In the Veins of the Drowning by Kalie CassidyThe Siren Mage #1Fantasy Romance/RomantasyJuly 15, 2025- by Little, Brown and CompanyARC Review by Angela Imogen Nel is a prisoner at court. A siren in a land where sirens are hunted, she hides away her true self and accepts whatever the king demands. Even if it happens to be marriage to the very captain who has killed so many of her kind. During the week of her nuptials royals from surrounding kingdoms arrive and Imogen meets a darkly Continue Reading
Review: Soulgazer by Maggie Rapier
Soulgazer by Maggie RapierFantasy RomanceJuly 8, 2025- AceARC Review by Angela I 100% picked this book for review based on the cover. I'm not even going to downplay my absolute adoration for this gorgeous, gorgeous work of cover art. This is the story of a young woman, Saoirse, who is burdened by her power. The power to see the souls of the dead and kill with just a touch. She's been told by her father, the king, that this affliction stems from her touching a soul stone as a girl. Continue Reading
Review: Tusk Love by Thea Guanzon
Tusk Love by Thea GuanzonRomantic FantasyJuly 1, 2025- Random House WorldsARC Review by Angela Honestly, one look at this cover while scrolling through social media and I was instantly intrigued. I probably would have read it for the cover alone even if the blurb didn't shout at me that I needed to put it on my TBR. So, bravo to the art department at Random House Worlds. Quick note- I am not a Critical Role fan and really had no idea how this story fit into that world until I Continue Reading
Review: Never Been Shipped by Alicia Thompson
Never Been Shipped by Alicia ThompsonContemporary RomanceJune 10, 2025, by Berkley Review by Angela Everyone knows friends to lovers is one of my favorite tropes, add in the "getting the band back together vibe" and a lovely cover and I'm all yours. Never Been Shipped is a friends to lovers, has been rockstar romance. It started out slow, which is probably why it took a little longer for me to make it all the way through to the end. ElectricOh! is a band that broke up years before Continue Reading
Review: Sounds Like Love by Ashley Poston
Sounds Like Love by Ashley PostonContemporary Romance/Magical RealismJune 17, 2025- BerkleyARC Review by Angela Oh, how I adore this author and her magical romances. Every new book surprises me and I fall just a little more in love with her prose. This story introduces two characters, both artists in the music industry struggling with their career and life choices who find themselves telepathically connected after a kiss on a balcony. Joni Lark is a songwriter, living the dream in Continue Reading
Review: Archangel’s Ascension by Nalini Singh
Archangel's Ascension by Nalini SinghGuild Hunter #17Paranormal/Fantasy RomanceMay 6, 2025- BerkleyARC Review by Angela This has to be my most anticipated book in years and years. I kept hope alive throughout the series that these two would end up together, and then celebrated the first book in their story, even knowing that it would have to continue on in a later installment. I will admit that I read this book as soon as it hit my Kindle back in December of 2024 and writing a review Continue Reading
Review: All Superheroes Need PR by Elizabeth Stephens
All Superheroes Need PR by Elizabeth StephensSupers in the City #1Paranormal RomanceMay 27, 2025, by Montlake Review by Angela I've been a fan of Elizabeth Stephens for quite a while. I discovered her when I stumbled upon the Xiveri Mates series in Kindle Unlimited and devoured the whole series in a matter of weeks. So, I was super excited when I discovered that Montlake was publishing her all-new series featuring SUPERHEROES AND SUPER VILLIANS. All Superheroes Need PR is a fun, Continue Reading
Review: Beneath the Burning Sea by Amanda Bouchet
Beneath the Burning Sea by Amanda BouchetKingmaker Chronicles #5Fantasy RomanceMay 27, 2025, by SourcebooksARC Review by Angela It's been a long time coming, but finally Bellanca and Carver's story is here! This world began in 2016 with Cat and Griffin. The original trilogy followed the same main characters and introduced this world of mythology and magic. I was satisfied with the wrap-up of the original plot arc, but did wonder if my beloved secondary characters would also receive Continue Reading
Retro Review: The Bride Test by Helen Hoang
Review originally posted on 5/9/2019 by Angela. The Bride Test by Helen HoangThe Kiss Quotient #2Contemporary RomanceMay 7, 2019 by Berkley Khai Diep has no feelings. Well, he feels irritation when people move his things or contentment when ledgers balance down to the penny, but not big, important emotions—like grief. And love. He thinks he’s defective. His family knows better—that his autism means he just processes emotions differently. When he steadfastly avoids relationships, Continue Reading
Review: When the Tides Held the Moon by Venessa Vida Kelley
When the Tides Held the Moon by Venessa Vida KelleyLGBTQ+ Fantasy RomanceApril 29, 2025, by Erewhon BooksARC Review by Angela I think the first time this book hit my radar was when I was scrolling through social media and saw a post by the author. Everyone knows I'm a sucker for a beautiful cover, and this one is gorgeous. So, when I realized the author was also the illustrator, I knew I had to add this book to my TBR. When the Tides Held the Moon takes place in 1910 and Continue Reading