bailey 💖📖✨🌙

55 followers

Follow

Follow

Follow

1/7

16 saved

19

five books i rated 5⭐️

what was your last 5 star read?

#books 🫶🏼 #fyp #fantasyromance #bookshelf #bookstoread

5/8 Edited to

I've always been drawn to fantasy romance novels that combine vivid world-building with deep emotional connections, and my 5-star ratings reflect how these stories truly resonated with me. Among my favorites are Sarah J. Maas’s works such as "Tower of Dawn," "Empire of Storms," and "Queen of Shadows," which masterfully blend action, romance, and complex characters. One book that stood out was Kristen Ciccarelli’s "Heartless Hunter," a thrilling fantasy with a rich, dark atmosphere and a compelling love story. Also, Tahereh Mafi's "Shatter Me" series captivated me with its unique narrative voice and intense emotional depth. For fans of steamy romance within fantastical settings, Olivia Rose Darling's "Heavenly Bodies" offers a scorching and heartfelt story about love and fate. Reading these books was like escaping into intricate worlds where love and danger intertwine, making me eager to recommend them to others who enjoy immersive and passionate stories. If you’re searching for your next 5-star read, I highly suggest exploring these titles. Each book delivers its own magical experience – whether it’s the suspenseful drama, breathtaking romance, or unforgettable characters. What’s your last 5-star read? Sharing favorites helps us all discover hidden gems and connect through the love of good stories.

Related posts

Romance books I LOVED💞📚

Here are five of my all time favorite romance books! I rated each of these 5⭐️ and these authors have all quickly became auto buy/read authors for me! If you haven’t read any of these books yet, consider this your sign 💞📚 #lemon8partner #lemon8bookclub #romancebooks #favoritebooks #mu

183 likes

Books I rated 5 stars

I usually save five star ratings for books that absolutely blow me away compared to other books on the genre, so I don’t give out a lot of 5 star ratings. If I rate a book 4 stars, that means the book is pretty dang good! But, here are some books I rated 5 stars- I can’t include all in one post

80 likes

books i rated 5 stars

i love reading, so trust that i read sm and have so many more books i rated 5 stars 😭😭 first book — the institute, stephen king. - has mixtures of both sci-fi and horror, while also being one of the best thrillers i’ve ever read, it has such a gripping plot i almost couldn’t put this down

607 likes

Books I rated 5 stars ⭐️

Part. 1 of sharing some of my favorite reads with my new book besties 🤍 have you read any of these? #booktok #lemon8bookclub #bookrecommendations #books 🫶🏼 #reading 📖

162 likes

Books I rated 5⭐️ this year!

I’ve read over two hundred books so far in 2024 and here are four that I’ve rated 5⭐️! I’m a tough critic so these books are truly flawless in my opinion, and are all books that I plan to reread again in the future. They also are each from a different genre! #lemon8partner #lemon8bookclub #

163 likes

A white bookshelf filled with various books and decorative items, with a pink overlay text that reads: "BOOKS I CAN'T BELIEVE PEOPLE RATED 5 ⭐️".

A white bookshelf with a book cover for "The Deal" by Elle Kennedy overlaid, featuring two ice hockey players. A text overlay reads: "Literally just another smutty hockey romance with no actual plot and boring characters".

A white bookshelf with a book cover for "Divine Rivals" by Rebecca Ross overlaid, featuring blue floral designs. A text overlay reads: "Enchanted type writers??? That was stupid".

Books I can’t believe people rated 5 ⭐️

Can you believe people actually rated these books five stars? #books #reader #bookworm #lemon8reader #lemon8creator

87 likes

5 BOOKS I RATED 5 STARS ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

#booksoflemon8 #bookstagram #fivestarreads #fivestarbooks #thrillerrecs #thrillerbooks #books #bookwormsoflemon8 #bookrecommendations #bookrecommendation

25 likes

A wide shot of a Five Below store aisle displaying numerous books on tables and shelves, with the text 'FIVE BELOW BOOKS' overlaid. Various titles like 'GET LOST!', 'DAD JOKES', 'Girl Dinner', 'HOW EVERYTHING WORKS', and 'OWN YOUR EVERYDAY' are visible.

A hand holds a book titled 'OUT OF YOUR MIND' by Dani Dipirro, described as 'a JOURNAL and COLORING BOOK to DISTRACT your ANXIOUS MIND'. The cover is dark blue with colorful text and small white illustrations.

