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  • Review of Tempest by Victoria Aveyard

    Review of Tempest by Victoria Aveyard

    August 31, 2026
    Fantasy, Graphic Profanity, Graphic Violence, Moderate Intimacy, No Cats, Romance

    A slow, tense, luxurious romantasy. This book is a must read if you like: Poetic descriptions, angst, pirates, and pride and prejudice My Thoughts If I had to describe this book in one word it would be: “longing”. I can’t quite describe how the perspective, time jumps, and detailed descriptions left me waiting and waiting…

  • Review of Fields of Asphodel by

    Review of Fields of Asphodel by

    August 18, 2026
    Fantasy, Graphic Intimacy, Inspiring, Light Profanity, Moderate Violence, No Cats

    I went in expecting a cute little romantasy, I got that and a WHOLE LOT more… This book is a must read if you like: Greek fantasy retellings, found family, healing generational trauma, exploration of power. My Thoughts This book presents as romantasy, and the vibe is very much in that genre. What I was…

  • Review of The Unusuals by Gail Carson Levine

    Review of The Unusuals by Gail Carson Levine

    August 1, 2026
    Children’s, Light Violence, Mystery/Thriller/Suspense, No Cats, No Intimacy, No Profanity

    A clever Historical Nancy Drew for middle grade and up! This book is a must read if you like: Historical Fiction, mysteries, clever writing. My Thoughts I was so excited to read the new Gail Carson Levine. I was not expecting to have a 1277 AD murder mystery on my hands. The FMC is an…

  • Review of Japanese Gothic by Kylie Lee Baker

    Review of Japanese Gothic by Kylie Lee Baker

    July 28, 2026
    Dark, Graphic Profanity, Graphic Violence, Horror, Mentions Cats, No Intimacy

    Photo courtesy of @sarahs_bookish_world on Instagram

  • Review of Victorious by V.E. Schwab

    Review of Victorious by V.E. Schwab

    July 4, 2026
    Dark, Fantasy, Graphic Profanity, Graphic Violence, No Cats, No Intimacy

    A dramatic ending to a three book struggle for understanding life, power, and belonging. This book is a must read if you like: Super villains, found family, psychological thrillers, superpowers. My Thoughts As with my favorite V.E. Schwab, Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil, I couldn’t binge this book. I had to take it…

  • Review of The Whipping Boy by Sid Fleischman

    Review of The Whipping Boy by Sid Fleischman

    July 2, 2026
    Children’s, Fantasy, Light Violence, Mentions Cats, No Intimacy, No Profanity

    One of my favorite books from my childhood, with a great new audiobook adaptation. This book is a must read if you like: Classic Fairytales, short Middle Grade books, redemption stories, fun characters. My Thoughts This book has lived rent free in my head since I was a little kid for one reason…potatoes. This is…

  • Review of Moss’d in Space by Rebecca Thorne

    Review of Moss’d in Space by Rebecca Thorne

    June 30, 2026
    Cozy, Graphic Profanity, LGBTQ+, Light Intimacy, Light Violence, No Cats, Science Fiction (Sci-Fi)

    This book is about Moss. And only Moss. And maybe a few other characters, but mostly Moss. This book is a must read if you like: Sentient plants, space, cozy sci-fi, John Scalzi, pulling apart social issues in the coziest, happiest way possible. My Thoughts I don’t even know where to start with this book.…

  • Review of The Unmagical Life of Briar Jones by Lex Croucher

    Review of The Unmagical Life of Briar Jones by Lex Croucher

    June 11, 2026
    Dark, Fantasy, Graphic Intimacy, Graphic Profanity, Graphic Violence, LGBTQ+

    A perfect book for grown up fans of Harry Potter who love dark fantasy. This book is a must read if you like: Trans/Non-Binary representation, magical schools, dark fantasy, complex political systems, anti-establishment stories. My Thoughts This dark, gritty magical academia novel answers the question what happens when magical power is kept insular and secret…

  • Review of Tales From The Territory by Travis Baldree

    Review of Tales From The Territory by Travis Baldree

    June 9, 2026
    Cozy, Fantasy, Graphic Profanity, Light Intimacy, Moderate Violence

    All the backstories you never knew you needed. This book is a must read if you like: Cozy fantasy, established character backstories, baking, Travis Baldree. My Thoughts I really enjoyed going back to the world of Legends and Lattes. From the first story where we got to meet Zyll before Brigands and Breadknives I was…

  • Review of Vengeful by V.E. Schwab

    Review of Vengeful by V.E. Schwab

    May 26, 2026
    Dark, Fantasy, Graphic Intimacy, Graphic Profanity, Graphic Violence

    A deep dark sequel to Vicious. This book is a must read if you like: Feminine rage, dark superheroes, superpowers. My Thoughts This is a deliciously dark sequel to Vicious. The pacing of this book is faster than the first one and it kept me reading. I loved the second act between Eli and Victor,…

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