In this Year End Book Tag for 2025, I’m doing a full-on reading recap with my best and worst reads of the year, plus the surprises and disappointments that really shaped my reading mood. I talk through what actually worked for me (the books that earned five stars, the ones that had me flying through pages, and the authors/series I’m officially obsessed with now) and what absolutely did not (including the kinds of stories that ended up being “why did I keep going?” reads). It’s honest, it’s a little dramatic in the way end-of-year wrap-ups should be, and it’s meant to help you find your next favorite—or avoid a flop. I also reflect on my reading trends: what genres I gravitated toward, what tropes I was loving (or over), and how my reading year looked overall. If you like BookTube tags, wrap-ups, and recommendation-style videos where I’m not afraid to give an anti-rec when it’s deserved, this one is for you. And if you want to see my reading life in real time, I keep everything organized on Goodreads so you can track what I read and how I rated it.