By the Horns by Ruby DixonRoyal Artifactual Guild #2Romantic FantasySeptember 2, 2025- BerkleyARC Occasionally I just need some Ruby Dixon to get me out of a book funk, which is why I read this book pretty much as soon as it hit my Kindle. This is the second book in the Royal Artifactual Guild series, and features Gwenna, a former servant determined to join the Royal Artifactual Academy as an artificer, and Raptor, a Taurian who already works with the Academy and is tasked with Continue Reading
Review: The Second Death of Locke by V.L. Bovalino
The Second Death of Locke by V.L. BovalinoThe Hand and the Heart #1Fantasy RomanceSeptember 23, 2025 by Orbit Review by Angela My reading tastes in 2025 can be summed up with-- awesome covers, badass FMCs (extra points for lady knights), and MMCs who would literally SACRIFICE THEMSELVES for their lovers. That's it. That's all I'm asking for. Soooo, that being said, there's the blurb from Amazon for The Second Death of Locke: Love. Loyalty. Sacrifice. Grey Flynn has Continue Reading
Review: Faeling by S.E. Wendel
Faeling by S.E. WendelMonstrous World #4Fantasy RomanceAugust 24, 2025- Self PublishedKindle Unlimited Review by Angela I discovered this series via scrolling through Kindle Unlimited options. I will admit that it was the covers that drew me in, but once I started reading I kind of fell in love and ate up the three books available. I've been on the edge of my seat waiting for Ravenna and Vallek's story, and pretty much hit the read now button as soon as it became available and Continue Reading
Review: The Entanglement of Rival Wizards by Sara Raasch
The Entanglement of Rival Wizards by Sara RaaschMagic and Romance #1LGBTQ Fantasy RomanceAugust 26, 2025 by Bramble Review by Angela Ensnared once again by my cover lusting heart! But seriously, I saw this cover and immediately went to the blurb, then immediately hit that request button for a review copy. Let me introduce you to Sebastian Walsh and Elethior Tourael, both 24 years old and attending graduate school at Lesiara University. That's about where the similarities end. Continue Reading
Review: A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna
A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu MandannaCozy FantasyJuly 15, 2025, by Berkley Review by Angela I discovered this author when I read The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches a couple of years ago and absolutely fell in love with its charm and humor. I think when I found out that this author was publishing another book set in this world I was over the moon excited. I think this was one of my most anticipated reads of 2025. My expectations were high, and I was not Continue Reading
Review: In the Veins of the Drowning by Kalie Cassidy
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
Release Spotlight- A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna
A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu MandannaFantasy RomanceJuly 15, 2025 by Berkley About the Book: A whimsical and heartwarming novel about a witch who has a second chance to get her magical powers—and her life—back on track, from the national bestselling author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches. Sera Swan used to be one of the most powerful witches in Britain. Then she resurrected her great-aunt Jasmine from the (very recently) dead, lost most of her 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
July TBR- Upcoming Fantasy/Romantasy Releases
There are soooo many books coming out in July that I thought I would give everyone a sneak peek just in case you needed to add them to your TBR. This will be a long post, I'll most likely do a contemporary/historical post later in the week. Get your pre-order finger ready. Tusk Love by Thea Guanzon- 7/1 A merchant’s daughter who yearns for adventure gets more than she bargained for when she falls for a broodingly handsome stranger in this saucy romantasy from the New York Times Continue Reading