Phoenix (she/they)
Avid reader and aspiring author
Anti-AI
- Here’s the thread for what I’ve been reading in May. And to start this off here’s a photo I did for a bookstack to spell May.
- Finding Gene Kelly by Torie Jean What to know: - contemporary romance Representation: - endometriosis rep My rating: 5 stars I loved this. It was so cute. It was my first time reading endometriosis rep. Liam and Evie are so amazing together. 💙📚 #booksky #romancebooks
- Phantasma by Kaylie Smith What to know: - dark fantasy romance - 1st in a series Representation: - OCD rep (OwnVoices) My rating: 5 stars I loved this. The only thing I’d change is longer scenes for the tasks, but I loved it all the same. 💙📚 #booksky #fantasybooks #romancebooks
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View full threadThe Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun I ended up DNFing this but I’m counting this as another down for this challenge. 💙📚 #booksky #romancebooks
- The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang 8th down This was good. I really enjoyed it. It was a pick from my online book club. Representation: - autism rep (FMC) 💙📚 #booksky #romancebooks
- April Reads I forgot to start this at the beginning of the month, but here is a thread of the books I’ve read in April.
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View full threadThe Best Friend Problem by Mariah Ankenman What to know: - contemporary romance - audio - 1 narrator - written by an indie author My rating: 5 stars I loved this. I really love reading friends to lovers. I don’t always like pregnancy in books, but I enjoyed this one 💙📚 #booksky #romancebooks
- Just to wrap April up in one post. It was a good month. I didn’t have any DNF’s or any under 4 stars.
- A Banned Book I love is the Hunger Games series. It was banned in: - USA - Vietnam - Thailand Maybe more places but those are the ones I know of. I’ve found it interesting why this one was banned and love it even more after reading some of them. What’s a banned book you love? #booksky 📚
- Exactly this! If I see you promote with AI, I will not be buying it or reading it.
- The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang What to know: - adult romance - first in a series Representation: - autism rep My rating: 4 stars This was good. I really enjoyed it and love that it has autism rep. 💙📚 #booksky #romance #thekissquotient
- Twisted Games by Ana Huang What to know: - adult dark romance - 2nd in an interconnected series (can be read as a stand-alone) Representation: - c-PTSD rep My rating: 5 stars I loved this so much. I haven’t stopped thinking about it since I finished it. 💙📚 #booksky #darkromance
- Spoiler Alert by Olivia Dade What to know: - adult romance Representation: - fat FMC - dyslexia rep My rating: 4.5 stars I loved this. I felt this story in my heart, especially as someone who has been told she’s ugly most of her life 💙📚 #booksky #romance #adultromance
- Ever After Always by Chloe Liese What to know: - adult romance - part of an interconnected series (Bergman Brothers) Representation: - anxiety rep My rating: 4.5 stars This was so good. I’ve loved most of this series so far and hope that keeps going. 💙📚 #booksky #romance #bergmanbrothers
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- Sending good vibes. 💖
- What am I reading during March? I’ll be posting a little about each book under this post including the ones I’ve finished already. I hope whatever you enjoy whatever you choose to read this month. #booksky📚
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View full threadPercy Jackson: Wrath of the Triple Goddess by Rick Riordan What to know: - middle grade/YA fantasy - seventh in a series Representation: - ADHD rep - dyslexia rep My rating: 4.5 stars I loved this. It was a good modern twist on another Greek myth within the series 💙📚 #booksky #yafantasy
- Triplets for My Pucking Enemy by Lexi Landon What to know: - adult contemporary romance - sports romance - MF relationship - single dad hockey player My rating: 4 stars I really enjoyed it and learning how much the characters changed from when they were teens. 💙📚 #booksky #sportsromance
- Kink in the Road by Evie Mitchell What to know: - contemporary romance Representation: - polyamorous throuple - bisexual MMC’s - disabled side character who uses a cane My rating: 5 stars I loved this. It was beautifully written. 💙📚 #booksky #romancebooks
- Mixed Signals by BK Borison What to know: - contemporary romance My rating: 4.5 stars This was really good. I enjoyed reading Layla’s story. I had been looking forward to it for a while. 💙📚 #booksky #romancebooks
- Twisted Love by Ana Huang What to know: - dark romance - first in an interconnected series Representation: - Chinese-American FMC - insomnia rep - traumatic pasts My rating: 4 stars #booksky #darkromance #romancebooks #twistedseries
- The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun What to know: - contemporary romance - set during a reality dating show My rating: DNF This is the second book of Alison’s I’ve tried. I heard so many good things. I gave it a shot but I was so bored and couldn’t get into it. #booksky #romancebooks
- Hi, I’m reintroducing myself. Hoping I can find likeminded people: 📚loves books (reading, writing or both) 🚫no to AI 🎨loves to get creative ❤️🐲loves romance and fantasy but won’t judge anyone for what they read (except if you read and promote JKR) 🎧audiobooks count as reading 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️supports human rights
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- For me, yes. It reminds me of when you’re little and having stories read to you. It’s the same concept and it counted as reading then, so why doesn’t it now? Not only that, but it makes reading accessible for those who have issues being able to read the words on the page.
