BlueInk Review's Best Books of 2025 (51 books)

A running list of all of the books that have received a starred book review over the course of the year.

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1	Exploring Wine Regions – México: Discovering México’s Quality Wines and Phenomenal Cuisine by Michael C. Higgins it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 5 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	Picture a Garden by Linda Hornberg (Goodreads Author) 4.49 avg rating — 35 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	The Tales of Charlie Wags: London \| A Fun & Educational Rhyming Picture Book for Kids (Ages 3-7) \| Beautifully Illustrated Read-Aloud by Sofie Wells 4.93 avg rating — 14 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	Frred by Phineas Cricket (Goodreads Author) 4.50 avg rating — 10 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	MoHagani vs King Salmon by M C Mohagani Magnetek 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	Memory Plays: Four Long Short Stories by Stephen Evans liked it 3.00 avg rating — 1 rating score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	The Gales of Alexandria by Ehab Elgammal (Goodreads Author) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating score: 94, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8	Trans Anthology Project: Reflections of Self-Discovery and Acceptance by Heather H Kirby 4.67 avg rating — 18 ratings score: 93, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	Why Did God Make the Tree?: A Patrick Denny Novel by Tammy Gregg 3.31 avg rating — 45 ratings score: 92, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
10	Blue Mountain Rose: A Novel in Five Acts by Julie Hammonds (Goodreads Author) 4.33 avg rating — 39 ratings score: 91, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
11	The Water Carriers: A Novel by Gregory Greunke (Goodreads Author) 3.45 avg rating — 11 ratings score: 90, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	Enchanted Tales & Twisted Lore: Fairy Tales, Folklore, and Fables Reimagined - Volume 1 by Marx Pyle (Goodreads Author) 4.10 avg rating — 10 ratings score: 89, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
13	Red Lily by Janice Graham (Goodreads Author) 4.05 avg rating — 109 ratings score: 88, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
14	A Man Askew by Joe Costanzo (Goodreads Author) 4.50 avg rating — 2 ratings score: 87, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	Love & Other Cures for the Recently Undead by H.J. Ramsay (Goodreads Author) 4.22 avg rating — 51 ratings score: 86, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
16	Blue Thunder Across the Shattered Stars by Gregg R. Overman 4.55 avg rating — 119 ratings score: 85, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
17	First Elite (Foundra #3) by Emmanuel M. Arriaga (Goodreads Author) 4.67 avg rating — 46 ratings score: 84, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18	I Blew My Diet! Now What?: The Easy, Proven 21-Day Plan to Drop Pounds & Bounce Back Boldly by Connie Bennett (Goodreads Author) 4.33 avg rating — 67 ratings score: 83, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	The Tales of Charlie Wags: Paris \| A Fun & Educational Rhyming Picture Book for Kids (Ages 3-7) \| Beautifully Illustrated Read-Aloud by Sofie Wells 4.67 avg rating — 6 ratings score: 82, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
20	Two Souls by Maksim Haretski 4.13 avg rating — 61 ratings score: 81, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	SHE: The Image of God by Lenne' Hunt 4.83 avg rating — 6 ratings score: 80, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
22	Between Will and Abandonment: Independent Spiritual Practice by Robert Letters (Goodreads Author) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings score: 79, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
23	The Ineffable Geometry of Light by Graeme Revell (Goodreads Author) 4.67 avg rating — 3 ratings score: 78, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
24	The Cybersecurity Power Play: A Boardroom Guide to Digital Defense by Krishna Rajagopal it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 31 ratings score: 77, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
25	Meditation: Liberation or Attachment? Exploring the Two Facets of Meditation by Bhikkhu Nyānadassana (Ioannis Tselios) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings score: 76, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
26	No Woman Left Behind: A Journey of Hope to Heal Every Woman Injured in Childbirth by Kate Grant (Goodreads Author) 4.38 avg rating — 102 ratings score: 75, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
