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Book Review Blog
Welcome to Turning Pages With Amy—a bookish haven where TBR piles are sky-high, coffee is bottomless, and reality is so overrated.
Here, we dive headfirst into stories that make us swoon, scream, and occasionally throw books across the room. I created this cosy little nook for book lovers of all kinds—whether you dog-ear pages (gasp!) or treat books like sacred artifacts.
So, grab your comfiest blanket, a beverage of choice (tea, coffee, or emotional support wine), and let’s escape into a world where books reign supreme!
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Second Chance Romance With A Twist: Burned Twice, Loved Right by Katelyn Smyth
Okay, besties. You need to read this book. I don’t care what you had planned this weekend—cancel it. Because once you start Burned Twice,...
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Friendship and Fear: Why Glasgow Boys Hits So Hard
Being Scottish myself, and having grown up not so far from where Glasgow Boys is set, this book hit close to home in more ways than one....
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Why "The Rogue by Roxanne Tully" is More Than Just Another Single Dad/Nanny Romance
Okay— I need to talk about The Rogue by Roxanne Tully because this book? Had. Me. On. Edge. I’m talking white-knuckling my Kindle at 2...
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Sick, Tired, but Still Reading — Plus, My Latest Kindle Reviews Incoming!
Wow, it’s been a minute, hasn’t it? I know I’ve been a bit quiet on here lately, and honestly, it’s because life has been a lot recently...
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Forecast: 100% Chance of Love – A Review of Weather Girl
Rachel Lynn Solomon has made a name for herself in the contemporary romance genre, and Weather Girl is another solid addition to her...
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Women Don’t Owe You Pretty by Florence Given – The Feminist Wake-Up Call I Didn’t Know I Needed
There are some books you read, enjoy, and then promptly forget about. And then there are books that kick down the door of your brain,...
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"About Time You Noticed" by Lisa Renee: When Predictable Gets Boring
There's something so cosy and satisfying about two people bumbling through life for years, before finally realising "oh wait I DO want to...
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Stuck in a Reading Slump: How My Kindle and BookTok Are Conspiring Against Me
Alright, let’s talk about something that’s currently haunting me: my reading slump . I’ve been in this weird, endless loop where my...
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Think You Can Spot A Red Flag? The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden Will Prove You Wrong.
If you have ever been on a bad date and thought wow that was awful , let me introduce you to Sydney Shaw, who takes the absolute worst ...
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A Tribute To Mike Rinder; A Billion Years: A Deep Dive Into Scientology, and His Path to Freedom
Mike Rinder’s memoir, A Billion Years , is not just a retelling of his life in the Church of Scientology—it's a raw, unflinching account...
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The Man Who Didn’t Call by Rosie Walsh: A Story About Love, Grief, and Why Ghosting is the Worst
Okay, so I have to tell you about The Man Who Didn’t Call by Rosie Walsh because, honestly, I can’t stop thinking about it. It’s one of...
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Wild Eyes by Elsie Silver; A Slow Burn Masterpiece
Let’s talk about Wild Eyes by Elsie Silver because I’m absolutely ruined in the best way possible. If you’re looking for a book that...
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Small Town Magic by Laina Turner: A Second Chance Romance That Gave Me A Cavity
You know when you pick up a book and think, This is it. This is going to be my new obsession ? That was me with Small Town Magic by...
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Why Everyone’s Obsessed with the Magnolia Parks Series
In the world of contemporary romance, some books are like a cosy cup of tea, others a refreshing glass of lemonade, and then there’s the...
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Book Review: From The Embers by Aly Martinez
Let’s talk about a book that had me hooked from the very first page and left me with ALL the feels: From the Embers by Aly Martinez. If...
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The Slow-Burn That Almost Made Me DNF–About Time You Noticed by Lisa Renee
About Time You Noticed by Lisa Renee is your classic "best friends secretly in love with each other, but neither of them knows it"...
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Friends-to-Lovers but Make It Destined: Why I’m Obsessed with Can’t Help Falling in Love
Okay, listen up, because I need to scream about this book. Can’t Help Falling in Love by Libby Waterford isn’t just another cutesy...
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Beyond Belief: My Secret Life Inside Scientology and My Harrowing Escape by Jenna Miscavige Hill
Jenna Miscavige Hill’s memoir Beyond Belief is not just an account of one person’s escape from a controlling religious system—it is a...
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Scarred by Sarah Edmondson – A Powerful Memoir of Cult Recovery and Resilience
Sarah Edmondson’s memoir, Scarred , is an emotionally raw and gripping account of her life within the NXIVM cult, her journey to freedom,...
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Book Review: Can You Keep a Secret? by Sophie Kinsella
Can You Keep a Secret? by Sophie Kinsella is like a big, warm, fluffy blanket that you want to curl up with and never let go. Seriously,...
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Why Bridget Jones’s Diary is Basically Me in Book Form (and Probably You Too)
Picture this: You’re sitting in your pajamas, clutching a half-empty bottle of wine like it’s a life raft, and debating whether eating an...
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A Story of Love, Fate, and Missed Timing; Five Years From Now by Paige Toon
Some books stay with you long after you turn the final page. Five Years From Now by Paige Toon is one of those books for me. I first...
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Is Stuff Your Kindle Day Really Worth the Hype?
