Because if I’m going to sin, I might as well do it with a paperback in hand.
Is there anything better than a book trend that lets us be a little dramatic, a little messy, and a whole lot honest? The Seven Deadly Sins have been floating all over social media — but instead of moral lessons, we’re using it to expose ourselves and our reading habits.
So let’s dive into my Seven Deadly Sins as Books, because if we can’t be a little sinful in our reading life… when can we? 👀🔥
❤️🔥 1. Lust — Books I Bought Purely for the Cover
Because sometimes the packaging is the personality.
Let’s not lie — we’ve all been seduced by a pretty cover at least once (or… a hundred times).
The Pumpkin Spice Café
This cover is autumn wrapped in a cardigan. It’s crunchy leaves, cosy romance, cinnamon lattes, and the kind of warm glow that makes you want to move into Stars Hollow. Did I buy it for the vibes? Yes. Do I regret it? Absolutely not.
My Dark Romeo
Those cherubs. Those moody classical undertones. The drama.
Tell me why this looks like it should hang in a museum but also whisper filthy promises? Immediate add-to-basket.
Phantom
I physically cannot resist anything Phantom of the Opera–coded.
The mask. The white roses. The theatrical elegance.
If a cover screams “gothic but make it romantic,” I’m automatically in danger.
👑 2. Pride — Books That Challenged Me (But I Won)
Some books test your patience, your stomach, your emotional stability… and sometimes all three.
Butcher & Blackbird
A phenomenal book. But THAT ice-cream chapter?
I swear it gave me genuine PTSD. If you know, you know — and if you don’t… just prepare your soul.
Close Your Eyes
Set in a British high school under lockdown from gunfire.
The multiple POVs had me flipping back and forth like I was training for the Olympics. An interesting story, but my brain left the chat multiple times.
Binding 13
Beautiful. Emotional. Brutal.
But the child abuse plotlines? Oof. I had to pause, breathe, and emotionally reset before continuing.
😴 3. Sloth — Books That Have Been on My TBR the Actual Longest
These books are practically paying rent on my shelf at this point.
My Roommate Is a Vampire
Bought in 2023 because it looked adorable.
Still hasn’t moved. Still staring at me like, “girl… please.”
The Figurine
A birthday gift.
A thoughtful gift.
A “one day I’ll read it” gift… but that day is not today.
Powerless
BookTok made me buy it.
BookTok has yet to convince me to actually pick it up.
💰 4. Greed — Books I’m Low-Key Tempted to Gatekeep
Because sometimes a book hits so perfectly you want to lock it in a vault and hiss when people ask for recs.
Knotted
Dark. Cowboy. Romance.
I fell WAY too hard for this story and have not recovered since. Peak addiction. Peak obsession.
Her Elemental Dragons
Reverse harem fantasy perfection.
I would trade my actual life to be the FMC — no hesitation, no notes.
Nanny for the Neighbors
Yet another RH where I would willingly step into the plot and never come back.
Modern, spicy, addictive… and yes, I consider gatekeeping it weekly.
🔥 5. Wrath — Books I Didn’t Love (Sorry, Not Sorry)
Every reader has opinions… and some of mine are a little rage-tinged.
Highest Bidder
One day I’ll share my full review, but the BDSM in this?
WRONG. Incorrect. Absolutely not.
Saving 6
Loved the first two books in the series — genuinely adored them.
But the MMC in this instalment?
TOO. MUCH. My patience expired.
If Love Had A Price
The FMC grated on me with her self-importance and attitude.
I was rooting for… literally anyone else.
🍰 6. Gluttony — Books I’ve Read Multiple Times
Some stories just taste better with every reread.
Haunting Adeline
The chokehold this book has on me…
I can reread it and still feel everything like it’s the first time.
Heartless
Cade Eaton = my fictional husband.
My The One.
My Roman Empire.
Lights Out
Deadpool-energy MMC + golden retriever charm + mask kink???
This book feeds my soul every single time.
💚 7. Envy — Books I Want to Live In
Listen… judge me if you must, but the fantasy of it all is STRONG.
How My Neighbour Stole Christmas
A cosy Christmas town full of festive chaos?
A grumpy MMC who desperately needs cracking open?
SIGN. ME. UP.
Sugar Daddies
Do not judge me.
Two rich older men treating you like a princess and a filthy little minx?
We all have our escapist fantasies — this is mine.
Bride
A big strong alpha werewolf falling in love with you?
Yes. Absolutely yes.
And yes… the knotting. I said what I said. 🙈
🎀 Final Thoughts
This trend was way too much fun — and absolutely exposed me.
But honestly? Books are supposed to be chaotic little portals into every version of ourselves:
the dreamer, the romantic, the gremlin, the adventurer, the spice-lover, the comfort-reader… all of it.
And if the Seven Deadly Sins want to help organise my shelf, who am I to argue?
💬 Join Me
If you’ve done this trend too, drop your list below — or tag me so I can be nosey.
Let’s compare sins, swap favourites, and collectively enable each other’s TBR stacks.
Until next time, happy reading besties ❤️📚✨
The Reading Nook 