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ALC Review: Anji Kills a King by Evan Leikam, narrated by Moira Quirk
Leikam's debut Anji Kills a King hits shelves and audio apps 13 May 25. Read my review here.
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6 hours ago3 min read


ALC and DRC Review: The Love Haters by Katherine Center
Katherine Center's newest romance went over swimmingly! See my review here.
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4 days ago3 min read


ALC Review: Boys with Sharp Teeth by Jenni Howell
The new, creepy dark academia YA from debut author Jenni Howell falls a bit flat for me logically but wows me with writing style.
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Apr 13 min read


DRC Review: Slip by L. Ryan Storms
A fantastic addition to YA novels about teens dealing with mental health issues, Slip releases 15 April 2025. Read my review here.
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Apr 13 min read


ALC Review: Firebird (The Fire That Binds #1) by Juliette Cross
Firebird, the new dragon romantasy from Bramble, releases in the US 8 April. Read my slightly snarky review here.
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Mar 303 min read


ALC Review: The Sirens by Emilia Hart
Two-time Goodreads Choice Winner Emilia Hart's newest book hits US shelves 1 April. Read my review here.
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Mar 294 min read


DRC Review: The Deathly Grimm by Kathryn Purdie
The conclusion to Kathryn Purdie's Forest Grimm duology releases 25 March.—read my review here.
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Mar 214 min read


DRC Review: A Drop of Corruption (Shadow of the Leviathan #2) by Robert Jackson Bennett
The second book in Bennett's Shadow of the Leviathan Series releases 1 April. Check my review out here.
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Mar 73 min read


DRC Review: Galaphile (The First Druids of Shannara #1) by Terry Brooks
A new Shannara book! Read my review for the upcoming Galaphile here.
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Mar 53 min read


DRC Review: Serenade of Kings by Christine E. Schulze
The second book of The Gailean Quartet is here! Read my review—but read Prelude of Fire first so you won't be spoiled!
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Feb 243 min read


DRC Review: A Haunt for Jackals by J.L. Odom
Read my review for J.L. Odom's fantastic second installment in the Land of Exile series.
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Feb 243 min read


ALC Review: Famous Last Words by Gillian McAllister
McAllister's ninth thriller is out 25 February. Read my review for the riveting release here.
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Feb 243 min read


ALC Review: Upon a Starlit Tide by Kell Woods
Kell Woods' sophomore novel is out in the world. Read my review here.
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Feb 184 min read


DRC Review: The Book of Atrix Wolfe: 30th Anniversary Edition by Patricia A. McKillip, forward by Kathleen Jennings
Another of McKillip's classics gets a special release! Read my review for The Book of Atrix Wolfe here.
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Feb 143 min read


DRC/ALC Review: The Fourth Consort by Edward Ashton
Ashton's upcoming The Fourth Consort packs a weird, comedic punch. Read my review here.
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Feb 123 min read


DRC Review: The Spirit Collection of Thorne Hall by J. Ann Thomas
Thomas' ghost story started strong but fizzled out for me. Read my review of The Spirit Collection of Thorne Hall.
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Feb 102 min read


DRC Review: Capitana by Cassandra James
Cassandra James' Capitana releases 4 February 2025. Read my glowing review here!
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Feb 24 min read


ALC Review: Penitence by Kristin Koval
Read my review for Kristin Koval's debut novel Penitence here.
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Jan 293 min read


ALC Review: Wooing the Witch Queen by Stephanie Burgis
Read my review here for the first book in a new romantasy series from Bramble—Wooing the Witch Queen by Stephanie Burgis.
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Jan 144 min read


ALC Review: Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney
I've officially been Feeneyed. Read my review for my first and Feeney's latest Feeney novel, Beautiful Ugly.
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Jan 143 min read


DRC Review: Lightfall by Ed Crocker
Ed Crocker's fantasy debut boasts fantastic world building and atmosphere—read my review for Lightfall here.
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Jan 143 min read


ALC Review: Immortal by Sue Lynn Tan
Sue Lynn Tan's Immortal boasts a beautiful cover, but does the inside read as beautifully?
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Jan 133 min read


DRC Review: Water Moon by Samantha Sotto Yambao
Samantha Sotto Yambao's wonderful new fantasy, Water Moon started my reading year off perfectly. Read my review here.
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Jan 132 min read


