Book Reviews

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Into the Wild cover
Rating: 4/5

Into the Wild Review

McCandless eats berries, burns cash, and gives up his car. Would I last a week? No. But 'Into the Wild' makes me want to try—minus the moose. Take snacks if you go; learn from Chris’s mistakes.

The Alchemist Deluxe Edition Cover
Rating: 3.8/5

The Alchemist Review

Reading Paulo Coelho is like getting life advice from your wise, slightly odd uncle. Sometimes you nod along, sometimes you scratch your head, but hey, you're never bored and you might even learn something.

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Rating: 4.5/5

Call Me by Your Name Review

Aciman really knows how to paint summer in Italy; you can almost smell the peaches. Elio and Oliver feel real, awkward, and honest. The slow pace isn't for everyone, but the emotion hit me right in the chest.

The Fifth Season Cover
Rating: 4.3/5

The Fifth Season Review

Magic breaks the world, but the people are even more dangerous. The Fifth Season hurls you into chaos, heartbreak, and powers that can squash mountains. Bring snacks and a helmet—you’ll want both before this wild ride ends.

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Rating: 4/5

The Nightingale Review

The Nightingale book swept me into a world of birdsong and bravery. With every page, I heard both the whistles and the worries, and sometimes got pecked by emotions I didn’t see coming. Not perfect, but real and moving.

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Rating: 4.5/5

The Dresden Files Review

Jim Butcher writes magic and mayhem like no one else. Harry Dresden is a wizard I'd trust with my coffee order. The Chicago setting feels alive, and the humor kept me grinning, even when demons showed up uninvited.

Romantic Comedy: Reese's Book Club: A Novel Cover
Rating: 3.5/5

Romantic Comedy Review

This book made me laugh out loud more than once, but also surprised me with some sweet moments. The romance is funny and real, even if it gets a bit cheesy. Perfect for a rainy afternoon!

Shatter Me Series 6-Book Box Set: Shatter Me, Unravel Me, Ignite Me, Restore Me, Defy Me, Imagine Me Cover
Rating: 3.5/5

Shatter Me Series Review

Shatter Me packs wild drama, superpowers, and romance into one messy, irresistible bundle. I laughed, cringed, and stayed up way too late. Not perfect, but I couldn't stop reading—just watch out for all the angst!

Atmosphere: A GMA Book Club Pick: A Love Story Cover
Rating: 4.5/5

Atmosphere Review

Taylor Jenkins Reid writes like she’s gossiping with you over coffee. Her stories hook you quick, with real people and messy love. Sometimes the endings feel rushed, but man, those characters stay in your head like catchy tunes.