That delightfully creepy cover caught my interest but it was when I read the blurb that I decided I absolutely had to read this book. It’s an utterly engrossing debut, with dangerous mist-filled woods, treachery and lots of gothic vibes – plus an enemies-to-lovers romance. As a note, when I first started reading this, I thought it was a standalone. It most definitely is not and to say that I’m very much interested in reading the next book right now, well that should give you a hint about how it ends. It used to be that the people of BlunderRead the Post
Review: Witchful Thinking – Celestine Martin
I don’t know what’s with the abundance of cozy witchy romances lately, but I am all here for it! Even with the witchy vibes, this is more of a beach read as it’s set over the summer in a small town on the Jersey Shore. It’s also a childhood friends, slow burn, second chance romance, so it was right up my alley, especially with that adorable cover. “Nana had a saying when it came to matters of adult life and love: Fish or cut bait. You either made a move or you left a person alone.” Lucy, a witch, andRead the Post
Review: The Unbalancing – R.B. Lemberg
There is no one else in the world that writes fantasy like R.B. Lemberg: lyrical, heartfelt, and queer, the kind of deeply thoughtful writing that leaves you pondering things long after you’ve finished the book. It’s a magical experience and one I look forward to every time, but one that’s also accessible for a new reader. So while this takes place in the pre-existing Birdverse, no prior knowledge is necessary to enjoy this book. Gelle-Geu is an island paradise, thanks to the Star of the Tides tethered to the islands that brings them magical energy and prosperity. The stars wereRead the Post
Review: Cryptid Club – Sarah Andersen
Sarah Andersen brings her signature humor and charm to spooky season. I’ve been a pretty big fan of her other work, and I’m a pretty big fan of crytpids (please check out some of my other questionable reading choices), so this was a slam-dunk for me. It’s silly and adorable! This collection stars a cryptozoologist’s dream of crypts, from classic ones like Bigfoot and the Chupacabra to newer ones like Sirenhead and Slenderman. For those of us not so up to date, there’s a helpful who’s who section in the back. Unlike the author’s previous collections, all of the comicsRead the Post
Review: It Won’t Always Be Like This – Malaka Gharib
I’m not a big fan of reading memoirs – unless they’re graphic novels. There’s something about the combination of words and illustrations that makes me feel like I’m getting a better insight into the person. So when I saw this coming-of-age memoir by an Filipina-Egyptian-American woman, I was intensely curious about how she balanced all those identities. I didn’t realize when I picked this up but it’s the second in the series. It worked just fine as a standalone, though. The book starts with Malaka at nine, arriving to spend the summer with her dad in Egypt to find out thatRead the Post
Review: Court of the Vampire Queen – Katee Robert
I had these on my TBR for a while when they were previously self-published as the Bloodline Vampires novella series. So of course I jumped at the chance to read an ARC of the books released in one volume. This is pure Katee Robert, but it reminds me more of her Touch of Taboo series than her newer Dark Olympus books. Mina is a dhampir (half-vampire, half-human) but unlike her half-siblings, she hasn’t inherited any of her vampire father’s power. Bloodline vampires like him have specific powers like the ability to control fire or shapeshift. Her only use is asRead the Post
Review: A Taste of Gold and Iron – Alexandra Rowland
This is a near-perfect enemies-to-lovers bodyguard romance set in an Ottoman-inspired setting. There are misconceptions! Political intrigue! Random swordfights! It’s just lovely and I absolutely devoured this book. After his sister the empress safely delivered her daughter, Kadou should be relieved. Instead, high tempers and a misunderstanding lead to a deadly end, and Kadou feels like it’s all his fault. Determined to prove himself, he takes on investigating a break-in with his stern new guard, Evemer. But what should be a simple case of robbery turns out to be much worse, and the fate of the entire empire may lieRead the Post
Review: Pack of Lies – Charlie Adhara
I deeply loved the Big Bad Wolf series, so while I was happy to see Cooper and Oliver finally get their HEA I was sad to say goodbye to the world. Well, luckily we have a new spinoff series starring Eli. While he was a character in past books (and there’s more cameos as well), I’d say you could pick this up as a standalone, though seriously, go read the other series! “It seemed absurd, a monster going monster hunting. But why not? Just for a couple of days. What could possibly go wrong?” With Oliver and Cooper away onRead the Post
Review: The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy – Megan Bannen
A book involving zombies, familial trauma and so many dead bodies has no right being this adorable. It’s weird and impossible to categorize, but it’s ultimately an enemies-to-lovers romance that delighted me to no end. “Most people start with hello.” “Hello, Hart-ache,” she sighed. “Hello, Merciless.” After her father’s heart attack, Mercy’s taken on the lion’s share of work at her family’s undertaking business. Trying to keep it afloat is hard enough, but dealing with Hart, the Tanrian Marshal who frequently drops off dead drudges – basically zombies – is an additional annoyance she’d gladly do without. Even if heRead the Post
Review: The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches – Sangu Mandanna
I’ve read several of this author’s YA releases, so when I heard she was coming out with an adult romance – and then saw THAT COVER – I was desperate to read it. Add in a slow burn grumpy/sunshine romance? Pure comfort. It’s the book equivalent of sitting by a crackling fire with a hot drink on a rainy day, all warm and cozy under a blanket with a book close by. It’s also got so many found family feels that my heart felt like it was bursting. “An absent archaeologist, a housekeeper, a librarian, a gardener, a retired actor,Read the Post
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