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hi friends, grab a iced coffee (or whatever drink you prefer), get cozy, and join me for a cozy summer reading vlog! ☀️📚 today we're diving into five different reads (from books I really enjoyed, to ones that didn't work for me at all.

leave a comment with what you're currently reading or which of these books is on your TBR! ☕✨

📚 b o o k s m e n t i o n e d
The Sirens by Emilia Hart
Blood Be Damned by Kel Carpenter
Into the Blue by Emma Brodie
Dolly All The Time by Annabel Monaghan
Heartstopper Vol. 6 by Alice Oseman

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Hi! My name is Melina and I am a 32 year old girl from the NJ, USA who loves talking about books! From YA to thrillers/mysteries to romance, I read it all (although fantasy will always be my fave).

🎟️ r e f e r r a l s & a f f i l i a t e s
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a cozy summer reading vlog ☀️ reading Emilia Hart, Heartstopper 6, & new releases!

hi friends 🤗! In today’s July reading wrap up, I’m breaking down all the books I read this month! We’ve got new favorites, cozy summer romance, and one heavily anticipated book that was a massive disappointment for me.

I give my honest reviews on Heartstopper Vol 6 by Alice Oseman (an absolute 5-star dream!), Dolly All the Time by Annabel Monaghan, The Someday Garden by Ashley Poston and my honest thoughts on The Sirens by Emilia Hart. I’ll share what worked, what didn't, and which ones deserve a spot on your TBR list!

What was your favorite read of July? Let me know in the comments below! Don't forget to like and subscribe for more monthly reading wrap-ups, book reviews, and BookTube recommendations! 📚✨

📚 b o o k s m e n t i o n e d
On Cloud Nine by Kels and Denise Stone
Love Overboard by Kandi Steiner
The Worst Wedding Date by Pippa Grant
The Someday Garden by Ashley Poston
Blood be Damned by Kel Carpenter
Touched by Fire by Kel Carpenter
Haunted by Shadows by Kel Carpenter
The sirens by Emilia Hart
Heartstopper Vol 6 by Alice Oseman
Into the Blue by Emma Brodie
Dolly All The Time by Annabel Monaghan
Fever Dream by Elsie Silver

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Hi! My name is Melina and I am a 32 year old girl from the NJ, USA who loves talking about books! From YA to thrillers/mysteries to romance, I read it all (although fantasy will always be my fave).

🎟️ r e f e r r a l s & a f f i l i a t e s
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july reading wrap up, july reading wrap up 2026, reading wrap up, booktube recommendations, summer reading wrap up, magical realism romance, contemporary rom coms, historical fiction thriller, july book reviews, honest book reviews, 5 star book recommendations, overhyped books, book recommendations, TBR list

#JulyReadingWrapUp #BookTube #BookReviews #TheSirens #TheSomedayGarden #DollyAllTheTime #BookRecommendations #ReadingWrapUp2026

july reading wrap-up 2026 | Thoughts on The Sirens, The Someday Garden, & More!

hi friends! Today I'm ranking 83 books from worst to best… yes, I really did that 😅📚 There are definitely some unpopular opinions, a few shocking placements, and of course… my all-time favorites 💕

If you love reading wrap-ups, tier rankings, and chaotic book opinions, this one is for you! I will recommend that if you want a more in depth review, go check out the actual reading wrap up for that specific book.

✨ Let me know in the comments, what’s YOUR favorite book you’ve read this year & do we have any of the same favorites (or least favorites 👀)?

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📚 b o o k s m e n t i o n e d
And Now Back to You by B.K. Borison
The Someday Garden by Ashley Poston
Saving Noah by Lucinda Berry
Blood be Damned by Kel Carpenter
Haunted by Shadows by Kel Carpenter
Touched by Fire by Kel Carpenter
The Worst Wedding Date by Pippa Grant
Love Overboard by Kandi Steiner
The Shippers by Katherine Center
As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow
Blood Bound by Ellis Hunter
Our Perfect Storm by Carley Fortune
A Reaper at the Gates by Sabaa Tahir
Just Friends by Haley Pham
Our Last Resort by Clémence Michallon
And Then There Was You by Sophie Cousens
Alice Rue Evades the Truth by Emily Zapp
Some Kind of Famous by Ava Wilder
Love at First Book by Jenn McKinley
Dear Debbie by Frieda McFadden
Overdue by Stephanie Perkins
A Fate Inked in Blood Danielle L Jensen
Bourbon & Lies by Victoria Wilder
Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Sinners Anonymous Somme Sketcher
Ick Factor by Morgan Elizabeth
Powerless by Elsie Silver
The Burning Side by Sarah Damoff
Everything Is Tuberculosis by John Green
Finding Layla by April Wilson
A Game of Cat and Witch by Ruby Rune
The Scammer by Tiffany D. Jackson
Twisted Games by Ana Huang
Twisted Love by Ana Huang
Never Over by Claire Gilmore
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
Black Swan by Kel Carpenter
Corrupt by Penelope Douglas
The Best Lies by David Ellis
Heartless by Elsie Silver
Kitty St. Clair's Last Dance by Kate Robb
Addicted to You by Becca & Krista Ritchie
Fake Skating by Lynn Painter
Yona of the Dawn 8-11 by Mizuho Kusanagi
You Rock My World by Camilla Isley
The First Rule of Mastery by Michael Gervais
The Honeycrisp Orchard Inn by Valerie Bowman
Game On by Ki Stephens
Daisy Darker by Alice Feeny
Binding 13 by Chloe Walsh
How to Write a Love Story by Catherine Walsh
My Husband's Wife by Alice Feeny
If It Makes You Happy by Julie Olivia
White Raven by Kel Carpenter
Hoax and Kisses by Elodie Colliard
The Bright Years by Sarah Damoff
A Risk Worth Taking by Jessica Joyce
Dark Horse by Kel Carpenter
The Ex Vows by Jessica Joyce
The Rule Book by Sarah Adams
Death to Valentine's Day by Catherine Cowles
For the Record by Emma Lord
An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir
The Intruder by Freida McFadden
Water Under the Bridge Kels and Denise Stone
The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren
This Could Be Us by Kennedy Ryan
In Your Dreams by Sarah Adams
You've Reached Sam by Dustin Thao
Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson
Heart Strings by Ivy Fairbanks
Enchantra by Kaylie Smith
The Naked Truth by Ana Kirk Shaw
The Future Saints by Ashley Winstead
Spicy Little Curses by J.T. Geissinger

