A Forest, Darkly by A.G. SlatterSourdough UniverseDark FantasyFebruary 10, 2025 by Titan Books Review by Angela A.G. Slatter has quickly become one of my favorite dark fantasy authors, her Sourdough Universe, one of my favorite dark fantasy worlds. Each story is unique within the world but are connected through their strong female protagonists whose ongoing struggle to survive takes them to extraordinary places. This is the story of Mehrab, a witch who lives in a cabin in the Continue Reading
Mini Reviews- Beast Business by Ilona Andrews and The Moon Raven by Grace Draven
January came through at the last minute with new releases by TWO of my favorite authors. You can bet that I gobbled them up as soon as they were available. Beast Business by Ilona AndrewsHidden Legacy #6.5Romantic FantasyJanuary 29, 2026 by NYLA This book is for all the Augustine fans who have been begging for his story. As one of those fans I couldn't wait to find out more about the man who is friends with Connor and who also has a mutual aid and friendship pact with both House Continue Reading
Review: Silver & Blood by Jessie Mihalik
Silver & Blood by Jessie MihalikSilver & Blood #1Fantasy RomancePublished January 27, 2026 by AvonARC Review by Angela I've long been a fan of this author, her previous three series are Science Fiction Romance, and I gobbled them up. If you enjoy this genre and need more books to add to your TBR, jump over to this author's website and check out her backlist. But Romantasy is all the craze right now, and Jessie Mihalik's newest book sits firmly in that genre. Riela is a Continue Reading
Review: A Box Full of Darkness by Simone St. James
A Box Full of Darkness by Simone St. JamesGothic Horror/SuspensePublished January 20, 2026, by BerkleyARC Review by Angela Simone St. James takes readers back to Fell, New York, the setting for The Sundown Motel, and introduces them to the Esmie siblings. Violet, Vail, and Dodie grew up in Fell, with absentee parents and only each to rely on. Their one bright spot was their little brother Ben, who they lovingly took care of since the moment he arrived. Then at the age of six, he Continue Reading
Mini Reviews: We Who Will Die by Stacia Stark and Through Gates of Garnet and Gold by Seanan McGuire
We Who Will Die by Stacia StarkEmpire of Blood #1Fantasy RomanceDecember 30, 2025- AvonARC I will admit to being hooked by the thought of a roman inspired world ran by vampires. What can I say? I'm a sucker for a good blurb. I was also kind of taken in by the marketing, which was pretty much that this would be the next big thing in the romantasy world. I have mixed feelings about this book. While I did enjoy the main plot, and magic system--which if I'm being honest took me a Continue Reading
Review: In a Second by Kate Canterbary
In a Second by Kate CanterbaryFriendship, RI #3Contemporary RomanceDecember 9, 2025- Self PublishedARC Review by Angela A holiday treat from Kate Canterbary is just what I needed. It's been a rough year, so I think we all DESERVE a second chance, only-one bed, single parent, fake engagement, road trip shenanigans romance. This is the third book in the Friendship, RI series and features Audrey, and her high school boyfriend and love of her life, Jude. When the book opens, she is Continue Reading
Review: Arrow of Fortune by Jacquelyn Benson
Arrow of Fortune by Jacquelyn BensonRaiders of the Arcana #3Gaslamp Fantasy/Historical FantasyNovember 18, 2025- Self-PublishedARC Review by Angela I discovered this series while browsing through Amazon looking for book deals and new releases. It was the blurb for the first book in the series, Empire of Shadows, that caught my eye and led me to smash that one-click button. It begins with "Nice Victorian ladies don’t run off to find legendary lost cities." I mean come on; tell me Continue Reading
Review: Ship of Spells by H. Leighton Dickson
Ship of Spells by H. Leighton Dickson Fantasy11/04/25 by Entangled: Red Tower BooksARC Review by Angela This is one of those books that sounds absolutely fantastic, where the blurb kind of catches your attention immediately and you just have to snatch it up. This is the tagline at the top of the blurb: "A war-scarred mage. A sentient ship. A secret that could drown empires." See what I mean? Sentient ships, mages, and drowning empires? Sign me up. Ship of Spells introduces Continue Reading
Review: Turns of Fate by Anne Bishop
Turns of Fate by Anne BishopIsle of Wyrd #1Urban FantasyNovember 11, 2025--Ace Review by Angela I don't know what I was expecting when I heard Anne Bishop was releasing the first book in a new series, maybe more of a romantasy since that is all the rage right now. All I knew was that it was written by Anne Bishop and I had to get my hand on a copy. This book is perfect for all the fans of The Others who had hoped for more stories in that world. Turns of Fate revolves around a Continue Reading
Review: All of Us Murderers by K.J. Charles
All of Us Murderers by K.J. CharlesLGBTQ Historical Mystery RomanceOctober 7, 2025- Poisoned Pen Press Review by Angela I don't think I even read the entire blurb before requesting this book for review. All I saw was "The lush Gothic drama of Crimson Peak meets the murderous intrigue of Knives Out with an LGBTQIA+ love story to die for from award-winning author KJ Charles" and smashed that request button. This is indeed a twist on the Knives Out locked house mystery where pretty Continue Reading