Bateman is in black. Is that part of the story? Without spoiling it ofc.

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  • The Favorites
    Audiobook narrators

    Olympic figure skater Johnny Weir is one of the narrators?! I love it already.

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  • The Favorites
    General Thoughts from 1%

    Okay I know it's still early but I highly recommend the audiobook. It's a weird analogy but it's like hearing figure skating tea? LOL you know how some audiobooks have that podcast/radio element. This has like a gossip feel. (I did search more about the audiobook, turns out it was intentional lol. It gives an immersive experience.)

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    The Favorites

    The Favorites

    Layne Fargo

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  • The Favorites
    Audiobook narrators

    Olympic figure skater Johnny Weir is one of the narrators?! I love it already.

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  • The Apartment Across the Hall: A Psychological Thriller
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    Aug 25, 2025
    4.0
    Enjoyment: 4.0Quality: 4.0Characters: 4.0Plot: 4.0

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    Ender’s Game (Ender's Saga, #1)

    Ender’s Game (Ender's Saga, #1)

    Orson Scott Card

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  • My Oxford Year
    Thoughts from 8% (eBook, Chapter 3, Page 24)

    "Look. I’m not drop-dead gorgeous or anything, but with the right lighting, the right hair and makeup effort on my part, I’ve been known to turn a few heads." SAY IT!!! 😂💁🏻‍♀️

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  • The Love Hypothesis
    Red and Black

    I haven't read it yet but I have been watching Lili Reinhart's tiktoks and I notice she's always in red and Tom Bateman is in black. Is that part of the story? Without spoiling it ofc.

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  • Take on self-help books?

    I’ve definitely read some that I didn’t like at all, but there are also a few that I’ve really connected with. I don’t see them as something that’s going to fix my life, but I do like having them around for when I need a little perspective or motivation. Sometimes I see TikToks making fun of these books and it makes me wonder if it’s weird that I actually enjoy some of them. Like I know it's not for everyone but it kinda makes me feel that these books are a "scam" by the way they're reacting.

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  • Take on self-help books?

    I’ve definitely read some that I didn’t like at all, but there are also a few that I’ve really connected with. I don’t see them as something that’s going to fix my life, but I do like having them around for when I need a little perspective or motivation. Sometimes I see TikToks making fun of these books and it makes me wonder if it’s weird that I actually enjoy some of them. Like I know it's not for everyone but it kinda makes me feel that these books are a "scam" by the way they're reacting.

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  • Fanfiction vs. Physical Books – Do they feel different to you?

    Lately I’ve been thinking about how different it feels to read fanfiction compared to physical books. With fanfiction, certain tropes (enemies to lovers, hurt/comfort, coffee shop AUs, etc.) are almost expected and even comforting, like you know exactly what you’re signing up for. In published books, the same tropes sometimes feel more judged, as if they need to be subverted or made more original. For me, fanfiction can also be more comforting because you already know the world and the characters, so it feels easier to dive in and just enjoy the story. Physical books, on the other hand, often feel more polished and permanent, which changes the reading experience. How is it for you? Do you experience fanfiction and published books differently? And what do you think about tropes in both worlds: comforting or cliché? I’d love to hear your thoughts!

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  • Find Me on the Ice (Nighthawks #2)
    readingwithrae
    Aug 24, 2025
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    Enjoyment: 1.0Quality: 1.0Characters: 1.5Plot: 2.5

    I can’t believe I really thought they were going to break my heart. This book was such a disappointment compared to the first one. Still, I appreciate that what they went through was addressed but I just wish it had been a bigger part of the story.

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