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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.
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Review slots full until 2026.


DRC Review: The Sapphire Heart by Three Scribes
A new epic fantasy from indie author trio Three Scribes hits shelves 20 October 2025. Read my review for this richly-woven tale here.

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9 hours ago3 min read


DRC Review: Books 1 and 2 of The Ryūjin Saga by Stephan Lethaus
Another indie gem to check out...see what I thought about Stephan Lethaus' Ryūjin Saga!

Story Eater
Jul 193 min read


DRC Review: A Haunt for Jackals by J.L. Odom
Read my review for J.L. Odom's fantastic second installment in the Land of Exile series.

Story Eater
Feb 243 min read


eARC Review: Fate Born: Secrets of Sratta by Michelle L. Robison
Read my review for Michelle L. Robison's electrifying YA SciFi debut, Fate Born: Secrets of Sratta!

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Apr 3, 20243 min read


eARC Review: Carver of Souls by J.J. Fischer
eARC Review for J.J. Fischer's Carver of Souls coming 15 March 2024 from Mountain Brook Ink!

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Mar 1, 20244 min read


Book Review: Birthright of Scars Duology by Laurisa Brandt
Release date BOS: Rising 17 January 2023/ BOS: Choosing 17 April 2023 Rating: 5/5 Synopses: Birthright of Scars: Rising Falling in...

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Feb 19, 20246 min read


Cover Reveal! Banished Tides by Catherine Downen
I'm so glad to be a part of Catherine Downen's cover reveal team for her YA Fantasy, Banished Tides!

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Nov 16, 20231 min read


ALC Review: A Crown of Ivy and Glass by Claire Legrand
Advance review for Claire Legrand's A Crown of Ivy and Glass

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Apr 28, 20233 min read


ARC Review: Time's Orphan by Hayley Reese Chow
Release date: 8 February 2023 Rating: 5/5 Synopsis: Speak of pain, and I’ll tell you of the Time who stole it away… Besieged by war,...

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Feb 3, 20233 min read


ARC Review: Well of Eida (The Fallen Kingdoms #1) by K.B. Benson
Release date: 3 Feb 2023 Rating: 3.75/5 Book boxes: None yet (fingers crossed for a spiffy, signed edition) Synopsis: Two years have...

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Jan 4, 20233 min read


Recent Release/Audio Review Copy Review: Wizard’s Masquerade by Jay Pellegrin
Release date: Print copy: 30 September 2022 Audio copy: 1 December 2022 Rating: 4.5/5 Synopsis: **Note: there are two different...

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Dec 5, 20226 min read


Book Radar: My Most Anticipated Indie Releases for Fall and Spooky Season 2022
September 2022 Wishtress by Nadine Brandes Release date: 13 September 2022 Format: Hardcover, eBook, Audiobook Available at: Everywhere...

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Sep 14, 20226 min read


ALC Review: Twisted Love by Ana Huang
Release date: 29 April 2021 Original Release, 6 June 2022 Rerelease/Audio release Rating: 2.5 stars Narrators: Cindy Kay, Aiden Snow...

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Jun 13, 20223 min read


ALC Review: The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill
Release Date: 7 June 2022 Rating: 3.5/5 Narrator: Katherine Littrell Book Boxes: Unplugged Book Box Adult July 2022 Synopsis: In...

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Jun 5, 20224 min read


5 Indies Upcoming in May(ish) 2022 on My Book Radar
Cities of Smoke and Starlight by Alli Earnest Release date: 4 May 2021 Formats: Paperback and eBook Available at: Anywhere books are...

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Apr 25, 20224 min read


Special Edition Box Review: The Beck Michaels Box from Nerdy Book Box
*Caution: Spoilers! This review contains spoilers for what is in the Beck Michaels box from Nerdy Book Box!* I just love indie books,...

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Mar 24, 20223 min read
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