7th Annual End of Year Survey: 2024

7th Annual End of Year Survey: 2024

Hosted by Jamie @ The Perpetual Page-Turner Happy New Year’s Eve y’all! Today marks the end of 2024, and I wanted to go out with one of my favorite posts: the end of the year survey. It’s been a few years (2019, yikes!) since I participated in this survey, but it is such a fun way […]

Posted December 31, 2024 by Lillian in Features / 4 Comments

2024 Reading Challenges ~ Final Update

Happy Monday y’all! 2024 feels like both the longest year in history and the shortest 😅 So much change in my life this year, some good and some sucky. My reading took a hit this year, or at least I thought it did. Despite having read less books this year, according to my year in […]

Posted December 30, 2024 by Lillian in Challenges / 1 Comment
Sunday Post #253 ~ Only 2 Days Left in 2024

Sunday Post #253 ~ Only 2 Days Left in 2024

The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by the Caffeinated Book Reviewer. It’s a chance to share news~ A post to recap the past week on your blog, showcase books and things you have received. Share news about what is coming up on your blog for the week ahead. See rules here: Sunday Post Meme Happy Sunday […]

Posted December 29, 2024 by Lillian in Features / 3 Comments
Review: Better Than Revenge by Kasie West

Review: Better Than Revenge by Kasie West

Better Than Revenge by is about a young teen out for revenge against her ex-boyfriend with the help of his rival. Finley has one dream: to become a famous podcaster. When she tries out for her school’s podcast team, her boyfriend Jensen, who has never shown interest before, decides to try out too using one […]

Posted December 27, 2024 by Lillian in Reviews / 1 Comment
Review: Ex Marks the Spot by Gloria Chao

Review: Ex Marks the Spot by Gloria Chao

Ex Marks the Spot by is a contemporary YA that follows two rivals on a treasure hunt that spans the globe. Gemma Sun has spent her life wishing for more family and to learn more about her Taiwanese culture. It is her and her mom against the world because as far as she knew her […]

Posted December 26, 2024 by Lillian in Reviews / 2 Comments
TTT #247 ~ Bookish Wishes

TTT #247 ~ Bookish Wishes

Happy Tuesday y’all! Today’s topic is “Books I Hope Santa Brings/Bookish Wishes.” For me, my husband has already granted almost all my wishes. He surprised me this year with 12-days of Bookmas. Last year while doom scrolling TikTok, I’d come across a video where a boyfriend had done this for his girlfriend. I thought it […]

Posted December 24, 2024 by Lillian in Features / 7 Comments
Review: Only Santas in the Building by Alexis Daria

Review: Only Santas in the Building by Alexis Daria

Only Santas in the Building by  is the final story in the  collection which features five short stories from five romance authors sure to spice up your holiday reading. This is my second favorite of the collection. Evie Cruz is working on a deadline to finish her illustrations for a new graphic novel. Being an independent […]

Posted December 23, 2024 by Lillian in Reviews / 2 Comments
Sunday Post #252 ~ Merry COVID

Sunday Post #252 ~ Merry COVID

Happy Sunday y’all! This was an extra long week. I tested positive for COVID on Tuesday, and while I’ve had it before, this time was like the first time all over again: super sore throat, fatigue, high fevers, and lost sense of smell and taste. While the first few only lasted a few days, the […]

Posted December 22, 2024 by Lillian in Features / 5 Comments
Review: Merriment and Mayhem by Alexandria Bellefleur

Review: Merriment and Mayhem by Alexandria Bellefleur

Merriment and Mayhem by  is the first in the  collection which features five short stories from five romance authors sure to spice up your holiday reading. This was a fun read! Everleigh Dangerfield is celebrating the holidays one final time at her grandmother’s home after she passed and is trying to keep all her traditions alive. […]

Posted December 20, 2024 by Lillian in Reviews / 2 Comments
Review: All By My Elf by Olivia Dade

Review: All By My Elf by Olivia Dade

All By My Elf by is the third story in the  collection which features five short stories from five romance authors sure to spice up your holiday reading. I love , so I was super excited to start this one. This story takes place entirely on an old school food truck/revamped Oscar Mayer Weinermobile which just […]

Posted December 19, 2024 by Lillian in Reviews / 2 Comments