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Heavenly Bodies by Imani Erriu

Published on November 3, 2025October 28, 2025 by Celeste2 Comments

Today’s review is about HEAVENLY BODIES by Imani Erriu. It’s the first book in the Heavenly Bodies series, with the second book out later this month in the U.S. This indie-turned-traditionally published romantasy is like a warm hug with familiar fantasy tropes yet a refreshing magic system.

Author: Imani Erriu
Series: Heavenly Bodies, #1
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Random House Canada
Publish Date: January 14, 2025
Print Length: 496

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The Fairy Bargains of Prospect Hill by Rowenna Miller

Published on October 27, 2025October 23, 2025 by Celeste8 Comments

Today’s book review is about THE FAIRY BARGAINS OF PROSPECT HILL by Rowenna Miller. This historical fantasy set in the early 1900s tackles themes of family, self-discovery, and unhealthy domestic relationships.

Author: Rowenna Miller
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Redhook
Publish Date: March 28, 2023
Print Length: 416

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Katabasis by R.F. Kuang

Published on October 20, 2025October 22, 2025 by Celeste2 Comments

Today’s review is about KATABASIS by R.F. Kuang. It’s a standalone fantasy novel. Here, two PhD students decide to try to bring back their professor from hell after a magical accident.

Author: R.F. Kuang
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Harper Voyager
Publish Date: August 26, 2025
Print Length: 560

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A Fae In Finance by Juliet Brooks

Published on October 13, 2025October 1, 2025 by Celeste6 Comments

Today’s review is about A FAE IN FINANCE by Juliet Brooks. This is the first book in the How to Do Business in Fairie series. While I picked this up for a good time, unfortunately it left me a bit wanting.

Author: Juliet Brooks
Series: How to Do Business in Fairie, #1
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Orbit
Publish Date: October 21, 2025
Print Length: 414

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Get It Out by Andrea Becker

Published on October 6, 2025September 21, 2025 by Celeste7 Comments

Today’s review is about GET IT OUT by Andréa Becker. This nonfiction book examines the hysterectomy through an inclusive and intersectional lens.

Author: Andréa Becker
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: New York University Press
Publish Date: July 15, 2025
Print Length: 208

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