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Horror & Slasher Recs | For Summerween

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Hi Friends,
Summer isn’t over, so Summerween continues. To keep the spooky summer vibes alive, I’m sharing some fun horror and slasher book recommendations. These books may not keep you up at night, but you’ll want to binge-read them all in one go.


The Last Time I Lied by Riley Sager
Set at a summer camp, this book is a perfect summer read. Emma Davis, the main character, has to return to her old summer camp. However, the camp had to close way back when, after the girls who shared Emma’s cabin went missing. It’s a super fun read with many twists and turns.
Related Post: The Last Time I Lied | Book Review


Lying in the Deep by Diana Urban
To be honest, I didn’t love this book as much as I thought I would. Still, this could be a good summer read if you’re into YA mysteries. Set on a boat, this book delivers teen drama and a surprising ending. Even though I didn’t love the story, some people, especially Agatha Christie fans, might really like it. It’s a supposedly good reimagining of Death on the Nile, from what I understand.
Related Post: Lying In The Deep | Book Review


You’re Not Supposed to Die Tonight by Kalynn Bayron
This slasher story was so much fun. The book takes place at a slasher-themed attraction where you essentially get to be in a horror movie. Charity Curtis’s role as the final girl takes a deadly turn when a real killer joins the cast. I loved the writing and how over-the-top the book was. If you’re into classic teen slasher flicks, you’ll love this book.


Two Sides to Every Murder by Danielle Valentine
This YA slasher book takes place at a camp, a popular setting for summer thrillers. What I really love about this story is the mystery. The story follows two girls attending the reopening of a camp long closed after a deadly massacre. Although their reasons differ, they both seek answers about the past. This story was super fast-paced, with tons of shocking moments.
Related Post: Two Sides To Every Murder | Book Review


Summer’s Edge by Dana Mele
This book wasn’t amazing, but I liked the general idea, and it’s perfect for summer. It’s a wild, creepy story that’ll keep you reading to the end. To be honest, this book is tough to explain; you’re better off going in without knowing the plot. However, I will say that this young adult horror novel continues to haunt my thoughts to this day.
Related Post: Summer’s Edge | Book Review


The Hacienda by Isabel Cañas
This book’s for you if you like spooky stories with a touch of romance. It’s super creepy and atmospheric, with a touch of magic. In the book, Beatriz thought her new husband’s country estate would be a safe haven, but it turned into a nightmare. If you are a fan of Gothic books, then I think you will like this story. I think fans of Mexican Gothic and The Nun movies would love this story—it’s a weird comparison, I know, but it has the same feel.
Related Post: The Hacienda | Book Review

Read these creepy books to stay in the Summerween mood all summer. If you have any spine-tingling summer reading recommendations, please leave them in the comments. Please like and share this post with others. As always, signing up for my mailing list supports my blog and guarantees you won’t miss new book posts.

Until The Next Chapter,
Bunny

Summerween 2025 Readathon | Wrap-Up

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Hi Friends,
The Summerween 2025 readathon is officially over! I missed the recap posts for days 6, 7, and 8 because I wasn’t feeling well. Honestly, I failed to read anything for the final days of the readathon. This readathon was a bit of a flop for me, as I only read one book and a short story.

Readathon Reading Wrap-Up
Hide by Kiersten White
This book fulfilled several readathon prompts, including “Read A Horror Or Thriller Book“, “Read A Book You’ve Owned For More Than A Year“, and “Read A Book In The Dark Or At Night“.

Phantom Pond by Juneau Black
This mystery short story satisfied the prompts “Read A Novella, Manga Or Listen To A Spooky Audiobook” and “Read A Book With The Sky On The Cover” (it has a cartoony sky, but it still counts).

Although I completed all the readathon prompts, I really wanted to read all the books on my TBR. Comment below and tell me your reading stats from this past week (books/pages). Please like and share this post with fellow readers. To support my blog, please sign up for my mailing list.

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Bunny

Summerween 2025 Day 4 & 5 | Fiction And Feelings

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Hi Friends,
Days 4 and 5 of Summerween were both pretty uneventful, so I figured I’d combine them into one recap. I was extremely tired on day four, so reading wasn’t a priority. However, I did finish Juneau Black’s Phantom Pond, though, and I loved it. Though I don’t review Shady Hollow short stories, this one would get 5 stars from me.

