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Continue reading →: Life UpdateIn September, I set ambitious goals for myself, including healthy habits and reading. Despite my plans, I learned to surrender my ego and trust in God’s purpose, finding peace in the unexpected. Though the month didn’t unfold as intended, it has been transformative, reinforcing my determination to finish my reading…
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Continue reading →: Julie Chan Is DeadTwins, fame, and a whole lot of bad decisions. Julie Chan Is Dead takes you inside the influencer world, where envy runs deep and secrets run darker. Darkly funny, sharp, and twisted—though the cult nonsense lost me, Julie’s messy spiral kept me turning pages.
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Continue reading →: Reading Recap: August 2025August brought me library holds, NetGalley ARCs, and my first Stephen King read! I hit 90 books this year—just 10 away from 100. Highlights included Junie (a favorite, despite that ending!) and finishing Kristina Forest’s Greene Sisters series. A mixed month, but still a major win!
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Continue reading →: Never FlinchNever Flinch is dark, layered, and brutal—classic Stephen King. With Holly Gibney on the road, a serial killer loose in Buckeye City, and religious zealots stalking an activist, the tension builds slowly before exploding. Long-winded but masterfully written, this one’s for readers who crave murder, gore, and shocking reveals.
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Continue reading →: Zetas Till We DieA sisterhood fractured by secrets, lies, and a decades-old tragedy. Zetas Till We Die promises sorority drama and a murder mystery, but drags under the weight of too many side plots and slow pacing. Messy, dramatic, and drawn-out—I didn’t hate it, but I didn’t love it either.
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Continue reading →: FeverFour friends, messy lives, and a whole lot of drama. Fever moves fast with crisp writing and short chapters, but the characters tested my patience—especially Geneva. The romance felt rushed, and some twists were unbelievable. Not quite my cup of tea, though fans of Groove may connect more.
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Continue reading →: JunieAt sixteen, Junie dreams of life beyond Ballereine Plantation, but her world unravels when her only friend, Violet, is courted by a wealthy suitor. Torn between family, grief, and the hope of love, Junie must decide if freedom is worth the cost of leaving everything she’s ever known.
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Continue reading →: HeartwoodHeartwood is a beautifully written, slow-burn mystery set against the wilds of Maine. Through the lives of a game warden, a missing hiker, and a reluctant retiree, Amity Gaige explores love in all its forms. Poetic prose and layered characters shine, though the pacing occasionally drags.
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Continue reading →: The Love LyricKristina Forest wraps up the Greene sisters’ stories with The Love Lyric—a romance filled with grief, healing, and second chances. Iris, a widowed single mom, finds herself on tour with R&B star Angel Hughes, where professionalism collides with undeniable chemistry. Fluffy yet heartfelt, this finale is the series’ strongest.
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Continue reading →: Caller UnknownA mother–daughter trip to Texas turns into a nightmare when Lucy vanishes overnight, leaving behind only her phone and a ringing burner. Caller Unknown is a fast-paced thriller with high stakes, shocking reveals, and relentless suspense—perfect for readers who love tense, bingeable reads.
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I’m Whitney
I’m diving back into reading and taking my time to really enjoy each book—soaking up the writing, analyzing the characters, and seeing what makes a story stick (or miss the mark). Right here is where I write honest, no-fluff reviews.
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