In this video I’m doing the most self-indulgent little recap ever: I tier-rank every single one of my 5-star reads of 2025 and decide if this was… my best reading year yet? We’re talking full romantasy chaos (obviously), but also contemporary romance, gay horror, LGBTQIA reads, weird girl lit fic, plus some extremely specific vibes like knightcore and vampires. If you’ve ever wanted to know what actually makes me hand out a 5-star rating, this is basically my brain on books—live, unfiltered, and a little silly. I walk through the standouts and the “how did this book do this to me” moments, and I sort them into tiers based on pure emotional impact, obsession level, and whether I’m still thinking about the characters like they’re real people. The big takeaway: my 5-star list is all about vibes + execution—give me yearning, stakes, and a world I can crawl into and I’m yours. If you want new romantasy recs, a peek at my reading taste across genres, or you just like watching me make impossible ranking decisions, this one is for you.