Hope your day was fantastic, and if itโs not, hopefully a good book can serve as a distraction. Today I am reviewing, If books could kill, by Kate Eberle. This novel is Eberleโs debut, and the book flirts with multiple genres, there is a bit of romance, action, thriller, mystery and a whole lot of... Continue Reading →
Dungeons and Drama a silly and nerdy YA romance makes the perfect weekend read
I picked up Dungeons and Drama for two reasons: first, I am a crushing on a Dnd player, and second, I want to learn to play Dnd (my interest predates the crush :P). That said Dungeons and Drama is a cute high school romance with some fake dating. If youโre a fan of To All the... Continue Reading →
Would you marry Lowe at first sight? I would
Hola libritos, It has been quite some time without a new post, I've had a challenging year, but I finally returned with a review of Bride. And all I have to say is Ali Hazelwood has done it again! I am so sorry to the non-Ali Hazelwood fans because youโre going to be so sick... Continue Reading →
So, she has not been living in libros
Hi book lovers, Itโs been months since my last blog post and my goodness so much has happened since. I have previously mentioned (at least I think I did) a few posts ago, that I had a family member in poor health. And as result of this family crisis it became hard to manage this... Continue Reading →
Swoon over these dreamy book boyfriends this Valentine’s Day!
Hi book lovers! I am back with another edition of Valentineโs Day book recommendations. I am biased towards romance novels-nothing new! This year I decided to focus on books with attractive, mysterious, and handsome love interests. But I did not forget about the female leads either because a great romance requires a balance of female... Continue Reading →
Love on the Brain
Ali Hazelwood is the queen of lighthearted, feel-good Stem Rom-Coms! And she rolled out another five-star read-Love on the Brain. Love on the Brain is Hazelwoodโs sophomore novel, and itโs just as well paced and hilariously cute as her debut The Love Hypothesis. If you love cute contemporary featuring a pair of idiots in love,... Continue Reading →
Ariel and Eric sing romance ballads together in “Kiss the Girl”
Zoraida Cordova has done it again! If there is one author, I can trust to tell a compelling story with a grand romance and feature latino/a characters- itโs Zoraida Cordova! Cordova has written many books ranging from middle grade to adult, but her most popular novel, The Inheritance of Orquidea Divina, is clever and beautiful!... Continue Reading →
The Hurricane Wars is a Must Read!!
Hey book lovers! I am so excited to share my most anticipated novel of the year-The Hurricane Wars by Thea Guanzon. This debut novel is the first installment in an epic romance fantasy trilogy. And after devouring this novel, I can say itโs a treat for enemies to lovers, and fans of arranged marriages. If... Continue Reading →
Thinking about Mafia Romances? Add The Thief to your list!
Hey book besties I hope your latest read was awesome, and if it wasnโt, perhaps this review will entertain you. Over the summer, I decided to dive into mafia romance. I havenโt explored this genre, but this summer was full of discoveries, and The Thief by Tara Crescent is a treasure. Mafia Romances are known... Continue Reading →
A guide to Reylo coded romance novels!
Hello book lovers and Reylo Rats! Iโve noticed a very particular pattern in my reading this year and a pattern in books published thus far! My latest read just so happened to be Thea Guanzonโs the Hurricane Wars-out this October- which also has fanfiction origins. The trend is Reylo, also known as the chaotic pairing... Continue Reading →
You might want to skip For Love and Bylines
Hi book lovers and romance babes! Today, I have another Reylo fanfic turned romance novel to review today! Would I say itโs become a mission of mine to read published fanfiction from the Reylo fandom? Unintentionally yes! I am picking up the ones that look interesting! With Ali Hazelwoodโs debut, the Love Hypothesis, an influx... Continue Reading →
A Witch’s guide to fake dating a demon is a cozy Autumnal treat!
Demons and Witches falling in love go together like chocolate and milk! Seriously this is a popular pairing in romance novels, and I enjoy it. But what sets A Witchโs Guide to Fake Dating a Demon apart from the rest? The all-powerful witch in this story sucks at casting spells and excels at caring for... Continue Reading →
How to get the most out of your library!
Awe summer! Summer brings heat, endless movie nights, and lots of down time if youโre lucky. While summers look different for everyone, thereโs one thing we can all agree on. Summer is a great season to pick up books and slash your tbr! And most libraries have summer reading programs which means you can slay... Continue Reading →
Read the Grim Reaper’s Lawyer now!
The Grim Reaperโs lawyer by Mea Monique was recommended to me by Sciondukes on tiktok (check them out!). And whoa, this was such a cool and entertaining read.ย This book has some spicy scenes so if thats not your thing I have some great YA recommendations you can check out. The authorโs a lawyer herself, and... Continue Reading →
My top 7 Spring books for 2023
Hey book lovers! March has been a tough month for me and I've struggled to read. Partly due to stress and partly due to the fact that fanfictions are bringing me great comfort during this time. But how are you, reader? I wanted to start April off with a celebration of spring! In the past... Continue Reading →
Winter’s the thrilling end and the beginning of an intergalactic love affair!
