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Golden Girls on the Run by Judy Leigh Thank you Boldwood Books, Netgalley, and Judy Leigh for the opportunity to read this book. This is my honest feedback. Book to be published Dec. 6, 2025, so make sure you check it out! Octogenarians, Bronagh and Sadie, are always getting into mischief. This book starts out with them borrowing (stealing) Sadie's grandson's Ferrari, after causing a scandal at a baking competition.

Golden Girls on the Run by Judy Leigh

Thank you Boldwood Books, Netgalley, and Judy Leigh for the opportunity to read this book. This is my honest feedback. Book to be published Dec. 6, 2025, so make sure you check it out! Octogenarians, Bronagh and Sadie, are always getting into mischief. This…

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Soul of Shadow by Emma Noyes If you haven't read Soul of Shadow, you're missing out! The book was released in July of 2025, and book two is due out next year. This YA series is captivating, even for older readers. Charlie Hudson is a junior in high school. After the death of her twin sister a couple of years prior, she is stuck in life. Her spark is gone causing her to simply exist instead of living life.

Soul of Shadow by Emma Noyes

If you haven't read Soul of Shadow, you're missing out! The book was released in July of 2025, and book two is due out next year. This YA series is captivating, even for older readers. Charlie Hudson is a junior in high school. After the death of her twin sister a…

16.10.2025 15:44 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

This Book Made Me Think of You by Libby Page Thank you Netgalley and Berkeley Publishing Group for the opportunity to read This Book Made Me Think of You by Libby Page. Due out in February 2026, it is a must read!! This book hits you with all of the feelings. From the main character dealing with grief from losing her husband, to finding her way again, it has it all.

This Book Made Me Think of You by Libby Page

Thank you Netgalley and Berkeley Publishing Group for the opportunity to read This Book Made Me Think of You by Libby Page. Due out in February 2026, it is a must read!! This book hits you with all of the feelings. From the main character dealing with…

11.10.2025 18:11 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Deathbringer by Sonia Tagliareni Thank you Netgally, Atria, and Sonia Tagliareni for the opportunity to read this ARC. This novel will be released May 2026. I love a good dark academia, fantasy filled book. However, this one fell flat for me. It felt messy, I didn't like any of the characters enough to care about them, and it had some very confusing jumps. Was it a good one time read?

Deathbringer by Sonia Tagliareni

Thank you Netgally, Atria, and Sonia Tagliareni for the opportunity to read this ARC. This novel will be released May 2026. I love a good dark academia, fantasy filled book. However, this one fell flat for me. It felt messy, I didn't like any of the characters…

09.10.2025 16:10 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

A Merry Little Lie by Sarah Morgan Thank you to Netgalley and Harlequin Audio for the opportunity to listen to Sarah Morgan's A Merry Little Christmas. This book is due out October 7, 2025. Sarah Morgan is the Christmas Queen. I've read many of her holiday novels, and they never fail to keep me entertained. Her characters and story lines are always so well done, and the settings are perfect for each book.

A Merry Little Lie by Sarah Morgan

Thank you to Netgalley and Harlequin Audio for the opportunity to listen to Sarah Morgan's A Merry Little Christmas. This book is due out October 7, 2025. Sarah Morgan is the Christmas Queen. I've read many of her holiday novels, and they never fail to keep me…

06.10.2025 15:01 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

A Little Holiday Fling by Farah Heron Thank you Netgalley and Hatchette Audio for the opportunity to listen to this ARC! Find A Little Holiday Fling by Farah Heron on October 21, 2025. What happens when Bah Humbug meets a Christmas Elf? Arguments, grumbling, friendship, and love, of course! Throw in a dash of found family, a sprinkle of hopes and dreams, and you end up with this fun Holiday book.

A Little Holiday Fling by Farah Heron

Thank you Netgalley and Hatchette Audio for the opportunity to listen to this ARC! Find A Little Holiday Fling by Farah Heron on October 21, 2025. What happens when Bah Humbug meets a Christmas Elf? Arguments, grumbling, friendship, and love, of course! Throw…

05.10.2025 03:01 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

An Unlikely Coven by AM Kvita Thank you Netgalley and Hatchette Audio for the opportunity to listen to this ALC. Check this out October 28, 2026 when it's released! This review can be summed up in one word. YES! However, I feel like the author and publisher may want a bit more added to that. If you're like me, you adore a good witchy book. This one goes above and beyond.

