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A dark, intense and dangerously addictive start to Insatiable by Leigh Rivers. With stunning character artwork, a Deftones-fuelled playlist and serious Haunting Adeline vibes, this taboo-leaning dark romance is already pulling me in just 50 pages deep.
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A dark and atmospheric story with an intriguing premise, but the slow pacing, confusing flashbacks, and unrelatable characters made it difficult for me to fully connect with the story.
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A gentle, comforting story about grief, love, and the quiet ways books can help us heal. Tilly receives a year of carefully chosen books from her late fiancé to guide her through the first year without him, and what follows is a quietly beautiful story about loss, courage, and rediscovering life.
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I, Medusa by Ayana Gray reimagines the classic Greek myth, giving Medusa a human, nuanced voice beyond the “monster” label. Gripping, emotional, and beautifully paced, this retelling will make you root for Meddy from page one.
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The Bookbinder’s Secret by A.D. Bell pulled me in from the very first page. A peek behind the scenes of a bookbinder’s world, with mystery, romance, and nostalgia—this cosy, cleverly constructed story is a delight, even if I figured out the twist early. A perfect read for book lovers.
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October reading recap! 6 books, 2,247 pages, 1 DNF, 5 ARCs cleared, plus my fave of the month — The Everlasting by Alix E. Harrow.
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A legendary lady-knight. A historian caught in time. The Everlasting is a stunning mix of historical fiction, fantasy, and romantasy that will make you laugh, cry, gasp—and never want it to end.
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ARC review of Fatewoken by Juliet Lockwood — a divine fantasy full of fated bonds, dangerous Gods, and one epic twist that left me speechless. A strong 4-star start to The Fates Trilogy.
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A beautifully gothic world where necromancy rules and love defies decay — Flesh & Bone by H. R. Leigh is atmospheric, haunting, and heartbreakingly descriptive. I adored the concept and the aesthetic, but got a little lost in all the lush prose. Stunning worldbuilding, but a story that left me craving a tighter pace and…
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Are ARC reviews still honest? Let’s talk about the uncomfortable truth behind free books, inflated praise, and why honesty matters more than approval ratings.