Where have I been?

Hey everyone,

It’s been a while, hasn’t it? I know things have been quiet around here lately, and I wanted to take a moment to talk about where I’ve been and why.

Reading has always been my escape. Ever since I was little, books have been the place I go when reality gets too loud. They’ve always been my break, my safe space, and my way to breathe when life feels heavy. But over the last couple of months, something shifted. Without going into too much detail, both my mental and physical health started to slip. The things that usually brought me peace suddenly felt like too much. I couldn’t even read a single line of a book without my mind wandering or my heart just not being in it.

It’s such a strange and frustrating feeling when the one thing that has always helped you cope suddenly stops working. I knew I needed to take a real break. Not just from reviewing or posting, but from pushing myself to pretend everything was fine. So I stepped back, focused on getting help, and started trying to put things back on track.

It wasn’t easy, but it was necessary. And I’m finally in a better place now. The fog has started to lift, and for the first time in a while, I actually want to pick up a book again. I’ve missed this, the stories, the characters, and all of you who love talking about books as much as I do.

So I’m back. Slowly but surely. There are new reviews coming, and I can’t wait to share them with you. Thank you for being patient, for still being here, and for understanding that sometimes the best thing you can do is take a step back so you can come back stronger.

If you’re struggling too, please know it’s okay to pause. The books will wait for you, and so will the people who care about you.

See you soon with new reviews and hopefully a few new favorites. 💛