Reading Firsts of 2025

I saw this tag on Tammy’s blog Books, Bones & Buffy and thought it would be fun to do it also. It’s originally created by Girlxoxo.  Feel free to post it as well if you see this.
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First book read in 2025

Carving Shadows into Gold by Brigid Kemmerer

I started the year in a very good way with a Brigid Kemmerer book which ended up being a 4★ read.

 

First review of 2025

Mother of Rome by Lauren J.A. Bear

In my review I called this book “… a powerful and stunning mythology reimagining.” Read my full review here.

 

First debut read in 2025

I haven’t read a debut yet this year… 😬

 

First “new to me” author of 2025

Filthy Rich Fae by Geneva Lee

I have it a rating of 3.5★ but I’m still interesting on reading the next book which will be released in May.

 

First book of 2025 that slayed me

Immortal Fire by Annette Marie

Why did no one warn me how emotional this book would be. The first two books were also really good but this one I cried with.

 

First book of 2025 that I wish I could get back the time I spent reading it

Sinner’s End by Jade Marshall and Raven Hush

I just didn’t enjoy this book enough. The character and worldbuilding was pretty lackluster. It’s too bad because the genre and book synopsis was right up my alley. But I guess you can’t enjoy every book you read.

 

First 5 star book of 2025

Quicksilver by Callie Hart

I don’t always love the hyped up books but when I do I will never shut up about them. The audiobook was just excellent and highly recommended. Cannot wait for book 2!

 

 

And that’s it!
Have you read any of the books I mentioned? Are you gonna do this tag? Definitely let me know!