Top 10. Books of 2025 📚 (so far...) Part 2
Hiii! Thank you dear fans for waiting ever so patiently for more content. It really means a lot to me. I will be posting a bit more consistently, and I will try my very hardest to fight writing block 😚. After a week of an excruciatingly long wait, I present to you... part 2 of Top 10. Books of 2025 ✨!!!
At No. 5...
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| By Victoria Ying |
Book Blurb
Valerie Chu is quiet, studious, and above all, thin. No one, not even her best friend Jordan, knows that she has been binging and purging for years. But when tragedy strikes, Val finds herself taking a good, hard look at her priorities, her choices, and her own body. The path to happiness may lead her away from her hometown and her mother's toxic projections―but first she will have to find the strength to seek help.
- goodreads
trigger warning: eating disorder
Hungry Ghost I believe has a great message that everyone should know, no matter who you are. You never know what people are going through, and even if they aren't (half of the time this is the case), treat them as if they are. The last thing they need is another problem when they've had enough of it already. I saw a poster in the mall, it said "Asking for help is never a weakness". People, don't be afraid to ask. Always remember that. I think people really need to read this book because some people aren't really aware of this happening.
I hope that people aren't aware will be someday.
At No. 4...
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| By James Tynion IV and Michael Dialynas Book Blurb The team of award-winning superstars James Tynion IV and Michael Dialynas present the first graphic novel in the all-new fantasy epic about a boy who must embrace the magic within himself if he wants to save his friends from the shocking dangers that await! TO FIND YOUR HOME, FIRST YOU HAVE TO FIND YOURSELF In a world where magical heritage is punishable by death, a young boy named Wynd must hide his true identity – and pointy ears – from everyone in Pipetown, even if it means he’ll never have the normal life he wants. But when his secret is threatened, Wynd is forced to leave his home behind to embark on a dangerous quest that will put him at the heart of a royal conspiracy beyond imagination. Now on the run with the boy of his dreams, his best friend Oakley, and a literal prince, Wynd will have to embrace the magic within himself if he wants to save them from the shocking dangers that await! The team of award-winning superstars James Tynion IV (Something is Killing the Children, Batman) and Michael Dialynas (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) present the first graphic novel in an all-new fantasy epic about the power that lies inside each of us. - goodreads When I mean Wynd, I technically mean the whole series, because of how EPIC it was. I really liked how the characters in the story wasn't friends at first, but then grew to become friends. I am patiently waiting for late 2025, because that's when I think Book 4 will be released. I'm going straight to an online shop and buying it, that's definitely sure. On one particular time in the library, I asked a librarian for a recommendation and she wanted to suggest reading the Wynd series, but said that it was too old for me. I was skeptical to pick it up at first, because I was sort of intimidated by the complex plot Wynd has. But I decided that it wouldn't hurt to try something out of my comfort zone, right? I read Book 1 and 2, and eventually Book 3 (mini storytime!: when I reserved it, it nearly took a month until it was available for me to pick it up 😭). Personal opinion: I personally think this book is so likeable that no one can't actually dislike it. PODIUM🎉 At No. 3... |
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| By Aisha Saeed |
Book Blurb
Warrior. Princess. Hero. Diana's destiny is to be the world's greatest female super hero... if she can survive this action-packed adventure!
Young Princess Diana is fierce and whip-smart, and she loves her island home of Themyscira. Her deepest wish is to be able to train with the rest of the Amazons and protect her homeland--but she's told it's out of the question. This is the year Diana hopes to persuade her mother, Queen Hippolyta, to let her learn how to fight when the world's most powerful women gather on Themyscira for a festival to celebrate their different cultures.
But at the start of the festivities, an unexpected and forbidden visitor--a boy!--brings news of an untold danger that threatens Themyscira and all of its sacred neighboring lands. It's up to Diana and her best friend, Princess Sakina, to save them, even if it means tangling with a cunning demon who reveals that a terrifying force is out to capture Diana against her will.
In the first of three high-octane, breathtaking Wonder Woman Adventures, Diana finally gets the chance to prove her worth as a warrior and save not just her friends and family but their entire way of life. As long as she can make it out alive herself....
