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ARC Review: Calamity by Constance Fay

Published on November 6, 2023November 13, 2024 by Celeste7 Comments

Today’s review is about CALAMITY by Constance Fay. This is the first book published by Bramble, Tor Publishing Group’s romance imprint. CALAMITY is a science fiction romance that involves a scouting party, intergalactic mafia politics, and what amounts to forced proximity.

Author: Constance Fay
Series: Uncharted Hearts Book 1
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Bramble
Publish Date: November 14, 2023
Print Length: 320

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November 2023 TBR List

Published on November 1, 2023October 28, 2023 by Celeste10 Comments

Since I fell behind with my October ARCs, I decided to fit them into my November 2023 TBR List when I can. My November ARC list is manageable, so I might be able to squeeze in an October ARC. But I also need to read more SFINCS novellas and, ideally, a book or two “for fun.” November is also SciFi Month and hopefully I can overlap some of my ARC and novella reads with that. So here’s what I decided for my November 2023 TBR List.

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Monthly Book Blog Wrap-Up: October 2023

Published on October 31, 2023October 30, 2023 by Celeste4 Comments

Happy Halloween, everyone! I often feel as though October should last longer. But this time it seemed to go by more quickly than usual. It started off great and ended not so great. I feel all over the place lately and I get into that a little bit at the end of this post. Despite it all, though, I still managed to read nine books and ~300 pages of Crescent City 1 and write six book reviews. When I take a step back and see these accomplishments, it makes me happy. Anyway, let me get on with my October book blog wrap-up.

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On My Radar: October 2023

Published on October 30, 2023October 29, 2023 by Celeste2 Comments

I fully admit that I did not do as much blog hopping in October as I typically do. That is fully a me problem and I took a little bit of time away from social media and blogging for personal reasons. However, I do still have an On My Radar in October post for you all. So please do check out what your fellow book bloggers were up to this month.

Reviews

Book Review: Within These Wicked Walls by Ashley at Here Be Dragons
The Bone Roots, by Gabriela Houston by Jamedi at JamReads
Pub Day Review: Starling House by Alix E. Harrow by Isabelle at The Shaggy Shepherd
Sourdough and Other Stories by Angela Slatter by Mayri at bookforager
Book Review: Agatha Christie’s Poirot by Mark Aldridge by Eustacia at Eustea Reads
Review: THESE BURNING STARS by Bethany Jacobs by Caitlin at Realms of My Mind
Shield Maiden By Sharon Emmerichs by Leah at Leah’s Books
American Wolf: From Nazi Refugee To American Spy By Audrey Birnbaum by Leah at Leah’s Books
Book Review – Fall of Ruin and Wrath by Chris at Biblio Nerd Reflections
A SEASON OF MONSTROUS CONCEPTIONS By Lina Rather – Review by Tammy at Books, Bones & Buffy

Discussion

Filoni’s Folly: Reflecting on the End of Ahsoka and the Future of Star Wars Storytelling by Michael at My Comic Relief
Banned Books Week 2023 Takes on New Significance by Krysta at Pages Unbound

Bookish Miscellany

Top 5 All-Time Desert Island Books with Chris Monceaux by H.C. Newton at The Irresponsible Reader
So Long, and Thanks for All the Gifts by Justin at Escapist Book Co

SFINCS Review: A Prelude to Ashes by Thiago Abdalla

Published on October 27, 2023October 26, 2023 by Celeste1 Comment

Today’s review is about A PRELUDE TO ASHES by Thiago Abdalla. It’s a prequel novella set 100 years before The Ashes of Avarin series. Packed with action, those who prefer a focus on politicking and battle scheming should check it out.

This review is brought to you by my participation in the Speculative Fiction Indie Novella Championship (SFINCS). SFINCS, pronounced “sphinx”, is a yearly competition to recognize, honor, and celebrate the talent and creativity present in the indie community. It’s a sister competition to both SPFBO and SPSFC, and it highlights greatness in the novella format in all areas of speculative fiction (fantasy, science fiction, horror, etc.). I am part of Team Behind the Musings. You can find out more about us here.

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