- Kept by Evelyn Flood 5th down I loved this dark why choose Rapunzel retelling. Representation: - Panic attacks - polyamorous relationship Check trigger warnings before reading this one. 💙📚 #booksky #rapunzelretelling #whychoosebooks #romancebooks
- Kink in the Road by Evie Mitchell 6th down This was such a good novella. Evie Mitchell is such a good author. Representation: - polyamorous relationship - bisexual MMC’s - disabled side character who uses a cane 💙📚 #booksky #romancebooks #whychoosebooks #lgbtqbooks
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- Iron Flame: Graphic Audio - Part 2 by Rebecca Yarros What to know: - full cast recording with sound effects and cinematic music - new adult Romantasy Representation: - EDS rep - deaf rep (SC) - use of sign language My rating: 4 stars #booksky #audiobooks #romantasy
- Onesies and Ouijaboards by Jamie Sands (spin-off from Mt Eden Witches) What to know: - YA cozy fantasy novella - set in New Zealand Representation: - non-binary MC - uses they/them pronouns My rating: 4.5 stars #booksky #yafantasy #lgbtqbooks
- Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Chalice of the Gods by Rick Riordan What to know: - should be read in order from The Lightning Thief -middle grade/YA fantasy Representation: - dyslexia rep - ADHD rep My rating: 5 stars I enjoyed every second of this. #booksky #yafantasy #percyjackson
- Here’s what I read in February and what I rated them. What was your fave read or reads of February? Mine were all the ones I rated 5 stars, so Aces Wild, Sinners Vows, Drown Me With Dreams, Kept and Guarded by a Monster.
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- Happy birthday! It definitely looks like a good haul.
- Colourful flatlay for Mardi Gras! What’s your fave colour or colours? Mine are pink, purple, blue and red. Sometimes they change though. #booksky📚 #colourfulbooks #colourfulflatlay
- Burnout by Rebecca Jenshak. 3rd for this completed I enjoyed this. It was my 1st sports romance that featured a gymnast, a motocross racer or an Olympic medalist. Representation: - deaf side character - use of sign language #booksky #25in2025 #sportsromancerec
- Drown Me with Dreams by Gabi Burton 4th down I liked the first one in this duology and I loved this sequel. I loved the character and worldbuilding in this. Representation: - full Black cast - sapphic side character 💙📚 #booksky #fantasybooks #romantasy
- 🌸 Show Your TBR challenge 🌸 This is only a few of the books on my TBR. I thought it would be fun to get a few photos of them. What’s a book on your TBR? #booksky
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- I wouldn’t dare! I’ve read a few of the ones on your shelf and others that are on my TBR. I love the snake on your shelf. Love the snake and the hermit crab; they look like they’re protecting your babies. My TBR is much like yours - a lot that I haven’t gotten to yet.
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- You’re welcome!
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- I love this quote! It’s so powerful! 💖
- I’m doing the 12 books recommended by 12 friends challenge. I asked a few friends IRL and on socials to choose 12 books (1 each) for me to read. I’m interested to see what the books are like. #booksky 📚
- Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief chosen by my friend KA. 1st book for this challenge completed and I loved it. I’m not sure I’ve ever read this series before but I love the mix of the modern world and Greek myth. #booksky #12booksby12friends
- Burnout by Rebecca Jenshak chosen by a friend on Insta - Madz. 2nd book for this challenge completed. I enjoyed this. It wasn’t my fave sports romance as it took a bit for me to get into it, but it’s still good. It has a deaf side character and use of sign language. #booksky #12books12friends
- What about passion?
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- I haven’t heard of those. I hope you enjoy them
- Blessed by the Cupid Distribution System by Robin Jo Margaret I really liked this. It was so cute. Rep in the book: Trans MtF Sapphic Autistic Acespec Plus size 1st book of this completed. #booksky #25in2025
- Aces Wild by Amanda DeWitt 5 stars for this book It’s an awesome YA heist book and I loved every second of it. Representation: - Asexual friend group I would definitely recommend this and I think I’ll reread this at some point. #booksky #25in2025 #yabookrecs
- ARC review of Red is for Roxy by @megstrattonauthor.bsky.social I loved this post-apocalyptic Red Riding Hood retelling. I haven’t seen it done this way before and while it took a couple of chapters to get into it, I ended up addicted to the story. Thanks Meg for allowing me to read this.
- Other tropes include: - 6 POVs (that are smooth and easy to follow) - fated mates - nicknames by some of the MMC’s to one of the FMC’s - takes place in Texas - Insta-lust
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- How about 8? How do you choose your titles?
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- I’m from New Zealand. I can’t DM you, but if you want to pick my brain, about whatever it is, let me know.