27	Zephyr's Flight (The Dragons' War #1) by Ray Strong (Goodreads Author) 4.21 avg rating — 68 ratings score: 74, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
28	Cold Victory: A Novel of the Berlin Airlift (Bridge to Tomorrow Book 3) by Helena P. Schrader (Goodreads Author) 4.85 avg rating — 40 ratings score: 73, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
29	Killer Kowalski Takes the Mat by Don Eron (Goodreads Author) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 2 ratings score: 72, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
30	The Remembering: A Journey Back to Self by Peter Kennedy (Goodreads Author) 4.65 avg rating — 23 ratings score: 71, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31	The Cold Light of Fate (The Jovian Universe, #5) by Kim Catanzarite (Goodreads Author) 4.95 avg rating — 22 ratings score: 70, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
32	Via Wonderment: Manifest the Life of Your Dreams by Kat Gottlieb 4.88 avg rating — 8 ratings score: 69, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
33	Path for Words: Five-Minute Language Learning Activities for Children Ages One to Three Years by Marie Martinez 4.17 avg rating — 6 ratings score: 68, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
34	Failure Disrupted: Clear Milestones for Entrepreneur and Business Leader Success by Johnnie Garmon really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 2 ratings score: 67, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
35	The Finest Line (The Warehouse District Trilogy, #1) by Tegan Kane (Goodreads Author) 4.42 avg rating — 175 ratings score: 66, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
36	Lights, Camera, Lionel Trains! A Photo History of an American Icon by Roger Carp 4.80 avg rating — 5 ratings score: 65, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
37	Bella and Bird Explore Anger: A Children's Book About Managing Anger and Understanding Big Feelings While Nurturing Emotional Intelligence and Emotional Literacy by Deana Plaskon 4.59 avg rating — 22 ratings score: 64, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
38	Son of the Borderlands by Joseph Sterk (Goodreads Author) 4.19 avg rating — 16 ratings score: 63, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
39	Of Wind and Wolves (The Steppe Saga, #1) by J. M. Elliott (Goodreads Author) 4.59 avg rating — 22 ratings score: 62, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
40	Little Boy, I Know Your Name: A Second-Generation Memoir from Inherited Holocaust Trauma by Mitchell Raff (Goodreads Author) 4.67 avg rating — 60 ratings score: 61, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
41	Ganymede by Bill VanPatten (Goodreads Author) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings score: 60, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
42	Bodaciously True & Totally Awesome Episode I: Bad Boy by Chris Orcutt (Goodreads Author) 4.57 avg rating — 7 ratings score: 59, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
43	Your Journey to Successful Parenting: Ages 2-11 A Stress-Free Guide to Effective Behavior Change by Alexandra J. Rogers Ph.D. (Goodreads Author) 4.80 avg rating — 15 ratings score: 58, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
44	ANIMALIS Ascent of an Angel by Eric Kok 4.88 avg rating — 8 ratings score: 57, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
45	Love Wars: Clash of the Parents by Matthew A. Tower (Goodreads Author) 4.55 avg rating — 33 ratings score: 56, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
46	Make Way For Monarchs (Eco Warriors #3) by Carolyn Armstrong (Goodreads Author) 4.74 avg rating — 117 ratings score: 55, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
47	Dogs Don't Cry (Novels of the Great War) by John F. Andrews (Goodreads Author) 4.53 avg rating — 117 ratings score: 54, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
48	The Book of Chaos by Ray Strong (Goodreads Author) 4.67 avg rating — 18 ratings score: 53, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
49	Uplift by Jessica Mann (Goodreads Author) 4.50 avg rating — 32 ratings score: 52, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
50	Goddess from the Machine: A Prequel to the Ark Saga by Daniel Rodrigues-Martin (Goodreads Author) 4.95 avg rating — 19 ratings score: 51, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
51	Sloth's Totally Not Weird First Day of School (Sloth Stories Book 2) by Christie Nicholls (Goodreads Author) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings score: 50, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars