January 2025 Book Review

 Happy Tuesday, friends! I started off January reading finishing four books, which I think is four more than I read last year. I was terrible at reading last year. This year, I have been going on walks in the mornings after I drop the kids off at school so I did listen to two of the four books.

Let's dive in starting with...

Book #1:

Pictures of You by Emma Grey

This is a story about Evie Hudson. She wakes up in a hospital room and believes she's a teenager that was at a party with her best friend. She quickly learns that she was in an accident with her husband who didn't survive. Evie doesn't remember her husband or know anything about her current life. She has suffered traumatic loss of memory and must connect the dots of her life. She "meets" and man named Drew that helps her but later finds out, they've always had a connection. This is a story full of second chances.

Book #2:

The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren

This is the second book I've ready by Christina Lauren. I thought it had a really cute plot and I will say the ending surprised me. There wasn't a lot of character development but there was a LOT of sexual content. It takes place on a private island in Indonesia which only made me want to be on an island! The couple needed to pretend to be married for two weeks but with a lot of family drama, that was a difficult task. Overall, it was cute and easy to read. Not my favorite of the month.

Book #3:

Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid

I've read several books written by Taylor Jenkins Reid and I've enjoyed every single one. This one is no different.

This book is about a fictional, former world champion tennis player. She's been retired for a decade when she decides to go back out on the court. This book holds your attention, pulls at your heart, and has you cheering for players both on and off the court. I don't know much about tennis but I learned a lot because of all the details Taylor incorporated into the book. 

Book #4:

After I Do by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Another Taylor Jenkins Reid book! I think this book is more relatable to people than I thought. When Lauren and Ryan are about to give up on their marriage, they decide to give an unconventional play a try. They take a year apart and hope they fall in love with each other again. There is only one rule, no communication with each other. Everything else goes. (That makes me nauseous.) This story talks about when love fades, staying in love, and committing to love.