4 stars. Brilliant, spellbinding, and unsettling in the exact way only a Silvia Moreno-Garcia book can be, The Bewitching was an unputdownable, slow b4 stars. Brilliant, spellbinding, and unsettling in the exact way only a Silvia Moreno-Garcia book can be, The Bewitching was an unputdownable, slow burn of a family saga with enough hauntings and secrets to keep a reader up at night. ...more
4.5 stars. Sexy, impossible to put down, and packed with palpable pining, I can see exactly why Heated Rivalry is the standard for queer hockey romanc4.5 stars. Sexy, impossible to put down, and packed with palpable pining, I can see exactly why Heated Rivalry is the standard for queer hockey romance. ...more
4.5 stars, maybe 5 after I sleep on it. Continuing in this series' tradition of Sherlockian mysteries set in secondary world that is leviathan-like in4.5 stars, maybe 5 after I sleep on it. Continuing in this series' tradition of Sherlockian mysteries set in secondary world that is leviathan-like in scale and detail, A Drop of Corruption is an excellent example of a fantasy novel that is both excellent escapism and a fascinating critique of monarchy and authoritarianism through a speculative lens. ...more
4 stars. Sexy, fluffy, and the exact kind of read I wanted right now, reading Game Changer after having read Rachel Reid’s later work demonstrates tha4 stars. Sexy, fluffy, and the exact kind of read I wanted right now, reading Game Changer after having read Rachel Reid’s later work demonstrates that she absolutely has a knack for writing sizzling hot chemistry set against the backdrop of ice hockey. ...more
4 stars. Combining a narrative spun out of impossibly compelling court intrigue with Clare’s unmatched ability to embed yearning into her prose, The R4 stars. Combining a narrative spun out of impossibly compelling court intrigue with Clare’s unmatched ability to embed yearning into her prose, The Ragpicker King is an incredible entry in the Chronicles of Castellane series that takes all of the kindling set up in book 1 and sets it aflame, brilliantly....more
4 stars. Delivering on the well-written Christmas camp and the emotional depth I’ve come to expect from this series, Go Luck Yourself is a holiday rom4 stars. Delivering on the well-written Christmas camp and the emotional depth I’ve come to expect from this series, Go Luck Yourself is a holiday romcom in the truest sense: steamy, light, but just the right amount of emotional. ...more
4 stars. Somehow perfectly melding a campy, absurdly whimsical premise with grounded fantasy political intrigue and a heartwarming romance, The Nightm4 stars. Somehow perfectly melding a campy, absurdly whimsical premise with grounded fantasy political intrigue and a heartwarming romance, The Nightmare Before Kissmas is holiday romance magic at its most charming. ...more
4 stars. Dazzling, riotous, and a love letter to summers of the island mentioned in its title, Disco Witches of Fire Island is an absolute boogie of a4 stars. Dazzling, riotous, and a love letter to summers of the island mentioned in its title, Disco Witches of Fire Island is an absolute boogie of a read. ...more
4 stars. Serving high octane reality TV show drama with a whole lot of heart and steam, Winging It With You is a swoon worthy queer romcom not to be m4 stars. Serving high octane reality TV show drama with a whole lot of heart and steam, Winging It With You is a swoon worthy queer romcom not to be missed. ...more
4 stars. Gritty, tender, and deftly written, For Real is an excellent romance that demonstrates that you don't need to sacrifice depth when writing "s4 stars. Gritty, tender, and deftly written, For Real is an excellent romance that demonstrates that you don't need to sacrifice depth when writing "spicy" romance. ...more
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4.5 stars. Gorgeously drawn in both illustration and wE-ARC generously provided by Erewhon Books in exchange for an honest review, thank you so much!
4.5 stars. Gorgeously drawn in both illustration and writing style, When the Tides Held the Moon is a luminous beacon of a queer historical fantasy debut that combines ardent, lyrical prose with a romance so filled to the brim with yearning that it'll undoubtedly make any reader's heart ache. ...more
4 stars. Breathtaking, romantic, and utterly readable, Immortal is a mythical meld of everything I love in YA fantasy (while being adult) and the dram4 stars. Breathtaking, romantic, and utterly readable, Immortal is a mythical meld of everything I love in YA fantasy (while being adult) and the dramatic sensibilities of some of my favorite Asian dramas. ...more
4.5 stars. Containing both the cerebral prose and philosophical quandaries that are hallmarks of Olivie Blake’s style, Gifted & Talented is less a wor4.5 stars. Containing both the cerebral prose and philosophical quandaries that are hallmarks of Olivie Blake’s style, Gifted & Talented is less a work of science fiction and more a gorgeously rendered family portrait of the fictional Wren family in all their glory through a speculative lens: generational trauma and all. ...more
4 stars. Charming and containing yet another cast of lovable characters, Paladin’s Faith continues this series’ tradition of being utterly enjoyable j4 stars. Charming and containing yet another cast of lovable characters, Paladin’s Faith continues this series’ tradition of being utterly enjoyable jaunty fantasies with just the right amount of romance. ...more
4 stars. As spellbinding as a tale spun by a master storyteller, Uprooted was a blooming, golden rose of a fairy-tale: its petals just as beautiful as4 stars. As spellbinding as a tale spun by a master storyteller, Uprooted was a blooming, golden rose of a fairy-tale: its petals just as beautiful as the sharpness of its gleaming thorns....more
4.5 stars. Combining an utterly charming small town setting, a bit of fairy-take-esque magic, and a romance so chock-full of yearning that it made my 4.5 stars. Combining an utterly charming small town setting, a bit of fairy-take-esque magic, and a romance so chock-full of yearning that it made my heart ache, Part of Your World left me wondering why I hadn’t picked it up sooner....more
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Tender, angsty, and containing the exact alchemE-ARC generously provided by Carina Adores/Harper in exchange for an honest review. Thank you so much!
Tender, angsty, and containing the exact alchemical mix of romance tropes that is catnip to me, The Shots You Take by Rachel Reid is a certifiable winner of a queer hockey romance that was equal parts heartwarming and heartrending....more
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4.5 stars. Containing the same heart and swoon that any good romcom shoE-ARC generously provided by Avon in exchange for a review. Thank you so much!
4.5 stars. Containing the same heart and swoon that any good romcom should have while also remaining grounded and nuanced, The Build a Boyfriend Project is an incredible adult romance debut from Mason Deaver that leaves me excited for more to come. ...more
4 stars. Containing the same cleverly drawn Gothic atmosphere as its predecessor and an expanded narrative scope in terms of perspectives and storylin4 stars. Containing the same cleverly drawn Gothic atmosphere as its predecessor and an expanded narrative scope in terms of perspectives and storylines, Two Twisted Crowns is a gorgeous follow-up and fitting conclusion to a duology I'm glad to have read. ...more