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Hi, my name is Jen, I'm 36 years old and books have taken over my life. This is a politically leftist space. If that doesn't align with you, FUCK OFF.

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old 19th century books

[just0nemorepage]

Sweetbitter Song || Rosie Hewlett || 486 pages Top 3 Genres: Mythology / Historical Fiction / Romance

Synopsis: One fateful night in Sparta, a young slave girl encounters a mysterious, grey-eyed princess. Melantho and Penelope, though from different worlds, are instantly connected. But betrayal soon tears them apart.

Years later, on Ithaca's rocky shores, Melantho is sent to serve Princess Penelope and her new husband, Prince Odysseus. Hardened by slavery, Melantho vows to stay distant from Penelope. Yet, the undeniable pull between them proves stronger than ever.

As war ignites Greece, Odysseus and Ithaca's men are called away and, in their absence, Melantho finds a new world opening up before her – one where women rule, where family can be found, and where love is finally given the space to bloom.

But all wars eventually end and as Troy falls, Penelope and Melantho must face the King’s return and decide how far they will go to protect what matters most to them.

Publication Date: March 2026. / Average Rating: 4.28. / Number of Ratings: ~2950.

[thrand-y]

... don’t become obsessed with something, lest you’re blinded to everything else

- Matt Dinniman, The Eye of the Bedlam Bride

[xompeii]

Trying to restart my Sunday morning coffee shop ritual.

[gemisreading]

18/06/2026 | buddy reading?

Sat to read my book outside for a little bit and was joined by Twinni. Does this count as a buddy read?

[the-emerald-wyrm]

When you ask, I answer.

[just0nemorepage]

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Currently reading

[just0nemorepage]

📚 Five-Minute Reviews 📚 : War

Author: [x] / Series: [x] / Genre: Dark Fantasy Romance / Published: July 2019 / Format: Audio / Goodreads Rating: 4.02 / Tropes & Content Warnings: [x]

Synopsis:

They came to earth—Pestilence, War, Famine, Death—four horsemen riding their screaming steeds, racing to the corners of the world. Four horsemen with the power to destroy all of humanity. They came to earth, and they came to end us all. The day Jerusalem falls, Miriam Elmahdy knows her life is over. Houses are burning, the streets run red with blood, and a traitorous army is massacring every last resident. There is no surviving this, especially not once Miriam catches the eye of War himself. But when the massive and terrifying horseman corners Miriam, he calls her his wife, and instead of killing her, he takes her back to his camp. Now Miriam faces a terrifying future, one where she watches her world burn town by town, and the one man responsible for it all is her seemingly indestructible “husband”. But there’s another side to him, one that’s gentle and loving and dead set on winning her over, and she might not be strong enough to resist. However, if there’s one thing Miriam has learned, it’s that love and war cannot coexist. And so she must make the ultimate choice: surrender to War and watch humankind fall, or sacrifice everything and stop him.

My Review on Goodreads: [x] / Get Your Own Copy: [x]

[just0nemorepage]

August 1st - August 7th

• I went to my first ever book con last weekend! It was a solid blast!!!

THIS WEEK’S ORIGINAL POSTS:

TBR Tuesday: [Dreamhunter]

[harryandabook]

life as a literature lover

[johannathedreamer]

Some important books 🌿

[jessread-s]

Thank you Atria Books for the free copy for review

✩☔️🎙️Review: 

Humor, heat, and heart create the perfect storm in this electric,  traditionally published debut!

“In Stormy Weather” follows Quincy Monroe and Sebastian Dunn, two rival meteorologists, after they set aside their grudges to chase storms together during a record-breaking hurricane season in Florida. 

Curto continues to deliver on bringing readers relatable heroines working in male-dominated fields. Despite having a PhD in atmospheric sciences, a popular online weather show, and a large social media presence, Quincy still has to prove her worth when her dream job is accepting applications. With all the snide remarks thrown her way and the countless hours spent researching, chasing storms, and creating content to educate her audience, it is uplifting to see her find happiness and a sense of purpose as the story progressed.  

I thoroughly enjoyed being thrown into the heart-pounding action with Quincy and Sebastian as they chased storms together. The charged chemistry between them is positively exquisite! Both characters have a lot of history and it was delightful watching their rivalry transform into something more as they unknowingly grew closer through their verbal sparring matches and constant one-upping. They are their true selves around each other and being in close proximity helps Sebastian find the joy in meteorology again. It also forces Quincy come to the realization that he is not the selfish man she thought he was. Instead, he is incredibly supportive of Quincy and her career. The tension created by the pull between them builds up to steamy moments that are nothing short of satisfying. I look forward to what’s to come for the other characters in Quincy and Sebastian’s tight-knit friend group! 

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[andreai04]

We believe that we invent symbols. The truth is that they invent us; we are their creatures, shaped by their hard, defining edges.

[just0nemorepage]

Dreamhunter || Elizabeth Knox || The Dreamhunter Duet #1 || 434 pages Top 3 Genres: Fantasy / Young Adult / Magic

Synopsis: Laura comes from a world similar to our own except for one difference: it is next to the Place, an unfathomable land that fosters dreams of every kind and is inaccessible to all but a select few, the Dreamhunters. These are individuals with special gifts: the ability to catch larger-than-life dreams and relay them to audiences in the magnificent dream palace, the Rainbow Opera. People travel from all around to experience the benefits of the hunters' unique visions. Now fifteen-year-old Laura and her cousin Rose, daughters of Dreamhunters, are eligible to test themselves at the Place and find out whether they qualify for the passage. But nothing can prepare them for what they are about to discover. For within the Place lies a horrific secret kept hidden by corrupt members of the government. And when Laura's father, the man who discovered the Place, disappears, she realizes that this secret has the power to destroy everyone she loves . . . In the midst of a fascinating landscape, Laura's dreamy childhood is ending and a nightmare beginning.

Publication Date: April 2005. / Average Rating: 3.75. / Number of Ratings: ~3820.

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