I felt like it was time to do another tag. And this time it’s the Book Cake Book Tag. This tag was created by the booktuber Suddenly Lorna. The original video is now unlisted. But I first saw this tag over at Zezee With Books.

You all know that I love doing tags and as soon as I saw this one I knew it would be a lot of fun. This tag goes through the ingredients of baking a cake and decorating it.  So let’s get started. 

FLOUR: A BOOK THAT WAS SLOW TO START BUT PICKED UP AS IT WENT ALONG

This has to go to The Awakening (Zodiac Academy #1) by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti. It took me nearly 100 pages to really get into it. But by the end, I wanted to dive into the second. I still don’t have the series, I’ve read the first four books. But I a having a fantastic time reading them. This series isn’t for everyone. The writing isn’t amazing, there are a few plot holes, and the romance is so-so. It’s also very much a bully romance. And it gets pretty heavy on the bullying. 

I don’t see a lot of content warnings for this book, but there is harsh bullying, death, murder, and near-drowning. There is also a taboo student/teacher relationship. Overall, I’m going to continue this series. It’s fun and enjoyable and I want to know what is going to happen next. 

BUTTER: A BOOK THAT HAS A RICH PLOT

This is honestly such a hard question for me. Because what I think may be rich in plot may not be for someone else. I also do love more character driven books. I mean I still need plot most of the time, but I love character driven books. I’ve been sitting on this questions for ages and can’t pick something, so I am going to skip it. 

EGGS: A BOOK YOU THOUGHT WAS GOING TO BE BAD BUT WAS QUITE ENJOYABLE

So I didn’t think that this book was going to be bad per se, but I didn’t expect to enjoy it as much as I did. And that is the Mindf*ck by S.T. Abby. It was trending all over tiktok and twitter a few months ago. And I love my darker romances and what better than a serial killer and a FBI agent. 

This series is quite dark and has any trigger warnings including; murder, death, sexual assault, assault, torture and more. It’s not for everyone and it’s not one that I would easily recommend. But it was such a fantastic read. 

It messies with your mind and makes your really think about quite a few things. 

SUGAR: A SWEET, SUGARY BOOK

This is such a strange book for this one. But if you have read The Dragon’s Bride (A Deal With a Demon #1) by Katee Robert. This book was so surprisingly sweet. I just loved it so much. For a monster romance, I wasn’t expecting to fall in love with every one and this book just worked.

I knew I was going to love it already, it’s Katee Robert, but I didn’t expect to love it this much. Sol and Briar Rose warmed my heart and it was a pleasure seeing them fall for one another. This marriage of convenience, and monster romance is fantastic. If you are looking to start something new to you, that isn’t too intense then give this one a go. You already know you are in for a ride. 

 

ICING: A BOOK THAT COVERS EVERY SINGLE ELEMENT THAT YOU ENJOY ABOUT A BOOK

This book was a surprise to me. I wasn’t expecting to love it as much as I did, but gosh it’s become a series that I cannot wait to read more from. It’s Lilacs and Leather (Pack Saint Clair #1) by Thora Woods.

It’s sweet, sexy and put a massive smile on my face. But it’s also intense, makes your sit on the edge of your seat and want to pull your hair out. This is an sweet omega verse series, that is queer and poly. There is MM, MFM, FF, and more. 

If you are looking to get into omegeaverse books, then this one might be for you. 

SPRINKLES: A BOOK SERIES THAT YOU TURN TO FOR A PICK-ME-UP WHEN YOU ARE FEELING DOWN

Okay, I promise I dont’ just read omegaverse, but every since I started reading this series last year. I’ve re-read a few times. It just makes me smile, makes me feel good and I know I am going to have a good time. The series is the Sweet Omengaverse series by Kathryn Moon and Lana Cole. But really it’s Lola and the Millionairs Part One and Two. 

You are probably sick of hearing me talk about it. But I serisuly feel in love with this story, these characters and the love that they have. There are some dark elements in this book and there are trigger warnings for; abuse, sexual assault and kidnapping. But overall it is very sweet. 

This is another great omengaverse book to start with. 

CHERRY ON TOP: YOUR FAVORITE BOOK OF THE YEAR SO FAR

This is so so hard. I’ve love quite a few books this year. But the standout ones for me so far are Lovelight Farms (Lovelight #1) by B.K. Borison, Everything for You (Bergman Brothers #5) by Chloe Liese, Lilacs and Leather (Pack Saint Clair #1) by Thora Woods and Electric Idol (Dark Olympus #2) by Katee Robert.

All of these books have just been fantastic. There are all either 4-5 stars and I honestly can’t pick just one favourite. But these stand out. 

And there we go. That is how I make a cake with books. I had so much fun doing the Book Cake Book Tag. And If anyone wants to do, please do it and let me know. I would love to check it out. Have you read any of these books? What did you think of them? What books are going to be in your cake? Let’s chat!