When Wilderness Heals: A Review of The Great Outdoors.
The Great Outdoors ended up being one of those quietly satisfying reads that sneaks up on you. I went in expecting a light, outdoorsy rom-com, something cute, easy, and forgettable. Instead I found a story that leaned much harder into personal growth and self-acceptance than I anticipated. It was also a welcome palate cleanser: a low-spice, sweet romance that felt like a deep breath after working my way through a stretch of much spicier reads. Sadie is freshly dumped for bei
16 hours ago3 min read
A Slow Summer, a Soft Romance: A Review of Burnout Summer
Some books meet you exactly where you are, and Burnout Summer ended up being one of those reads for me. I picked it up expecting a breezy summer romance, and while it absolutely delivers on that front, it also surprised me with how thoughtfully it handles burnout, directionless twenty-something anxiety, and the quiet fear of realizing the life you planned might not be the one you actually want. This is a story that unfolds slowly and intentionally. It doesn’t rush to fix its
4 days ago3 min read
Dating the Dark Lord and Having a Surprisingly Good Time
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4 Stars The Dark Lord’s Guide to Dating by Tiffany Hunt was exactly what I hoped it would be: chaotic, charming, and way more fun than I expected. This is one of those books you pick up knowing full well you’re here for vibes, banter, and a good time. It's not deep world-building or high-stakes emotional devastation, and honestly? What really worked for me was how the book took something that’s usually dark, moody, and heavy and flipped it into something refreshing.
4 days ago2 min read
