The Thought Nest

Summer in the City by Alex Aster My rating: 5 of 5 stars Alex Aster’s Summer in the City is a heartfelt, romantic escape set against the glittering backdrop of New York City. With vivid prose and an emotionally resonant story, this book pulls you right into the bustling streets, cozy corners, and electric energy of the city—so much so that you can almost hear the taxis and feel the summer heat radiating off the pavement. At the center of it all is Parker, a character who, despite having wealth, fame, and every material possession imaginable, feels deeply human and down to earth. His character is a reminder that none of that truly matters without love. What’s most striking about Parker is how genuine he is—he never lets his status or privilege cloud what he really wants: Elle. His love for her is INSPIRING in every sense. He doesn’t give up, no matter how complicated things get, and every action he takes is filled with an aching sincerity. Watching hi...

The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood My rating: 5 of 5 stars Before picking up The Love Hypothesis, I had never read a fiction book besides in high school. I was always into the nonfiction genre. I always thought fiction wasn’t for me — that it couldn’t capture my attention or make me feel anything meaningful. Then came Ali Hazelwood's — the love hypothesis and EVERYTHING changed. This book didn’t just entertain me; it cracked open a whole new world, and I fell in LOVE — not just with the story, but with reading itself. What struck me first was the chemistry between Olive and Adam. It was electric but also beautifully subtle at times, and it made their connection feel real. They weren’t perfect — far from it — but the way they complemented each other was like two puzzle pieces finally snapping into place. I found myself rooting for them more than I expected, smiling through their awkward moments, and even tearing up during the emotional ones. Ali...

The Locked Door by Freida McFadden My rating: 5 of 5 stars WOAHHHH SOOOOO GOOD! I could NOT put this book down! From the very first page, The Locked Door had me completely HOOKED. Freida McFadden knows exactly how to pull readers in with suspense, unexpected twists, and just the right amount of psychological tension!! Throughout the book, my mind was racing with theories. I kept thinking, “What if it’s this?” or “No, it has to be that!”—and yet, every time I thought I had it figured out, Freida would throw in a twist that had my mind BLOWN! This story could have gone SO MANY ways, and that unpredictability is what made this book so addicting to read! The thrill was such a rush! The ending? Absolutely shocking. I did not see it coming, and I LOVE that!! It was the kind of twist that made me sit back and say, “WAAAAIT—WHAT?” in the best way possible. It tied everything together in such a clever and unexpected manner, leaving me both satisfied and stunn...