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Mini Reviews: Wolf Worm by T. Kingfisher and Heir of Twisted Lies by L.J. Andrews

April 16, 2026 by Angela Leave a Comment

Wolf Worm by T. KingfisherHorrorMarch 24, 2026 by Tor NightfireARC I can't keep up with all the new releases from this author. I think I've read three or four in the last year. I wasn't sure what to expect going into this book, I just knew I was in for a treat. I must warn you though, there are so many bugs in this book, so if bugs are a hard no for you then this book might not your cup of tea. This book starts out slowly, as the main protagonist, Sonia Wilson, arrives at a house Continue Reading

New Release Spotlight- Stay for a Spell by Amy Coombe 

April 13, 2026 by Angela Leave a Comment

STAY FOR A SPELL by Amy CoombeFantasy; Cozy; RomanceAce Hardcover Original; April 14, 2026 About the Book: A cursed princess must discover what her heart truly longs for in this charmingly cozy romantic fantasy for everyone who’s ever lost – or found – themselves in a bookshop. Princess Tanadelle of the Widdenmar is disillusioned with life as a princess. She longs for real conversation, the chance to build a life of her own making, and uninterrupted reading time. During a routine Continue Reading

Mini Reviews: The Wolf and the Crown of Blood by Elizabeth May and Crown of War and Shadow by J.R. Ward

March 5, 2026 by Angela

The Wolf and the Crown of Blood by Elizabeth MayThe Broken Accords #1Dark Fantasy RomanceJanuary 27, 2026 by AriaARC This is one of those books that grows on you slowly, the pacing kept me from being hooked immediately, but by the end I was flipping pages as fast as I could to get to the HEA. Readers should be aware that this is a darker romantasy, and a true enemies to lovers romance. Check out the content warnings on the author's website here. Bryony Devaliant is a Continue Reading

Mini Reviews- Beast Business by Ilona Andrews and The Moon Raven by Grace Draven

February 5, 2026 by Angela

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

January 28, 2026 by Angela

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: Into the Midnight Wood by Alexandra McCollum

January 14, 2026 by Kate

Into the Midnight Wood by Alexandra McCollumFantasy RomancePublished on January 13, 2026 by Dutton Reviewed by Kate Into the Midnight Wood is billed as a whimsical fantasy romance and I believe it lives up to that expectation. There are some moments that aren’t so lighthearted but overall it’s a lovely story about two people getting to know each other and themselves better.  I’m going to be honest that this review has been difficult for me to write because on one hand, I Continue Reading

Mini Reviews: We Who Will Die by Stacia Stark and Through Gates of Garnet and Gold by Seanan McGuire

January 8, 2026 by Angela

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: The Cursed Horde King by Zoey Draven

December 10, 2025 by Angela

The Cursed Horde King by Zoey DravenHordes of the Elthika #2Sci-Fi/Fantasy RomanceDecember 9, 2025- Self PublishedARC Review by Angela I am an absolute sucker for Zoey Draven books. After discovering her Horde Kings of Dakkar series, I went back and glommed her entire backlist. Now I follow her on social media and wait with bated breath, hoping to see updates about release dates for new books. I was beyond thrilled when she announced that the world of Dakkar would continue, albeit Continue Reading

Review: Arrow of Fortune by Jacquelyn Benson

December 3, 2025 by Angela

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: Violet Thistlewaite Is Not a Villain Anymore by Emily Krempholtz

November 19, 2025 by Angela

Violet Thistlewaite Is Not a Villain Anymore by Emily KrempholtzFantasy RomancePublished November 18, 2025 - Ace Reviewed by Kate Violet Thistlewaite Is Not a Villain Anymore is an adorable cozy fantasy romance debut novel. There is so much to love about this story!  Violet Thistlewaite was previously known as the Thornwitch (I loved how ThornWitch became ThistleWaite) but in the prologue of the book, her adoptive father and evil villain (Guy Shadowfade) that she works with is Continue Reading

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