A hand holds a book titled 'Take a Breath', featuring an illustration of a sunrise over hills. The subtitle reads 'A Meditation Guide for Staying Present, Calm, and Mindful'.

Five below books

Check out these books I found at 5 below #five below shelves #five below shelves #five below finds #five and below

1242 likes

A hand holds a book titled "How to Be a Better Adult" by Jacque Aye, featuring an illustration of a Black woman with glasses and curly hair on a purple cover.

A hand holds a yellow book titled "The Black Girl in Search of God" by Bernard Shaw, with a silhouette of a Black woman and an illustrated man on the cover.

A hand holds a book titled "White Negroes: When Cornrows Were in Vogue... And Other Thoughts on Cultural Appropriation" by Lauren Michele Jackson, with a peach-colored cover.

Dear Diary , books that enlighten our roots (pt2)

#lemon8diarychallenge Dear Diary , here are some books ( part 2 ) to feed our roots or simply feed our minds with courage , history or dreams through black cultural experiences . Have you read these yet ? Would you join a #bookclub ? How many books have you read this year ? #b

2063 likes

A person reads on a Kindle in a dimly lit room, with a TV and cabinet in the background. Text overlay reads 'books i've rated five stars'.

A Kindle displays the cover of 'The Crash' by Freida McFadden, featuring a dark road with headlights. Text states 'had me on the edge of my seat the whole time'.

A Kindle shows the cover of 'Verity' by Colleen Hoover, with an abstract dark design. Text reads 'no other books compare to this'.

Thriller books i’ve rated 5 stars 📖

81 likes

Books I rated ⭐️5 stars⭐️

Comment what you rated these books! #booktok

79 likes

A title card with the text "Every Single 5 STAR BOOK I've ever read" overlaid on a scenic outdoor background featuring a body of water, trees, and a fence, with star-shaped bubbles floating around.

Four book covers are displayed: 'I'm Glad My Mom Died' by Jennette McCurdy, 'It Ends With Us' by Colleen Hoover, 'The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian' by Sherman Alexie, and 'The Song of Achilles' by Madeline Miller.

Four book covers are displayed: 'Never Ever Getting Back Together' by Sophie Gonzales, 'Maus' by Art Spiegelman, 'The Miseducation of Cameron Post' by Emily M. Danforth, and 'The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School' by Sonora Reyes.

Every book ive ever rated 5 stars ✨

hey y’all! so ever since I started reading in my adult life I’ve tracked each book and my rating. I thought I’d share the cream of the crop, the very best books I’ve read over the past few years!! hope this helps yall find some good books!! #readingideas #bookrecs #fivestarbooks #lemon8bo

29 likes

A hand holds the 'Girl Dinner Book' with a charcuterie board on its cover, featuring super simple meals for chill nights in, found among other books at Five Below.

A hand holds 'The Praying Woman's Journal' with floral designs, offering 60 weeks of prayers and reflection, noted for its practical prompts for Christian women.

A hand holds a 'Stick to the Plan' sticker book by Kandyboo, containing over 1600 planner stickers for tasks like bills due and appointments.

Hidden ✨ gem ✨ books @ Five Below

I went into Five Below strictly for the Girl Dinner Book ! I seriously could not believe it when I saw it ! But I found some amazing books that I thought were definitely worth sharing ! Don’t sleep on Five Below when it comes to books - let me know which one you would pick up! #five belo

1017 likes

A wide shot of a book display in a store, featuring various titles like 'Don't Worry', 'Alien Encounters', 'Crystal Healing', and 'Children's Bible Stories'. The books are stacked on tables, with other store merchandise visible in the background.

A close-up of a cookbook titled 'Let's Make Ramen!' by Hugh Amano and Sarah Becan. The cover features a colorful illustration of a bowl of ramen with chopsticks, eggs, meat, and vegetables.

A close-up of a book titled 'Herbal Handbook'. The cover is bright yellow with detailed illustrations of various colorful herbs and flowers. Text mentions recipes, tinctures, teas, balms, and more.

Books found at Five Below

#fivebelow #five and below #five & below #fivebelowbooks #book shopping 🛒

726 likes

A store aisle at Five Below displaying a variety of popular novels on shelves, with an overlay text stating 'Five Below has books now!'. Visible titles include 'Check & Mate', 'Better Than The Movies', 'Shining', 'Legend', and 'The Wrath & The Dawn', with some books priced at $10.

