The Best of the Year:
Eat the Ones You Love by Sarah Maria Griffin
This is weird. This is uncomfortable. This literally made my palms itchy. This is beautifully narrated and it’s so so good….see full review.
“The crush had been immediate and made her a terrible leaner…”
Guest Review:
Hungerstone by Kat Dunn
It oozes with gothic. There’s a romance to it that lingers. It’s bittersweet, with its melancholy and catharsis. It sinks its maws into you and refuses to let go…..see full review.
“I dread her, and I crave her.“
Indie:
A beautifully written queer coming-of-age story that explores mental illness and school life, with a rich, character-driven plot…see full review.
“Does nostalgia induce selective amnesia? Because the way the neighborhood dads tell it they all holidayed at this incredible resort called Adolescence ”
Manga & Webtoons:
Graphic Novel:
Daybreak by MOOSOPP
The dialogue between the characters is god-tier in cuteness. Seriously, its so well-done. & I haven’t even mentioned the art yet, which is of course adorable and suits the characters so well. This might be a favorite of the year for me...see full review.
“Does nostalgia induce selective amnesia? Because the way the neighborhood dads tell it they all holidayed at this incredible resort called Adolescence ”
Webtoon:
The Mafia Nanny
This volume strikes the perfect balance between being lighthearted and maintaining just the right amount of tension….see full review.
My Life as an Internet Novel
5 stars! Short and sweet, and now I’ll be waiting (im)patiently for Vol. 2…see full review.
Manga:
In Love’s Key, Reprised
Despite touching on themes of family issues and grief, this manga turned out to be more amusing and cute than melancholy….see full review.
“Maestro, my ass”
It’s got great characters, the relationship between the mcs are sweet and endearing and it’s even got a bit of story to keep it interesting. It also has a summer festival chapter, a sports meet, and a photoshoot chapter…see full review.
“And what of you? How could you allow another creature (mosquitoes) to suck on your blood?”
Goals for 2026:
I’m moving soon, and things will be chaotic. So, my main goals are:
- keep up with posting
- read more & post more book reviews
- hit 1k on instagram (remember to post on insta lol)
I *should* have a bit more space in the new place. So, I’m hoping the extra room will help keep me more organized.
I hope everyone had a great year and will have an even better 2026. Cheers.
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