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Alix E. Harrow’s Starling House is a dark, gothic tale set in the small, unlucky town of Eden, Kentucky—a place haunted by secrets and the eerie legend of E. Starling, a nineteenth-century author who vanished after writing The Underland. Before she disappeared, Starling House appeared—an uncanny, brooding structure now home to her last heir, Arthur… Continue reading Starling House by Alix E. Harrow
It starts with a class in an old movie theater—Folklore 517: Local Legends and Urban Myths, taught by the mysterious Professor. Most students assume her stories are make-believe, but Holland St. James has always believed in magic. When she finds a local legend called the Watch Man, who can supposedly tell you when you’ll die,… Continue reading Alchemy of Secrets by Stephanie Garber
Discovered through the Modern Mrs. Darcy Summer Reading Guide, The Phoenix Pencil Company turned out to be one of those rare books that quietly surprises you—layered, imaginative, and deeply heartfelt. Allison King’s debut is a moving blend of historical fiction and magical realism, grounded in themes of memory, connection, and the stories we inherit. The… Continue reading The Phoenix Pencil Company by Allison King
The Book of Doors is a captivating fantasy-thriller packed with magic, mystery, and page-turning suspense. My local indie bookstore owner highly recommended it, and I’m so glad I took their advice! The story begins with Cassie Andrews, who leads a quiet, introverted life working at a bookstore while grieving the recent loss of her grandfather.… Continue reading The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown
Masters Of Death wasn't the light read I first thought it was going to be. It is a philosophical paranormal mystery that delves into deeper themes, particularly the nature of choices. Viola Marek is a vampire and a real estate agent barely making ends meet. Her latest challenge? Selling a haunted house. The resident ghost,… Continue reading Masters Of Death by Olivie Blake
Review written by our guest reviewer Bonnie Cordell Returning to Marsyas Island and reuniting with the orphanage of magical children under Arthur Parnassus's care feels like coming home. In Somewhere Beyond the Sea by TJ Klune, we find ourselves once again amidst a world where magic and family blend seamlessly. This time, the arrival of… Continue reading Somewhere Beyond the Sea by TJ Klune
“Never mix vodka and witchcraft.” Nine years ago, Vivienne Jones nursed her broken heart like any young witch would: vodka, weepy music, bubble baths…and a curse on the horrible boyfriend. Sure, Vivi knows she shouldn’t use her magic this way, but with only an “orchard hayride” scented candle on hand, she isn’t worried it will… Continue reading The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling
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
"Books have tremendous power." Natsuki Books was a tiny second-hand bookshop on the edge of town. Inside, towering shelves reached the ceiling, every one crammed full of wonderful books. Rintaro Natsuki loved this space that his grandfather had created. He spent many happy hours there, reading whatever he liked. It was the perfect refuge for… Continue reading The Cat Who Saved Books by Sosuke Natsukawa
“Jake makes me happy, Rachel makes me feel whole, but Mars makes me feel safe.” Curious to know what happened to Rachel and the guys after that fateful hockey game in LA? Pucking Ever After: Volume I provides readers with a six-chapter peek into the future of Team Price. Bonus content in this volume spans four years after the… Continue reading Pucking Ever After: Volume I by Emily Rath