I read 9 books in August, all of them apart from one were Kindle books, so much for me trying to read my physical TBR š The one book that wasn’t a Kindle book was an audiobook š
This is what I read in August and my opinions, full reviews can be found on my blog, apart from 2, which I will get around to writing reviews for š
I started off with an ARC, which was The Heat Cure by Addison James. This was a new author for me, and I haven’t read many Omegaverse books either. So it was a whole new everything, really lol. I enjoyed every minute of reading this and gave it 4.5 stars with 2.5 for spice.
My next book was also an ARC; this one was Overdose by Nova Kane. I enjoyed this; again, it was something new for me, as it was a rave setting. I’m also super glad to see that this is going to be a trilogy. I didn’t know that at the time of reading this and was a bit bummed at the ending, but now I get it!! I rated this 4 stars and 2 for spice and I’m looking forward to book 2.
I then read Myers by Zepphora. I originally found this book because I was searching for authors who began with Z for my author alphabet challenge. I downloaded it and forgot about it, then when I was scrolling through my Kindle hoping for something to pop out, this did. The Halloween films are some of my favourite films, and I really enjoyed this book. I gave it 4 stars and 3 for spice.
I then had another ARC to read, which was Enchanted by Emilie Ocean. This was a second edition book, which the author had reworked slightly. I hadn’t read the original, but I enjoyed this one. It was easy to read, fun and kept me wanting to turn the page. I rated this one 4 stars and 2 for spice.
Then the day I had marked in my calendar arrived! 14th August 2025, the release of Tulisa Contostavlos’ book Judgement, Love, Trials and Tribulations. As a big N-Dubz fan, I pre-ordered this the moment I could. I pre-ordered the signed copy, but I also pre-ordered the audiobook, so whilst I sat waiting for the postman to deliver my book, I was listening to the audiobook. I enjoyed every second of this book. I laughed and I cried! I am biased because in my eyes, Tulisa can do no wrong, but a friend of mine who didn’t know who Tulisa was read the book and loved it! I rated it 5 stars!
After reading Enchanted, I started Desperate Run by C.J. Riggs and M.L. Burns, and I read about 20% of it. Then, Tulisa’s book arrived, and I dropped everything to listen to that. The day after, I picked up Desperate Run again and didn’t put it down until I finished it. I devoured it! It had everything I love: a creepy setting, sexy men, unhinged behaviour, revenge and love. I rated it 5 stars and 4 for spice.
I then read another ARC, this was Little Author by SK Pryntz, which was my first book by this author. I didn’t fall in love with this book, but I did enjoy myself while reading. I rated it 3.5 stars and 2 for spice.
I then needed to read a book off my 12 friends…12 months…12 books challenge. So I read By the Orchid and the Owl by Mariah Montoya. This book was everything!! I am obsessed. I loved every single minute. I did not want to put this book down. I wanted to jump into the pages and live in this book! I rated it 5 stars and 1 for spice.
I then couldn’t decide if I was going to read my next ARC or the second book in the Esholian series. I chose the second book; I couldn’t get Rayna and Coen out of my head. So I jumped into By the Moonbeam and the Mist by Mariah Montoya. Again…OBSESSED!!! I need the next book. I rated this 5 stars and 1 for spice.
I think I had a good reading month.
My Top Five for this month were
šBy the Orchid and the Owl
šBy the Moonbeam and the Mist
šJudgement
šDesperate Run
šThe Heat Cure
How was your reading for August?
