May Reading Wrap Up

Here is my May Reading Wrap-Up!

Here’s a more in depth review of each book:

🍓🥞Starberry Patch Pancake House 🥞🍓(Book 4)

I was so excited to finally get my hands on this book! I started reading it back in March but as a SAHM I don’t find the time to sit down and read until the end of the day and then I usually am too tired to put in some good time reading. So I took a pause on it but made the time to finish it this month! I love how Laurie Gilmore has very unique situations for all of her match making she does at Dream Harbor. I love the mix of adding a child into the situation. It is in a series but you don’t have to read the others first. However it will spoil the couples from the other books. Impatiently waiting for The Gingerbread Bakery.

Spice: 🍓

Rating: 🥞🥞🥞🥞/5

🍎🐡The Tenant🐡🍎

I LOVE FREIDA. She’s so witty and clever in her storylines. You’ve thriller, mystery, and suspenseful. Then she always ends with a shocking twist. And in this case she had another twist!!!!

Rating: 🐡🐡🐡🐡/5

🐦‍⬛🚗Flock🚗🐦‍⬛

THE SPICE WAS THERE THE PLOT WAS NOT!! This was my first time reading a why choose. And I gotta say I didn’t hate it! The storyline tho kind of lost me. There is two other books which I’ve heard are better so hoping to get those read next month!

Spice: 🚗🚗🚗🚗🚗

Rating: 🐦‍⬛🐦‍⬛🐦‍⬛/5

🔪🕵🏻‍♀️The Girls Weekend🕵🏻‍♀️🔪

This book was a great pallet cleanser. No spice and nothing too graphic with the murder! Great story and really enjoyed trying to figure out “Who done it”.

Rating: 🔪🔪🔪🔪/5

#booksireadinmay #readsofmay #books #bookish #creator

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2025/6/2 Edited to

... Read moreIn this month’s wrap-up, I explored several engaging books that span various genres. The first notable title was 'Starberry Patch Pancake House' by Laurie Gilmore. This charming romance centers around unique matchmaking scenarios, particularly through the lens of a single dad navigating unexpected parenting challenges. For those who appreciate a blend of heartwarming stories and romantic intrigue, this book is a delightful pick. Moving to suspense, 'The Tenant' by Freida McFadden captivated with its blend of thriller elements and unexpected twists, making it a compelling read for fans of psychological thrillers. McFadden's clever storytelling keeps readers on the edge of their seats. For fans of a spicier narrative, 'Flock' introduced a 'why choose' romance that walks the line between captivating and confusing, showcasing the evolving desires of its characters while leaving some readers eager for the next installments. Lastly, the mystery genre was enlivened by 'The Girls Weekend', which served as a pallette cleanser with its gripping plot featuring whodunit elements, offering an enjoyable challenge for mystery aficionados. With these summaries, you might find your next favorite book among my May reads!

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