If you’re a Kindle lover like me, then you’ve probably heard of Stuff Your Kindle Day (SYKD). It’s that magical time when authors and...
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Why Gilmore Girls is Every Bookworm’s Comfort Show
If there’s one character who has inspired generations of bookworms, it’s Rory Gilmore . She’s the ultimate literary role model, isn’t...
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The Flatshare by Beth O’Leary – A Book That Lived Up to the Hype?
When The Flatshare by Beth O’Leary hit the shelves in 2019, it became an instant sensation in the book community. It was everywhere ....
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The Note by Zoe Folbigg: A London Love Story
If you’ve ever ridden the Tube in London during rush hour, you know there are some unwritten rules you simply don’t break. Don’t make...
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Reading Lolita: An Experience I'm Still Processing...
I just finished reading Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov, and I feel like I need to sit down and talk to someone about it- so here I am,...
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Book Review: The Engagement by Samantha Hayes
he Engagement by Samantha Hayes, wow, what a wild ride! If you love psychological thrillers that have you on the edge of your seat,...
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Small-Town Romance Meets Thriller: Why The Bribe by Devney Perry Stole My Heart
You guys, I have to tell you about The Bribe by Devney Perry because I am absolutely OBSESSED. This book has everything—a dreamy,...
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Tales from the Tube: Books, Bonding, and Avoiding Eye Contact
Ah, the London Underground. A labyrinthine marvel where we, the ever-busy Londoners, perfect the art of pretending other people don’t...
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Falling For The Single Dad; A Review Of A Whole New Play by Britt McKenna
Right, let me tell you about A Whole New Play by Britt McKenna because, honestly, it’s everything. You know how the nanny-and-single-dad...
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Book Review: The List by Yumi Adegoke
Yumi Adegoke’s debut novel, The List , is such an interesting read. It’s all about modern relationships, power dynamics, and how...
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The Book That Changed Me: A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara
My favourite book of 2024, and quite possibly my entire life. Some books don’t just tell a story—they change you. A Little Life by Hanya...
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Book Series Review: Chestnut Springs by Elsie Silver.
We NEED to talk about the Chestnut Springs series by Elsie Silver because I am OBSESSED. Like, why didn’t anyone warn me that these books...
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Why I’m Obsessed with Small Town Romance Books (And Why You Should Be Too)
I’m about to confess something that may make me sound a little extra —but you know what? I’m embracing it. I am absolutely, 100%, no...
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How I’m Keeping My Reading Fun in 2025
We’re only a few weeks into 2025, and I’ve got to say, it’s already shaping up to be an amazing reading year. So far, I’ve flown through...
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Book Review: Late Bloomer by Mazey Eddings
Okay, so I just finished Late Bloomer by Mazie Eddings, and I have to tell you about it because it hit me in ways I wasn’t expecting....
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I Read 183 Books in 2024
Okay, here’s the big number: in 2024, I read 183 books. One hundred and eighty-three. It sounds impressive, right? And it is, in its own...
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Book Review: Coming Clean: A Memoir by Kimberly Rae Miller
Okay, so I have to tell you about Coming Clean: A Memoir by Kimberly Rae Miller. I picked it up thinking it was just going to be another...
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Book Review: Karma to the Stage by Karma Carson
Okay, friends, I have to tell you about Karma to the Stage by Karma Carson. This book? It’s one of those reads that completely takes you...
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A Partner Who Gets It: How My Fiancé Supports My Reading Habit
You know that feeling when you just can’t believe how lucky you are? Like, you’re so happy it almost feels unreal? That’s exactly how I...
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A Love Story That’s Worth the Wait; A Heart Full of Hope by Cheyenne Blue
Hello, my fellow bookworms and hopeless romantics! Today, we’re diving into Cheyenne Blue’s A Heart Full of Hope, a book that made me...
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Book Review: The Maid by Nita Prose
Let me tell you about a book I devoured in one sitting—yes, one glorious, uninterrupted sitting where the world ceased to exist and only...
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Book Review: Wild Love by Elsie Silver
Wild Love by Elsie Silver was my introduction into the small-town cowboy romance genre, and after reading this book I was HOOKED, and...
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Finished Another Book and Now I’m Just Here, Staring Into the Void
Oh, the agony of finishing a book or series and feeling like you’ve just been evicted from a world you didn’t realize you’d started...
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Book Review: Dario by Olivia Thorn
Ladies, gather round, because I have some serious tea to spill about "Dario" by Olivia Thorn—the first book in the Mafia Kings series. If...
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How Fictional Characters Became My Life Coaches (And Why You Should Let Them Coach You Too)
Picture this: It’s 11 PM, you’re scrolling through TikTok, and suddenly a clip from The Devil Wears Prada pops up. There’s Miranda...
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Why You Should Read Whatever the Hell You Want to Read
As a proud 28-year-old reader of smutty cowboy romances, war-survivor biographies, and everything in between, I’m here to tell you...
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Book Review: All Too Well by Corinne Michaels
If you're a fan of romance novels that dig deep into emotions, All Too Well by Corinne Michaels is definitely worth checking out. It’s...
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Elsie Silver vs. Devney Perry: The Ultimate Small Town Romance Showdown
Okay, we’re about to dive into one of the most intense debates of our time. No, not the whole “pineapple on pizza” thing, but something...
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