All of our favorite characters are back in this epic conclusion to the Lunar chronicles. And I am super excited for readers to read Winter simply to see her character! Winter's teased in Cress, but in this novel she gets the chance to shine! And in my opinion Winter makes this book! I would read... Continue Reading →
Accidentally Amy
This Kindle Unlimited read is pure fluff and cuteness. Kindle Unlimited is a great resource if you enjoy binge reading and finding new authors. A lot of novels on kindle unlimited are self published, so itโs cool way to find more books from indie authors. Summary: Isabella Shayโs running late to her first day at... Continue Reading →
Romance Recs for the perfect Valentine’s Day!
Welcome Back to blog! In the spirit of Valentine's Day, I have compiled a list of the perfect romance novels to read this Valentine's Day. My list is made up of romance novels I've read this past year but feel free to recommend me some more in the comments. I read romance novels year-round and... Continue Reading →
I loved Kiss me, Catalina more than West Side Love Story
Hey booklovers, I interrupt our Lunar Chronicles review for some contemporary romance reviews just in time for Valentine's Day. But not to worry, I will return to my review of Cress and Winter in March. Priscella Olvieras has done it again! The queen of latine rom com has released the sequel to West Side love... Continue Reading →
Ten Trends to seduce your best friend is a stem romance classic!
Hi book lovers, I am back again with another STEM baddie book recommendation. This week I am reviewing Ten Trends to Seduce your Best Friend by Penny Reid. This novel is a misunderstood enemies to lovers and fake best-friend romantic comedy. It is chaotic, hilarious, and should be your next romance read! Summary: Winnie makes... Continue Reading →
Love in the Time of Serial Killers: A soft romance for True Crime lovers!
Love in the Time of Serial killers by Alicia Thompson has the cutest cover and a curious plot! It immediately caught my attention, and I needed to add it to my Libby queue asap. So, I did. If you know a few things about serial killers and true crime cases, you will probably enjoy this... Continue Reading →
Why Alex and Darlington are getting married in Hell (A Ninth House Essay)
I reviewed Ninth House a few years ago (you can read my thoughts here) but decided to reread the novel last fall. It was such an immersive experience! However, while reviewing my previous post, I realized that I made a grievous error. In my previous review, I mentioned that Darlington is โthe nerdy gentleman of... Continue Reading →
Certain Dark Things
Picture this a runaway vampire with roots tracing as far back as the Aztec empire and a teenage trash collector are on the run in a futuristic Mexico City. This is the world Sylvia Moreno Garcia creates in Certain Dark Things and it's as entertaining as you think it is. Summary: After a rival vampire... Continue Reading →
Fall Favorites 2022
Hey book lovers, itโs that time of year when trees shake off their leaves and litter the sidewalks with red, brown, and gold. This means itโs also time for me to share my Fall favorites of 2022! This year I have some great recommendations, but if you want to check out my 2021 and 2020... Continue Reading →
Don’t be scared and read Mexican Gothic!
Mexican Gothic is a New York Times Bestseller: It's another Silvia Moreno classic! Despite my love for Silvia Moreno Garcia's writing, I hesitated to read this novel despite adding it to my tbr every year since its publication. But the open chapter convinced me to continue this story. Noemรญ's father sends her to check in... Continue Reading →
That’s it?! Manga Review: Princess Jellyfish’s final volume
Imagine this, all the Amars suddenly becoming onboard with sewing and creating clothes for women like them. I never thought Iโd see it either, but thatโs exactly what happens in the last volume of Princess Jellyfish. Disclaimer: this post contains an affiliate links for Volume 9 of Princess jellyfish and bookshop at the end of... Continue Reading →
Jude and Cardan are the biggest fools in Queen of Nothing
Hello everyone! I finally made it to the thrilling conclusion of the Folk of the Air series and I really wanted to go all out for my Queen Of Nothing review. Stay tuned to see my Jude Duarte inspired looks. *Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you click one of my links and make a... Continue Reading →
Princess Jellyfish, the manga, is super cute!
https://youtu.be/-UVLl4aXcfI Here is the opening title sequence for the Princess Jellyfish manga try not to fall in love while watching it. Princess Jellyfish is one of my favorite animes to rewatch when Ineed a mood boost. Although, like most of my favorite animes, it is unfinished. Luckily for me, I spotted a majority of the... Continue Reading →
Bite Size Reviews-August
August is Romance Readers Month but here at Living in Libros reading romance is year round! And I dove feet first into a billionaire romance series. Some I enjoyed more than others! But in total I managed to read 5 novels for August. So let me tell you all about them. I also spent the... Continue Reading →
Bite-sized Reviews: July
Hello book lovers! Since returning to this blog Iโve wanted to switch things up and one thing Iโve decided to do is post mini reviews for books Iโve read that month. So first let me start with a song I have been listening on repeat for a month and that isโฆ Naked in Manhattan by... Continue Reading →
13 Books I’m diving into 2024 with!
Hello readers, whoa-itโs been a while-Iโve missed coming onto this space to blog and interact with and getting to spill my thoughts onto the page. Although I havenโt been actively posting on this blog, I have still thought about it, plotted it, dreamed about it. Life has been hard this past year. If you want... Continue Reading →