Books now at Five Below!!

I know Five Below always had a little book section with coloring books, cookbooks, etc. but they have novels now!! Sorry if this has been around a while, it’s been a bit since i’ve gone so this is new to me! #five and below #fivebelowbooks #fivebelowfinds #books #fivebelow

2142 likes

Books you should buy at Target!🎯📚

Here are five books I LOVED that if I didn’t already own I would 100% buy! They’re all very different from each other, but I rated every one of these 5⭐️ they are some of my favorite books! #lemon8partner #lemon8bookclub #bookshopping #bookrecommendations #readersoflemon8

725 likes

A stack of five books with colorful spines on a white quilted surface. A text overlay reads "5⭐️ BOOKS (PART 2)", indicating a list of highly-rated books.

The cover of "The Right Move" by Liz Tomforde, featuring a city skyline. Overlays describe it as a 5-star sports romance, book 2 in the 'Windy City' series, about an NBA player falling for his sister's best friend.

The cover of "when i fall poems" by Sabina Laura, with a dark blue background and white feather design. Overlays identify it as a 5-star poetry collection, described as bittersweet and exploring themes of love/heartbreak.

Books I rated 5⭐️ this year (part 2!)

Here is part two of the books I’ve rated 5⭐️ as someone who has read over 200 books this year and is very picky! In my eyes these books are absolutely perfect and I think about them all the time! Abby Jimenez is tied for my favorite romance author - if you haven’t read one of her books, please

18 likes

A person with a face mask lies on a bed, reading a book. Text overlay reads "FIVE BOOKS every girl should Read" and credits Tyra Reneé and Well-Rounded Girl Co.

A black book titled "THE MOUNTAIN IS YOU" by Brianna Wiest, about transforming self-sabotage into self-mastery, rests on white bedding.

A white book titled "WHEN YOU'RE READY, THIS IS HOW YOU HEAL" by Brianna Wiest, is displayed on white bedding.

FIVE BOOKS EVERY GIRL SHOULD READ (PART 1) 📚☁️

𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐎, 𝐃𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐆𝐈𝐑𝐋𝐒 🦢 Self-Improvement is something we all strive for and knowledge is power! Reading is such a great way to expand your self awareness, growth, and gain insight on various topics 📖. On my previous post about FEMININE HOBBIES 🩰, many of you ladies mentioned reading and so I th

880 likes

A white bookshelf filled with various books, some standing upright and some stacked. Decorative items like candles and a framed raven picture are interspersed. Large orange text overlaid on the image reads "Books That Deserve More Hype."

The book cover for "THE Love MATCH" features three illustrated characters: a man holding a red scarf, a woman with a teacup, and a man playing a guitar, all against a teal background.

The book cover for "ONE FOR MY ENEMY" by Olivie Blake shows a central dagger entwined with roses, some bearing blood drops. The phrase "BE BUT MINE." is also visible on the white background.

Books I Rated 5 Stars, That Deserve More Hype

Why are you sleeping on these amazing books?! #bookrecs #5starbook #bookrecs

6 likes

Romance Books I gave 5 Stars!!📚

I wanted to share my top, all time favorite new adult romance books. I’ve been reading romance books since around 2021 and out of the ones I’ve read so far, these are the ones that I’ve rated 5 stars and think about 24/7. Little warning that I do recommend looking up trigger warnings before readi

403 likes

Top 5 Books that will IMPROVE Your Mental Health

Here are some of the highest rated books to improve your mental health. #lemon8bookclub #books #bookwormsoflemon8 #mentalhealthbooks #BookReview

402 likes

how i read books (without being distracted)

it can be super hard to start a book for some people, just make sure you're doing it in a way you like! it's okay to take a break. reading 8 books in a month like some do just isn't doable for a lot of people. i've only ready 8 books this entire year, and last year i only read 3. fi

2605 likes

6 Highly-Rated Books Already on My Radar

I found 6 books rated 4+ stars and immediately added them to my watch list… Some aren’t even out yet, but the early ratings are already telling me everything I need to know—these are my kind of reads. You know that feeling when you can just tell a book is going to hit before you even open it?

23 likes

A bookshelf with various books, bathed in sunlight from a window, with text overlay "books I've rated 5 stars" and a "SWIPE" arrow, indicating a list of book recommendations.

