Tag: book reviews

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What Fury Brings by Tricia Levenseller (ARC Review)

January 30, 2026

There’s a shortage of men in the kingdom of Amarra. After a failed rebellion against the matriarchy, most noblemen in the country are dead. Now the women of Amarra must obtain their husbands (should they want one) by kidnapping them from other kingdoms. Olerra, a warrior princess vying for the throne, is determined to prove her worth by kidnapping a husband. And not just any husband. To…… Read More What Fury Brings by Tricia Levenseller (ARC Review)

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Accomplice to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer (Review)

January 30, 2026

REWARD OFFERED: Apprentice to The Villain wanted for treason (light), magical property damage (alleged), and one incident involving a weaponized scone (accurate). Frequently seen with a grumpy frog (crowned, judgmental). Answers to “Evie” or “Stop that.” Evie Sage didn’t mean to become the right-hand woman to the kingdom’s most terrifying villain. One minute, she was applying for an…… Read More Accomplice to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer (Review)

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We Love You Bunny by Mona Awad (ARC Review)

January 30, 2026

In the cult classic novel Bunny, Samantha Heather Mackey, a lonely outsider student at a highly selective MFA program in New England, was first ostracized and then seduced by a clique of creepy-sweet rich girls who call themselves “Bunny.” An invitation to the Bunnies’ Smut Salon leads Samantha down a dark rabbit hole (pun intended) into the violently surreal world of their off-campus workshops…… Read More We Love You Bunny by Mona Awad (ARC Review)

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The Devils by Joe Abercrombie (Review)

January 29, 2026

Brother Diaz has been summoned to the Sacred City, where he is certain a commendation and grand holy assignment awaits him. But his new flock is made up of unrepentant murderers, practitioners of ghastly magic, and outright monsters, and the mission he is tasked with will require bloody measures from them all in order to achieve its righteous ends. Elves lurk at our borders and hunger for our flesh…… Read More The Devils by Joe Abercrombie (Review)

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The Second Death of Locke by V.L. Bovalino (Review)

January 29, 2026

Grey Flynn has dedicated her life to her mage, Kier. She will be his blade on the battlefield, his healer and protector. The deep well of raw power inside her is Kier’s to use. Grey would do anything for Kier – be anything for him – if he would only ask. When a quest to protect the child of an enemy kingdom pulls them into the dangerous heart of their nation’s war, Grey and Kier will need to decide what they…… Read More The Second Death of Locke by V.L. Bovalino (Review)

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Spellcaster by Jaymin Eve (ARC Review)

January 29, 2026

When my magic bloomed at twenty-two, the last thing I expected was to receive an acceptance letter to the most prestigious witch college in the world. It’s not that I don’t have magic. It’s just…unpredictable. But with Weatherstone a part of my family legacy, I’m determined to live up to their expectations. A task that’s almost derailed on my very first day when I come face-to-face with…… Read More Spellcaster by Jaymin Eve (ARC Review)

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The Invisible Parade by Leigh Bardugo & John Picacio (Review)

January 28, 2026

There’s a party tonight, but Cala doesn’t want to go. While her family prepares for the celebration, Cala grieves her grandfather and tries to pretend she’s not afraid. But when she is separated from her family at the cemetery, Cala encounters four mysterious riders who will show her she is actually quite brave after all. Brimming with magic and humor, The Invisible Parade is the first picture-book…… Read More The Invisible Parade by Leigh Bardugo & John Picacio (Review)

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Collide by Bal Khabra (Review)

January 28, 2026

An ultimatum from Summer Preston’s thesis advisor thrusts her into an unexpected collision with the hockey team’s captain, Aiden Crawford. She’s caught between conflicting desires of fulfilling her lifelong dream of becoming a sport psychologist and staying as far away as possible from the god-awful sport. And once she meets Aiden—well, let’s just say he confirms all her worst assumptions…… Read More Collide by Bal Khabra (Review)

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NMLCT: Poems by Paul Vermeersch (ARC Review)

January 19, 2026

Fables and fairytales collide with virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and monstrous myths in a world where no one knows what to believe. In his eighth book of poems, Paul Vermeersch responds to the increasing difficulty of knowing what is real and what isn’t, what is our genuine experience and what is constructed for us by The Algorithm. In a “post-truth” society rife with simulations…… Read More NMLCT: Poems by Paul Vermeersch (ARC Review)