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Story Eater
3 hours ago4 min read
ALC Review: Upon a Starlit Tide by Kell Woods
Kell Woods' sophomore novel is out in the world. Read my review here.


Story Eater
4 days ago3 min read
DRC Review: The Book of Atrix Wolfe: 30th Anniversary Edition by Patricia A. McKillip, forward by Kathleen Jennings
Another of McKillip's classics gets a special release! Read my review for The Book of Atrix Wolfe here.


Story Eater
6 days ago3 min read
DRC/ALC Review: The Fourth Consort by Edward Ashton
Ashton's upcoming The Fourth Consort packs a weird, comedic punch. Read my review here.


Story Eater
Feb 102 min read
DRC Review: The Spirit Collection of Thorne Hall by J. Ann Thomas
Thomas' ghost story started strong but fizzled out for me. Read my review of The Spirit Collection of Thorne Hall.


Story Eater
Feb 24 min read
DRC Review: Capitana by Cassandra James
Cassandra James' Capitana releases 4 February 2025. Read my glowing review here!


Story Eater
Jan 293 min read
ALC Review: Penitence by Kristin Koval
Read my review for Kristin Koval's debut novel Penitence here.


Story Eater
Jan 144 min read
ALC Review: Wooing the Witch Queen by Stephanie Burgis
Read my review here for the first book in a new romantasy series from Bramble—Wooing the Witch Queen by Stephanie Burgis.


Story Eater
Jan 133 min read
ALC Review: Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney
I've officially been Feeneyed. Read my review for my first and Feeney's latest Feeney novel, Beautiful Ugly.


Story Eater
Jan 133 min read
DRC Review: Lightfall by Ed Crocker
Ed Crocker's fantasy debut boasts fantastic world building and atmosphere—read my review for Lightfall here.


Story Eater
Jan 133 min read
ALC Review: Immortal by Sue Lynn Tan
Sue Lynn Tan's Immortal boasts a beautiful cover, but does the inside read as beautifully?


Story Eater
Jan 132 min read
DRC Review: Water Moon by Samantha Sotto Yambao
Samantha Sotto Yambao's wonderful new fantasy, Water Moon started my reading year off perfectly. Read my review here.


Story Eater
Jan 23 min read
ALC Review: She Doesn't Have a Clue by Jenny Elder Moke
Read my review for the adult romcom/mystery mashup debut from YA author Jenny Elder Moke: She Doesn't Have a Clue.


Story Eater
Dec 10, 20243 min read
eARC Review: A Monsoon Rising by Thea Guanzon
My brief, slightly spoilery review for the follow-up to Thea Gaunzon's The Hurricane Wars, A Monsoon Rising.

Story Eater
Dec 10, 20243 min read
eARC Review: Memoria by J.J. Fischer
The concluding chapter in J.J. Fischer's The Nightingale Trilogy releases today! Read my review here.


Story Eater
Nov 18, 20243 min read
Review: Conquist by Dirk Strasser
Conquist by Dirk Strasser shows of indie uniqueness. See my review here.


Story Eater
Nov 2, 20243 min read
eARC Review: Lethal Kings by Victoria McCombs
Lethal Kings wraps up Victoria McCombs' Fae Dynasty duology with a bang! Read my spoiler-free review here.


Story Eater
Oct 25, 20244 min read
eARC Review: Prelude of Fire by Christine E. Schulze
Prelude of Fire releases today. See my review for this fantastic(ally appropriate) YA novel here.


Story Eater
Oct 21, 20243 min read
ALC Review: Monstrous Nights by Genoveva Dimova
Dimova's final installment in the Witch's Compendium of Monsters releases 22 October! Read my review here.


Story Eater
Oct 7, 20244 min read
ARC Review: Blood of the Old Kings by Sung-il Kim, Translated by Anton Hur
Blood of the Old Kings is out 8 October 2024. Don't miss this absolute gem. Read my review here.


Story Eater
Sep 30, 20243 min read
eARC Review: The Great When by Alan Moore
The Great When is out 1 October. Buckle up, it's a wild ride. Read my review here.


Story Eater
Sep 23, 20243 min read
eARC Review: The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern
Loigman's newest magical romance stole my heart. Read my review for The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern.


Story Eater
Sep 21, 20244 min read
ALC Review: I'll Be Waiting by Kelley Armstrong
Armstrong's I'll Be Waiting comes out just in time for October and full-swing spooky season. Read my review here.


Story Eater
Sep 17, 20248 min read
eARC Review: Buried Deep and Other Stories by Naomi Novik
Novik's new anthology has a story in it offering a preview of the universe for her upcoming fantasy series! See my review of the anthology.

Story Eater
Sep 16, 20243 min read
eARC Review: The Immortal Abyss by Katherine Briggs
Read my review for this wonderful YA fantasy out 17 September—The Immortal Abyss by Katherine Briggs!


Story Eater
Sep 13, 20242 min read
ALC Review: Twisted Knight by K. Bromberg
In which I review a book I thought was fantasy based on it's marketing but wasn't. Twisted Knight review is here.


