The Poisons We Drink by Bethany Baptiste has a fascinating magic system and powerful things to say about prejudice, politics, injustice, grief, and family—but Venus was a frustrating protagonist for me. There was so much about this story I appreciated, even when I wanted to shake the main character. 🧪💖 Continue reading The Poisons We Drink Review 🧪 | Powerful Themes, Magic & a Frustrating Heroine
Double the books, double the special-edition magic! 🔥 I’m unboxing OwlCrate’s exclusive editions of Spark of the Everflame and Glow of the Everflame by Penn Cole, featuring stunning redesigned jackets, foil hardcovers, stenciled edges, gorgeous endpapers, signatures, and bonus content. Continue reading OwlCrate’s Spark & Glow of the Everflame Exclusive Editions 🔥 | Double Unboxing Magic!
Join me as I unbox FairyLoot’s stunning exclusive edition of Between These Broken Hearts by Lexi Ryan! This collector’s edition features gorgeous artwork, a reversible dust jacket, stenciled sprayed edges, foil hardcover details, and a hand-signed copy that fantasy collectors won’t want to miss. 💝✨📚 Continue reading Between These Broken Hearts FairyLoot Exclusive Edition Unboxing | Lexi Ryan Special Edition
Today I’m reviewing I Killed the King by Rebecca Mix and Andrea Hannah—a clever fantasy mystery that channels Knives Out with its ensemble cast, magical world, political intrigue, and satisfying whodunnit. If you love locked-room mysteries and fantasy, this one is worth checking out. Continue reading I Killed the King Podcast Review | A Fantasy Mystery with Knives Out Vibes
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
July may not have hit my ambitious reading goal, but I still managed to finish 15 books! From incredible fantasy adventures and thoughtful science fiction to emotional YA and a few disappointing reads, here’s everything I read, loved, and struggled with during the month. Continue reading July 2026 Reading Wrap Up | 15 Books Read, Fantasy Favorites, Surprises & Disappointments
I Killed the King delivers exactly what its premise promises: a clever locked-room murder mystery wrapped in a fantasy setting. With political intrigue, magic, shifting alliances, and plenty of suspects, this YA fantasy is perfect for readers who love Knives Out with a magical twist. 🔪👑✨ Continue reading I Killed the King Review | Knives Out Meets Fantasy in a Clever Locked-Room Mystery
A new month means a new Book of the Month! August’s pick is Survival Show by Juno Dawson—a thrilling YA dystopian novel that combines a deadly singing competition, political intrigue, and high-stakes survival. If you love stories packed with suspense, social commentary, and impossible choices, this is one you won’t want to miss. Continue reading August Book of the Month: Survival Show by Juno Dawson | A Deadly Dystopian Thriller
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
Join me as I unbox OwlCrate’s stunning exclusive edition of The Enchanted Greenhouse by Sarah Beth Durst. With gorgeous customizations, stenciled edges, bonus content, and all the cozy fantasy charm fans loved in The Spellshop, this edition is a collector’s dream. 🌿✨📚 Continue reading The Enchanted Greenhouse OwlCrate Edition Unboxing | Sarah Beth Durst’s Cozy Fantasy Collector’s Edition
