Author: living in libros

Hi I'm Gaby and I run a book blog, a bookstagram, and a goodreads page. I mainly read YA and romance novels so if that sounds interesting to you come check out my blog.

Death is my Bff is the perfect spooky read this fall

In high school we all had our own corner of the internet we called home. Whether that corner was social media, fanfiction websites, or Wattpad, it altered some brain chemistry and shaped us into the person we are today. Wattpad was my corner of the internet. When I stumbled upon this website, I was drawn in. Not only was I reading stories for free, but a good chunk of them we’re written by other teenagers my age.

Are these stories unhinged with wild plot twists and random rabbit holes? Yes. These stories were written for the sake of writing. That said there were some great stories on that site that later led to publishing deals, one of the most notable Wattpad Story-The Kissing Booth.

But Death is my Bff by Katarina E. Tonks is one of my personal standouts. This story was fresh and unique and told the story of Faith Williams, a young woman, and Death, the Grim Reaper she fell in love with. 

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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 it’s a treat for enemies to lovers, and fans of arranged marriages. If you’re interested in this novel well you can now purchase your own copy because it is officially out!

Disclaimer: A big thank you to Netgalley for the Arc of the Hurricane Wars! All opinions are my own.

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2023 Latine Heritage month booklist!

Feliz dia de Herencia Latina! Happy Latine/x Heritage month!

Latinx Heritage Month, also known as Hispanic heritage Month, celebrates the independence and culture of Latin American countries. Latine heritage month began in 1968 as a weeklong celebration under President Johnson. Then in 1988 President Reagan established “Hispanic Heritage” month beginning September 15 and ending October 15th. But why does this celebration begin in the middle of the month? September 15th is the day multiple latin countries such as: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua celebrate their independence!

While some prefer to call this celebration Hispanic Heritage Month and others prefer Latinx/e heritage month to encompass the indigenous communities, this month-long celebration is a great time to educate yourself on Latin history and to pick up novels by some fabulous authors.

Without further ado, here are the books I’ll be reading this month. If you would like more recommendations, check out my recs from previous years.

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Thinking about Mafia Romances? Add The Thief to your list!

Hey book besties I hope your latest read was awesome, and if it wasn’t, perhaps this review will entertain you. Over the summer, I decided to dive into mafia romance. I haven’t explored this genre, but this summer was full of discoveries, and The Thief by Tara Crescent is a treasure.

Mafia Romances are known for their dark themes and unhinged love interests, but Crescent’s The Thief is not that. Although this novel does feature a dreamy Mafia boss and an Art Thief heroine, it’s more lighthearted. So, if you’re thinking of picking up a cozy Mafia romance, keep this one in mind.

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A guide to Reylo coded romance novels!

Hello book lovers and Reylo Rats! I’ve 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 Guanzon’s the Hurricane Wars-out this October- which also has fanfiction origins. The trend is Reylo, also known as the chaotic pairing of Rey and Kylo Ren from the sequel Star Wars films. Given the popularity of this pairing online, it’s only natural that many authors took inspiration from their dynamic and later published original works of fiction. 

The most famous of these novels is none other than Ali Hazelwood’s, The Love Hypothesis. A novel I simply adored! Although there are many novels with links to Reylo, there are also novels that give off that vibe. Which is what my list consist of! Some of these pairings give off that enemies to lovers vibe, while others feature a love interest who resembles Adam Driver.

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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 it’s 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 Hazelwood’s debut, the Love Hypothesis, an influx of fanfictions have been reworked and published as novels and honestly good for the writers. 

That said, if you see me reading more of these novels after I said it wasn’t my new mission-shhhh. I’m just following the vibes.

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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 Witch’s 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 plants. Not to mention this novel is set in a small town full of supernatural creatures. I don’t know about you book besties, but that sounds so cute.

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Aquicorn Cove’s a great graphic novel for summer!

Today I am reviewing a graphic novel because not only was I in a silly goofy mood but because I was in the mood for a little palate cleanser. And the cover for Aquicorn Cove is gorgeous so I knew this novel was what I needed.

Katie O’Neill (they/them) is a self-taught illustrator and an icon with several graphic novels and comics! Katie or Kay, as they also go by online, hails from gorgeous New Zealand. You may be familiar with Kay’s beautiful Tea Dragon Society series, which I adored. But what I really love about Kay’s illustrations is how cute and imaginative they are.

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Drama, Magic, and Love triangles: A Ruinous Fate will Sweep you off your feet

Hello Fantasy Babes! I hope you’re ready for today’s book review because today I am reviewing the fantastic A Ruinous Fate by Kaylie Smith! This novel is so good! It has drama, messy romances, princes, a plus-sized heroine, and LGBTQ+ characters!

Kaylie Smith (she/they)  is a new author hailing from Louisiana USA where she frequented haunted bookstores and grew up going to the library. They have always loved writing and have practiced their craft from a young age. A Ruinous Fate is their debut novel.

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