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  In 27 Days By Alison Gervais In 27 Days Synopsis Hadley Jamison is shocked when she hears that her classmate, Archer Morales, has committed suicide. She didn’t know the quiet, reserved guy very well, but that doesn’t stop her from feeling there was something she could have done to help him. Hoping to find some sense of closure, Hadley attends Archer’s funeral. There, Hadley is approached by a man who calls himself Death and offers her a deal. If Hadley accepts, she will be sent back 27 days in time to prevent Archer from killing himself. But when Hadley agrees to Death’s terms and goes back to right the past, she quickly learns her mission is harder than she ever could have known. Hadley soon discovers Archer’s reasons for being alone, and Archer realizes that having someone to confide in isn’t as bad as he’d always thought. But when a series of dangerous accidents starts pushing them apart, Hadley must decide whether she is ready to risk everything—including her life—to keep Arc...

 Hello readers! It's a new year, and I'm sure lots of you have exciting resolutions for 2025! And one of my resolutions this year is to give you all 365 book recommendations!  That's why, to kick off the new year, I have decided that January will be new series for you all to try! After all, new year, new series. I hope y'all have an amazing year! (Note: Not all of these recommendations are completely clean, including any other advent post after this. Read at your own discretion, but I try not to recommend too many books with bad content. Happy reading!) A Dog's Purpose-W. Bruce Cameron The Huntress of Thornbeck Forest-Melanie Dickerson Tidewater Inn-Colleen Coble Forged in Love-Mary Connealy The Heart's Choice-Tracie Peterson/Kimberley Woodhouse The Eye of Minds-James Dashner Mirror, Mirror-Jen Calonita Fairy Godmother-Jen Calonita On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness-Andrew Peterson Broken Pride-Erin Hunter Silverwing-Kenneth Oppel The Wild Ones-C. Alexander...

  Heartless By Marissa Meyer Heartless synopsis: Catherine, daughter of the Marquess and Marchioness of Hearts, has only one ambition: to own her very own bakery with her maid and best friend, Mary Ann. But when she hears whispers about the King's future wife- and learns that he plans to marry her- everything begins to unravel. Until she meets Jest, the handsome, charismatic court joker. Every second she spends with him is electrifying, and soon she can't imagine life without him. Unbeknownst to the people of Hearts, they enter a secret- and forbidden- courtship. But tragedy strikes, and Cath might have to accept the King's proposal if she wants her own happy ending. I absolutely ADORED this book and cried mighty hard at the ending. Also, I have a warning for you: if you read this book, you will not be able to forget Jest and his gorgeous lemon eyes... This book is perfectly clean and amazing all the way through. Ages 13+ would appreciate this novel! Happy reading! -Lylia

 Hello, readers! I am pleased to announce that in 2025, I am going to start doing what I'm going to call a Monthly Book Advent, where I recommend 28-31 novels based on the month of the year, starting in January. Every month will have a different theme according to that month!  However, I'm having trouble coming up with some themes for a few months, so if you have any suggestions for themes for the months posted below, please drop a comment! I would love to have some ideas. Look for these posts every month to get a whole year's worth of book recommendations!  Happy reading! -Lylia Months I Haven't Thought Up a Theme Yet March August September Please give me some theme suggestions! They could be genres or books with a common theme relating to that specific month. Thank you!

  Places We've Never Been By Kasie West Places We've Never Been synopsis: Norah hasn’t seen her childhood best friend, Skyler, in years. When he first moved away, they'd talk all the time, but lately their relationship has been reduced to liking each other’s Instagram posts. That’s why Norah can’t wait for the joint RV road trip their families have planned for the summer. But when Skyler finally arrives, he seems...like he’d rather be anywhere else. Hurt and confused, Norah reacts in kind. Suddenly, her oldest friendship is on the rocks. A summer spent driving across the country leads both Norah and Skyler down new roads and to new discoveries. Before long, they are, once again, seeing each other in a different light. Can their friendship-turned-rivalry turn into something more? This book is so amazing, I cannot even begin to describe. And SKYLER. I will not go into detail about how much I love him because if I start I'll never stop. You will not regret giving this book...

  Gloria Buenrostro is Not My Girlfriend By Brandon Hoang Gloria Buenrostro is Not My Girlfriend synopsis: Gloria Buenrostro is Not My Girlfriend is a YA novel that proves that romance isn't all that's important- being a good friend is just as valuable.  Gary Vo, a Vietnamese outcast at school, desperately wants to belong with the popular kids. During one summer break, he is offered a chance to be welcomed in: befriend the most untouchable and most beautiful girl in school, Gloria Buenrostro.  But the closer they become, the more Gary questions his choice. Should he continue with the charade, or should he choose friendship over social status? It's a beautiful and heart-wrenching tale of friendship that made me question what I really considered to be a true friend. You should definitely read this book- and share it with a friend! -Lylia Content Warning: Some suggestive materials and some curse words throughout, but nothing too severe. Definitely recommend for ages 14+. Hap...

If you love reading books as much as I do, then there's one thing you have to do: when you find a book you like, you have to read their other works in support of the author.  Here is a list of authors you have to try, along with which books you should start with when checking them out. Authors You MUST Try: Abbie Emmons. Oh my goodness, you haven't discovered what YA romance really is until you have read Abbie Emmons' work. As of this writing, she has written three books: 100 Days of Sunlight; The Best Christmas Ever; and The Otherworld, with a fourth novel in progress. I suggest reading 100 Days of Sunlight first! Nadine Brandes. I absolutely love the unique writing style of Nadine Brandes! She has so much talent, and I love her work! As of this writing, she has written seven novels: The Out of Time series, which includes A Time to Die, A Time to Speak, and A Time to Rise; Fawkes; Romanov; Wishtress; and her newest book, The Nightmare Virus. For a first read, I would sugge...