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ARC Review: The Quarter Queen by Dr. Kayla Hardy
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ARC Review: The Quarter Queen by Dr. Kayla Hardy

  • February 11, 2026
From Ballantine Books, The Quarter Queen by Dr. Kayla Hardy is a lush, dark historical fantasy debut inspired by the…
My Favorite Reads of 2025: Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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My Favorite Reads of 2025: Sci-Fi & Fantasy

  • January 26, 2026
I finished 84 books in 2025! 54 authors who were new to me. I DNF’d 17 books. Most of the…
Audio ARC Review: The Swan’s Daughter by Roshani Chokshi
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Audio ARC Review: The Swan’s Daughter by Roshani Chokshi

  • December 23, 2025
Pub date: January 6, 2026 A dazzling performance and a beautifully written dark fairytale, sure to enchant readers’ hearts into…
ARC Review: The Age of Calamities by Senaa Ahmad
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ARC Review: The Age of Calamities by Senaa Ahmad

  • November 29, 2025
Absurd. Poetic. Provocative. Cannot recommend this ENOUGH!! The Age of Calamities by Senaa Ahmad is a collection of short stories…
Strange Beasts by Susan J. Morris
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Strange Beasts by Susan J. Morris

  • November 26, 2025
No notes. Loved this book! If you are looking for a combination of murder mystery, detective work, and creatures of…
Firstborn of the Sun by Marvellous Michael Anson
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Firstborn of the Sun by Marvellous Michael Anson

  • November 23, 2025
HIGHLY recommend this book – especially the audiobook. What an amazing performance from narrators Adjoa Andoh and Folake Olowofoyeku!! This…
ARC Review: Burn the Sea by Mona Tewari
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ARC Review: Burn the Sea by Mona Tewari

  • November 23, 2025
Burn the Sea is a rich historical fantasy that calls attention to the true story of Rani Abbakka Chowta, a…
ARC Review: Weavingshaw by Heba Al-Wasity
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ARC Review: Weavingshaw by Heba Al-Wasity

  • November 23, 2025
SPECTACULAR…give me 14 of them right now!! This dark and haunting masterpiece just absolutely barrelled itself into my book-loving heart…
Book Review: Hench by Natalie Zina Walschots
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Book Review: Hench by Natalie Zina Walschots

  • November 23, 2025
Hench by Natalie Zina Walschots is a hilarious, fun, and devious story about superheroes and villains where you might just…

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