I'm not gonna lie, I don't really follow the Olympics 😅 I just don't... sports. Lol. You probably know this about me. Lol. But that's not gonna stop me from doing a book tag about it 😆 I found this over at It Starts at Midnight.
Saturday, February 21, 2026
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Review: Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer
Title: Assistant to the Villain
Series: Assistant to the Villain #1
Author: Hannah Nicole Maehrer
Genre: Adult, high fantasy, romance
Publication date: August 2023
Published by: Entangled Publishing: Red Tower Books
Source: Purchased paperback
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Synopsis: ASSISTANT WANTED: Notorious, high-ranking villain seeks loyal, levelheaded assistant for unspecified office duties, supporting staff for random mayhem and terror, and other Dark Things In General. Discretion a must. Excellent benefits.
With ailing family to support, Evie Sage's employment status isn't just important, it's vital. So when a mishap with Rennedawn’s most infamous Villain results in a job offer―naturally, she says yes. No job is perfect, of course, but even less so when you develop a teeny crush on your terrifying, temperamental, and undeniably hot boss. Don’t find evil so attractive, Evie.
But just when she’s getting used to severed heads suspended from the ceiling and the odd squish of an errant eyeball beneath her heel, Evie suspects this dungeon has a huge rat…and not just the literal kind. Because something rotten is growing in the kingdom of Rennedawn, and someone wants to take the Villain―and his entire nefarious empire―out.
Now Evie must not only resist drooling over her boss but also figure out exactly who is sabotaging his work…and ensure he makes them pay.
After all, a good job is hard to find.
This book was so fun! I loved it a whole lot more than I was expecting!
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Review: The Well of Ascension (Mistborn #2) by Brandon Sanderson
Title: The Well of Ascension
Series: Mistborn Era 1 #2 | The Mistborn Saga #2 | Cosmere #3
Previous book in this series: Mistborn: The Final Empire
Author: Brandon Sanderson
Genre: Adult, epic/high fantasy
Publication date: August 2007
Published by: Tor Books
Source: Borrowed from library
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Synopsis: They did the impossible, ending the thousand-year reign of the godlike Lord Ruler. Now Vin, the former street urchin turned powerful Mistborn, and Elend Venture, the idealistic young nobleman who loves her, must build a healthy new society in the ashes of an empire.
As tensions grow in the wake of the uprising, an ancient legend seems to offer a glimmer of hope. But even if it really exists, no one knows where to find the Well of Ascension or what manner of power it bestows.
It may just be that killing the Lord Ruler was the easy part. Surviving the aftermath of his fall is going to be the real challenge.
The Lord Ruler was dead, but the story did not seem finished.
This book was insane in the best way possible!
Monday, February 16, 2026
Sunday, February 15, 2026
Sunday Post #491: Galentine's Day Shenanigans
Saturday, February 14, 2026
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Review: Mr. Wrong Number by Lynn Painter
Title: Mr. Wrong Number
Series: Mr. Wrong Number #1
Author: Lynn Painter
Genre: Adult, contemporary romance
Publication date: March 2022
Published by: Berkley
Source: Borrowed from library
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Synopsis: Things get textual when a steamy message from a random wrong number turns into an anonymous relationship in this hilarious rom-com by Lynn Painter.
Bad luck has always followed Olivia Marshall... or maybe she’s just the screw-up her family thinks she is. But when a “What are you wearing?” text from a random wrong number turns into the hottest, most entertaining—albeit anonymous—relationship of her life, she thinks things might be on the upswing...
Colin Beck has always considered Olivia his best friend’s annoying little sister, but when she moves in with them after one of her worst runs of luck, he realizes she’s turned into an altogether different and sexier distraction. He’s sure he can keep his distance, until the moment he discovers she’s the irresistible Miss Misdial he’s been sort of sexting for weeks—and now he has to decide whether to turn the heat up or ghost her before things get messy.
I never thought I'd have a favorite romance author, but here we are, because I think Lynn Painter is my favorite romance author 😆 Everything I have read by this author I have enjoyed—including this book!
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Review- Mistborn: The Final Empire (Mistborn #1) by Brandon Sanderson
Title: Mistborn: The Final Empire
Series: Mistborn Era 1 #1 | The Mistborn Saga #1 | Cosmere #2
Author: Brandon Sanderson
Genre: Adult, epic/high fantasy
Publication date: July 2006
Published by: Tor Books
Source: Borrowed from library
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Synopsis: For a thousand years, ash fell and no flowers bloomed. For a thousand years, the Skaa slaved in misery and lived in fear. For a thousand years, the Lord Ruler reigned with absolute power and ultimate terror, divinely invincible. Then, when all hope was lost, the scarred, heartbroken half-Skaa Kelsier found in himself the powers of a Mistborn.
A brilliant thief and natural leader, Kelsier recruits the underworld's smartest and most trustworthy allomancers, who each share one of his many powers and relish a high-stakes challenge. Only then does he reveal his ultimate dream: not just the greatest heist in history, but the downfall of the divine despot.
But even with the best criminal crew ever assembled, Kel's plan looks like the ultimate long shot, until luck brings a ragged girl named Vin into his life. Like him, she's a half-Skaa orphan, but she's lived a much harsher life. Vin has learned to expect betrayal from everyone she meets. She will have to learn to trust, if Kel is to help her master powers that she’s never dreamed of.
I loved this book so much! I finally understand the hype surrounding this author!
Monday, February 9, 2026
Sunday, February 8, 2026
Sunday Post #490: Another Readathon!
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Relax & Read-athon: February 2026
I have really been looking forward to doing another Relax & Readathon! I missed the one in December because I was on vacation, but I currently have a 3-day weekend, so I thought it would be perfect to start off the new month with this! This readathon was created and hosted by the Reading Nymph (love her! Here is the announcement video.)
Last time I did this readathon, I felt like I stressed myself out trying to read as much as I possibly could. Which is the exact OPPOSITE of what this readathon is about 🤦♀️😂 I'm gonna try and actually take it easy in this one. My goal is to finish the book I'm currently reading, and maybe start another? I'm not sure. I'm really looking forward to the non-reading prompts with the snacks, the coziness, and doing other hobbies though! But I'm still going to be reading, of course. Lol.
Friday, February 6, 2026
Review: Venus in the Blind Spot by Junji Ito
Title: Venus in the Blind Spot
Author: Junji Ito
Genre: Adult, manga, horror
Publication date: February 2019
Published by: VIZ Media
Source: Gifted
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Synopsis: This striking collection presents the most remarkable short works of Junji Ito’s career, featuring an adaptation of Rampo Edogawa’s classic horror story “The Human Chair” and fan favorite “The Enigma of Amigara Fault.” With a deluxe presentation—including special color pages, and showcasing illustrations from his acclaimed long-form manga No Longer Human—each chilling tale invites readers to revel in a world of terror.
I love manga, and I love horror, but even I find it hard to believe that I still had not read any Junji Ito thus far in my life. Lol. Luckily, that's finally changed! Lol.
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
February 2026 TBR
Oh. My. God. My January TBR went SO well! I am truly shocked. Lol. Let's do another tbr and see what happens in February because I really don't know how long this may last 😅😂
Monday, February 2, 2026
Sunday, February 1, 2026
Sunday Post #489: A Nice Break