Day five wasn’t so great. I was feeling depressed. Maybe it was because I didn’t sleep well, but I was very emotional. Although I was sad, I finally finished Hide by Kiersten White. I was really excited to have finished the book, especially since it took me longer than usual to read it. Aside from the emotional rollercoaster I was on, it was a good day.

Little Moments From The Days
• I made a Starbucks run because sometimes you just need a pick-me-up. What’s your coffee order?

• Once again, my go-to candle was the Leaves one from Bath and Body Works. I’m obsessed with how much that smell makes me think of autumn.

• I have to confess, I splurged on some special edition books. TikTok shop is fueling my book addiction, so I need to stay away!

Hope you liked this Summerween update! Let me know in the comments how your reading week’s been. Don’t forget to like and share this post before you go! And don’t forget to sign up for my mailing list so you don’t miss a post!

Until The Next Chapter,
Bunny

Summerween 2025 Day 3 | Chores & Chapters

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Hi Friends,
Summerween day three was super busy. I had little time to read until the afternoon, because I was working around the house. But when I got around to reading, I couldn’t put the book down. I reached the 50% mark in Hide by Kiersten White. I suspected how the book would end from the start, and now I’m positive.

Before bed, I started reading Phantom Pond. This short story is part of the Shady Hollow series. I figured I could use it for the novella prompt if I needed to.

Little Moments From The Day
• Even though housework drained me, I still squeezed in a 15-minute abs and arms workout.

• To get in the reading mood, I played a spooky autumn house ambience video on YouTube.

• I posted on TikTok and Instagram! I’ve been regularly posting on TikTok recently, but unfortunately, I’ve neglected my Instagram. So, I need to figure out a good posting schedule for both.

That’s it for day three. Follow me on Instagram and TikTok for more bookish content. Please share your Summerween updates in the comments below. Liking and sharing this post helps my blog grow, don’t forget! Plus, joining my mailing list means you’ll never miss a new post!

Until The Next Chapter,
Bunny

Summerween 2025 Day 2 | Rest And Reading Sprints

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Hi Friends,
Day two of Summerween was good! I got a lot of reading done, which is great! I’m still reading Hide, and it’s really interesting. The story is keeping me guessing, and I love that in thrillers. It’s also super suspenseful. However, having so many perspectives within each chapter is something I’m not enjoying. I think separate chapters per character would have made it easier to keep track of whose perspective we were reading. Nonetheless, I am still enthralled by the book.

I also got a new kitten! My husband and I adore our pets, and we’ve added another furry friend to the family! And I took a nap, it being Sunday and all. Since it was the day of rest, I took it easy. But honestly, I love to sleep.

Little Moments From The Day
• Summerween reading sprints helped me get a good chunk of the book read.

• Today’s scent was a Bath and Body Works Leaves candle. I absolutely love this scent; if you like apple cider and apple pie, you’ll love it too!

• I watched I Still Know What You Did Last Summer because I watched I Know What You Did Last Summer on July 4th. My family doesn’t understand my Fourth of July movie tradition, but fellow horror fans will get it.

It was a really relaxing and easy day. Not the most exciting day, but I did tons of reading, which is the whole point of the readathon. Let me know what you’re reading in the comments! Before you go, hit like, share this post, and sign up for my mailing list.

Until The Next Chapter,
Bunny

Summerween 2025 Day 1 | A Slow Start

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Hi Friends,
Summerween has begun! To be totally transparent, I didn’t really read much at all on the first day of the readathon. That’s fine, though, because the readathon has only just started, so I have plenty of time to read my TBR. Let’s just hope the rest of my reading week goes better.

I spent the morning taking care of my fur babies, as usual. Then I got sucked into TikTok for way too long. I managed to read a bit of A Tempest of Tea with my morning coffee, even though it’s not a readathon book. Also, since it was Saturday, I wasn’t very productive. I was fully in weekend mode. Still, I wanted to tackle one prompt. I picked the “read a book in the dark” one because I sometimes stay up late on weekends.

Around 10 pm, I finally started reading Hide by Kiersten White. I chose this as my first read because it’s on my July TBR, fulfills several prompts, and the audiobook is fairly short. Despite only being 6% into the book, I’m already captivated. What I love about Kiersten White’s books is that they always grab me from the start. Although, the story seems like it will follow a lot of characters, and I’m unsure if I’ll enjoy so many perspectives. Still, based on the small amount I’ve read, I’m liking the plot.

