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Malachite by Ashley Andersen Thank you Netgalley and to the publisher of Malachite for the opportunity to read this ARC. Due out in May 2026. In a single word-- yes. If you like: Dark Academia Slow Burn Magic Enemies to Lovers Found Family This book is for you! Arianell goes to Valmora Academy with every intention to clear her brother's name. While her magic hasn't manifested yet, she is still a force to be reckoned with.

Malachite by Ashley Andersen

Thank you Netgalley and to the publisher of Malachite for the opportunity to read this ARC. Due out in May 2026. In a single word-- yes. If you like: Dark Academia Slow Burn Magic Enemies to Lovers Found Family This book is for you! Arianell goes to Valmora Academy…

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Absolutely! And go read The Astral Library by Kate Quinn, too.

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On the Street Where You Live by Kathryn Nicolai A huge thank you to Netgalley and Simon & Schuster Audio for the opportunity to listen to this ALC. This was such a wonderfully cozy listen. I absolutely adored the characters and the simplicity of the story. It was the type of audiobook that you could listen to and totally relax to it. Kathryn Nicolai gave each character their own story, while weaving the entire cast together.

On the Street Where You Live by Kathryn Nicolai

A huge thank you to Netgalley and Simon & Schuster Audio for the opportunity to listen to this ALC. This was such a wonderfully cozy listen. I absolutely adored the characters and the simplicity of the story. It was the type of audiobook that you…

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The Sun and the Starmaker by Rachel Griffin This was the third book I've read from this author, and all three have been worth it. This one took the first place spot from The Nature of Witches, and I'm not even mad about it. This YA fantasy was captivating from start to finish. The village this book takes place in is so far north, the sun doesn't reach it.

The Sun and the Starmaker by Rachel Griffin

This was the third book I've read from this author, and all three have been worth it. This one took the first place spot from The Nature of Witches, and I'm not even mad about it. This YA fantasy was captivating from start to finish. The village this…

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Brother by Ania Ahlborn What. Did. I. Just. Read!?!After nearly a year on the wait-list, Libby finally informed me that my hold was ready yesterday. So, like any sane person, I immediately borrowed it and ignored all other responsibilities. I knew what I was getting myself into, and this book did NOT disappoint. At 2:30 this morning, I read the last page, gave it 5 stars, and finally went to bed.

Brother by Ania Ahlborn

What. Did. I. Just. Read!?!After nearly a year on the wait-list, Libby finally informed me that my hold was ready yesterday. So, like any sane person, I immediately borrowed it and ignored all other responsibilities. I knew what I was getting myself into, and this book did…

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Starborn Descendants by Bradley McKibben Starborn Descendants by Bradley McKibbenListen. If Firefly, Dr. Who, Star Wars, and Star Trek ever had a baby, this is it. This was Sci-Fi done well. Starborn Descendants delivers an action-packed space adventure filled everything that builds a phenomenal story. There was betrayal, love, and friendship. The characters in this book are well rounded and likeable. Bradley does a wonderful job at giving enough details about the people and places that you feel like you are right there with them on this ride.

Starborn Descendants by Bradley McKibben

Starborn Descendants by Bradley McKibbenListen. If Firefly, Dr. Who, Star Wars, and Star Trek ever had a baby, this is it. This was Sci-Fi done well. Starborn Descendants delivers an action-packed space adventure filled everything that builds a phenomenal…

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Little One by Olivia Muenter A big thank you to Hachette Audio, Little, Brown & Company, and Netgalley for the chance to read this book from Olivia Muenter. Due out tomorrow, Feb. 3, 2026. **Trigger warnings** Death, eating disorders, cults, food withholding In Little One, we follow Catherine West as she tells the story of then and now. Then being her growing up in a cult, with her father being the leader, and Now being her telling her story to a reporter who found her.

Little One by Olivia Muenter

A big thank you to Hachette Audio, Little, Brown & Company, and Netgalley for the chance to read this book from Olivia Muenter. Due out tomorrow, Feb. 3, 2026. **Trigger warnings** Death, eating disorders, cults, food withholding In Little One, we follow Catherine West…

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Tender is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica It's not often a book makes me question everything, be totally disgusted, and 100% invested all at once. Tender is the Flesh did all of that and more. This book is a train wreck you just can't turn away from. This dystopian horror is a solid read! **trigger warning- cannibalism, SA, slaughter, human sacrifice, and more. Marcos is separated from his wife after the loss of their infant son.

Tender is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica

It's not often a book makes me question everything, be totally disgusted, and 100% invested all at once. Tender is the Flesh did all of that and more. This book is a train wreck you just can't turn away from. This dystopian horror is a solid read!…

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Just Add Happiness by Julie Hatcher I love a good second chance book, and this didn't disappoint. Sophie has been baking secretly as The Invisible Baker, and stashing that money to leave her abusive husband. He may not be physically abusive, but he made Sophie so small she questions if she even deserves love. When she inherits her mother's home, she knows it's finally time to leave.

Just Add Happiness by Julie Hatcher

I love a good second chance book, and this didn't disappoint. Sophie has been baking secretly as The Invisible Baker, and stashing that money to leave her abusive husband. He may not be physically abusive, but he made Sophie so small she questions if she even…

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Heart of Mischief by Emma Noyes Thank you Netgalley for the opportunity to read this novel! Pick up your copy March 2026. Should you read this series from Emma Noyes? Absolutely yes! This is the second book, and I cannot wait for the next one. Modern day timelines mixed with Norse mythology, YA but enjoyable for adults, and some magic thrown in? I'm here for it.

Heart of Mischief by Emma Noyes

Thank you Netgalley for the opportunity to read this novel! Pick up your copy March 2026. Should you read this series from Emma Noyes? Absolutely yes! This is the second book, and I cannot wait for the next one. Modern day timelines mixed with Norse mythology, YA…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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?!?…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.…

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