October Recap

 


Just like that another month is over! This month was a very meh reading month for me, I didn't rate anything higher than a 3.5 and none of these reads are going to stick with me.

  • Total: 17 Books
  • Pages Read: 4,165
  • From Library: 5
  • E-Books: 7
  • From Physical TBR: 5
  • Added to Physical TBR: 11
  • Top Genres: Romance, Thriller, Contemporary
  • Top Tags: Dark, Dislike to Lovers, Abduction
The Reads:
  • Depression & Other Magic Tricks by Sabrina Benaim | 3 Stars | A friend gifted me a copy of their favorite poetry book and I could have cried over how sweet of a gesture that is
  • Basil and Oregano by Melissa Capriglione | 3 Stars | this was a very sweet YA graphic novel
  • Bellini Born by Siena Trap | 3 Stars | ARC Read
  • Anchor by Nicole Blanchard | 3 Stars | Much more action packed than I was expecting
  • Close Your Eyes and Count to 10 by Lisa Unger | 3 Stars | A messy game of extreme hide and seek. Got to meet this author and she was very nice.
  • Night Watcher by Daphne Woolsoncroft | 3.5 Stars | My favorite of the month since I feel need to pick one, nails the creepy suspenseful vibes
  • Must Love Moss and Moonshine by Maisy Magill | 3 Stars 
  • Spicy or Sweet by Sophie Snow | 3 Stars | I preferred the book that comes before this one, this was the start of an age gap kick for me.
  • Out of Sight by Cleo White | 3.5 Stars | Age gap #2
  • Chasing The Wild by Elliott Rose | 3.5 Stars | Age gap #3
  • Grady Lake by JL Hyde | 3 Stars | I would have liked this more if the characters had been more mature
  • It's A Set Up by Stef C.R. | 3.5 Stars | The third book I have read from this author this year and I enjoy how her writing improves with each book
  • Burn for Jack by Aiden Pierce | 3 Stars | I wanted a slutty dark Halloween Novella and this book delivered
  • The Mate by Abigail Owen | 3 Stars | As a prequel Novella, this does have me intrigued by the next book in the series
  • Prince of Beasts by Lyonne Riley | 3 Stars | I like Arranged Marriages and Political Marriages but Coerced Marriages are not for me
  • Secrets of Grady by JL Hyde | 3.5 Stars | I liked book 2 more than book 1 and I am excited to see how the author wraps things up in book 3
  • Bitter Heat by Leta Blake | 3.5 Stars | Leta has a wonderful way of making characters with so much depth, it's hard not to love them. 

Comments

  1. Kimberly @ Caffeinated ReviewerNovember 3, 2025 at 9:59 PM

    You had a great month of reading despite not hitting that sweet spot.

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  2. Lindsey @ Lindsey ReadsNovember 4, 2025 at 1:27 PM

    Sorry to hear it was a meh reading month, here's hoping November will be full of 4 and 5 star reads!

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  3. Alicia @ A Kernel of NonsenseNovember 4, 2025 at 5:44 PM

    Looking at those ratings and I can understand calling it a meh month. I've been there. I hope your next reads are better. You look due for a five-star.

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  4. Jen TwimomNovember 4, 2025 at 6:31 PM

    Nothing higher than 3.5 is a bit of a disappointment, I bet. I hope next month (this month?) brings some better books to you.

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