Category: Reading
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Why is Every Book I Read a Banger?

This is a very easy question to answer but also difficult to explain. Main reason I love every book I read is because I don’t read books I don’t like. The more complicated version is that it comes down to 5 things that I am about to poorly illustrate. Bonus reason is that hating things…
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If Our Love Story Was a Romance Novel…

Sometimes I think about how ridiculous my relationship with my husband would sound as a romance novel. I’d absolutely adore it on the page—but I know for a fact it would get roasted in reviews for being “too unrealistic.” Still, it’s fun to imagine, so let me break down the tropes we’d hit if our…
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What I’ve Been Reading: Romantic Comedy Hits and Misses

Romantic comedy books have been my go-to escape for the past couple of weeks, and I’ll tell you, it’s been an adventure. In the last two weeks, I’ve started 12 books, finished 3, and am halfway through another. I’m realizing that while I adore this genre, I’m also very picky about what I like. Here’s…
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Shadow Work in Fantasy Romance: Facing Our Darkside Along With The Characters

Explore how shadow work shapes flawed, irresistible characters in deep, spicy fantasy romance. Discover why emotional depth and detailed worldbuilding create unforgettable love stories in your favourite novels.
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