An Unlikely Coven by AM Kvita

Thank you Netgalley and Hatchette Audio for the opportunity to listen to this ALC. Check this out October 28, 2026 when it's released! This review can be summed up in one word. YES! However, I feel like the author and publisher may want a bit more added to that. If…

03.10.2025 00:24 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

The Astral Library by Kate Quinn Thank you to Netgalley and William Morrow Books for the opportunity to read the newest from Kate Quinn, The Astral Library. This book will be out February 17, 2026. Side note, my birthday is the February 12, so what better birthday gift I can pick up for myself?!? The opening line-- "Have you ever wanted to live inside a book?" That sentence packed a punch.

The Astral Library by Kate Quinn

Thank you to Netgalley and William Morrow Books for the opportunity to read the newest from Kate Quinn, The Astral Library. This book will be out February 17, 2026. Side note, my birthday is the February 12, so what better birthday gift I can pick up for myself?!?…

28.09.2025 21:28 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

The Faraway Inn by I received the ARC for The Faraway Inn by Sarah Beth Durst for an honest review. Thank you so much to Netgalley and the publisher, Random House Children's Books for the opportunity to read this! Pick up your copy on April 7, 2026. I have loved every book I've read by Sarah Beth Durst. She is amazing at writing a captivating story, minimal spice if any, and magical worlds.

The Faraway Inn by

I received the ARC for The Faraway Inn by Sarah Beth Durst for an honest review. Thank you so much to Netgalley and the publisher, Random House Children's Books for the opportunity to read this! Pick up your copy on April 7, 2026. I have loved every book I've read by Sarah Beth…

27.09.2025 01:31 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

All My Bones by P.J Nelson All My Bones by P.J. Nelson will be available December 2, 2025. Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the ARC for honest feedback. Do you like a cozy mystery? A book with well developed, and likable characters? Then you should definitely pick this one up. This is a continuation in The Old Juniper Bookstore series, but could honestly be read as a standalone, too.

All My Bones by P.J Nelson

All My Bones by P.J. Nelson will be available December 2, 2025. Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the ARC for honest feedback. Do you like a cozy mystery? A book with well developed, and likable characters? Then you should definitely pick this one up. This is…

24.09.2025 10:12 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

The Story Keeper by Kelly Rimmer Thank you Netgalley and Harlequin Audio for the opportunity to listen to this ALC. Pick this one up July 21,2026. First of all, this book was brilliant. If I could give it 6 stars, I would. The book within a book was done to perfection. I was worried at first how that would play out, as it's multiple stories being told at once, but the author managed it flawlessly.

The Story Keeper by Kelly Rimmer

Thank you Netgalley and Harlequin Audio for the opportunity to listen to this ALC. Pick this one up July 21,2026. First of all, this book was brilliant. If I could give it 6 stars, I would. The book within a book was done to perfection. I was worried at first how…

19.09.2025 14:13 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

An Arcane Inheritance by Kamilah Cole Thank you Netgalley and Poisoned Pen Press for the opportunity to read this ARC. Remember to pick this one up December 30, 2025! I knew I needed to read this book when I saw magic, dark academia, and fantasy. The journey through this book felt like a slow, yet suspenseful ride, but one you're glad you took. Ellory Morgan is a 21 year old freshman at Warren University.

An Arcane Inheritance by Kamilah Cole

Thank you Netgalley and Poisoned Pen Press for the opportunity to read this ARC. Remember to pick this one up December 30, 2025! I knew I needed to read this book when I saw magic, dark academia, and fantasy. The journey through this book felt like a slow, yet…

19.09.2025 02:10 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Spellbound by Murder: A Mystic Hollow Bookshop Mystery by Stacie Ramey A huge thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book! Look for this book in stores or your local library on March 10,2026. This cozy mystery is set in the magic-filled, small town Mystic Hollow. Veronica and her daughter, Phoebe, move back to help Veronica's grandmother with her bookshop, and to run the fall literary festival.

Spellbound by Murder: A Mystic Hollow Bookshop Mystery by Stacie Ramey

A huge thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book! Look for this book in stores or your local library on March 10,2026. This cozy mystery is set in the magic-filled, small town Mystic Hollow.…

13.09.2025 19:12 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Jingle Spells by Emily Grimoire Thank you Netgalley for the opportunity to read this ARC. This book is expected to be out October 1, 2025. I enjoyed this book, but it took a bit to get into it. The first bit was pretty slow moving, but once everything was established, it was wonderful. The author has such a fun spin on how the magic was used, and I appreciate the Christmas mixed in with it.

