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Anticipated Fourth Quarter Book Releases

Published on October 11, 2023October 8, 2023 by Celeste15 Comments

October signals that it’s time to share my anticipated fourth quarter book releases. Given that list posts are not my favorite to do, I cram three months’ worth of new releases into one post four times per year. This is the last one of the year and October is stacked! Surprisingly, I didn’t find as many upcoming December releases that caught my interest. Or perhaps I didn’t stumble upon them or they haven’t been uploaded to NetGalley yet. If there’s something you’re really excited for in December (or even November), let me know!

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ARC Review: Wrath Becomes Her by Aden Polydoros

Published on October 9, 2023October 1, 2023 by Celeste4 Comments

Today’s review is about WRATH BECOMES HER by Aden Polydoros. It’s a Jewish historical horror novel set in 1943 Lithuania during Nazi occupation. The main character Vera is a golem, an artificial human made from clay and magic, created in the image of someone’s daughter. Her creator instilled in her a main purpose: kill his daughter’s murderers.

Author: Aden Polydoros
Series: None
Age Category: Young Adult
Publisher: Inkyard Press
Publish Date: October 10, 2023
Print Length: 336

Want to support local bookstores? Buy a copy of Wrath Becomes Her on Bookshop.org!*

*These are not affiliate links and I do not make a commission from any purchase made using these links.

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Cover Reveal: Evocation by S.T. Gibson

Published on October 4, 2023October 2, 2023 by Celeste6 Comments

Readers, do I have a treat for you today! I am very pleased to be a part of the team for the EVOCATION cover reveal, which is S.T. Gibson’s first book of The Summoner’s Circle. Thank you, Angry Robot, for the opportunity!

When a family curse threatens the life of David, a medium, he will turn to the only person he’s ever trusted, his sorcerer ex-boyfriend, Rhys—which means he will have to open his heart to Moira, Rhys’s astrologer wife.

Themes in EVOCATION include spiritualism, relationships, fortune-telling, Tarot, polyamory, secret societies, magical systems, religious traditions, divinity, and magical communities.

If you enjoyed S.T. Gibson’s A DOWRY OF BLOOD, then you’re probably as excited as I am for the EVOCATION cover reveal.

Perhaps I should stop being a tease now.

Let’s get on with the big EVOCATION cover reveal!

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Happy Publication Day: The Cursed Soul by K.C. Smith

Published on October 3, 2023September 15, 2023 by Celeste2 Comments

Today is another glorious morning to wish a happy publication day to THE CURSED SOUL by K.C. Smith! THE CURSED SOUL is the first book in a self-published Young Adult fantasy adventure. It has pirates, a curse, and a hidden identity that ultimately collide to save a nation.

To embark on a high seas adventure, you can purchase THE CURSED SOUL on Amazon.

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ARC Review: Shield Maiden by Sharon Emmerichs

Published on October 2, 2023September 27, 2023 by Celeste10 Comments

Today’s review is about SHIELD MAIDEN by Sharon Emmerichs. It’s a retelling of the epic poem Beowulf during his 50th year of reign from the point of view of Fryda, his niece. This story has excellent disability representation and immerses the reader in 10th century Geatland (modern Sweden) culture.

Author: Sharon Emmerichs
Series: None
Age Category: New Adult
Publisher: Redhook
Publish Date: October 3, 2023
Print Length: 416

Want to support local bookstores? Buy a copy of Shield Maiden on Bookshop.org!*

*These are not affiliate links and I do not make a commission from any purchase made using these links.

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