Today I’m reviewing A Thousand Perfect Lies by Monica Murphy—a gripping, character-driven YA mystery built on secrets, deception, family loyalty, and the fragile nature of truth. With an elite boarding school, a secret identity, and plenty of suspicious characters, this one surprised me in the best way. Continue reading A Thousand Perfect Lies Podcast Review | Secrets, Deception & a Twisty YA Mystery
A Thousand Perfect Lies by Monica Murphy completely surprised me. This twisty YA mystery combines an elite boarding school, a secret identity, complicated family dynamics, romance, and enough secrets to make nearly everyone suspicious. As someone who can be picky about contemporary YA mysteries, I ended up enjoying this one so much more than I expected. 🖤🔪📚 Continue reading A Thousand Perfect Lies Review | Twisted Secrets, Dark Academia & a Mystery That Delivers
August is shaping up to be my most ambitious reading month yet! From dragons and dark academia to cozy fantasy, mysteries, and highly anticipated ARCs, here’s a look at the 20 books I’m hoping to read this month. Will I finish them all? Probably not—but it’s going to be fun trying! Continue reading August 2026 TBR | 20 Fantasy, Sci-Fi & Mystery Books I Hope to Read This Month
Today I’m reviewing Beast Becomes Her by Crystal Seitz, a dark and emotionally powerful YA fantasy that explores PTSD, domestic abuse, healing, and feminine rage through Norse mythology and berserkr lore. With a gripping murder mystery and strong character development, this one left a lasting impression. 🐺🖤🎙️📚 Continue reading Beast Becomes Her Podcast Review | PTSD, Norse Mythology & Healing Through Fantasy
Beast Becomes Her by Crystal Seitz combines Norse mythology, dark academia vibes, supernatural murder mysteries, and a powerful coming-of-age story. With emotional depth, strong character development, and a gripping mystery, this YA fantasy kept me hooked from beginning to end. 🐺🖤📚 Continue reading Beast Becomes Her Review | Dark Academia, Norse Mythology & a Gripping Murder Mystery
Dive into The Art of Exile, a dark academia novel with sci-fi twists and Renaissance secrets, as explored in this podcast episode packed with insight and intrigue. Continue reading 🎙️ The Art of Exile: Exploring Renaissance Intrigue, Sci-Fi Layers, and the Power of Art | Podcast Review
Check out the unboxing of my June Unplugged Box! June’s theme is “Cynical Love”. Check out what it’s all about here. Continue reading June 2022 Unplugged Box Unboxing
Check out the unboxing of my April Unplugged Box! April’s theme is “Inner Power”. Check out what it’s all about here. Continue reading April 2022 Unplugged Box Unboxing
Exciting news! Author Naomi Novik has shared the cover reveal for The Golden Enclaves, the final novel in the Scholomance trilogy. Continue reading The Golden Enclaves Cover Reveal
Today on Spotify we’re discussing A Deadly Education, a dark fantasy with a witty protagonist that takes readers to a school of magic where the only way out is to graduate or die. Continue reading A Deadly Education Spotify Review