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Hi! My name is Melina and I am a 32 year old girl from the NJ, USA who loves talking about books! From YA to thrillers/mysteries to romance, I read it all (although fantasy will always be my fave).

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ranking the 83 books I've read this year from WORST TO BEST! 😱⭐️📖

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A lil' book haul! I'm planning on reading The Jasa

A lil' book haul! I'm planning on reading The Jasad Heir this month 🤗 Have you read any of these 👀?

BOOK REVIEW: The Burning Side by @sarahdamoff Af

BOOK REVIEW: The Burning Side by @sarahdamoff

After loving the Bright Years, I didn't think she was ever going to top it. While I didn't personally connect with the characters, in the Bright Years, I was immersed the whole time. The writing style, the story, the characters.
However, this book was everything The Bright Years was and more. The writing was still just as beautiful and the world she created felt just as real. What made this story stand out a little more to me was the fact that I just related to each of these characters on a much deeper and personal level. One of my favorite reads of 2026, and maybe of all time. Highly highly recommend! 5⭐s

One of my favorite books & some of my beauty favor

One of my favorite books & some of my beauty favorites!

BOOK REVIEW: How to Write a Love Story by @catwalshwriter

Catherine Walsh has slowly become one of my favorite romance writers. She tends to have the perfect balance of romance while delving into some more difficult deep topics.
This one had one of my favorite tropes in romance books. I love books that involve writers. So this story follows a writer and an editor, and I loved every second of it!
I do feel like the pacing for the romance was a little odd at times, and I wish it was a bit longer to fix the pacing, but omg I need to read her backlog! Also can we talk about how genuinely funny all of her characters are. I always find myself laughing out loud. Highly recommend her romance books 🤗 4.5⭐s

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I was kind enough to receive a book box gifted to

I was kind enough to receive a book box gifted to me by @aardvarkbookclub ! They asked me what my book taste was, and they sent me all of my favorite genres! I cannot thank them enough! I cannot wait to dive into these, because they all seem so good :)

Thank you so much, and if you guys haven't heard of Aardvark, maybe check them out as an option for your monthly book subscription box 👀

BOOK REVIEW: If it Makes You Happy by Julie Olivia

BOOK REVIEW: If it Makes You Happy by Julie Olivia

I have been in a really weird book slump where I struggle to stick to a book. I keep picking up a book reading a few pages, and then putting it down only to try a different book. (If you see me add 10 new books to my currently reading on Fable, no you don't)

A few months ago I read this, and I was pleasantly surprised. So many people who've rated this highly compared it to Gilmore girls, but I dont really relate to that comparison. I think this book gave me a 90's romance. Not because of when the book takes place, but more so of the style of romance at the time.
They a but corny, a bit predictable, not that heavy on the comedy (which I think is more 2000's & 2010's style), and lots of small romantic gestures to show you that the characters really saw one another. Of course it would not be a 90's romance without one grand gesture.
This book had all the above. It was based in a small town and was so heartwarming. I didn't think I was going to enjoy it as much as I did, especially when I saw how long it was. But I recommend! 4.25 ⭐s

Ps: please don't mind the dog hair 🐶🫣

BOOK REVIEW: An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir

BOOK REVIEW: An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir

I'm always on the lookout for a great fantasy series, and after reading the first book in the series, it has a lot of potential! A lot of people compare this series to Throne of Glass, and I honestly don't see the similarities (at least not yet). The world's are completely different, but I enjoyed both of them equally.

This book is a YA fantasy, so take that into consideration when reading. While I'm not the biggest fan of love triangles, I loved the world building, unique magic, and the POVs of both characters. I can't wait to see what happens in the next book in the series. 3.75 ⭐s

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