#BookReview: Rules for Fake Girlfriends by @raeganrevord @wednesdaybooks

Rom-com obsessed but perpetually single Avery Blackwell abandons her plans to attend Columbia in favor of spending her freshman year at her recently deceased mother’s alma mater in a seaside town in England. On the train, Avery makes a deal straight out of one of her beloved romance books with a charming local girl named Charlie: if Avery will pretend to be her girlfriend to make her ex jealous, Charlie will help Avery solve the scavenger hunt her artistic, free-spirited mother left behind on campus decades ago.

As their quest takes them all over Brighton, Avery finally starts to connect with the mother she always loved but never really understood. Before long, pretending to be Charlie’s girlfriend starts to feel like more than just an illusion. But when long-hidden secrets come to light, Avery grapples with an uncertain future and whether or not love is worth the risk.

#BookReview: Fateless (Fateless #1) by @juliekagawaauthor @harpercollins

Deep in the forgotten city of the Deathless Kings, an ancient relic of untold power waits—for one bold enough to steal it.

When seventeen-year-old Sparrow joined the Thieves Guild she made a vow of binding loyalty to their cause. So when a mission comes along from The Circle, a group of mysterious, dangerous beings who control the Thieves Guild from the shadows, Sparrow is determined to cement her place in the guild.

What ensues is a death-defying adventure that has Sparrow and her band of thieves venturing into the heart of the forgotten city of the Deathless King. The fate of Sparrow, her companions, and Raithe, the enigmatic yet alluring assassin Sparrow is forced to join forces with during their quest, all hang in the balance as they find themselves battling ancient forces within the tombs and facing the unwavering hold of fate.

Perfect for fans of Alexandra Bracken and Sabaa Tahir, this new fantasy trilogy from New York Times bestselling author Julie Kagawa will sweep readers into a bold and exciting new world, where a twisted game of destiny has far-reaching consequences.

#BookReview: Pure (Covenant #2) by @jennifer_l_armentrout

You must stay away from the one who brings nothing but heartache and death. Know the difference between need and love, fate and future.

Alex would give anything to be a normal half-blood, but she can't escape her destiny: On her eighteenth birthday, she will Awaken to become the second Apollyon, which has only ever happened once before. And it didn't end well.

Maybe it wouldn't be so bad if her "other half" Seth weren't so infuriating…and somehow always around. Their connection does have some benefits, like staving off her nightmares of the tragic showdown with her mother, but it doesn't stop Alex from becoming a target for daimons, half-bloods, and pures who don't want her to make it to her eighteenth birthday at all.

As if fighting for her life weren't bad enough, she also battles her heart as she tries to bury her feelings for the forbidden, pure-blooded Aiden. But as daimons infiltrate the Covenants and a mysterious threat looms over Alex at every turn, it is clear Aiden will do and sacrifice anything for her. When even the gods get involved, Alex can't help but wonder―how many people need to get hurt in order for her to survive?

🎧 #BookishPlaylist: The Cheat Sheet by Sarah Adams

Hey bookworms! If you're anything like me, you love a good playlist to match the mood of your current read. And today, I'm sharing a fun and romantic mix inspired by The Cheat Sheet by Sarah Adams — a sweet, swoony, friends-to-lovers sports romance that had me grinning like a fool from page one to the last.

This playlist is all about pining, playful banter, slow-burn moments, and those heart-flipping confessions we all secretly crave. Whether you're reading the book, reminiscing about it, or just in the mood for some soft romantic vibes, this one's for you.

#BookReview: House of War and Bone (Gilded City #2) by @leiastoneauthor

Fallon thought that living her entire life cursed to feel pain every time she was touched was the worst thing that could ever happen to her.She was wrong.The worst thing would be to find a handsome guy who could touch her, and then accidentally trap him in the Realm of Eternity. Not only does Fallon lose Ariyon, but she swaps powers with him. Now Fallon is the rare Maven healer to Queen Solana, and Ariyon is fighting for his life against a bunch of undead, with her dark powers. And all the while, the prophesied Nightling war approaches.Fallon must learn how to harness her new magic in order to bring Ariyon home and switch their powers back…. before Ariyon tuns into a Nightling. Because if that happens, he’s surely never going to want to kiss her again, and she’d really like to feel his lips on hers at least a million more times.