Little Moments From The Day
• I watched some Summerween TBR videos, and you should too if you’re stuck on what to read! You can also check out my Summerween TBR!

• I did a short 10 minute cardio walking workout, because I have to move my body in someway every day.

• For a late-night snack, I treated myself to a Hershey chocolate bar. This week I’ll make s’mores, but it was a chocolate bar kind of night.

• My soundtrack for the evening was a snow ambience video on YouTube with just snow sounds and a crackling fire. It really helped set the fall vibes.

That’s a wrap for Day 1. While it might not have been the most successful or eventful day, I don’t mind easing into the readathon. Hopefully, my reading will pick up and I will do more Halloween-type things as the week goes on. If you enjoyed this post, please like and share it with other readers. Make sure to sign up for my mailing list so you don’t miss any of my Summerween updates.

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Bunny

Summerween 2025 | To Be Read

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Hi Friends
Summerween is here again! For those unaware, Summerween is a readathon I enjoy taking part in every summer. It’s basically Halloween, but in summer. And as a winter lover, I’m all about it! If you want to join the fun, check out the announcement video—it’s got all the readathon details! There are only five prompts for this week-long readathon (July 5-12), and I’m aiming to read four books. But I can’t wait for all the spooky reads!

Read A Horror Or Thriller Book
Since Kirsten White’s Hide is on my July TBR, I figured I’d include it here as well. Been wanting to read this horror book forever; it’s got a competition and takes place in an amusement park. I have high hopes for this book, and since it’s short, it should be a quick read.

Read A Book With The Sky On The Cover
I had tons of choices, but I went with She Left by Stacie Gray. It fits the prompt because there’s a sky on the cover, and the story takes place around Memorial Day, so it totally screams summer vibes. The plot reminds me a bit of “And Then There Were None,” but from what I know it’s not a retelling.

Read A Book You’ve Owned For More Than A Year
For a change of pace, I’ve chosen Richard Osman’s The Thursday Murder Club for this prompt. This mystery series, which you may have heard of, centers on residents of a retirement community who become amateur detectives. I’ve owned the book for around two years, and with the movie adaptation coming out soon, now seems like the perfect time to read it.

Read A Novella, Manga Or Listen To A Spooky Audiobook
I’ve been wanting to dive back into Something Is Killing the Children, even though I’m not really into graphic novels. It feels right to read volume two during the readathon because I read volume one during Summerween. Let’s just turn it into a Summerween tradition.

There is one more prompt, which is to Read A Book In The Dark Or At Night, but I’ll probably just use one of the other books already on the TBR for it. Comment below if you’re planning to participate in Summerween. Please like and share this post before you leave. Consider signing up to my mailing list as well. It’s free, and you won’t miss any new posts!

Until The Next Chapter,
Bunny

Cinderella Is Dead | Book Review

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About The Book
Cinderella’s kingdom now forces girls to find husbands at an annual ball. Sixteen-year-old Sophia despises this cruel tradition. At the ball, she flees to Cinderella’s mausoleum. There, she meets a descendant of Cinderella’s stepsisters. They join forces to unveil hidden truths and vow to defeat the tyrannical monarchy.
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My Rating

I was hooked right from the start. I couldn’t put down the book; it follows a young woman in a dystopian world where Cinderella’s story isn’t fiction but fact, and women are supposed to be submissive. To find a husband, attendance at the Cinderella ball is mandatory for them once they come of age. Their wishes, aspirations, and desires are irrelevant. Seriously, this society is awful and pissed me off. I despised the values the Cinderella story supposedly represented.

Sophia, the main character, is a smart, strong-willed queer teen who’s totally against the system she grew up in. She takes a stand against the kingdom in a fight for her and other women’s freedom. I found Sophia to be a very likeable character. She was very sensible and knew what she wanted. That said, I have to admit the story lacked much character development.

Right from the beginning, it’s clear that Sophia wanted to change things and didn’t believe in the Cinderella fairytale. But honestly, the lack of character development didn’t bother me, even though it would’ve been nice. I liked how she was so determined to change her destiny, and we see it’s because her grandma was also rebellious against the kingdom’s rules.

