I love reading but I'm not always reading something, so don't expect this page to be updated super often. My motivation to read is a rollercoaster: some periods I go a long time without reading a single page.

₊˚⊹ Preferences ⋆˙⟡

Stuff I Like

  • Well-written unlikeable characters;
  • Straightforward writing;
  • Disturbing, complicated or dysfunctional relationships;
  • Thriller, suspense, horror, true crime;
  • Female and/or LGBTQIA+ protagonists;
  • Standalone books;
  • Suffering and misery;
  • Found family;
  • Vampires and werewolves!!!;
  • I care more about well-written characters than a well-written plot;

Stuff I Tend to Avoid

  • Flowery/wordy writing;
  • Autobiography/memoir;
  • Romance-centered stories;
  • Long series;
  • Characters who whine too much;
  • Historical fiction set in the US;
  • Too many action/fight scenes;
  • Predictable plots;
  • Young adult;
  • BookTok-famous romances;
  • Super straight couples;
  • PWP or erotic romance books;

There are always exceptions!

₊˚⊹ Reading Habits ⋆˙⟡

  • I always read a few hours before going to sleep. I like reading in bed, under the blanket, in the dark and in total silence so I can focus completely on the book.
  • I prefer ebooks, but I still buy some physical books. I like collecting stuff and I enjoy getting copies of the books I loved the most to put on my shelf.
  • I'm open to recommendations. As long as 1. it has at least one thing from my list of stuff I like; or 2. the person gives me a really good reason to check it out.
  • I usually, almost always, time my reading sessions. My daily goal is 30 minutes and it makes me happy when I go past it.
  • I'm a slow reader because the faster I read a book, the faster I forget the story.