Book Review: Heartsworn by S.E. Wendel

I’m really enjoying this gargoyle romance series. It’s intriguing and suspenseful and so swoon-worthy! Heartsworn follows June, a conservator and empath, and Alaric, an ancient warrior cursed and trapped in a stone form for centuries. June's first touch makes him come alive, but only at night, and he's sure it means they are mates. As … Continue reading Book Review: Heartsworn by S.E. Wendel

Can’t Wait Wednesday: My Unfamiliar by Mara Rutherford

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Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme to spotlight a future release that you’re excited about. It’s hosted by Wishful Endings and was previously hosted by Breaking the Spine. This week’s anticipated book is: My Unfamiliar Title: My UnfamiliarAuthor: Mara RutherfordPages: 352Publication Date: December 1, 2026Publisher: Wednesday BooksGenres: Fiction / Romance / FantasySynopsis: Perfect for fans of Allison Saft and Catherine Bakewell, a grumpy mage and … Continue reading Can’t Wait Wednesday: My Unfamiliar by Mara Rutherford

Today’s Hot Releases: November 3, 2026

Apprentice to the Villain (Special Hardcover Edition) by Hannah Nicole Maehrer Genre: Fantasy / Romance / Romantasy Synopsis: NOTICE TO STAFF: There has been a disturbing increase in cheeriness, sprightly behavior, and overall optimism. Please resume your former dark, ominous terrors at your earliest convenience. -Mgmt Evie Sage has never been happier to be the … Continue reading Today’s Hot Releases: November 3, 2026

Goodreads Monday: Where I Found You by Everly Blake

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Goodreads Monday is a weekly meme where you chose a random book from your Goodreads TBR and show it off. This meme is hosted by Budget Tales Book Blog. This week’s book is a new contemporary romance that sounds super swoon-worthy: Where I Found You Genres: Romance / Contemporary Romance / Rock Star Romance Publisher: … Continue reading Goodreads Monday: Where I Found You by Everly Blake

Book Review: The Slantwise Histories: Collected Stories by Alix E. Harrow

What is a legend, but a history told slantwise? I've read every book Alix E. Harrow has written, and every single one has been a five-star read for me. Her stories are always so rich and atmospheric, her prose is gorgeous and immersive, and she has this amazing ability to weave so much emotion, meaning, … Continue reading Book Review: The Slantwise Histories: Collected Stories by Alix E. Harrow

First Lines Friday: October 30, 2026

First Lines Friday

First Lines Friday is a weekly feature for book lovers hosted by Wandering Words. What if instead of judging a book by its cover, its author or its prestige, we judged it by its opening lines? Pick a book off your shelf (it could be your current read or on your TBR) and open to the … Continue reading First Lines Friday: October 30, 2026

November 2026: Highly Anticipated Book Releases

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November 3: Apprentice to the Villain (Special Hardcover Edition) by Hannah Nicole Maehrer Genre: Fantasy / Romance / Romantasy Synopsis: NOTICE TO STAFF: There has been a disturbing increase in cheeriness, sprightly behavior, and overall optimism. Please resume your former dark, ominous terrors at your earliest convenience. -Mgmt Evie Sage has never been happier to … Continue reading November 2026: Highly Anticipated Book Releases

Today’s Hot Releases: October 27, 2026

Happy Tuesday! Today is a very exciting day for book releases! The highly anticipated A Court of Splintered Harmony by Sarah J. Maas comes out today. This is the sixth book in the A Court of Thorns and Roses series, and it sounds like it's going to be intense! Let's check it and four other … Continue reading Today’s Hot Releases: October 27, 2026