The book cover for "The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo" by Taylor Jenkins Reid, showing a woman in a green dress, with book ratings and reviews displayed below.

The book cover for "The Wicked Deep" by Shea Ernshaw, featuring a dark, mystical forest scene with a bird, along with book ratings and reviews.

Books I’ve rated 5 stars 🌟

Here are some books I’ve rated 5 stars! Comment some book recommendations 📖 📖The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo -An amazing story about a famous actress. The story kept me interested the entire book. It is very dramatic and glamorous. I loved every second of it! 📖The Wicked Deep -This is one o

10 likes

5 star books i’ll always recommend ⭐️

here are 3 book recommendations that i’ve rated 5 stars and will recommend to anyone!! these books have a spot in my brain permanently, i can’t forget them! all of these books are so unique and have so many amazing elements that you just don’t find in every book! Beartown by Fredrik Backman - 5

89 likes

dark romance books you may enjoy 😮‍💨

These books were okay. not the worst or the best. I enjoyed some of the story lines. a lot of other people highly rated these books because they enjoyed the characters and story line. others despised them haha. To each readers own 🥂 #lemon8bookclub #bookrecommendation #BookReview

174 likes

A graphic titled 'BOOKISH ALGORITHM Highly Rated Books... You Haven't Seen on Your FYP' features a stack of books and an open book, promoting underrated reads.

The image displays three highly-rated book covers: 'The Collected Regrets of Clover,' 'The Rachel Incident,' and 'Weyward,' with their ratings, reviews, and brief summaries.

This image presents three highly-rated book covers: 'Out on a Limb,' 'The Only One Left,' and 'None of This Is True,' along with their ratings, reviews, and descriptions.

Highly Rated… But Not Viral 📚

Not every highly rated book makes it onto your FYP… 📚👀 These are some titles that have strong ratings and great reader feedback, but somehow aren’t getting the same spotlight as the usual viral books. And honestly, those are sometimes the best ones to discover. It’s easy to get caught up i

51 likes

A smiling woman holds the book 'Fourth Wing' by Rebecca Yarros, standing in front of a bookshelf. The image has text overlay 'Books I rated under 5 ⭐️'.

The book cover for 'Haunting Adeline' by H.D. Carlton is displayed over a bookshelf background, with text describing negative aspects of the plot, characters, and writing.

The book cover for 'Hunting Adeline' by H.D. Carlton is shown over a bookshelf background, with a 1-star rating and comments like 'It was worse than the first' and 'Plot sucked'.

Some books I’ve rated under 5 ⭐️

#booktok #bookratings

7 likes

How I Rated Books Vs Goodreads

Here are my most recent reads : ) #booktok #goodreads #reading #bookrating

7 likes

Books I rated 4⭐️’s and above!

I have full reviews for each one on my Bookstagram (Username: read.by.rach) but, these are books I absolutely devoured and have become completely obsessed with. The kind where you can’t stop thinking about the characters or story long after you’ve read them. 💖 What was your last 5⭐️ read?!

62 likes

BOOKS I CANT BELIEVE HAVE 5 STARS ⭐️

Might be a little late, but this trend is so fun! I seen so many people do this and thought it would be fun to go through my five stars and do the same🩷 Comment your five star reads! Currently in need of some recs 🙇🏼‍♀️ #books 🫶🏼 #Lemon8 #creator #reading📖 #fyp

7 likes

A white bookshelf filled with various books, including titles like 'It Ends With Us' and 'Fourth Wing'. The image has a text overlay 'Books I Couldn't Put Down' with sparkling effects, and a Lemon8 watermark.

The book cover for 'The Inmate' by Freida McFadden, featuring a dark prison hallway. Text overlays indicate it's a 'Short read', 'Read in less than 24 hours', and has 'Plot twists so crazy I audibly gasped'.

The book cover for 'The Perfect Marriage' by Jeneva Rose, showing two intertwined rings on a white background with blood splatters. Text overlays state 'Easily able to keep track of characters' and 'Also read in less than 24 hours'.

Books I Couldn’t Put Down 🫨

These books I either read in less than 24 hours or read them straight through over a few days, and rated them 5 stars. ⭐️ The Inmate by Frieda McFadden - I buddy read this book with my mom and it started her reading journey. - I couldn’t believe how fast I had read it. - I was on the edge of

917 likes

A hand holds a stack of three books, with the text 'FRIENDS TO LOVERS RECS' displayed above. The image introduces a list of friends-to-lovers book recommendations.

