Cailin Riley Books

I thought it’d be fun to take a moment and share what I’ve read so far this year! My reading in 2025 has been a bit of a mix — some five-star favorites, a few solid reads, and a couple that just didn’t quite stick. Still, I’m proud of how much I’ve managed to read in the midst of everything else life has going on.

Here’s a quick look at the books I’ve finished this year, along with my honest ratings:

• The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins – ★★★☆☆
• Our Crooked Hearts by Melissa Albert – ★★★★☆
• The Boneless Mercies by April Genevieve Tucholke – ★★★★☆
• Atmosphere – ★★★★★
• The House of My Mother: A Daughter’s Quest for Freedom – ★★★★☆
• Second Life: Having a Child in the Digital Age – ★★★★☆
• Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi – ★★★★☆
• The Perfect Couple by Elin Hilderbrand – ★★★☆☆
• The Fifth Trimester by Lauren Smith Brody – ★★★★☆
• The Tenant by Katrine Engberg – ★★★☆☆
• The Serpent and the Wolf – ★★★☆☆
• Margo’s Got Money Troubles – ★★★★★
• The Good Mother Myth – ★★★★☆
• Something in the Walls – ★★★★☆
• A Curse Carved in Bone – ★★★☆☆
• The Coddling of the American Mind by Greg Lukianoff & Jonathan Haidt – ★★★★☆
• Beach Wedding – ★★★☆☆
• Onyx Storm – ★★★★☆
• Godkiller by Hannah Kaner – ★★★★★

A Few Quick Thoughts:

• Top Picks: Atmosphere, Margo’s Got Money Troubles, and Godkiller were all 5-star reads for me. Highly recommend!
• Strong & Steady: Books like The Boneless Mercies, Our Crooked Hearts, and Before the Coffee Gets Cold really delivered solid, immersive experiences.
• Meh Moments: A few titles landed at 3 stars — not bad, just not especially memorable for me personally.

It’s been a good reading year so far, and I’m excited to see what the later half of 2025 brings. I’d love to know what you’ve been reading lately too — drop your recommendations in the comments or send me a message!

Until next time, happy reading! 💛
Cailin