Freya Marske has built her reputation on transforming beloved stories into something entirely new, and with Cinder House, she delivers her most ambitious reinvention yet. This Gothic Cinderella retelling strips away the saccharine coating of Disney adaptations to reveal something far more complex and haunting beneath. Where traditional versions focus on transformation through external magic, […]
PS: I Hate You by Lauren Connolly

PS: I Hate You by Lauren Connolly on December 3, 2024 Genres: Fiction / Romance / Contemporary, Fiction / Romance / Romantic Comedy, Fiction / Women Pages: 432 Format: Hardcover Buy on Amazon Goodreads Maddie Sanderson would be proud to honor her older brother’s dying wish, that she scatters his ashes over eight destinations that […]
The Crimson Throne by Sara Raasch
Sara Raasch and Beth Revis have crafted something truly extraordinary with The Crimson Throne—a historical romantasy that breathes fresh life into the tumultuous court of Mary Queen of Scots while weaving in elements of fae magic that feel both authentic and innovative. This collaboration between two New York Times bestselling authors demonstrates what happens when […]

Forthcoming & New Release Books You Won’t Want to Miss (2025) by Eric Mayrhofer The final quarter of 2025 is upon us. Autumn—the season when we start pulling out cozy sweatshirts, putting pumpkin in everything, and getting started on our Christmas lists (if we’re ambitious). If you’d rather binge Gilmore Girls for the ninetieth time, […]

What the Water Remembers by Elyse Welles Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense / Supernatural ISBN: 9781960018618 Print Length: 320 pages Publisher: Rize Press Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Krysti Ostermeyer A standout supernatural debut about a haunted home that will make you wonder if you forgot to lock your door What the Water Remembers follows Kendra […]
Willing Prey by Allie Oleander
In the landscape of contemporary dark romance, few authors dare to explore the raw, untamed territories of human desire with the unflinching honesty that Allie Oleander brings to Willing Prey. This debut novel doesn’t merely flirt with taboo themes—it embraces them with both claws and fangs extended, delivering a visceral reading experience that will leave […]
Stacy Sivinski’s The Witching Moon Manor, the enchanting sequel to The Crescent Moon Tearoom, presents readers with a more mature and emotionally complex exploration of the beloved Quigley sisters as they navigate the intricate threads of fate, love, and family bonds. This second installment in The Spellbound Sisters series demonstrates significant growth in both character […]

Genres: Fiction / Mystery & Detective / Police Procedural, Fiction / Mystery & Detective / Private Investigators Format: Audiobook Buy on Amazon Goodreads Premise and Setup The glitz of Hollywood collides with the grit of New York City in NYPD Red, the first book in James Patterson and Marshall Karp’s fast-paced thriller series. During “Hollywood […]
The Ordeals by Rachel Greenlaw
Rachel Greenlaw’s The Ordeals emerges as a formidable entry into the dark academia romantasy genre, weaving together deadly magical trials, political intrigue, and heart-stopping romance in a narrative that refuses to pull its punches. This atmospheric debut in what promises to be a compelling series establishes Greenlaw as a novelist unafraid to explore the shadows […]
Weekly Wrap-Up: Oct 6 – Oct 11

This Week’s Wrap-Up This Week’s Wrap-Up [6 Oct] The Knight and the Moth ★★★★★[8 Oct] People Watching ★★½[10 Oct] Fall I Want ★★★★[11 Oct] A Vow in Vengeance ★★★★★ Books Featured This Week The Knight and the Moth by Rachel Gillig on May 20, 2025 Genres: Fiction / Fantasy / Dark Fantasy, Fiction / Fantasy […]