Books I Read in June 2025

I was really on a roll with developmental edits and a home project this past month, so I didn’t read as much as I would have liked. But I still got into some good books this month! I’m hoping that, as I move into the first draft for Book #3, I will be able to read more. Here’s everything I enjoyed from June.

The Love of My Afterlife by Kirsty Greenwood

I’ve been hit or miss with romance books that are contemporary but have a sort of magical spin on them, but this one really hit the mark. It was outrageously funny, but I was also shipping the main couple so hard from the start. I’m a sucker for British humor, and I definitely think this book is best enjoyed in audiobook form.

Not Another Love Song by Julie Soto

I had been wanting to read this one for a while, especially because 1. I adore the cover and 2. I adore the first book in this standalone series. While I think Book #1 (Forget Me Not) is pretty hard to beat for me, I loved reading about two insanely talented musicians who fall in love. It was spicy and swoony, and I flew through this book.

Dusk & Desire by Liana Valerian

I saw Liana promote this book the day it came out, and it sounded like just what I needed. An apocalyptic sapphic romance in a world that’s been invaded by aliens and a woman who has it bad for the love interest from page one. This one is a novella, so I breezed through it and honestly was just left wanting more! It appears to be the start of a series, and I’m curious to see what this world is like as the books continue.

Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid

I haven’t read a ton of TJR, but this is by far my favorite of hers. The premise immediately sucked me in—1980s, astronauts, what more could a girl want? Beyond the central love story, the relationship between the main character and her sister really stuck with me. The book was a beautiful read, heartbreaking and sweet and nerve-wracking all at once.

Throwing Sparks by Igsygrace (The Hunger Games fanfic from AO3)

I’m still in progress with this one, but as someone who really loves The Hunger Games universe, it’s oddly comforting and enjoyable.