BookTok Influencer Shares Her Seven Five-Star Reads of 2025

BOOKTOK SENSATION REVEALS TOP READS OF 2025 Popular BookTok creator 'sillylittlebooks' has shared her highly anticipated list of five-star reads for 2025, offering insights into the books that have captivated her so far this year. In a recent video, the influencer, known for her enthusiastic literary reviews, presented seven titles that have earned her highest praise. Among her top picks is Hannah Bonam-Young's 'Out on a Limb,' a romance novel that she described as "the sweetest, loveliest romance book I've ever read," praising its portrayal of characters with physical disabilities. She also highlighted Kristin Hannah's 'The Great Alone,' a historical fiction piece following a family's move to Alaska, noting its intense narrative of a father's changing mental health post-war. Liz Tomforde's 'Play Along,' the fourth book in the 'Windy City' series, was celebrated for its long-awaited release and satisfying romance. Ashley Poston's 'Sounds Like Love' was noted for its Harry Styles fan-fiction feel and its poignant discussion of dementia, which the creator admitted made her "bawl my eyes out." She also praised Pen Cole's 'Glow of the Everflame,' the second book in the 'Kindreds Curse' saga, and Fredrik Backman's 'And Every Morning The Way Home Gets Longer and Longer,' a powerful short story about dementia. Finally, Elin Hilderbrand's 'The Hotel Nantucket' was lauded as a "perfect beach read," with its intricate plot of scandals and a haunted hotel. The video has garnered significant attention within the BookTok community, sparking discussions among readers eager for new recommendations.

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