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Welcome to the bookish feast! Here you will find all things bookish including (but not limited to): book reviews, book news and commentary, book box spoilers, book release calendars, and reviews of boxes.
Review slots currently full until late Spring 2025.
If you would like me to read and review your upcoming book, be sure to first check out my "Review Policy and Stats" page for details and to fill out a review request form.
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eARC Review: Winter's Maiden by Morgan L. Busse
Read about Morgan L. Busse's upcoming Norse-inspired fantasy, Winter's Maiden!
Story Eater
Aug 5, 20243 min read


ALC Review: The Haunting of Hecate Cavendish by Paula Brackstone
Paula Brackstone's new series kicks of with The Haunting of Hecate Cavendish—out 23 July 2024. Read my review here!
Story Eater
Jul 15, 20243 min read


ALC Review: The Black Bird Oracle by Deborah Harkness
Read my review for the new installment in the All Souls series, The Black Bird Oracle, by Deborah Harkness!
Story Eater
Jul 12, 20243 min read


eARC Review: Not Another Love Song by Julie Soto
Julie Soto's new contemporary romance releases 16 July 2024. Read my review here!
Story Eater
Jul 11, 20242 min read


ALC Review: The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst
Read my review of Sarah Beth Durst's romantasy debut, The Spellshop!
Story Eater
Jul 9, 20243 min read


ALC Review: The Undermining of Twyla and Frank by Megan Bannen
Release date: 2 July 2024 Rating: 3.5/5 Narration: Nicol Zanzarella Narration Rating: 4/5 Synopsis: From the author of The...
Story Eater
Jul 2, 20243 min read


eARC Review: Echo of Worlds by M.R. Carey
Release date: 25 June 2024 Rating: 5/5 Book box(es): Inkstone SE Synopsis: From the author of the bestselling The Girl With All the...
Story Eater
Jun 23, 20243 min read


ALC Review: Masquerade by O.O. Sangoyomi
O.O. Sangoyomi's brilliant West African historical fantasy shines. Read my review here. Release date 2 July 2024.
Story Eater
Jun 17, 20243 min read


ALC Review: Masquerade of the Heart by Katy Rose Pool
See my review for the conclusion of the Garden of the Cursed duology, Masquerade of the Heart!
Story Eater
Jun 13, 20244 min read


eARC Review: The Nightmare Virus by Nadine Brandes
Find out if you'll want to read Nadine Brandes' upcoming YA SciFi The Nightmare Virus!
Story Eater
Jun 5, 20243 min read


eARC Review: Under the Oak Tree: Volume 1 (The Novel) by Suji Kim
Read my review for Suji Kim's phenomenal Under the Oak Tree here!
Story Eater
May 19, 20243 min read

Fantasy (not romantasy) Books on My Radar for Fall 2024
Discover upcoming fantasy titles on my radar for Fall 2024.
Story Eater
May 13, 202412 min read

Fantasy (not romantasy) Books on My Radar for Summer 2024
Summer 2024 Book Releases on my reading radar.
Story Eater
May 12, 20249 min read


ALC Review: I'm Afraid You've Got Dragons by Peter S. Beagle
Release date:Â 14 May 2024 Rating:Â 5/5 Narrators:Â Shaun Taylor-Corbett Synopsis:Â From the New York Times bestselling author of The...
Story Eater
May 12, 20243 min read


ALC Review: When Among Crows by Veronica Roth
Read my ALC review for Veronica Roth's When Among Crows—out 14 May 2024.
Story Eater
May 10, 20243 min read


eARC Review: The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley
In which I review Kaliane Bradley's upcoming time travel romance, The Ministry of Time.
Story Eater
May 1, 20244 min read


eARC Review: The North Wind by Alexandria Warwick
In which I review the indie-turned-big-5 book The North Wind by Alexandria Warwick.
Story Eater
Apr 22, 20243 min read


eARC Review: Blood over Bright Haven by M.L. Wang
Initial Indie Release Date:Â 25 July 2023 Big 5 Publisher Release Date:Â 29 October 2024 Rating:Â 3/5 Book boxes:Â Maybe FairyLoot, The...
Story Eater
Apr 17, 20244 min read


eARC Review: Fate Born: Secrets of Sratta by Michelle L. Robison
Read my review for Michelle L. Robison's electrifying YA SciFi debut, Fate Born: Secrets of Sratta!
Story Eater
Apr 3, 20243 min read


eARC Review: The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center
Read my review for Katherine Center's upcoming release, The Rom-Commers—due out this June from St. Martin's Press!
Story Eater
Apr 1, 20243 min read
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