The.Bookish.Odyssey

Dive into the magic of summer with Carley Fortune’s novels -where every page is filled with unforgettable moments and heartwarming connections. Hurry & add her to your auto-buy author list!

🌟📖 ARC Book Review:
The Next Best Fling by Gabriella Gamez 📖🌟

Just finished the ARC of The Next Best Fling by Gabriella Gamez, and it’s a delightful rollercoaster of emotions! Here’s a sneak peek into what makes this duet novel a must-read.

👍🏽Engaging Characters: Marcela and Theo are well-developed and relatable, bringing unique charm and depth to the story.
👍🏽Witty Dialogue: Gabriella Gamez has a knack for witty and humorous dialogue that keeps the story lively and entertaining. The banter between characters is both heartwarming and had me laughing out loud.
👍🏽Emotional Depth: The novel delves into deeper themes of love, loss, and self-discovery, adding layers of complexity to the romantic storyline. It was a journey of growth and healing which made for great character development.

😊Read if you like
-librarian x former NFL player
-Fake dating
-Best friend brother
-Mexican American FMC rep
-Banter
-Learning about Texas😊 conchas & potato and egg tacos!

Overall, The Next Best Fling is a captivating read that will make you laugh, cry, and swoon. I also love the hints of Texas, put into the story.
I felt like she grew up in San Antonio with me.

📚 Book Review:
This Summer Will Be Different by

Ratings: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Spice: 🔥🔥
As the sun sets on another summer, “This Summer Will Be Different” offered a unique perspective on the season. Here’s what I loved and what fell short:

👍🏽likes
- Setting: The book vividly captures the essence of summer.
-Characters: Wolf and Each character felt like someone I could meet in real life, with their quirks and vulnerabilities beautifully portrayed.
-Emotional Depth:The story delves into deeper themes of love, friendship, and personal growth, which added layers of meaning. The story feels genuine and heart felt.
- Dual timeline:The story went back and forth to the past and present to convey how strong relationships were between several characters that allowed readers to see full character development throughout the full novel
- Audiobook:the narration was expressive and brought characters and descriptions of settings from both timelines to life.

👎🏽Dislikes:
-Slow Start: The beginning took some time to pick up pace.

Overall, “This Summer Will Be Different” is a heartfelt journey that captures the essence of summer with relatable characters and plot. It celebrates the nuances of life .

Have you read it yet? Share your thoughts below!

Introducing Wolf🥹 you’re going to love him.
He’s a sweetheart!

My July hopefuls are stacked and ready to go!
1 month till I’m back in the classroom hopefully I can finish these before then🤞🏼

➡️💭Which books are on your list this month?

🏝️Escaping to a tropical paradise sounds like a dream, until paradise reveals its problems… like marriage of convenience and billionaire issues.

Ratings:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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👍🏽Likes:
- The complex relationship between the MMC and FMC as the story built up their relationship.
- Setting: vibrant picture of a lush tropical landscape, transporting you straight to the heart of paradise.
- Thought-Provoking Themes: The MMC delves into deeper issues such as identity, belonging, and the complexities of seeking happiness in unfamiliar places.

👎🏽Dislikes:
- Pacing Issues:At times, it felt slow, especially in the middle chapters, which could have been more engaging especially when listening to the novel as an audiobook.
- Predictable Twists:Plot twist were easy to foresee, which slightly diminished the anticipation.

🥺In every paradise,there’s a piece of your heart waiting to be discovered.

Ride into the world of ‘Done and Dusted’ with me! From saddling horses to unforgettable characters, here’s my take on this intriguing read.

🌟Book Review: ‘Done and Dusted
Author: Lyla Sage
Ratings: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🔥🔥
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👍🏽Liked:
-Engaging plot that kept me turning pages.
-characters with relatable flaws.⁣⁣
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👎🏽Disliked:
-Pacing was slow in the middle, which made it challenging to stay hooked.
-Some plot twists felt predictable.⁣⁣
-Very insta-love🤷🏻‍♀️ not very slow burn
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Have you read it? Share your thoughts below! 📖💬⁣⁣
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📚Exploring each chapter, one book at a time. 🌟 Dive into this incredible series with me!




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📖Lost in the pages, found in the words of Done & Dusted!

I’m currently behind on my reading for the month but I’m almost finished with the first book in the Rebel Blue Series!

