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September Read with Cyn’s Workshop | All the Murmuring Bones by A.G. Slatter
September is getting deliciously gothic! 🌊💀 Join Read with Cyn’s Workshop as we dive into All the Murmuring Bones by A.G. Slatter, a haunting fantasy filled with merfolk, witches, dark family secrets, and deadly bargains. Read along from August 30 through September and join our weekly discussions! Continue reading September Read with Cyn’s Workshop | All the Murmuring Bones by A.G. Slatter
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Cyn’s Workshop’s Best Books of 2025
A curated list of the best fantasy, sci-fi, and dark fiction books of the year, featuring unforgettable characters, immersive worlds, and the reads I couldn’t stop thinking about. Continue reading Cyn’s Workshop’s Best Books of 2025
Kingdom of Waves Review | Ocean Fantasy, Political Tension & High Stakes
Rival thieves, a kingdom lost beneath the waves, ancestral magic, political tension, and one brutal cliffhanger. 🌊⚔️ Kingdom of Waves took me a little while to get into, but once Melissa de la Cruz hooked me, I literally didn’t want to put it down. Continue reading Kingdom of Waves Review | Ocean Fantasy, Political Tension & High Stakes
Kingdom of Waves Review | Colonialism, Lost Magic & a Brutal Cliffhanger
Kingdom of Waves took a little while to hook me—but once it did, I literally didn’t want to put it down. 🌊 From its powerful imagery of colonialism and cultural erasure to ancestral magic, compelling characters, and one hell of a cliffhanger, Melissa de la Cruz left me desperate for book two. Continue reading Kingdom of Waves Review | Colonialism, Lost Magic & a Brutal Cliffhanger
Bruised Hearts: Chapter Thirty-Five
Just as Luci begins planning for the future she’s always dreamed of, an old fear resurfaces at home—forcing her to choose between protecting her mother and protecting herself.
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A Curse Carved in Bone FairyLoot Exclusive Edition Unboxing
Return to Skaland with me as I unbox FairyLoot’s gorgeous Exclusive Edition of A Curse Carved in Bone by Danielle L. Jensen! 💀⚔️ From its redesigned cover and foiled hardcover to character endpapers, digitally sprayed edges, and author signature, let’s take a closer look at this stunning conclusion to the Saga of the Unfated duology. Continue reading A Curse Carved in Bone FairyLoot Exclusive Edition Unboxing
Sibylline Review | Prophecy, Mystery & Atmospheric Fantasy
Prophecy, dangerous magic, dark academia, and one seriously complicated love triangle. 🔮 My Sibylline review dives into Melissa de la Cruz’s atmospheric fantasy, its themes of fate and power, its controversial mature content, and why this story reminded me exactly why I enjoy her writing. Continue reading Sibylline Review | Prophecy, Mystery & Atmospheric Fantasy
Sibylline Review | Dark Academia, Magic & YA Controversy
There’s been plenty of controversy surrounding Sibylline by Melissa de la Cruz—but what’s actually in the book? 🔮 I’m diving into its atmospheric dark academia setting, unique magic, central mystery, three-way romantic tension, mature content, and why this story reminded me exactly why I enjoy Melissa de la Cruz. Continue reading Sibylline Review | Dark Academia, Magic & YA Controversy
Sibylline Review | Dark Academia, Romance & the YA Controversy
Is Sibylline really as controversial as the internet makes it sound? 🔮 I’m diving into Melissa de la Cruz’s dark academia fantasy, from its magical university and true love triangle to its mature content, YA age rating, and the controversy surrounding one much-discussed scene. Continue reading Sibylline Review | Dark Academia, Romance & the YA Controversy
Realm of Thieves OwlCrate Unboxing | Karina Halle Limited Edition
Dragons, thieves, dangerous magic, and one seriously gorgeous book! 🐉✨ I’m unboxing OwlCrate’s Limited Edition of Realm of Thieves by Karina Halle, featuring exclusive artwork, a reversible dust jacket, a foiled hardcover, stunning stenciled edges, and plenty of collector-worthy details. Continue reading Realm of Thieves OwlCrate Unboxing | Karina Halle Limited Edition
Agnes Aubert’s Mystical Cat Shelter Review | Cozy Fantasy & Magical Cats
Magical cats, an infamous magician, found-family vibes, and plenty of heart? 🐈✨ Agnes Aubert’s Mystical Cat Shelter by Heather Fawcett is a charming cozy fantasy about grief, second chances, unexpected romance, and finding somewhere—and someone—to call home. Continue reading Agnes Aubert’s Mystical Cat Shelter Review | Cozy Fantasy & Magical Cats
Soul Drinker: Chapter Twenty-One
As Jason sinks deeper into darkness, Selene begins to fear the man she loves—while Shira prepares to sacrifice everything to stop him from destroying Eris.
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