On Wings of Blood – Briar Boleyn
Book 1: Bloodwing Academy
Romantasy/fantasy
Medra Pendragon, a half-fae, is unexpectedly enrolled at Bloodwing Academy, a school mostly for vampires, and named the “last dragon rider. ” The problem? No dragons
Daughter of No Worlds — Carissa Broadbent
Book 1 of The War of Lost Hearts
Fantasy / romantasy
Tisaanah, a slave, tries to buy her freedom but ends up killing her cruel master and fleeing to the Orders, a guild of magic wielders she hopes will
The Poison Daughter - Sheila Masterson
Standalone romantasy
Every person Harlow Carrenwell kisses dies immediately. Her family exploits her power and those of her siblings to rule Lunameade with an iron fist. Now she must marry Henry Havenwood,
A Rivalry of Hearts – Tessonja Odette
Book 1 of Fae Flings and Corset Strings
Fantasy / rom-com / historical romance
Rival authors Edwina Danforth and William Haywood tour together while competing for a publishing contract. Drunk on fae wine,
Series I need to finish: Part 1! I have so many unfinished series, but limited patience for Canva. I’ll forget to continue if the series isn’t complete, lose interest after anything less than 5 stars, or wait until I’m “in the mood. ” Anyone else?
The River Has Roots by Amal El-Mohtar is a beautifully poetic fantasy short story that reads like a classic fairytale. Filled with rhyme, flowery prose, and an old-world fable feel, it’s a charming, quick 130-page read. Rating: 4/5
The Overstory by Richard Powers: beautifully written but overly pretentious and confusing. I agreed with its environmental message, but getting through this book felt like work. Ultimately, it wasn’t for me. 2/5
After eight volumes, I’ve finished The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion and I’m sad to say goodbye. Funny, witty, heartwarming, and incredibly cozy—this series was the perfect comfort listen.
A new romance bookstore opened in town today! My husband treated me to a book, mug, and the perfect tote. So excited to have a woman-owned, queer-friendly bookstore nearby!