“In a different life, in a fair one, I would've kept you until my eternal soul withered away to dust.” When Ophelia and her sister discovers their mother brutally murdered, there is no time to grieve: Ophelia has inherited both her powerful death-driven magic and enormous debt on their home. Circumstances go from dire to… Continue reading Phantasma by Kaylie Smith
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A Darker Shade of Magic by V. E. Schwab
“I'd rather die on an adventure than live standing still.” Kell is one of the last Antari, magicians with a rare, coveted ability to travel between parallel Londons; Red, Grey, White, and, once upon a time, Black. Kell was raised in Arnes, Red London, and officially serves the Maresh Empire as an ambassador, traveling between… Continue reading A Darker Shade of Magic by V. E. Schwab
Falling For Gage by Mia Sheridan
“You make me want to live a different life.” Gage thought he left his days of one-night stands behind him, however something about the gorgeous cocktail waitress in a town three hours away is far too intriguing. But when she shows up weeks later in his hometown, Calliope, pretending to be an art appraiser, Gage… Continue reading Falling For Gage by Mia Sheridan
The Village Library Demon-Hunting Society by C.M. Waggoner
This was Jessica Fletcher (Murder She Wrote) meets Miss Marple (Agatha Christie). This was essentially a cozy, supernatural murder mystery. The main character, Sherry, finds herself in the center of multiple murder investigations. She feels like her best self when she helps the local sheriff solve a murder. Also to note, her cat, Lord Thomas… Continue reading The Village Library Demon-Hunting Society by C.M. Waggoner
The Deal by Elle Kennedy
“Sometimes people sneak up on you and suddenly you don’t know how you ever lived without them.” Hannah Wells has finally found someone who turns her on. But while she might be confident in every other area of her life, she's carting around a full set of baggage when it comes to sex and seduction.… Continue reading The Deal by Elle Kennedy
The Forest of Vanishing Stars by Kristin Harmel
The Forest of Vanishing Stars by Kristin Harmel was a book I absolutely loved and couldn’t put down. Set against the backdrop of World War II, this historical novel tells the compelling story of Yona, a young woman raised in the wilderness by a mysterious old woman named Jerusza, who kidnaps her from her German… Continue reading The Forest of Vanishing Stars by Kristin Harmel
Tangled Up in You by Christina Lauren
Ren has never held an iPhone, googled the answer to a question, or followed a crush on social media. What she has done: Read a book or two, or three (okay, hundreds). Taught herself to paint. Built a working wind power system from scratch. But for all the books she’s read, Ren has never found… Continue reading Tangled Up in You by Christina Lauren
He Should Have Told the Bees by Amanda Cox
Amanda Cox's "He Should Have Told the Bees" is an emotional journey that weaves together themes of love, loss, and healing with exquisite prose. Cox’s storytelling captures the essence of human regret and redemption, all against the backdrop of a rural life that holds its own quiet magic. This beautifully written novel centers on beekeeper… Continue reading He Should Have Told the Bees by Amanda Cox
William by Mason Coile
Henry is a brilliant engineer who, after untold hours spent in his home lab, has achieved the breakthrough of his career, he’s created an artificially intelligent consciousness. He calls the half-formed robot William. No one knows about William. Henry’s agoraphobia keeps him inside the house, and his fixation on his project keeps him up in… Continue reading William by Mason Coile
‘Tis the Damn Season by Fiona Gibson
'Tis the Damn Season' by Fiona Gibson is a delightful, feel-good story that captures the essence of friendship, self-discovery, and the magic of Christmas. The novel follows three friends—Shelly, Pearl, and Lena—who decide to escape their hectic lives and head to Scotland for a much-needed pre-Christmas getaway. However, their plans for a quiet retreat take… Continue reading ‘Tis the Damn Season by Fiona Gibson