A hand holds the book 'Powerless' by Elsie Silver, which has a purple cover. Text on the image indicates it was rated 5 stars and is a friends-to-lovers recommendation.

A hand holds the book 'A Long Time Coming' by Meghan Quinn, featuring a blue cover with a man and cupids. Text on the image states it was rated 5 stars.

Books by Trope: Friends to Lovers

Three friends to lovers recommendations, that I rated FIVE STARS! 1. Powerless by Elsie Silver Perfect for the lovers of a cowboy romance! 2. A Long Time Coming by Meghan Quinn A spicy friends to lovers book! 3. The Friend Zone by Abby Jimenez A heartwarming friends to lovers. #lem

17 likes

Must Read Books in 2025📚

These are some books I’ve rated a five⭐️ because in my opinion, they were great reads. 1. Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi 2. The Final Gambit by Jennifer Lynn Barnes 3. The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas 4. Terms and Conditions by Lauren Asher ⭐️Overall rating: 5/5 If you love dystopian f

70 likes

An overhead view of various self-care and personal development books displayed on a surface, with a prominent text overlay stating "SELF CARE BOOKS I PICKED UP AT FIVE BELOW soft girl on a budget."

A hand holds a book titled "GET OUT OF MY HEAD Inspiration for Overthinkers in an Anxious World" by Meredith Arthur, featuring a cover with abstract pink, blue, and yellow shapes.

A hand holds a book titled "3 MINUTE POSITIVITY WORKBOOK TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE BY CHANGING YOUR THOUGHTS," which has a bright yellow cover with a sunflower design.

5 self care books from five below ✨

Here are five self care books I recent picked up from five below… and the best part? they were all only $5 each!!! “get out of my head” “3 minute positivity workbook” “complete guide to self care” “create your calm: a journal disquieting anxiety” “how to be the main character” these are p

219 likes

A wide shot of the book section at a Five Below store, featuring shelves filled with various books and activity sets. Store signage indicates books are $5 and promotes themes like 'CREATE' and 'ALL FUN!'.

A close-up of a self-help book titled 'Stress-Free Productivity' by Alice Boyes, PhD, offering a toolkit for efficiency and creativity. It is displayed among other books in the store.

A close-up of a book titled 'Simple Acts of Kindness' with a subtitle '500+ Ways to Make a Difference,' featuring a white cover with colorful dots. Other activity books are visible nearby.

Five Below Books

The book section at Five Below is always stocked with some great finds! Each book is only $5! They always have lots of self help themed books and even journals/workbook type ones! #fivebelowfinds #fivebelow #bookrecommendations #bookreccomendation #shoppingfinds

459 likes

Books: Then & Now

For my book readers that want a good book to read. I haven’t started on curvy girl summer yet but I rated the ones I have. Mostly drama 🎭/ romance books! My ratings might not be your ratings but I still loved reading them! 📚 #lemon8bookclub #book #barnes #walmart #readersoflemon8

46 likes

An open book with text, featuring the title "WHY-CHOOSE OMEGAVERSE BOOKS I RATED 4 STARS" in pink overlay, indicating a book recommendation list.

The book cover for "Knot For A Moment" by Devyn Sinclair, featuring tropes like Second Chance Romance, Why Choose MFMMM, Scent Matches, and Multiple POV, rated 4 stars.

The book cover for "Endless" by Devyn Sinclair, highlighting tropes such as Fake Relationship, Why Choose FMMMMM, Hurt/Comfort, and Sweet & Spicy, rated 4 stars.

Why-Choose Omegaverse Books I Rated 4 Stars

#bookrecommendations #whychooseromance #whychoosebooks #bookstagram #booktok

22 likes

my favorite books of all time!

these are all the books that i’ve rated five stars, they’re all different genres but they’re all amazing! Standalones: - Elvis and Me by Priscilla Presley - The Legacies by Jessica Goodman - The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab - Barbie and Ruth by Robin Gerber 5-star reads t

14 likes

Should Christian books be rated PG?

Mature fiction DOES NOT have to include eroticism, vulgarity, or extreme violence. Some books just aren’t for kids and that’s okay. That’s the reason we have children’s Bibles vs KJV. Some books are too mature for kids and not because they’re vulgar, it’s because they explore topics that aren’t fit

11 likes

See more