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Book Review: The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King by Carissa Broadbent

As we’re heading into winter, I’ve been cozied up with my crochet project and a copy of The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King by #CarissaBroadbent. I’ll admit that this book took a little longer than usual to get through—a little less reading and a little too much Netflix—but I still enjoyed this second book in the #CrownsofNyaxia series.

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Book Review: The Atlas Six by Olive Blake

The cozy vibes continue! The Atlas Six has been on my #TBR for quite a while now and I couldn’t resist picking up a copy at @readersnookcobourg back in the summer. Finally sitting down, I was absolutely swept away by this novel. It’s unlike anything I’ve read in a long while, with secret societies, long-forgotten classical libraries, murder plots, emotional manipulation, tumultuous and tenuous relationships. Ugh, so good! Plus, I’m making progress on my crocheted blanket with over half of my hexies complete. This blanket is coming together!

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Book Review: Zodiac Academy: Sorrow and Starlight by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti

Self care for me this month has been reading, crochet, and skin care. The ritual of taking care of my skin, crocheting another round for a blanket, then listening to Zodiac Academy has been bringing me so much joy. Though I didn’t love this eighth book in the series, I still intend to see this series through to the end. Happy reading!

Book Review: Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber

Title: Once Upon a Broken HeartAuthor: Stephanie GarberPublisher: Flatiron BooksPublication Date: March 28, 2023ISBN: 9781250268402 Synopsis:For as long as she can remember, Evangeline Fox has believed in true love and happy endings . . . until she learns that the love of her life will marry another. Desperate to stop the wedding and to healContinue reading “Book Review: Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber”

Book Review: A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik

Title: A Deadly EducationAuthor: Naomi NovikPublisher: Del RayPublication Date: September 29, 2020ISBN: 9780593128480 Synopsis: I decided that Orion Lake needed to die after the second time he saved my life. Everyone loves Orion Lake. Everyone else, that is. I don’t need help surviving the Scholomance, even if they do. Forget the hordes of monsters and cursed artifacts, I’mContinue reading “Book Review: A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik”

Book Review: Goldfinch by Raven Kennedy

Title: GoldfinchAuthor: Raven KennedyPublisher: SourcebooksPublication Date: September 24, 2024ISBN: 9781464224522 Synopsis: One king caged my body. Another has caged my mind. War has broken out, though that’s not the only battle being waged. There’s a fight inside me, and it’s one I’m determined to win, no matter how hard they try to erase me. BecauseContinue reading “Book Review: Goldfinch by Raven Kennedy”

Book Review: A Queen This Fierce and Deadly by Stacia Stark

Title: A Queen This Fierce and DeadlyAuthor: Stacia StarkPublisher: Bingeable Books LLCPublication Date: May 30, 2024ISBN: 9781959293248 Synopsis: The price of love is loss.We all pay it eventually…In every life…Some moments are too painful to be endured. Some moments will break you if you let them. And yet I can’t afford to let anything breakContinue reading “Book Review: A Queen This Fierce and Deadly by Stacia Stark”

Book Review: Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry

Title: Shield of SparrowsAuthor: Devney PerryPublisher: Red Tower BooksPublication date: May 6, 2025ISBN: 9781649378514 Synopsis: The gods sent monsters to the five kingdoms to remind mortals they must kneel. I’ve spent my life kneeling—to their will and to my father’s. As a princess, my only duty is to wear the crown and obey the king.Continue reading “Book Review: Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry”

Book Review: The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst

Title: The SpellshopAuthor: Sarah Beth DurstPublisher: Tor Publishing GroupPublication Date: July 9, 2024ISBN: 9781250333971 Synopsis: Kiela has always had trouble dealing with people. Thankfully, as a librarian, she and her assistant, Caz—a magically sentient spider plant—have spent the last decade sequestered among the empire’s most precious spellbooks, preserving their magic for the city’s elite. WhenContinue reading “Book Review: The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst”

Book Review: A Crown This Cold and Heavy by Stacia Stark

Title: A Crown This Cold and HeavyAuthor: Stacia StarkPublisher: Bingeable Books LLCPublication Date: November 17, 2023ISBN: 9781959293231 Synopsis:The unimaginable has happened, And none of our lives will ever be the same. Surrounded by enemies, I’ve never been further from my crown…Or closer to death. Amidst a betrayal we couldn’t have anticipated, I’ll do whatever itContinue reading “Book Review: A Crown This Cold and Heavy by Stacia Stark”