hiiiiii.

I know I haven't posted in a while, and I'm just going to give it to you straight—I've been S T R U G G L I N G. I'm still reading, still trying to post to my stories here and there, but the motivation to put posts together? Ugh, it's just felt like every photo I take, every edit I make, is the absolute worst... so they all just end up sitting in my drafts (like this one). 🫠 On top of that, I've been dealing with a horrible flare-up that just won't abate (and yes, that's my fancy word of the day).

Anyway, y'all ready for another super honest book review? While this book (This Vicious Dream by Stacia Stark for my visually challenged friends) could use a bit more developmental editing and a good copy edit, I kind of... loved it? Ha. It was easy to read and get hooked on, I enjoyed Stark's writing style and the world-building, and I especially liked the banter and relationship between the main characters. I anticipated almost everything that happened (except for one twist toward the end that left me speechless and heartbroken for one of the characters), though that didn't detract from the experience at all. Really, my main issue is my frustration with some of the FMC's actions (which I understand builds tension) and THAT ENDING. I hateeeee how everything was left and need to know what happens next NOW. I finished this book earlier this month, but I thought about it for days, d*mn it.

Thanks so much to IngramSpark for the gifted copy!

📚 Give me your BEST cozy fall read—gothic, classic, fantasy, small-town romance, idc... I just want to wrap myself up in the season's vibes!

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