Jingle Spells by Emily Grimoire

Thank you Netgalley for the opportunity to read this ARC. This book is expected to be out October 1, 2025. I enjoyed this book, but it took a bit to get into it. The first bit was pretty slow moving, but once everything was established, it was wonderful. The author…

07.09.2025 16:32 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune I finished The House in the Cerulean Sea this week. This book definitely makes you think about how you view the world, and the many people in it. T.J. Klune has a way of bringing the characters to life. The best way to sum this novel up would be 1984 meets fantasy. I appreciate the 1984-vibes, as it is one of my top must read books I suggest to others.

The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune

I finished The House in the Cerulean Sea this week. This book definitely makes you think about how you view the world, and the many people in it. T.J. Klune has a way of bringing the characters to life. The best way to sum this novel up would be 1984…

05.09.2025 12:37 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Beechwood Harbor Series by Danielle Garrett Are you looking for a cozy magical mystery series? This is the set for you! Danielle Garrett has created a fun series with witches, vampires, ghosts, and more. The supernatural never seemed so normal. I'm on book five of the series, and so far they have all been interesting. Each book is quick, but keep you interested. The mystery plays into each story, and you'll feel like you're friends with the main characters.

Beechwood Harbor Series by Danielle Garrett

Are you looking for a cozy magical mystery series? This is the set for you! Danielle Garrett has created a fun series with witches, vampires, ghosts, and more. The supernatural never seemed so normal. I'm on book five of the series, and so far they have…

03.09.2025 17:04 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Sense and Suitability by Pepper Basham Thank you Netgalley and Thomas Nelson and Zondervan Audio for the opportunity to listen to Sense & Suitability by Pepper Basham. This novel is due out October 14, 2025. Emmeline met Simon all by chance. They quickly went from friends to love, but due to circumstances, he left without a reason given to her. After two years, he's returned. Now with a title, a home in disrepair, and younger siblings to care for, he has to try and repair what he can.

Sense and Suitability by Pepper Basham

Thank you Netgalley and Thomas Nelson and Zondervan Audio for the opportunity to listen to Sense & Suitability by Pepper Basham. This novel is due out October 14, 2025. Emmeline met Simon all by chance. They quickly went from friends to love, but due to…

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Witch You Would by Thank you Netgalley and HarperAudio Adult for the opportunity to listen to Witch You Would by Lia Amador. This book is expected out September 2, 2025. I really enjoyed this book. Yes, there are a few spicy bits in it, but it wasn't t he focus throughout. The reality gameshow theme was interesting, and I liked the magic system. Penelope is a retail girl in a spell shop.

Witch You Would by

Thank you Netgalley and HarperAudio Adult for the opportunity to listen to Witch You Would by Lia Amador. This book is expected out September 2, 2025. I really enjoyed this book. Yes, there are a few spicy bits in it, but it wasn't t he focus throughout. The reality gameshow…

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The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna Johnston The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna Johnston was exactly what I needed. It was heartbreaking, yet beautiful. Fred, 82, is broke, has no family, and on the brink of homelessness. He was also an all-around good guy, who would do anything for anyone who needed him. By a crazy turn of events, he is mistaken for Bernard Greer, a resident at a nursing home, who had recently been diagnosed with dementia.

The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna Johnston

The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna Johnston was exactly what I needed. It was heartbreaking, yet beautiful. Fred, 82, is broke, has no family, and on the brink of homelessness. He was also an all-around good guy, who would do anything…

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And Then There Was You by Sophie Cousens Thank you Netgalley and Putnam books for the opportunity to read this ARC. And Then There Was You by Sophie Cousens is due out November 18, 2025. When online dating is one failure after another, Chloe turns to a new service that an ex-coworker suggests. It's a very elusive company that claims to match you with your "perfect match". Using A.I.

And Then There Was You by Sophie Cousens

Thank you Netgalley and Putnam books for the opportunity to read this ARC. And Then There Was You by Sophie Cousens is due out November 18, 2025. When online dating is one failure after another, Chloe turns to a new service that an ex-coworker suggests.…

22.08.2025 13:28 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

The Peculiar Incident at Thistlewick House by Jenni Keer Thank you Netgalley and Boldwood Books for the opportunity to read this ARC. The Peculiar Incident at Thistlewick House is set to be published October 11, 2025. Jenni Keer is the queen of mixing magic and historical fiction. I've only read two of her books, as I just recently discovered her, but both have been awesome. In her newest novel, The Peculiar Incident at Thistlewick House, we follow Edward Blackmore as he looks to find the cause death of his cousin's wife, Emma.

