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Genre: Cozy mystery, historical fiction Content warnings: death, murder Published: 2014 Synopsis: For fans of HBO’s The Gilded Age, explore the dark side of the alluring world of America’s 19th century elite in this gripping series of riveting mysteries…As the nineteenth century comes to a close, the illustrious Vanderbilt family dominates Newport, Rhode Island, high society. But when… Continue reading Murder at the Breakers by Alyssa Maxwell Review
Genre: LGBT historical romance Content warnings: blood, injury, death of parents, death by burning Publish date: November 26, 2024 Synopsis: From New York Times bestselling author Lex Croucher comes a queer historical YA romance, with all the swoons, laughs, and heart-pounding moments you'd expect from a story about the granddaughter of Robin Hood and the girl she's… Continue reading Not for the Faint of Heart by Lex Croucher ARC Review
It's April???? If April why not warm? At least where I am, it is not quite spring weather yet. I'm supposed to get snow this week?? Insane. Anyway, I read quite a bit in March (in part because I had a week off from school) so let's get into it! Books Uncle Tom's Cabin by… Continue reading March Wrap Up
Yes, I am aware it is March 11. I am a busy girl, okay? Welcome to my February wrap up! February may be the shortest month of the year, but wow was it a journey. Somehow I am amazed that it is already March and questioning how it is only March. Anyway, let's get into… Continue reading February Wrap Up
I haven't done a wrap up in forever, so bear with me on this one. Hello! Happy 2024! One of my goals for this year is to be more consistent with blogging so I am bringing back monthly wrap ups! I only read 2 books this month so I'm also going to include some movies… Continue reading January Wrap Up
Genre: Fantasy, LGBTQ Content Warnings: death, violence Publish date: May 14, 2024 Synopsis: The Honey Witch of Innisfree can never find true love. That is her curse to bear. But when a young woman who doesn’t believe in magic arrives on her island, sparks fly in this deliciously sweet debut novel of magic, hope, and… Continue reading The Honey Witch by Sydney J Shields
Genre: YA fantasy, LGTBQ, Horror Content warnings: blood, death, murder, self-harm, child death, death of parent, gore Synopsis: From the author of New York Times bestseller House of Hollow comes a darkly seductive witchy thriller where, though both men and demons lurk in shadows, girls refuse to go quietly into the night. Zara Jones believes in magic because the… Continue reading The Invocations by Krystal Sutherland ARC Review
Genre: paranormal YA romance, lgbt romance Content warnings: blood, murder, death, drowning, violence, grief, car accident Synopsis: Elise Beaumont is cursed. With every touch, she experiences exactly how her loved ones will die. And after her brother’s death—a death she predicted but was unable to prevent—Elise is desperate to get rid of her terrible gift,… Continue reading The Coldest Touch by Isabel Sterling Review
Genre: adult epic fantasy Release date: July 18. 2023 Content warnings: On-page death, death of a child, blood, explicit violence, explicit sex, mass death, gore, description of corpses, description of bodily harm, weapon use, alcohol consumption, body-swapping, description of torture Synopsis: 1 New York Times bestselling YA author Chloe Gong’s adult epic fantasy debut, inspired… Continue reading Immortal Longings by Chloe Gong ARC Review
Genre: YA historical fiction, LGBTQ Release date: 28 November 2023 (US) Content warnings: battle, blood, vomit Synopsis: Heartstopper meets A Knight’s Tale in this queer medieval rom com YA debut about love, friendship, and being brave enough to change the course of history. It’s been hundreds of years since King Arthur’s reign. His descendant, Arthur, a future Lord… Continue reading Gwen and Art are Not in Love by Lex Croucher ARC Review
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