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I was gifted this book by my manager at work, and I’m so glad he shared it with me. Theo of Golden follows a mysterious, kind hearted older man from Portugal who arrives in Golden, Georgia. After visiting a local coffee shop and being moved by the portraits displayed there, he decides to buy all of them, with the heartfelt intention of finding and gifting them to their rightful owners.
This book was such a pleasant surprise for me. I’ve never read anything quite like it. It’s a beautifully written story about kindness, generosity, friendship, and love. Though it’s slow paced, it kept me wanting to know more. The characters are warm and very memorable, I laughed out loud at moments, and while I didn’t cry, I definitely got emotional.
It’s an inspiring read with gentle Christian themes that might not be for everyone, but I found it thoughtful and moving. The ending caught me completely off guard in the best way. This book will tug at your heart and stay with you long after you’ve finished.
I was gifted this book by my manager at work, and I’m so glad he shared it with me. Theo of Golden follows a mysterious, kind hearted older man from Portugal who arrives in Golden, Georgia. After visiting a local coffee shop and being moved by the portraits displayed there, he decides to buy all of them, with the heartfelt intention of finding and gifting them to their rightful owners.
This book was such a pleasant surprise for me. I’ve never read anything quite like it. It’s a beautifully written story about kindness, generosity, friendship, and love. Though it’s slow paced, it kept me wanting to know more. The characters are warm and very memorable, I laughed out loud at moments, and while I didn’t cry, I definitely got emotional.
It’s an inspiring read with gentle Christian themes that might not be for everyone, but I found it thoughtful and moving. The ending caught me completely off guard in the best way. This book will tug at your heart and stay with you long after you’ve finished.
This was a Frankenstein retelling and my first Kalynn Bayron read. I honestly enjoyed it! Even though it dragged a bit in some parts, It was a solid spooky season pick. The audio was just okay, but the cover, was absolutely gorgeous. This was the main reason I wanted to read this book. The story follows Meka , a newly certified mortician’s assistant working at her parents funeral home. But then weird things start happening, and she realizes the family business is way more complicated than she thought, and It’s up to her to figure out the secrets.
This was a Frankenstein retelling and my first Kalynn Bayron read. I honestly enjoyed it! Even though it dragged a bit in some parts, It was a solid spooky season pick. The audio was just okay, but the cover, was absolutely gorgeous. This was the main reason I wanted to read this book. The story follows Meka , a newly certified mortician’s assistant working at her parents funeral home. But then weird things start happening, and she realizes the family business is way more complicated than she thought, and It’s up to her to figure out the secrets.
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Read 60 books by December 31, 2025
Progress so far: 125 / 60 208%
The premise was great, but the beginning felt a little slow, kind of boring, yet still creepily interesting enough to keep me going. The last few chapters had more action and intensity, and that’s where it finally got better. Overall, an okay read, just took a while to get there.
The premise was great, but the beginning felt a little slow, kind of boring, yet still creepily interesting enough to keep me going. The last few chapters had more action and intensity, and that’s where it finally got better. Overall, an okay read, just took a while to get there.
The Black Queen by Jumata Emil was such an engaging mystery that kept me on edge the entire time! I was constantly guessing who was behind the murder, and every time I thought I had it figured out, I was wrong. This one gave me Tiffany D. Jackson vibes, the way Emil weaves in themes of racism, privilege, and social injustice alongside a twisty, suspenseful plot was so well done. For a debut, the writing was sharp, emotional, and powerful. Beautifully written, relevant, and fast paced. I can’t wait to read more from Jumata Emil.
The Black Queen by Jumata Emil was such an engaging mystery that kept me on edge the entire time! I was constantly guessing who was behind the murder, and every time I thought I had it figured out, I was wrong. This one gave me Tiffany D. Jackson vibes, the way Emil weaves in themes of racism, privilege, and social injustice alongside a twisty, suspenseful plot was so well done. For a debut, the writing was sharp, emotional, and powerful. Beautifully written, relevant, and fast paced. I can’t wait to read more from Jumata Emil.
3.75⭐️ This was my first book by Stacy Willingham, and I was definitely entertained. The writing pulled me in right away, and those last few chapters had me glued to the pages. The main character did get on my nerves a bit. Chloe was out here trying to be a full time investigator, taking on everyone and everything by herself, girl, relax! I didn’t see the biggest twist coming at all, and it totally made up for the slower parts. A story full of twist, that kept me interested start to finish. I’d definitely read more from this author!
3.75⭐️ This was my first book by Stacy Willingham, and I was definitely entertained. The writing pulled me in right away, and those last few chapters had me glued to the pages. The main character did get on my nerves a bit. Chloe was out here trying to be a full time investigator, taking on everyone and everything by herself, girl, relax! I didn’t see the biggest twist coming at all, and it totally made up for the slower parts. A story full of twist, that kept me interested start to finish. I’d definitely read more from this author!