The Peculiar Incident at Thistlewick House by Jenni Keer

Thank you Netgalley and Boldwood Books for the opportunity to read this ARC. The Peculiar Incident at Thistlewick House is set to be published October 11, 2025. Jenni Keer is the queen of mixing magic and historical fiction. I've only read…

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This sounds interesting! I'll have to check it out!

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Dealing With a Desperate Demon by Charlotte Stein Thank you to Netgally and MacMillan Audio for the opportunity to list to the ALC, Dealing With a Desperate Demon. Release scheduled 10/7/25 While I'm not one for super smutty books, this one seemed fun. I'm so glad I gave it a chance, as it was a wonderful breath of fresh air. Magic, witches, mythical creatures, a bookstore, and a relatable FMC?

Dealing With a Desperate Demon by Charlotte Stein

Thank you to Netgally and MacMillan Audio for the opportunity to list to the ALC, Dealing With a Desperate Demon. Release scheduled 10/7/25 While I'm not one for super smutty books, this one seemed fun. I'm so glad I gave it a chance, as it was a…

16.08.2025 10:31 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

The Cinnamon Spice Inn by Harper Graham Thank you to Netgalley and Bookouture Audio for the ALC.The Cinnamon Spice Inn. The title alone invokes a wonderfully warm and cozy feeling. That's sadly where it tapers off. I wanted to like this book. It has so many fun autumn themes. There's a pumpkin patch, apple orchard, a town that holds a festival just for fall, but it all falls flat.

The Cinnamon Spice Inn by Harper Graham

Thank you to Netgalley and Bookouture Audio for the ALC.The Cinnamon Spice Inn. The title alone invokes a wonderfully warm and cozy feeling. That's sadly where it tapers off. I wanted to like this book. It has so many fun autumn themes. There's a pumpkin…

15.08.2025 23:05 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

It is honestly terrifying how real some of these books can feel. This was my first blatant A.I. written book. Whoever did it had a cute idea, I just wish I could have read their story instead.

#arc #books #read #bookreview

15.08.2025 12:42 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

I left appropriate feedback on NetGalley, but what if it wasn't A.I.? What if I'm wrong, and I've made an author feel bad about their hard work? I'm 99% positive it was not original work from a person, though.

15.08.2025 12:42 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

I finished an ARC yesterday that I'm convinced was written by A.I. In fact, I even went to chatgpt and got almost the same story based off a few key points in the book. When searching for the author, there was nothing out there.

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Love’s a Witch by Tricia O’Malley A huge thank you to Gallery Books for this physical ARC! I have read a few books by Tricia O'Malley, and this is my favorite so far. It's a Romantasy, it's cozy, it's set in Scotland!!, and it has witches. I'm absolutely sold. In 1713, the MacGregor bloodline is cursed by a dark witch. Due to this, they can never stay in Briarhaven, their home village, for very long or terrible things start happening.

Love’s a Witch by Tricia O’Malley

A huge thank you to Gallery Books for this physical ARC! I have read a few books by Tricia O'Malley, and this is my favorite so far. It's a Romantasy, it's cozy, it's set in Scotland!!, and it has witches. I'm absolutely sold. In 1713, the MacGregor bloodline is…

14.08.2025 16:40 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Thistlemarsh by Moorea Corrigan Thank you Netgalley and Berkley for the opportunity to read this ARC. Book release is set for April 21, 2026. Historical fiction, cozy fantasy,and a smattering of romance was a mashup I never knew I needed. Faeries have been gone from the human world for over a hundred years by the time WW1 is over. Mouse was always warned by her mother to never trust the Fae even with their absence.

Thistlemarsh by Moorea Corrigan

Thank you Netgalley and Berkley for the opportunity to read this ARC. Book release is set for April 21, 2026. Historical fiction, cozy fantasy,and a smattering of romance was a mashup I never knew I needed. Faeries have been gone from the human world for over a…

12.08.2025 18:25 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Midnight on the Celestial by Julia Alexandra I'd like to thank Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for the opportunity to read this ARC! This book is scheduled for a March 2026 release. This YA novel was very well done. Trials, mild enemies-to-lovers (minus spice), magic, and worldbuilding. The author had a unique take with the magic system that I truly enjoyed called Morphie. Magic users have to undergo a trial between their 18th and 19th birthdays in this world.

Midnight on the Celestial by Julia Alexandra

I'd like to thank Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for the opportunity to read this ARC! This book is scheduled for a March 2026 release. This YA novel was very well done. Trials, mild enemies-to-lovers (minus spice), magic, and worldbuilding. The…

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