Hello friends it’s Top Ten Tuesday time once again and this week the prompt is books with covers that have Fall vibes. Here are 5 books on my current TBR and 5 I’ve read in the last year that I think fits the vibe!
Book Covers with Fall Vibes
Month: September 2025
5 Quotes from Last 5 Books
These are five of my favourite quotes from the last five books that I have read!!
The Dungeon Anarchist’s Cookbook by Matt Dinniman
“They will not break me. Fuck them all. They will not break me. But I will break them. This is my promise to myself, to my friends, and to you, anyone who reads these words. I will break them all. – Crawler Carl, 25th Edition of The Dungeon Anarchist’s Cookbook”
The Gate of the Feral Gods by Matt Dinniman
“My safe word is, “Harder. Daddy.”
The Darkness Within Us by Tricia Levenseller
“My husband is taking too long to die”
Blood Over Bright Haven by M.L. Wang
“You know, arrogance never made a woman more attractive.’
‘When I care how attractive you find me, I’ll let you know.”
A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna
“There is always a little magic in the heart of a person who loves it.”
🐉 Inheritance Cycle Reread Update 🐉
*SEMI-SPOILERY THOUGHTS AHEAD*
I’ve been making my way slowly though and I’m about halfway into Inheritance and while I can already see some issues (pacing that drags at times and side plots that feel less important than they should) I’m still just enjoying the read. There’s something nostalgic about coming back to this world after following the series for so long and even when the writing isn’t perfect, it still pulls me in.
It has a familiar, almost comforting quality to it, even if it leans heavily on well-worn tropes and occasionally gets bogged down in detail. For me, it feels less about the polish and more about being along for the ride with these characters one last time. It might not be the most finely crafted fantasy out there, but it’s scratching that nostalgic itch and keeping me curious to see how everything finally wraps up freshly in my mind.
🌼Spring TBR🌸
This week’s Top Ten Tuesday prompt is once again our seasonal TBR. Here in Australia we are going into Spring so these are the ten books that are currently the highest on my TBR that I am hopefully going to prioritise in the next 3 months!
My Spring TBR consists of:
The Housemaid Review
*MILD SPOILERS AHEAD*
I finally picked up The Housemaid after hearing about it everywhere, and it definitely lived up to the hype. From the very first chapter I was hooked and found it hard to put down. The writing is simple but sharp, making it a quick read that almost feels like watching a thriller play out on screen. It starts off creepy and unsettling, with Nina acting more and more strangely, and then it ramps up into something much darker and far more dangerous.
Millie is such a fascinating character. At first, it’s hard to connect with her because we don’t know much about her, but as her backstory slowly unravels I became more invested. The mystery around her kept me intrigued, and by the time the big reveals landed I was fully on board. Nina’s truth was also a shock and while I didn’t agree with all of her choices, I found myself sympathising with her more than I expected. Andrew though… absolutely detestable.
The story itself isn’t the most original, but McFadden tells it in such an addictive way. The first two parts felt a bit predictable, but part three completely changed the game and left me stunned. The twists just kept coming and the ending was the kind that makes you want to pick up the sequel straight away. Sure, some moments stretched believability, but that almost added to the fun because it kept me guessing.
Overall, this is a wild, fast-paced thriller that delivers on tension and shock value. It’s eerie, outrageous in places, and ridiculously entertaining. If you’re after a bingeable read that will keep you second guessing every character, this is one to add to your list.
⭐️4/5 stars Definitely a guilty pleasure, pop corn thriller!
Amy Leigh Reads 