A Darker Shore: Letters from Ketterdam by Leigh Bardugo (14th, Fantasy); The Romance Revival by Christina Lauren (14th, Romance); Cross My Heart, I Hope You Die by Mallory Arnold (14th, Horror)
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I Want to Trust You, but I Don’t by Lysa TerKeurst
Turns out I needed this book addressing the complexities of rebuilding trust—and how painful experiences can impact our relationship with God—far more than I initially
Recommendation Challenge #48: Books Starting with P, Q, and R
My picks: ✨ Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir ✨ Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams ✨ Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko ✨ Red Rising by Pierce Brown
New releases on my radar: 5th – 11th Jul 2026 (UK)
Marion by Leah Rowan (7th, Horror); It’s a Rich Man’s World by Camilla Falkenberg, Emma Due Bitz, & Anna-Sophie Hartvigsen (9th, Non-fiction)
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The Poet Empress by Shen Tao
While the story starts off somewhat slow and predictable, it deepens brilliantly as it explores themes of power, abuse, and sacrifice. I was especially impressed by the deeply layered, morally grey characters that emerged and the immersive writing style.
Recommendation Challenge #47: Books Starting with M, N, and O
My picks: ✨ Mistborn: The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson ✨ Maame by Jessica George ✨ My Husband’s Wife by Alice Feeney ✨ My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite
New releases on my radar: 28th Jun – 4th Jul 2026 (UK)
The Housewife by Natalie Barelli (30th, Thriller); The Winged Game by Sophie Kim (2nd, Fantasy); It Could Have Been Her by Lisa Jewell (2nd, Thriller); Not Like the Other Parents by Asia Mackay (2nd, Mystery)
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This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me by Ilona Andrews
I really wanted to love this book, but ultimately, it left me feeling underwhelmed. Sure, the premise, medieval-inspired setting and political manoeuvring were interesting, but the