“The palace underestimates the resourcefulness of women forced into a dark and dangerous place.”

That author really put a new spin on Cinderella. I thought it was outstanding. The reimagining was so inventive and unexpected; it completely turned the familiar story on its head—a concept I never could have conceived. There was even a bit of a romantic subplot. But truthfully, the romance felt a bit too ‘insta-love’ for me.

Overall, I thought the characters, plot, and writing were great, making for a fantastic read. I didn’t have many complaints, and I love strong female characters. But, heads up, there are trigger warnings in this book. For trigger warnings on this and other books, visit Book Trigger Warnings.

I’m very interested in your opinions on this book, so please comment if you’ve read it. To stay updated on my bookish adventures, follow me on Instagram and TikTok, and don’t forget to follow the blog!

Until The Next Chapter,
Bunny

July 2025 | To Be Read

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Hi Friends,
Today, I’m sharing my July TBR! I had a pretty good reading month in June, but I’m still not fully out of my book slump. Nevertheless, I’m excited for a new month of reading. As always, I use reading prompts to help me choose my monthly TBR. Lately, I’ve been sticking to a 6 book TBR. Since I’m such a mood reader, my goal each month is to read at least half of the books I pick. I’ll also be participating in the Summerween readathon in July, but I’ll be sharing a separate TBR for that.

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Do you have your July TBR ready? Let me know what books you’re planning to read! Have you read any of the books on my list? If so, feel free to share your spoiler-free thoughts in the comments. Before you go, don’t forget to like and share this post with others. And if you’d like to be notified whenever there’s a new bookish post, make sure to sign up for my mailing list!

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Bunny

Pride Month | LGBTQ Book Recommendations

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Hi Friends,
June is practically over, but before it ends, I want to celebrate Pride Month by giving you some LGBTQ book recommendations. These are books that I absolutely love and would recommend not just for this time of year, but to read any time.

If This Gets Out by Cale Dietrich and Sophie Gonzales
This is such a cute male/male romance about two members of a very popular boy band. Think One Direction, but two of the members fall in love. There were so many things I enjoyed about this book, especially how it touches on the topic of coming out and how scary that can be. It’s a really sweet read, and I definitely recommend it. It’s YA, so there isn’t really any spice in it.
Related Post: If This Gets Out | Book Review

Cinderella Is Dead by Kalynn Bayron
This is a YA Cinderella retelling that isn’t just a sapphic romance, but also about standing up for yourself as a woman and not letting men control your life. It’s about fighting for your rights and learning to be yourself, even when you’ve been raised to believe in a certain fairytale. I really liked both the romance and the story overall. In my opinion, it’s such a fun, modern twist on Cinderella.

You, Again by Kate Goldbeck
I absolutely adore this book! It’s one of my all-time favorite grumpy-sunshine romances. The story follows a man and a woman who keep running into each other over the years and eventually decide to start a friendship. The main female character is bisexual and very open about her sexuality. I loved everything about this story and will never stop recommending it. The cover might give off fall vibes, but trust me, this book is great for summer reading too.
Related Post: You, Again | Book Review

Delilah Green Doesn’t Care by Ashley Herring Blake
This kicks off a sapphic romance series with interconnected standalones. I really enjoyed Delilah and Clare’s connection and watching them fall for each other. Honestly, once you finish this book, you’ll want to binge the entire series. It’s such a quick read, and if you’re looking for a sapphic romance with some spice, this is definitely one to pick up.
Related Post: Delilah Green Doesn’t Care | Book Review

Margo Zimmerman Gets the Girl by Brianna R. Shrum & Sara Waxelbaum
This has to be one of the best sapphic YA stories I’ve read. I loved both main characters and how the story focused on figuring out your sexuality. One thing I really appreciated was the message that you don’t have to look or act a certain way to be part of the LGBTQ community. The representation is amazing. One of the main characters is autistic. Just a heads-up, though: this book includes one of the most well-written spicy scenes I’ve ever read in a YA book.
Related Post: Margo Zimmerman Gets the Girl | Book Review

I hope you enjoyed this post! If you have any Pride Month book recs for me, drop them in the comments. Don’t forget to like and share this post with other readers. And if you want to support my blog, please sign up for my mailing list.

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Bunny