What I Read: July 2025
Did July go by incredibly fast for anyone else? Amid the usual summertime craziness, I still managed to carve out some time to read five books. July’s lineup was a mix of easygoing summer stories and some intense, emotional narratives. Here are my quick thoughts on each: False Witness by Karin Slaughter ⭐⭐⭐⭐ This book was intense. The topics were heavy, and my emotions were all over the place—from empathy to anger. It’s an incredible story about the lengths people will go for their family and for justice. Till Summer Do Us Part by Meghan Quinn ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A very cute rom-com that I could not put down. I’d call this a strangers-to-lovers story. The FMC and her best friend’s brother pretend to be a couple at a marriage counseling retreat, where therapy sessions sometimes include sex toys. I laughed my way through this one and can’t wait to pick up another Meghan Quinn book. The Housemaid's Wedding by Freida McFadden ⭐⭐⭐ A quick read, but ultimately not very memorable—probably my lea...