2025 Reading Challenge discussion

After being in a reading slump for a while I have finally started to read again! I've decided to just challenge myself to 20 books this year.

Miss Marple's Final Cases

I've been wanting to read Agatha Christie's novels for a while and what better way than short stories. Really enjoyed all of them and hopefully Agatha Christie will make another appearance on this list!

1/20

Elixir

I bought this when it first came out because Hilary Duff was my idol growing up, it was better than I thought it was going to be, but I also have no desire to read the other 2 books.

2/20

Always Emily

A quick and enjoyable read.

3/20

Sweet Little Lies

OK, not gonna lie I technically didn't read all of it, I read till I had about 100 pages left and then skimmed till the end.
It's awful, definitely not going to finish the series even though I own the 2nd book.

4/20

Red Queen

Really enjoyed this book, probably would've enjoyed it more if I didn't find out about the plot twist though.

5/20

The Fault in Our Stars

Not as bad as people say it is, but not as good as other people say it is. All in all, an enjoyable read.

6/20

Daughter of Smoke & Bone

Really, really enjoyed this, much more than I was expecting.

7/20

Briar Rose

Read this earlier this year. It was alright, a lot of irrelevant stuff that wasn't needed and slowed the book down. It felt like the author had the main, most important parts of the book (which were the good parts) and in order to reach her word count she added stuff that really wasn't needed. Doesn't romanticize Nazi's which I appreciated considering some the of the recent books/movies coming out.

8/20

The Bone Season

I really enjoyed this book - don't know how I feel with it being a 7 book series which will take till about 2025 to finish though.

9/20

The Girl Who Lied

Listened to the audio book. It was a quick read (only about 1 hour), quite enjoyable.

10/20

Anna and the French Kiss

Quick read, and I liked it much more than I thought I would, considering how morally grey the situation is.

11/20

An Inspector Calls

Loved it, the play is brilliant as well.

12/20

Cat Among the Pigeons

Good read, quite a few characters so it can get confusing at times, but I really enjoyed the read.

13/20

Ella Enchanted

I have wanted to read this for years and finally found a copy in the charity shop. It was a quick and cute read!

14/20

Soundless

FINALLY!!!

Such a pretty cover for such a meh book. It just felt like nothing was happening, like watching a CW show and each new chapter was after a commercial break.

15/20

Alexandra wrote: "Such a pretty cover for such a meh book. It just felt like nothing was happening, like watching a CW show and each new chapter w..."

I am sorry to hear that. Hopefully you like your next book better! :)

Listened to 'To Die For' by Alice Clark-Platts. It was good, reminds me of the real-life case of someone convincing their boyfriend to commit suicide. Warning though, there is an attempted rape at the end of the book.

16/20

The Wave

It was an alright book, covered quite a few things people miss when learning about Nazism, but also simplify's the issue. Also there is a character named Deutsch.

17/20

You're almost there Alex, just 3 more books to go to reach your goal for this year! I wish you good luck and hope that they'll be awesome reads!

Susy wrote: "You're almost there Alex, just 3 more books to go to reach your goal for this year! I wish you good luck and hope that they'll be awesome reads!"

Thank You ♥ Hopefully I will achieve my goal!

Witch Child

Started out good, got reeaaaaallllllllyyyyyyyy boring in the middle and then picked up again at the end,

18/20

My True Love Gave to Me: Twelve Holiday Stories

Really good short stories perfect for Christmas :)

19/20

Christmas Ever After

Just a quick, fluffy but also slightly angsty Christmas read, I read in 2 days so nothing really spectacular happens, as can be expected with these books.

20/20

Carrie

Really enjoyed this.

21/20

Alexandra wrote: "Christmas Ever After ...
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Congratulations on reaching your goal Alexandra!

Yay! Congrats! :)

Ilona wrote: "Yay! Congrats! :)"

Susy wrote: "Alexandra wrote: "Christmas Ever After ...
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Congratulations on reaching your goal Alexandra!"

Thank You ♥