Book 35/30. My rating: 3 of 5 stars On New Year’s Eve, a mysterious illness spreads rapidly, devastating the world within weeks. Governments collapse, the power grid fails, and more than half the population dies. As civilization falls apart, magic begins to emerge, bringing both extraordinary abilities and terrifying dangers. Lana Bingham and her partner, … Continue reading Year One by Nora Roberts
Month: November 2025
The Opportunity Cost of Silence
Chloe didn’t have to turn around to know he was watching her again in that quietly dangerous way of his that makes her think of a black panther. He is seated a few rows behind Chloe in their Fundamentals of Economics class, but in her mind she can see him as vividly as if he … Continue reading The Opportunity Cost of Silence
Leah on the Offbeat by Becky Albertalli
Book 34/30. My rating: 2 of 5 stars When it comes to drumming, Leah Burke is usually on beat—but real life isn’t always so rhythmic. An anomaly in her friend group, she’s the only child of a young, single mom, and her life is decidedly less privileged. She loves to draw but is too self-conscious … Continue reading Leah on the Offbeat by Becky Albertalli
Mental Health Monday: The Thing About Your Reputation Is It Is Not Entirely Yours
Eight years ago today, Taylor Swift released reputation, an album about finding love amidst the noise of public scrutiny and negative press. While her sixth studio album is known for its themes of revenge and reclaiming her narrative, it also serves as a love story about building a relationship in private while dealing with public … Continue reading Mental Health Monday: The Thing About Your Reputation Is It Is Not Entirely Yours
The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune
Book 33/30. My rating: 4 of 5 stars 4 ½ stars ✨Linus Baker is a by-the-book caseworker in the Department in Charge of Magical Youth. At forty, he lives in a tiny house with a devious cat and his old records for company. But his quiet life is about to change.Linus is summoned by Extremely … Continue reading The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune