Best of the Bunch (June 2025)

Today I'm sharing the best book I read in June.

Of the six books I read this month, I had three 5-star reads:

The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson

Come As You Are: The Surprising New Science That Will Transform Your Sex Life by Emily Nagoski

Amelia, If Only by Becky Albertalli

It was an amazing reading month, and it's so hard to choose between these! I think Amelia, If Only is great but especially top-tier for those who have read Imogen, Obviously, and while I loved Come As You Are and would recommend it for everyone, my thoughts are so deeply personal I didn't even write a comprehensive review like I typically would. So that leaves one crowdpleaser to be my Best of the Bunch for the month!

The Final Empire was just fantastic. I don't read a lot of fantasy, so when I do pick it up it's generally because it's been highly recommended by multiple people, and this definitely lived up to its reputation. The heist-like plot was compelling, the world-building was stellar (always a tough bar to clear in my eyes), and the plot twists were satisfying. The story's tragic moments had a purpose, and the climax felt earned. I wasn't sure if I'd be able to get through the 25-hour audiobook in the three weeks I had it checked out from the library, but in actuality I blazed through it in just over a week. I have the next book on hold (another 5 months' wait), but I appreciate that this one had a satisfying conclusion rather than a cliffhanger, with just enough elements unresolved to make me interested in the next installment. I'm really happy I gave this one a shot.

What is the best book you read this month? Let me know in comments, or write your own post and link up below!

Looking back:
One year ago I was reading: Jessica, Influencers, and To Night Owl from Dogfish
Five years ago I was reading: For the Love of Men and You're Not Listening
Ten years ago I was reading: Jesus Calling, Clockwork Angel, The Crossover, and Pippi Longstocking

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