Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
The TBR jar picked my reads this week! It turned out to be really fun. Two new contemporary romance releases! ✨ The Shippers by Katherine Center✨ Spies, Lies, and Alibis by Natalie Walters.
One book ended up being a solid 3-star read, while the other completely surprised me with 5 stars ⭐—especially since it was my very first full-length novel by this author!
In this vlog I'm sharing:
📖 My spoiler-free reading updates
💕 Honest thoughts on both 2026 romance releases
⭐ My final ratings
📚 Whether I think these books are worth adding to your TBR
👉A conversation on judging what people read as a Christian
⏰Timestamps:
00:00 - tbr jar reading vlog
00:55 - The Shippers by Katherine Center is picked
2:29 - updating my reading journal and The Shippers is not a DNF
8:32 - there is an f word in The Shippers and it's dumb
9:00 - spoiler free review of The Shippers by Katherine Center
10:30 - let's not judge people's reading
13:23 - Spies, Lies and Alibis by Natalie Walters is picked
15:06 - reading check in for Spies, Lies, and Alibis
20:02 - spoiler free review of Spies, Lies, and Alibis by Natalie Walters
22:53 - next read is Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo
📖my reading journal: cleverfoxplanner.com/products/reading-journal?variant=46807199187276
TBR JAR VIDEO: youtu.be/V8ca4vS18eQ?si=AUAp6dMjZdeGgd4y
TBR jar reading vlog 1: youtu.be/tVqQTkKMyeU?si=fHjtEBbEAGSE2pa7
📹Videos you may have missed this month:
10 Books that changed my life: youtu.be/-wxBflT_OtQ?si=zeueGVjM22QpkdkZ
5 star Christian books:youtu.be/p6ngXEAaPXA?si=_F22a4vEIP1w3RNN
Get to know me: youtu.be/E2dCcQw6Tg4?si=HcoG9aISOK2wsIco
TEENS this is for you: youtu.be/Hgpy-WkBJrM?si=U3OyVnh-fC8afGq4
Christian books to grow your faith: youtu.be/pz8usGrxPLk
Singleness chat: youtu.be/2R8itL57STo?si=Z8j5z_Im1jPblvuR
✅My social links where you can follow me and support: https://linktr.ee/oceanareadscolinks
‼️2026 Reading Challenge: youtu.be/LfqPVPGCIWQ?si=-rwiktWra1pE36Tl
‼️2026 Book Club: youtu.be/lAz8Aae29pU?si=8NrzqU9rXl9VRY3
❗JOIN ME ON FABLE:
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Check out this wall decor shop: oppositewall.com
Discount code: OCEANA
Book Outlet referral: bookoutlet.ca/loyalty/referral/KfgTgt4w?c=url
Amazon storefront: amazon.ca/shop/oceanagottareademall
* I make commission if you buy through this link!
💕Oceana's Book Wishlist: amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/1ZKS3AK16VNXR?ref_=wl_share
💐ABOUT ME:
I’ve been creating bookish content for ten years, reviewing, and recommending Christian fiction, no spice romance, and young adult books across all genres. I read mostly from the library and I focus on faith-based romance books, no spice, and entertaining stories. My channel is all about helping parents, teens, and romance readers discover great books that are fun, well-written, and honour God.
If you’re looking for Christian romance books, clean book recommendations, or young adult fiction that is age-appropriate, you’re in the right place. I’ll always mention any content warnings, including language or romance details, so you can trust my reviews to be honest and thoughtful.
Check out my playlists for all my Christian romance recommendations, clean reads, wrap-ups, and favorite authors.
💐
Oceana (pronounced O-Sheena)
The TBR jar picked my reads this week! It turned out to be really fun. Two new contemporary romance releases! ✨ The Shippers by Katherine Center✨ Spies, Lies, and Alibis by Natalie Walters.
One book ended up being a solid 3-star read, while the other completely surprised me with 5 stars ⭐—especially since it was my very first full-length novel by this author!
In this vlog I'm sharing:
📖 My spoiler-free reading updates
💕 Honest thoughts on both 2026 romance releases
⭐ My final ratings
📚 Whether I think these books are worth adding to your TBR
👉A conversation on judging what people read as a Christian
⏰Timestamps:
00:00 - tbr jar reading vlog
00:55 - The Shippers by Katherine Center is picked
2:29 - updating my reading journal and The Shippers is not a DNF
8:32 - there is an f word in The Shippers and it's dumb
9:00 - spoiler free review of The Shippers by Katherine Center
10:30 - let's not judge people's reading
13:23 - Spies, Lies and Alibis by Natalie Walters is picked
15:06 - reading check in for Spies, Lies, and Alibis
20:02 - spoiler free review of Spies, Lies, and Alibis by Natalie Walters
22:53 - next read is Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo
📖my reading journal: cleverfoxplanner.com/products/reading-journal?variant=46807199187276
TBR JAR VIDEO: youtu.be/V8ca4vS18eQ?si=AUAp6dMjZdeGgd4y
TBR jar reading vlog 1: youtu.be/tVqQTkKMyeU?si=fHjtEBbEAGSE2pa7
📹Videos you may have missed this month:
10 Books that changed my life: youtu.be/-wxBflT_OtQ?si=zeueGVjM22QpkdkZ
5 star Christian books:youtu.be/p6ngXEAaPXA?si=_F22a4vEIP1w3RNN
Get to know me: youtu.be/E2dCcQw6Tg4?si=HcoG9aISOK2wsIco
TEENS this is for you: youtu.be/Hgpy-WkBJrM?si=U3OyVnh-fC8afGq4
Christian books to grow your faith: youtu.be/pz8usGrxPLk
Singleness chat: youtu.be/2R8itL57STo?si=Z8j5z_Im1jPblvuR
✅My social links where you can follow me and support: https://linktr.ee/oceanareadscolinks
‼️2026 Reading Challenge: youtu.be/LfqPVPGCIWQ?si=-rwiktWra1pE36Tl
‼️2026 Book Club: youtu.be/lAz8Aae29pU?si=8NrzqU9rXl9VRY3
❗JOIN ME ON FABLE:
fable.co/oceana-reads-co-242566345979?referralID=8qoxUBYYpf
📖For Business Inquiries: oceanareadsco@gmail.com
💛Ways to Support Me & Affiliate Codes💛
Jesus in Silver jewelry: jesusinsilver.com/pages/oceana-reads-co
Code: oceana
Sign up to Everand for audiobooks: go.everand.com/lyga7wyjioud
Check out this wall decor shop: oppositewall.com
Discount code: OCEANA
Book Outlet referral: bookoutlet.ca/loyalty/referral/KfgTgt4w?c=url
Amazon storefront: amazon.ca/shop/oceanagottareademall
* I make commission if you buy through this link!
💕Oceana's Book Wishlist: amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/1ZKS3AK16VNXR?ref_=wl_share
💐ABOUT ME:
I’ve been creating bookish content for ten years, reviewing, and recommending Christian fiction, no spice romance, and young adult books across all genres. I read mostly from the library and I focus on faith-based romance books, no spice, and entertaining stories. My channel is all about helping parents, teens, and romance readers discover great books that are fun, well-written, and honour God.
If you’re looking for Christian romance books, clean book recommendations, or young adult fiction that is age-appropriate, you’re in the right place. I’ll always mention any content warnings, including language or romance details, so you can trust my reviews to be honest and thoughtful.
Check out my playlists for all my Christian romance recommendations, clean reads, wrap-ups, and favorite authors.
💐
Oceana (pronounced O-Sheena)