📚 Diving into “Wild Love” by Elsie Silver: a heartfelt journey of love and self-discovery set against a captivating backdrop of nature’s beauty.
Here’s what I thought! 🌿💕
Ratings: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice 🔥🔥

👍🏽Likes:
-Engaging Characters: Both MMC & FMC arewell-developed and their journey feels authentic.
👍🏽Setting: The descriptions of the countryside truly transport you.
3️⃣ Emotional Depth: The book tackles complex themes with sensitivity and insight.(depression,assault, death)

👎🏽Dislikes:
-Pacing:The story could be slow in parts, which affected my interest.
-Predictability: Some plot twists were a bit foreseeable.

Driving into the wild pages of love & finding pieces of my soul.

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🚪Step into the charming world of Rose Hill, where every book is a journey through love,secrets, and small-town magic.✨📚

If you are interested in embarking on a thrilling journey! Here are all six books of the Brutal Birthright series! 📚✨ Dive into a world of twists, turns, and gripping adventures that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Diving into the wild pages of love and finding pieces of my soul. 📖✨

This was my first book I’ve read by Sophie Lark,while I was excited to read this as I’ve seen this series become very popular, sadly it fell short for me.

Rating: ⭐️⭐️💫
Spice: 🔥🔥
👍🏽Likes:
Strong Characters:Both protagonists are strong, fiercely independent, and complex, making their journey from enemies to lovers satisfying.

👎🏽Dislikes:
Aida: She wasn’t a badass she was insufferable!
Predictable Tropes:While the enemies-to-lovers and forced marriage tropes are well-executed, they follow a pattern that might be too predictable.
Fast-Paced Plot:The pacing sometimes made the development of their relationship/ story feel rushed.

➡️Two hearts,locked in a fierce dance of power & desire. The first book in the Brutal Birthright series.
Brutal Prince,By Sophie Lark

A billionaire teaching life lessons🤷🏻‍♀️ Yes, Please.

King of Sloth
By:Ana Huang
Rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice level: 🔥🔥

👍🏽Things I Liked:
-Character Development: Both Main Characters are well-developed, with clear arcs that make their relationship journey engaging and relatable.
- Chemistry: The chemistry between Xavier and Sloan is palpable, making their interactions both heartwarming and intense.
- Emotional Depth: The novel explores the characters’ personal struggles in a way that adds depth to the story and makes their growth feel genuine.

👎🏽Things I didn’t like:
-Pacing: At times, the pacing of the story can feel uneven, with some parts dragging while others rush by too quickly.
- Predictability: Certain plot points were predictable.

🚨🚨Trigger Warning:
Cheating (not by a main character)
Death of a parent
Emotional abuse
Family estrangement
Mentions of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Excited for my June TBR list! 📚
Here are the 5 books I’m diving into this month.
➡️What’s on your reading list?

The Breakup Up Tour
Rating:⭐️⭐️
Spice:🔥

👍🏽Things I liked:
-The premise was a good idea
-If you’re a T.Swift fan you might catch some song titles being used in the book.

👎🏽Things I didn’t like:
-If the MFC is suppose to be Taylor Swift. It’s unfair and not flattering at all.
-I was expecting a Taylor Swift playlist with the book, nope. Didn’t get it. Not sure what the author meant by saying the book was for fans of T.Swift, but it fell short.

Marching into a new month with a stack of books waiting to be devoured! 📚 Excited to dive into these literary adventures and escape into new worlds. ➡️What’s on your March reading list?

No hopeful Reads for February.

But… I did finish the Knockemout series!
Let me tell ya, 🤯 loved the whole series but my favorite story was Sloan & Lucian. You can’t give me a rivalry/enemies and expect me not to love it!

January Reads

Ok. Soooo it’s real late to post this but it I’m trying to be more consistent. So here are my past ratings for my January reads.

“Diving into the world of ‘The Takeover’ ARC Book Review – a heartwarming journey from rivals to lovers, sprinkled with romance and tangled emotions. A delightful rollercoaster that will leave you swooning! 💖 ➡️🎉🥳Grab your copy on 1/30

👍🏽What I liked:
- Japanese and Korean MCs
- Dual pov
- Rivals to lovers
- Office Romance
- Meddling families
- Banter
- Found family
- He falls first

👎🏽What I didn’t like:
- I had to wait to share such a great book with everyone, This was a sweet, fun romantic story, with great history for the MC’s to grow.

Thank you to &
For this opportunity it was so fun!

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😳🤯😆this is crazy!! So excited to share with you all this new badge I received from Netgalley.

Sooo excited to share my first ARC!
I can’t wait to share my review.

The Take Over, by .
Coming to bookstores January 30
Thank you for this opportunity.

Pssst!! I received my first ARC🙌🏽😊

Diving into the magic before it hits the shelves! 📚
– a sneak peek into literary wonders before the world discovers them. I thought I’d share with everyone what exactly an ARC is for those who may not know. 🌟