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Book Reviews: In the Shadow Garden by Liz Parker + Spells for Forgetting by Adrienne Young

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It turns out these two books have far more in common than I thought when I requested them from NetGalley. I wanted to read In the Shadow Garden because it reminded me of Garden Spells and I requested Spells for Forgetting because I was curious about the author. Turns out they both have magic, mystery, … Continue reading Book Reviews: In the Shadow Garden by Liz Parker + Spells for Forgetting by Adrienne Young

Book Review: Redspace Rising by Brian Trent

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Title: Redspace Rising Author: Brian Trent Publisher: Flame Tree Press Publication date: September 13, 2022 Genre: Science Fiction One Sentence Summary: Harris Alexander Pope has been undercover with the Partisans for 20 years, but the Order has reactivated him and now he's on a mission to hunt down the Partisan leaders while everyone around him plots … Continue reading Book Review: Redspace Rising by Brian Trent

Book Reviews: The Boy with the Bookstore by Sarah Echavarre Smith + All Dressed Up by Jilly Gagnon

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Since I read far faster than I write reviews, I've found myself working to pair up certain books. Sometimes they're in the same genre, sometimes they share a theme. Considering The Boy with the Bookstore is a romance about a couple getting together and All Dressed Up is a mystery about a couple trying to … Continue reading Book Reviews: The Boy with the Bookstore by Sarah Echavarre Smith + All Dressed Up by Jilly Gagnon

Book Reviews: Babel by R.F. Kuang + The Spear Cuts Through Water by Simon Jimenez

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I suppose today's as good a day as any to review a couple of brutal fantasy novels. One is an historical fantasy that really didn't shy away from anything. The other felt like it upped the ante, jumping into a brutal, painful, unforgiving story right away. Babel by R.F. Kuang Title: Babel | Author: R.F. … Continue reading Book Reviews: Babel by R.F. Kuang + The Spear Cuts Through Water by Simon Jimenez

Book Reviews: The Magic of Lemon Drop Pie by Rachel Linden + Six Feet Deep Dish by Mindy Quigley

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One of my favorite things in books is food. I'm on the end of the spectrum where I prefer to make the food than eat it, but I mostly love gobbling up the culinary delights that can be found in the pages of a book. All the better if the book has recipes! Today I … Continue reading Book Reviews: The Magic of Lemon Drop Pie by Rachel Linden + Six Feet Deep Dish by Mindy Quigley

Book Review: The Oleander Sword by Tasha Suri

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Title: The Oleander Sword (The Burning Kingdoms #2) Author: Tasha Suri Publisher: Orbit Publication date: August 16, 2022 Genre: Fantasy One Sentence Summary: As Malini and her army, with Priya supporting her, march towards her crown, Priya's home of Ahiranya sees the return of long-gone creatures. Spoilers for the first book, The Jasmine Throne, may lie … Continue reading Book Review: The Oleander Sword by Tasha Suri

Book Reviews: The Other Guest by Helen Cooper and Primeval Fire by C.T. Rwizi

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I'm starting to think mysteries and thrillers are no longer really my thing. The few I've read, including the one below, haven't really held my attention or really interested me much. I keep trying, but I'm slowly realizing mysteries are only enjoyable if they're a cozy. Probably because the ones I pick up usually have … Continue reading Book Reviews: The Other Guest by Helen Cooper and Primeval Fire by C.T. Rwizi

Book Review: The Book of Gothel by Mary McMyne

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Title: The Book of Gothel Author: Mary McMyne Publisher: Redhook Publication date: July 26, 2022 Genre: Historical Fantasy One Sentence Summary: This is the untold story of Mother Gothel, the witch who locked Rapunzel in the tower. Overall The Book of Gothel presents a possible backstory for Rapunzel's Mother Gothel. Here, Haelewise tells her own story, … Continue reading Book Review: The Book of Gothel by Mary McMyne

Book Review: Last Call at the Nightingale by Katharine Schellman

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Title: Last Call at the Nightingale Author: Katharine Schellman Publisher: Minotaur Books Publication date: June 7, 2022 Genre: Mystery One Sentence Summary: When Vivian accidentally spots a dead body in the alley outside her favorite speakeasy, everyone starts to think she knows more than she does, leading her straight into danger. Overall Last Call at the … Continue reading Book Review: Last Call at the Nightingale by Katharine Schellman

Book Review: The Ballad of Perilous Graves by Alex Jennings

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Title: The Ballad of Perilous Graves Author: Alex Jennings Publisher: Redhook Publication date: June 21, 2022 Genre: Fantasy One Sentence Summary: Charged by the magical Doctor Professor to find some songs that escaped from his piano, Perry Graves, his younger sister Brendy, and their friend Peaches get more than they bargained for as the Storm is … Continue reading Book Review: The Ballad of Perilous Graves by Alex Jennings