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The Nexus Series #1: Startlight Mates by G. Bailey (2025 Reading Goal)

 

One thing's for sure, it feels so good to be reading again. 

This is only the second book I’ve finished so far this year, but it feels like an achievement already. I’m bouncing between two to three books in my “currently reading” pile, and honestly? I don’t mind at all. I’m just happy to be enjoying my hobbies again with my free time.



This recent read of mine was a BookTok recommendation that popped up on my FYP—Starlight Mates by G. Bailey. This book is part of The Nexus Series, a dark romantasy filled with men who growl more than they speak. And that alone intrigued me, but the tropes? Absolutely sold me.

Expect to find:

  • Who did this to you?

  • Touch her and die

  • Rejected mates

  • Forced proximity

  • Whychoose?

I mean, how could I resist? I'm into dark, gripping fantasy romance with protective, brooding love interests and intense emotional stakes.



My Review: ⭐⭐⭐ 3.0 rating

This one had a lot of potential with its world-building and used jargons. The universe felt decently-crafted, and I loved the thought put into the setting. However, the pacing of the story was too fast for my taste. The plot moved too quickly, leaving little time for me to truly understand the motivations behind the protagonist’s decisions. I wanted to spend more time with the characters and let their actions sink in, but instead, things felt rushed.

While the main character wasn’t whiny, there were moments where she seemed to ramble on repetitively, which made reading her chapters a bit exhausting. The same reasoning came up too often, and I started to lose interest. Despite this, I did manage to finish the book. I just couldn’t help but feel like there were so many missed opportunities to dive deeper into the plot and characters. With a slower pace and more room for development, this could have been a much more satisfying read.



So far, 2025 is shaping up to be a great reading year—not because of the number of books I’ve read, but because I’m finally making time for the stories I love. 

See you in my next update. 


xx

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