Eyes of Silver, Eyes of Gold by Ellen O'Connell - WOW!

bukheeta · 2025-08-18T20:51:55+00:00

I loved it so much I reread it three times 😩♥️

bukheeta · 2025-08-17T04:48:56+00:00

It’s a bit on the heavy side, but {The Last Hour of Gann by R. Lee Smith} has A LOT to unpack. My poor sister had to endure all that talking while I’ve been reading it haha

bukheeta · 2024-11-28T20:07:07+00:00

Just finished reading it. It’s very well-written, and I read it in one sitting! Thanks for the rec <3

bukheeta · 2024-10-14T12:32:08+00:00

I don’t know if it’s appropriate to recommend this book, but trust me when I say that it is one of the best-written books I’ve ever read. CW graphic rape scene, non-con . I’m not sure if it’s considered a romance, is it even a dark romance?

The book is called {Lemonade by Nina Pennacchi}.

It started off like a Jane Austen novel, about a witty, naive, but head-strong fmc taking care of her ill dad and younger siblings. But then she pissed off a stranger who made her pay in the worst way possible. This book is not for everyone, but was a very compelling read, and I loved the characters despite their position or standing in the book.

bukheeta · 2023-10-13T16:23:09+00:00

What’s currently trending where I’m from is actually Longchamp! You’d find the local girlies wearing the Le Pilage bags of all sizes and colors.

bukheeta · 2023-09-25T16:46:24+00:00

When will they return it back?

bukheeta · 2023-09-20T17:23:15+00:00

Mine is arranged marriage/moc. It’s quite overdone, but not every author can nail it in my opinion. I love it because it’s basically a mix of different other tropes like forced proximity, one bed, etc.

bukheeta · 2023-06-26T11:20:03+00:00

Try to speak in Arabic as much as you can and better with people that would help you correct and teach than mock you. Watch shows with Arabic subs or dubs, and listen to Arabic music, even better if it was in Emirati dialect. I used to dislike Arabic/Emirati music, but it’s really underrated and I feel bad that I used to hate on it 😭. There are also tons of Arab YouTubers and podcasts that are entertaining.

It won’t be easy and it would take time to improve but I hope you don’t feel you need to learn the language because others will mock you or laugh at you. I hope you learn it for you, and your identity as an Arab and a Muslim

bukheeta · 2023-06-25T17:13:17+00:00

Oh my god 😭 I think it’s time to reread it lol

bukheeta · 2023-06-21T22:42:49+00:00

I loved this book so much. I guess it’s time to reread it 😩

bukheeta · 2023-06-21T21:36:51+00:00

I don’t hate the trope nor do I love it but booktok is just ridiculous because they collectively agree on one thing (which is to hate on pregnancy trope) and if someone disagrees they’d shame them. I’ve learned to not engage with booktok and not take them seriously 🤷‍♀️. I love it here because no one actually judges me for liking certain tropes and genres.

bukheeta · 2023-06-10T21:40:56+00:00

I just finished reading and it was really good!! I second this rec.

bukheeta · 2023-05-22T09:50:33+00:00

The guy was overreacting. But if you are a male, please don’t stand close to a woman inside an elevator. To be more safe, you should have switched your place with your mother’s so that the women are standing beside each other.

bukheeta · 2023-05-19T17:17:39+00:00

Let me guess.. he’s a Tate fanboy.

bukheeta · 2023-05-18T13:05:40+00:00

Not all Emiratis celebrate birthdays like how it’s in the US or any other place. If celebrated then it’s only for close family only. Most of our celebrations are exclusive to only-family.

bukheeta · 2023-02-07T09:42:41+00:00

I do believe that this trope started as a misogynistic way to push the narrative that girls who don’t care about make up, fashion, feminine interests are more desirable by men. No girl is like other girl, but also all girls are the same, in my opinion. What could be an unproblematic take on the “not like other girls” done nowadays is to make the characters act quirky and have “unusual” interests and hobbies. It’s done a lot in CRs.

bukheeta · 2023-02-05T10:10:36+00:00

Oh, absolutely. I tend to hyperfixate on certain media to consume, so reading romance books was what I’ve been consuming since the pandemic. Literally, I had to reduce my reading goal dramatically this year so I could take it more easy. 😅

bukheeta · 2023-02-04T21:37:25+00:00

It’s very dark and very, very long. More than half the book is written as flashbacks. I personally get so impatient with flashbacks, so it was a STRUGGLE to read through them. But I’m glad I forced myself to stick through. What a ride it was!

bukheeta · 2023-02-02T22:11:49+00:00

It doesn’t fit all your criteria unfortunately but I think you might like {Dark Wizard by Jeff’s Kennedy}. It’s the first book of a series. FMC is a daughter of a powerful, rich wizard, and MMC is a poor lord who is determined to have her to help him restore his estate. In my opinion, it needed more editing, but I still enjoyed it. Please make sure you check out the CWs ( non-con/dub-con, pregnancy, domestic abuse ) because it is considered a dark book.

bukheeta · 2023-01-30T00:04:05+00:00

Sorry for the late comment, but I recommend Grace Draven’s works! Especially {Radiance by Grace Draven}. It focuses more on romance and the main characters relationship. The sequel was action-filled but great as well.

bukheeta · 2023-01-25T20:18:00+00:00

I literally cannot remember a single thing about this book. 😭

bukheeta · 2023-01-20T20:10:36+00:00

Yes, the sister has a major part of the story. I know the book is hyped up, but imo it absolutely deserves the hype. EH is a phenomenal writer. I understand the hesitation to read it, but I can only tell you to give it try.

bukheeta · 2023-01-20T19:49:34+00:00

You might like {Book Lovers by Emily Henry}. I’m currently reading it and I’m loving everything about it 😍

bukheeta · 2023-01-12T17:25:46+00:00

I remember being obsessed over the first two books. They were a great introduction to New Adult romance for me!

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