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Carnival Fantástico is another entertaining, mysterious, and immersive read by Angela Montoya. It follows Esmeralda, a runaway posing as a fortune-teller at a magical traveling carnival, whose one-year contract is coming to its end. If she doesn’t win the lead role in the Big Top show, she has to leave the carnival and risks being … Continue reading Book Review: Carnival Fantástico by Angela Montoya
Secrets, Spells, and Chocolate is an adorable, cozy fantasy with a really fun magical twist on cooking and baking. I loved the creativity of the culinary magic with recipes that turn into spells, enchanted sweets, and magical classrooms that make Brindille School feel charming and unique. Sylvie is an easy protagonist to root for. Her … Continue reading Book Review: Secrets, Spells, and Chocolate by Marisa Churchill
My thoughts on By Invitation Only: A fun and touching YA read that takes in the glittering world of high-class fashion, By Invitation Only follows Piper and Chapin as they participate in a high-profile debutante ball in Paris. However, the once-in-a-lifetime experience takes unexpected turns as Piper faces new situations and falls for someone who … Continue reading Book Review: By Invitation Only by Alexandra Brown Chang
About Dream By the Shadows: Author: Logan Karlie Series: The Shadow Weavers Duology Page Length: 352 Pub. Date: Aug. 12, 2025 Synopsis: For fans of One Dark Window and Belladonna comes a darkly beautiful Gothic fantasy about a soul-stealing dream curse, a villain who fights for redemption, and a romance carved from the darkest of shadows. In the Kingdom … Continue reading Blog Tour Book Review: Dream by the Shadows by Logan Karlie
My Thoughts on The Deathly Grimm: The Deathly Grimm is such a fabulous conclusion to The Forest Grimm duology! From the very first page, it pulled me right back into its dark, enchanting, and dangerous world, and I loved every minute of it! The story picks up with Clara and Axel navigating all of the … Continue reading Book Review: The Deathly Grimm by Kathryn Purdie
Carvinfg Shadows into Gold is the second book in the Forging Silver into Stars series by Brigid Kemmerer. Picking up right where the first book left off, the story is an entertaining mix of mystery, political intrigue, and complex characters. Like the first book, the story's strengths are the writing, the characters, the relationships, and … Continue reading Book Review: Carving Shadows Into Gold by Brigid Kemmerer
October is my favorite month for spooky reads, and The Hollow and the Haunted was at the top of my list. I loved this debut from the start. With its fantastic cast of characters, immersive world-building, and spectacular banter, it was an engrossing and enchanting read. The grumpy/sunshine vibes between Miles and Gabriel is such … Continue reading Book Review: The Hollow and the Haunted by Camilla Raines
A Pakistani-inspired fantasy, For She is Wrath is a new twist on The Count of Monte Cristo with a strong FMC and an angst-filled romance. The story follows Dania, a woman wrongfully imprisoned and intent on revenge. When she meets a fellow prisoner trying to dig her way to freedom, the pair work together to … Continue reading Book Review: For She is Wrath by Emily Varga
