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  • Review of Brigands and Breadknives by Travis Baldtree

    Review of Brigands and Breadknives by Travis Baldtree

    October 21, 2025
    Cozy, Fantasy, Graphic Profanity, Light Intimacy, Moderate Violence

    Because who doesn’t want to read a cozy fantasy about the misadventures of a foul-mouthed Rattkin in a midlife crisis? This book is a must read if you like: Cozy fantasy, Travis Baldtree, sweet adventures, midlife journey to self stories About the Book: Title: Brigands and Breadknives Genre(s): Cozy fantasyAuthor: Travis BaldtreePublished by: Macmillan AudioDate…

  • Review of The Bookshop Below by Georgia Summers

    Review of The Bookshop Below by Georgia Summers

    October 1, 2025
    Fantasy, Graphic Profanity, Graphic Violence, Hidden World, Light Intimacy

    Caught between an world of magic and a world without and not fitting either, Cassandra (aka Cas) suddenly realizes she has to save both.

  • Review of Full of Myself by Austin Channing Brown

    Review of Full of Myself by Austin Channing Brown

    August 28, 2025
    Biography/Memoir, No Intimacy, No Profanity, No Violence, Non-Fiction

    Austin Channing Brown’s first book opened my eyes. This one made me feel seen. This book is a must read if you like: Body Positivity, validation, actionable self- help. About the Book: Title: Full of MyselfGenre(s): Self-help/AutobiographicalAuthor: Austin Channing BrownPublished by: Convergent BooksDate Published:Format Read: EBookWhere I Got It: NetGalley gave me a copy of…

  • Review of Tame Your Thoughts by Max Lucado

    Review of Tame Your Thoughts by Max Lucado

    August 21, 2025
    Graphic Intimacy, No Profanity, No Violence, Non-Fiction

    Can you control your thoughts? This book offers some practical suggestions on how. This book is a must read if you like: Practical religious books About the Book: Title: Tame Your ThoughtsGenre(s): Religious Author: Max LucadoPublished by: HCCP & HCF Audio Date Published: August 12, 2025Format Read: AudioBookWhere I Got It: NetGalley gave me a…

  • Review of Rock, Paper, Scissors by Alice Feeney

    Review of Rock, Paper, Scissors by Alice Feeney

    August 21, 2025
    Graphic Intimacy, Graphic Profanity, Moderate Violence, Mystery/Thriller/Suspense

    Grow up, get married, get a house, have kids, live happily ever after.. That is what we are supposed to do right? This book is a must read if you like: Thrillers, complex relationships, crazy twists, and Freida McFadden. About the Book: Title: Rock, Paper, Scissors Genre(s): ThrillerAuthor: Alice FeeneyPublished by: McMillan AudioBookDate Published: September…

  • Review of The Near Witch by V.E. Schwab

    Review of The Near Witch by V.E. Schwab

    July 25, 2025
    Coming of Age, Fantasy, Light Intimacy, Light Violence, No Profanity, Quest/Journey, Small Town

    The Near Witch is dead. For hundreds of years. But now a stranger is here and kids are going missing… This book is a must read if you like: Unique magic, sweet romantasy, unexpected twists. About the Book: Title: The Near WitchGenre(s): FantasyAuthor: V.E. SchwabPublished by: Blackstone Publishing Date Published: March 12, 20219Format Read: AudioBookWhere…

  • Review of Gallant by V.E. Schwab

    Review of Gallant by V.E. Schwab

    July 19, 2025
    Light Intimacy, Moderate Violence, No Profanity, Quest/Journey, Young Adult

    A Beautifully Intricate Gothic Ghost Story This book is a must read if you like: Gothic ghost stories, Coraline, The Graveyard Boy, and complex storylines. About the Book: Title: GallantGenre(s): Dark FantasyAuthor: V.E. SchwabPublished by: HarperAudioDate Published: Format Read: AudioBookWhere I Got It: I purchased this book myself.Stand alone or series Number: It is a…

  • Review of Alchemy and a Cup of Tea by Rebecca Thorne

    Review of Alchemy and a Cup of Tea by Rebecca Thorne

    July 16, 2025
    Cozy, Fantasy, Graphic Intimacy, Graphic Profanity, LGBTQ+, Light Violence, Small Town

    Fun, adorable wrap up to a cozy series This book is a must read if you like: LGBT+ representation, cozy fantasy, fun magic systems, adorable creatures, and a good read. About the Book: Title: Alchemy and a Cup of Tea Genre(s): Cozy Romantasy Author: Rebecca Thorne Published by: Macmillan Audio Date Published: August 12, 2025…

  • Review of The Library at Hellebore by Cassandra Khaw

    Review of The Library at Hellebore by Cassandra Khaw

    June 19, 2025
    Coming of Age, Fantasy, Graphic Intimacy, Graphic Profanity, Graphic Violence

    What if you were kidnapped to a magical college for the most dangerous magical criminals? This book is a must read if you like: Dark academia, nonstop action, unique magic systems, and awesomely grotesque monsters. About the Book: Title: The Library at HelleboreGenre(s): Horror/Dark AcademiaAuthor: Cassandra KhawPublished by: Macmillan AudioDate Published: July 22, 2025Format Read:…

  • Review of Alibis a Short Story Collection

    Review of Alibis a Short Story Collection

    June 12, 2025
    Graphic Profanity, Graphic Violence, Moderate Intimacy, Mystery/Thriller/Suspense

    6 excellent psychological suspense stories you won’t want to miss. This book is a must read if you like: Thrillers, psychological suspense, dark themes. About the Book: Title: AlibisGenre(s): Psychological SuspenseAuthor: Freida McFadden; Sally Hepworth; David Lagercrantz; Chris Bohjalian; Chad Zunker; Wanda M. MorrisPublished by: Brilliance Publishing | Amazon Original StoriesDate Published: Format Read: AudioBookWhere…

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