Young Princess Diana is fierce and whip-smart, and she loves her island home of Themyscira. Her deepest wish is to be able to train with the rest of the Amazons and protect her homeland--but she's told it's out of the question. This is the year Diana hopes to persuade her mother, Queen Hippolyta, to let her learn how to fight when the world's most powerful women gather on Themyscira for a festival to celebrate their different cultures.
But at the start of the festivities, an unexpected and forbidden visitor--a boy!--brings news of an untold danger that threatens Themyscira and all of its sacred neighboring lands. It's up to Diana and her best friend, Princess Sakina, to save them, even if it means tangling with a cunning demon who reveals that a terrifying force is out to capture Diana against her will.
In the first of three high-octane, breathtaking Wonder Woman Adventures, Diana finally gets the chance to prove her worth as a warrior and save not just her friends and family but their entire way of life. As long as she can make it out alive herself....
- goodreads
I've just finished reading this book. At 2023, I was midway with the book, and I was into it, but I had my doubts. Mainly because I just started to read long novels, so it required a LOT of patience. I myself at that time didn't really have much patience. But I truly wish I did. Because this book was EPIC. The plot, the suspense, times when it left me on a cliffhanger, I knew I had to put this book in the podium. This is a trilogy, and I'm going to read it very soon. I really liked the way that I could really well imagine what was happening mid book. It was really refreshing. I feel like if all books had a really easy way to imagine what was happening, it would make it 10 times better for sure.
At No. 2...
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| By Eunnie |
Warning, be really prepared for a queer world, and CUTENESS OVERLOADS. This was such a wholesome book, it literally got me out of a reading slump 😭... which in my case, my reading slumps are quite hard to get out of. The art style is impeccable, even ALICE OSEMAN wrote an editorial comment (I LOVE HER SO MUCH OMG <3) saying how sweet and heartwarming it was. You don't know how much I loved this, THE GREAT ALICE OSEMAN HERSELF said that so it has to be right 😚. I really like shy characters randomly blushing furiously, and Momo is one, so bonus points!
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| This is living proof of my Alice Oseman love |
DRUMROLL PLEASE... 🥁
Taylor Swift: AND THE BOOK GRAMMY'S GOES TO...
BEYONC-
i mean eh...
✨ TOP 1. of BOOK GRAMMY'S✨
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| By Rod Pulido |
Experience the extreme joys, sorrows, and triumphs of a queer Filipino-American teenager struggling to prove himself in an unforgiving world. A poignant coming-of-age story, perfect for fans of Patron Saints of Nothing and Juliet Takes a Breath.
Self preservation. That's Bobby's motto for surviving his notoriously violent high school unscathed. Being out and queer would put an unavoidable target on his back, especially in a Filipino community that frowns on homosexuality. It's best to keep his head down, get good grades, and stay out of trouble.
But when Bobby is unwillingly outed in a terrible way, he no longer has the luxury of being invisible. A vicious encounter has him scrambling for a new way to survive--by fighting back. Bobby is inspired by champion Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao to take up boxing and challenge his tormentor. Then Pacquiao publicly declares his stance against queer people, and Bobby's faith--in his hero and in himself--is shaken to the core.
A powerful and unflinching debut that will both shatter and uplift hearts with every read.
- goodreads
Warning: violence and homophobia
I have got to say, before ranking this list of books, I had no hesitations into choosing this book as the winner of the Book Grammy's (Trademarked by Sophia). The writing was top tier, so this book got itself into a top tier (literally). It was so satisfying, and had so many funny parts. I have a thing for funny things, so bonus points. I'm being honest, I have never "hmm"ed a lot in laughter when I'm reading. The first chapter got me so hooked I was so curious to see what unravels next. Again, I don't usually experience that when reading. I really hope Rod Pulido makes more books, because the world needs him... and his books of course.
Thank you so much for reading the Book Grammy's. The decision has been decided.
BOOK GRAMMY'S WILL BECOME AN ANNUAL THING!!!
But seriously, thank you for reading this blog. It's great to know that some people are reading my work.
See you next Saturday!
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