Story Eater
Sep 11, 20244 min read
ALC and eARC Review: A Fire in the Sky by Sophie Jordan
Sophie Jordan's new romantasy release comes out 24 September. Read my review here.


Story Eater
Aug 26, 20243 min read
ALC Review: The Courting of Bristol Keats by Mary E. Pearson
Mary E. Pearson's highly anticipated Adult Romantasy Debut releases in November! See my review here.


Story Eater
Aug 19, 20242 min read
ALC Review: The Night Guest by Hildur Knútsdóttir
Hildur Knútsdóttir's Icelandic thriller set my teeth and brain on edge. Read my review here.

Story Eater
Aug 16, 20243 min read
eARC Review: Regency & Regicide by J.J. Fischer
J.J. Fischer's Regency and Regicide releases to #1 Amazon chart numbers! Read my review here.


Story Eater
Aug 8, 20243 min read
ALC Review: The Break-Up Pact by Emma Lord
Emma Lord's newest romcom release didn't quite measure up for me. Read my review here.


Story Eater
Aug 6, 20243 min read
eARC Review: Time Forward Series by J.L. Yarrow
J.L. Yarrow's Time Forward series is perfect for time travel scifi fans. Read my review here.


Story Eater
Aug 6, 20243 min read
ALC Review: A Sorceress Comes to Call by T. Kingfisher
T. Kingfisher's newest dark retelling packs a punch! Read my review.


Story Eater
Aug 5, 20243 min read
eARC Review: Winter's Maiden by Morgan L. Busse
Read about Morgan L. Busse's upcoming Norse-inspired fantasy, Winter's Maiden!


Story Eater
Jul 15, 20243 min read
ALC Review: The Haunting of Hecate Cavendish by Paula Brackstone
Paula Brackstone's new series kicks of with The Haunting of Hecate Cavendish—out 23 July 2024. Read my review here!


Story Eater
Jul 12, 20243 min read
ALC Review: The Black Bird Oracle by Deborah Harkness
Read my review for the new installment in the All Souls series, The Black Bird Oracle, by Deborah Harkness!


Story Eater
Jul 11, 20242 min read
eARC Review: Not Another Love Song by Julie Soto
Julie Soto's new contemporary romance releases 16 July 2024. Read my review here!


Story Eater
Jul 9, 20243 min read
ALC Review: The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst
Read my review of Sarah Beth Durst's romantasy debut, The Spellshop!


Story Eater
Jul 2, 20243 min read
ALC Review: The Undermining of Twyla and Frank by Megan Bannen
Release date: 2 July 2024 Rating: 3.5/5 Narration: Nicol Zanzarella Narration Rating: 4/5 Synopsis: From the author of The...


Story Eater
Jun 23, 20243 min read
eARC Review: Echo of Worlds by M.R. Carey
Release date: 25 June 2024 Rating: 5/5 Book box(es): Inkstone SE Synopsis: From the author of the bestselling The Girl With All the...


Story Eater
Jun 17, 20243 min read
ALC Review: Masquerade by O.O. Sangoyomi
O.O. Sangoyomi's brilliant West African historical fantasy shines. Read my review here. Release date 2 July 2024.


Story Eater
Jun 13, 20244 min read
ALC Review: Masquerade of the Heart by Katy Rose Pool
See my review for the conclusion of the Garden of the Cursed duology, Masquerade of the Heart!


Story Eater
Jun 5, 20243 min read
eARC Review: The Nightmare Virus by Nadine Brandes
Find out if you'll want to read Nadine Brandes' upcoming YA SciFi The Nightmare Virus!


Story Eater
May 19, 20243 min read
eARC Review: Under the Oak Tree: Volume 1 (The Novel) by Suji Kim
Read my review for Suji Kim's phenomenal Under the Oak Tree here!

Story Eater
May 13, 202412 min read
Fantasy (not romantasy) Books on My Radar for Fall 2024
Discover upcoming fantasy titles on my radar for Fall 2024.

Story Eater
May 12, 20249 min read
Fantasy (not romantasy) Books on My Radar for Summer 2024
Summer 2024 Book Releases on my reading radar.


Story Eater
May 12, 20243 min read
ALC Review: I'm Afraid You've Got Dragons by Peter S. Beagle
Release date:Â 14 May 2024 Rating:Â 5/5 Narrators:Â Shaun Taylor-Corbett Synopsis:Â From the New York Times bestselling author of The...


Story Eater
May 10, 20243 min read
ALC Review: When Among Crows by Veronica Roth
Read my ALC review for Veronica Roth's When Among Crows—out 14 May 2024.


Story Eater
May 1, 20244 min read
eARC Review: The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley
In which I review Kaliane Bradley's upcoming time travel romance, The Ministry of Time.


Story Eater
Apr 22, 20243 min read
eARC Review: The North Wind by Alexandria Warwick
In which I review the indie-turned-big-5 book The North Wind by Alexandria Warwick.


Story Eater
Apr 17, 20244 min read
eARC Review: Blood over Bright Haven by M.L. Wang
Initial Indie Release Date:Â 25 July 2023 Big 5 Publisher Release Date:Â 29 October 2024 Rating:Â 3/5 Book boxes:Â Maybe FairyLoot, The...
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