yumna 🌙

would've loved it when i was like 15 so i guess i read this 11 years too late lmao

4.5 stars!! probably my least fave of the tjr-verse but still amazing, the others were just better imo

how tf does holly jackson's mind work bc this trilogy was perfection

and it's over :”””(( this series has had me in an absolute chokehold for the last few weeks and this was a great ending for illea & the royal family. i love eadlyn sm i want her to be MY queen. im so emotional omfg

ok i love eadlyn as a main character wayyyy more than america. gotta love strong independent women

ok i didn't expect to enjoy this as much as i did!!!

3.5 stars
did i think this book was necessary? tbh no, i didn't. but i recommend reading it if you want to see lily get the happy ending she deserves.

i was so disappointed by this book and it was so hyped up in the online book community :(
my issues with the book:
- inadequate world building. like yeah, these archives can ensure initiates power but in what significant ways? i wasn't all that impressed by the library, or the society in general. i still don't get why the initiates are even necessary aside from ‘guarding' the archives
- characters were flat, most notably reina. she felt more like a background character
- this had the worst case of telling & not showing significant events. like thx for telling me nico & libby created a wormhole but like HOW?

3.5, very cute! the princess diaries vibes make it feel very nostalgic

whew this took me a while to get through. although i think a lot of the info in the book is important for world building & setting up the plot in the next two books, i do think some parts really dragged on and tbh could've used some editing. like 800 pages wasn't really necessary tbh. NONETHELESS, still amazing & still loved

more like a 4.5 :) where [b:Loveboat, Taipei 23559994 Loveboat, Taipei (Loveboat, Taipei, #1) Abigail Hing Wen https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1589494372l/23559994.SY75.jpg 43159618] was full of teenage angst and learning to fit in, loveboat reunion is about self-discovery and acceptance. if you've read the first book, sophie and xavier were a mess. the sequel starts with a brand new ‘i'm gonna be making my own bag and not rely on a man' sophie and an ‘i hate my dad and my rich family' xavier. i found both protagonists to be well dynamic and, surprisingly, i was very satisfied with how the family drama was tied up and the MC's HEA :) it really is nice to see a healthy relationship develop for a change: seeing sophie and xavier support each others' ambitions really warms my heart <3

this was a... very difficult read. jennette is a great writer and i was hooked by her storytelling, but man, has she gone through a LOT. i commend her bravery because i can't imagine how daunting it is to allow one's self to be vulnerable and write about your traumatic experiences for the world to judge.

this audiobook was actually read by her, and there was one chapter where i could hear her crying through her narrations and it really broke my heart. hugs to u jennette <3

after [b:Home Before Dark 50833559 Home Before Dark Riley Sager https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1571683410l/50833559.SX50_SY75.jpg 73695354] everyone felt a little teased when riley sager didn't dive into a supernatural plotline. so i guess he heard us and decided to put it into this book - sad to say, i don't think he delivered. what were supposed to be SCARY and INTENSE moments didn't feel as such because this book was just over the top RIDICULOUS. nonetheless i will keep reading his books aha - working up the courage to get to [b:Survive the Night 55628983 Survive the Night Riley Sager https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1603780911l/55628983.SY75.jpg 86517670] so that i've gone through his whole backlog

the last 15% was exciting but the rest of it was boring

4.5 stars!
i honestly really loved this book so much i wish i could read it again for the first time <3

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31/08/22
just wanna add it's been more than a month later and i am still thinking about this book.
like, come on there are:
- k-pop idols!!!
- a forbidden romance!
- lots of references to korean food, culture, customs, and idol life
- a really sweet wholesome romance (with NO spice so it is very PG for u younger readers)
- the hardcover is TO DIE FOR

if you're looking for a nice, quick, wholesome read PLZ pick this up <3

you know a book is good when you get emotional everything you think about it.
book lovers might've been my favorite read of the year so far. the romance was great - a rivals to lovers trope that in my opinion was paced perfectly with great banter and lots of depth.
but what really got me was the grief of losing a loved one and sacrificing a lot to care for a younger sibling. this plotline parallels some aspects of my life currently and i couldn't help but tear up at the intimate sister moments. ALSO the fact that libby calls nora “sissy,” which is what my younger sis and i call each other

BVGIERHNFGVORPNGFOSDNOL this was a RIDE

a compete twist of events: i am obsessed with the summer i turned pretty books???

this was actually really lovely

pls this has been the funniest volume so far
- yor's cooking
- daybreak
- ‘bankrupt' george
- nightfall
aaaand onto the next vol <3 lovin this manga

i am the biggest bond stan WHAT a floofy cutie :3

the last 50 pages were RIDICULOUS but i still enjoyed it! aaaaand onto the next book

i thought the plot twist at the end was good but very short. the plot itself was nothing special, but well written. an all around a decent read :)

ugh super cute :3

amazing!! this was a lot funnier than i expected and surprisingly lighthearted. i wanna binge them all forreal