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August 2025 Book Reviews and Ratings

August book reviews with pictures of all the book covers

August was a month of high highs (a five-star book!) and low lows. I read a number of depressing, sad books that weren’t very fun but variety is the spice of life. I’m a person who needs variety and I like to provide variety to my readers as well. You’ll certainly find that in my book reviews below. I hope you find a title that sparks your interest.

July 2025 Book Reviews and Ratings

July Book Reviews featuring all the book covers

July was a rare month in which I didn’t have a five-star read. I read a number of books that I quite enjoyed and do recommend (see ratings and reviews below!) but there wasn’t one that stood above the rest. This month’s book reviews are full of popular beach reads and some great historical fiction. I hope you find your next read from the list below.

June 2025 Book Reviews and Ratings

All the book covers from books reviewed in the blog post.

Summer reading means a lot of beach reads, romance, and anything that has travel involved in the story. Bonus if summer camp is part of the book! Take a look at my book reviews and ratings below to find your next great read.

May 2025 Book Reviews and Ratings

Covers of all eleven books reviewed in the post

In May, I had a solid month of reading with a lot of variety. I went from reading about the assassination of a president to one of the steamiest books I have read EVER. Shockingly, one of my favorite books this month was written for upper elementary kids, and it had my heart breaking repeatedly. Take a look at my book reviews and ratings from May to see what strikes your fancy.

Gem Birthday Party

"Gem Birthday Party" with three pictures from the blog post

My daughter is obsessed with gems and has been for a long time. This year she requested to have a birthday party at home with some friends with a gemstones theme. Below you’ll find gem birthday party inspiration for invitations, activities, cake, favors, and more.