ALC Review: She Doesn't Have a Clue by Jenny Elder Moke
Read my review for the adult romcom/mystery mashup debut from YA author Jenny Elder Moke: She Doesn't Have a Clue.
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Jan 23 min read


eARC Review: A Monsoon Rising by Thea Guanzon
My brief, slightly spoilery review for the follow-up to Thea Gaunzon's The Hurricane Wars, A Monsoon Rising.
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Dec 10, 20243 min read

eARC Review: Memoria by J.J. Fischer
The concluding chapter in J.J. Fischer's The Nightingale Trilogy releases today! Read my review here.
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Dec 10, 20243 min read


Review: Conquist by Dirk Strasser
Conquist by Dirk Strasser shows of indie uniqueness. See my review here.
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Nov 18, 20243 min read


eARC Review: Lethal Kings by Victoria McCombs
Lethal Kings wraps up Victoria McCombs' Fae Dynasty duology with a bang! Read my spoiler-free review here.
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Nov 2, 20243 min read


eARC Review: Prelude of Fire by Christine E. Schulze
Prelude of Fire releases today. See my review for this fantastic(ally appropriate) YA novel here.
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Oct 25, 20244 min read


ALC Review: Monstrous Nights by Genoveva Dimova
Dimova's final installment in the Witch's Compendium of Monsters releases 22 October! Read my review here.
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Oct 21, 20243 min read


ARC Review: Blood of the Old Kings by Sung-il Kim, Translated by Anton Hur
Blood of the Old Kings is out 8 October 2024. Don't miss this absolute gem. Read my review here.
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Oct 7, 20244 min read


eARC Review: The Great When by Alan Moore
The Great When is out 1 October. Buckle up, it's a wild ride. Read my review here.
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Sep 30, 20243 min read


eARC Review: The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern
Loigman's newest magical romance stole my heart. Read my review for The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern.
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Sep 23, 20243 min read


ALC Review: I'll Be Waiting by Kelley Armstrong
Armstrong's I'll Be Waiting comes out just in time for October and full-swing spooky season. Read my review here.
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Sep 21, 20244 min read


eARC Review: Buried Deep and Other Stories by Naomi Novik
Novik's new anthology has a story in it offering a preview of the universe for her upcoming fantasy series! See my review of the anthology.
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Sep 17, 20248 min read

eARC Review: The Immortal Abyss by Katherine Briggs
Read my review for this wonderful YA fantasy out 17 September—The Immortal Abyss by Katherine Briggs!
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Sep 16, 20243 min read


ALC Review: Twisted Knight by K. Bromberg
In which I review a book I thought was fantasy based on it's marketing but wasn't. Twisted Knight review is here.
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Sep 13, 20242 min read


ALC and eARC Review: A Fire in the Sky by Sophie Jordan
Sophie Jordan's new romantasy release comes out 24 September. Read my review here.
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Sep 11, 20244 min read


ALC Review: The Courting of Bristol Keats by Mary E. Pearson
Mary E. Pearson's highly anticipated Adult Romantasy Debut releases in November! See my review here.
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Aug 26, 20243 min read


ALC Review: The Night Guest by Hildur Knútsdóttir
Hildur Knútsdóttir's Icelandic thriller set my teeth and brain on edge. Read my review here.
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Aug 19, 20242 min read

eARC Review: Regency & Regicide by J.J. Fischer
J.J. Fischer's Regency and Regicide releases to #1 Amazon chart numbers! Read my review here.
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Aug 16, 20243 min read


ALC Review: The Break-Up Pact by Emma Lord
Emma Lord's newest romcom release didn't quite measure up for me. Read my review here.
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Aug 8, 20243 min read


eARC Review: Time Forward Series by J.L. Yarrow
J.L. Yarrow's Time Forward series is perfect for time travel scifi fans. Read my review here.
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Aug 6, 20243 min read


ALC Review: A Sorceress Comes to Call by T. Kingfisher
T. Kingfisher's newest dark retelling packs a punch! Read my review.
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Aug 6, 20243 min read


eARC Review: Winter's Maiden by Morgan L. Busse
Read about Morgan L. Busse's upcoming Norse-inspired fantasy, Winter's Maiden!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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...
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Jul 2, 20243 min read
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