🖋️ “Reading Again, at Last” Finding my way past the walls of fear
📚 A Post-Cataract Joyride through KD Richards’
In March 2024, I had cataract surgery. I didn’t realize how much the haze had stolen from me—until it was gone. And then, suddenly, I could read again. Not just skim or listen—but truly read with my eyes and savor every twist, reveal, and gasp-worthy moment.
To celebrate this second-sight moment, I turned to one of my guilty pleasure genres: romantic suspense. Enter KD Richards—my guide back into the world of bookish thrills.
🔐 Under Locke & Key – ★★★★☆
This book was exactly what I needed to stretch my reading muscles again. There’s something deeply satisfying about a heroine who’s determined, a mystery that tightens with every chapter, and an undercurrent of danger that doesn’t let go. It read like a puzzle box with a strong emotional core.
🖤 The Perfect Murder – ★★★★★
This one sprinted into five-star territory. Richards balances heart-pounding suspense with human vulnerability in a way that feels smart and soulful. The pacing is tight, the atmosphere has teeth, and the characters linger long after the last page. No spoilers—but this one had me whispering, “Okay, KD Richards, I see you!”
✨ The Magic of Reading Again
There’s something holy about returning to the page after time away. I didn’t know how much I missed it until I found myself reading for hours, eyes clear, heart full.
If you’re coming back to reading after a break—whether for health, grief, life changes, or just a long reading slump—I want you to know it can return. The spark, the joy, the immersion. Your eyes might just surprise you. Mine sure did.
🔮 Readathon Reflection
This month, I’ve been participating in a Magical Readathon that celebrates growth and self-discovery through books. One of the prompts was to “read a book that restores something lost.” These two thrillers did just that.
They reminded me why I fell in love with reading in the first place. And this time, I didn’t just enjoy the ride—I was grateful for it.
✨ April’s Magical Readathon Prompts (Tailored for My Journey)
Since April’s Magical Readathon is part of G. from Book Roast’s “Orilium” series, here are a few thematic prompts inspired by that universe, but personalized to match my healing journey and joy of reading again:
🪄 Herbology Prompt: Read a book that heals something in you
You did this with Under Locke & Key and The Perfect Murder. You healed your reading rhythm and rediscovered a part of yourself.
📜 Inscription: Read a book with a secret or hidden message
KD Richards’ twisty thrillers fit this perfectly—characters hiding truths, unraveling puzzles, and surviving betrayals.
✨ Spells & Incantations: Read a book with strong emotion
Books that made your heart race, kept you flipping pages, or reminded you why you love stories.
🕯️ Restoration Studies: Read a book that brings something back
This is your eyes. Your time. Your lost ease with reading. Let this prompt celebrate your post-cataract comeback.
🧪 Alchemy: A book you picked up on instinct
The guilty pleasure pick. The “I’ll just try this” that becomes a surprise 5-star hit (The Perfect Murder!)
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