I honestly don’t know where July disappeared to — anyone else feel like they blinked and it was gone?

It was a bit of a whirlwind month, and I only managed to read four books (two of which were rereads!). One of them had been sitting on my shelf forever, so I’m proud I finally got around to it. But the highlight of my reading month was definitely a very special early read: Outlier by Susie Tate. As soon as I saw it was coming, I literally ran to the publisher to request an early copy — and I was so lucky to be approved! I absolutely loved it.

July was hectic in the best (and most exhausting) ways. With the school year winding down, there were endless performances, final-day activities, and all the emotion that comes with my eldest finishing primary school — how is it possible they’re off to secondary in September?! I’m not okay 🥲

We also managed to squeeze in a trip to Liverpool — we’re huge football fans, so the Anfield Stadium tour was a dream come true. My daughter smile didn't fade for the whole weekend! Such an unforgettable experience!

So yes, it’s been busy, emotional, and full of memories — and even if I didn’t read a ton, July definitely delivered in other ways.

• Tropes I Couldn’t Get Enough Of: enemies to lovers. brothers best friend

• Fictional Crush of the Month: Mike Mayweather- outlier

• Spiciest Read: Reckless- Elsie Silver

• Book that wrecked me: Outlier, I loved Vicky so much and her story.