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The Importance of Being Bookish
Welcome to the bookish feast! Here you will find all things bookish including (but not limited to): book reviews, book news and commentary, book box spoilers, book release calendars, and reviews of boxes.
If you would like me to read and review your upcoming book, be sure to first check out my "Review Policy and Stats" page for details and to fill out a review request form.
Review slots full until Fall 2026.
DRC Review: Fishbone Cinderella by Elizabeth Lim
Elizabeth Lim’s newest novel, Fishbone Cinderella showcases masterful storytelling talent. Read my review here.
Story Eater
Jul 253 min read
DRC Review: Scion by James Islington
Islington's foray into SciFi comes this September just in time for Spooky Season! Read my review here.
Story Eater
Jul 92 min read
DRC Review: The Farewitch of Foxe Holler by Ellen Pauley Goff
Goff's debut, The Farewitch of Foxe Holler, was a bit of a dud for me. Read my review here.
Story Eater
Jul 73 min read
DRC Review: Winter's Dawn by Morgan L. Busse
The final installment of The Nordic Trilogy by Morgan L. Busse from Enclave releases 11 August, and it's a banger! Read my review here.
Story Eater
Jul 33 min read
DRC Review: Star-Crossed Summer by Devon Daniels
Devon Daniels' new romance, Star-Crossed Summer hits shelves 7 July 2026! Read my review here.
Story Eater
May 273 min read
DRC Review: Bad Words by Rioghnach Robinson
Robinson's adult debut, Bad Words, releases 6 October 2026. Read my review here.
Story Eater
May 53 min read
ALC Review: The Silversmith by LJ Claren
Another indie gets picked up by one of the B5’s. Read my review of The Silversmith’s audiobook here.
Story Eater
Mar 103 min read
DRC Review: The Trident and the Pearl by Sarah K. L. Wilson
Sarah K. L. Wilson's newest book releases 24 February 2026, and it was glorious! Check out what makes it so great for me in my review.
Story Eater
Feb 234 min read
DRC Review: The Geomagician by Jennifer Mandula
Jennifer Mandula's debut historical fantasy, The Geomagician, releases this spring—see my review for it here.
Story Eater
Jan 263 min read
DRC Review: The Ferryman and His Wife by Frode Grytten
Haunting and dark, Grytten's import gives a fresh style of prose. Read my review of The Ferryman and His Wife here.
Story Eater
Nov 1, 20252 min read
DRC *Sampler* Review: Empire of the Dawn by Jay Kristoff
The last doorstop in the Empire of the Vampire Trilogy releases 4 November 2025. See my review for the sampler here.
Story Eater
Oct 21, 20253 min read
ALC Review: Kaplan's Plot by Jason Diamond
Jason Diamond's Kaplan's Plot releases 9 September 2025. Read my review for this heart-wrenching tale of family secrets here.
Story Eater
Sep 8, 20253 min read
ALC Review: We Live Here Now by Sarah Pinborough
Stellar marks for the ending in We Live Here Now from this reader. Check out my full review here.
Story Eater
May 20, 20253 min read
ALC Review: Anji Kills a King by Evan Leikam, narrated by Moira Quirk
Leikam's debut Anji Kills a King hits shelves and audio apps 13 May 25. Read my review here.
Story Eater
Apr 11, 20253 min read
ALC Review: Boys with Sharp Teeth by Jenni Howell
The new, creepy dark academia YA from debut author Jenni Howell falls a bit flat for me logically but wows me with writing style.
Story Eater
Apr 1, 20253 min read
DRC Review: Slip by L. Ryan Storms
A fantastic addition to YA novels about teens dealing with mental health issues, Slip releases 15 April 2025. Read my review here.
Story Eater
Apr 1, 20253 min read
ALC Review: Firebird (The Fire That Binds #1) by Juliette Cross
Firebird, the new dragon romantasy from Bramble, releases in the US 8 April. Read my slightly snarky review here.
Story Eater
Mar 30, 20253 min read
ALC Review: The Sirens by Emilia Hart
Two-time Goodreads Choice Winner Emilia Hart's newest book hits US shelves 1 April. Read my review here.
Story Eater
Mar 29, 20254 min read
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