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She can only differentiate them through their sizes and colors so she has to diligently flip through each book’s first few pages to find out what the content of the story were even about. Proserpina goes through each book on the shelf slowly and mechanically, flips through the pages to try and find… at least something that will catch her interest–there was a story about the origin of soul mates, the concept of rebirth, the rise and fall of Elder Gods, Trojan War–only to no avail. It seems that most of the books Athena has been more on about history, serious matters than what is to be considered anything appropriate for a light reading.

What was a book like this doing in his mother's collection? Hesitantly, he read on. It was an erotica, but unlike any he’d skimmed before. This one was relentless, visceral. It followed two main characters: a cruel, hedonistic prince and a cunning commoner who clawed her way to power by becoming his fiancée. The narrative was a twisted dance, first painting her as the ambitious heroine, then pivoting to dissect the prince’s depravities with a clinical, almost sympathetic eye. Just as it dared you to understand him, it revealed the commoner’s ultimate betrayal, transforming her into the story's true villainess.

I'm sitting between Kahlo's legs with my back to his front as I read the book he bought me. It's a cute small-town romance with vanilla sex scenes. Something I would have enjoyed when I started I started reading but now it's boring. Bland. Where is the bully that makes the female lead's life a living hell but she still ends up with him? Where is the stalker or psychopath who doesn't know the meaning of privacy and personal space? Give me unhinged. Even better if it's the female because I can relate with them. But since Kahlo bought this book for me, I don't mind reading it. Although, it would be a little better if she at least got together with both guys. We all need some toxicity in our liv

She planned to toss the book onto the coffee table, but it slipped from her grasp and fell to the floor. “What are you doing?” Sebastian walked in unannounced, and she flinched. “What are you doing here?” she asked, looking at him with confusion. “Didn’t you say you have a busy day?” “I did.” He lounged next to her and sighed before criticizing her. “It’s all because of you!” He picked up the book. She turned to him. “What? What did I do?” “How was the book?” he asked, looking in her direction. “Fucking nonsense! Enemies to lovers trope with a heartbreaking ending. I won’t read the sequel,”

That night, I knew her body was on the verge of giving in. But that was not how I wanted things to happen. Hell. I don’t even know what I want to happen between us anymore. Katriona was an unexpected twist in this game. I didn’t want to but I found myself suddenly cracking a smile when I read the title of the book she was reading. 101 Ways To Defeat The Northerners. I didn’t know I had such a book hanging inside my house. Had I known, I would have burnt it a long time ago.

he added. His voice sounded playful, but there was something dangerous in it. Right away, the girls started clapping and smiling like it was all normal. I even saw some of them doing quick, fake claps. Theo walked toward me, still keeping eye contact. His face was hard. “Luck is divine,” he said. “But it can’t always be there when you need it most.” Then he turned and walked away. Armani followed. What the heck was that supposed to mean?

If that isn’t your cup of tea, please do not read this book. With this story, I wanted to do a lot of things differently but the one angle that stands out to me is the child/pregnancy trope. I’ve always read a lot of books that utilize children/pregnancy as a trope and plot point. I’ve done it in the past with my books, but as a proud member of the childfree-by-choice community, I felt it is about time I represent that tiny section of humanity too. I wanted to subvert the pregnancy trope. My characters here are adamantly and unapologetically child-free. I apologize to anyone this might offend, but I just wanted to try something different.

Yet here I was, forced to swallow the unimaginable. Satisfied that she had quenched a thirst I never had, Selene pressed a book into my hands. One glance at the cover made my heart sink. Trolls. Of course it had to be trolls. In that instant, I understood Kael’s disdain for the entire franchise. This girl’s obsession was unlike anything I had ever witnessed. It coated her world—her words, her shelves, even the Princess Poppy hair ties woven into her braids. She could walk into a boardroom tomorrow and sell their brand better than any professional, all without knowing she was doing it.

*middle finger emoji*] What the fuck is a book boyfriend anyway? Why would I need to compete with a fictional character? I scoffed inwardly. ‘Because she’s probably in love with the idea of a first love and someone strong and gentle who sees her with all her flaws and still loves her.’ Terk shot back. ‘You still need to figure out your feelings for her. Even though it’s obvious to me that you are in love with her. You are just late for your own party.’ I scoffed, ‘I’m not late for anything.’