The Thorns Remain by JJA Harwood

Today’s review is about THE THORNS REMAIN by JJA Harwood. It’s a historical fantasy set right after World War I. During a night of dancing around a fire, Moira Jean’s friends are spirited away by the fae. So she enters into bargains with The Dreamer to bring her friends back earthside.

Author: JJA Harwood
Series: None
Age Category: New Adult/Adult
Publisher: Magpie
Publish Date: May 02, 2023
Print Length: 416

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The Roommate Risk by Talia Hibbert

Today’s review is about THE ROOMMATE RISK by Talia Hibbert. This is a standalone contemporary romance with years of pining packed into a few short weeks of close proximity. Hibbert delivers in this romance full of tension and unpacking various family trauma and complexes.

Author: Talia Hibbert
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Nixon House
Publish Date: May 05, 2021
Print Length: 286

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The Entanglement of Rival Wizards by Sara Raasch

Today’s review is about THE ENTANGLEMENT OF RIVAL WIZARDS by Sara Raasch. It’s the first in a series of standalone romances. Here, Sebastian and his academic rival are competing for the same grant. But when they unexpectedly both receive it, they must work together or forfeit their graduation requirement. It’s a Dungeons & Dragons-related fantasy romance with rivals-to-lovers and working through family trauma.

Author: Sara Raasch
Series: Magic and Romance, #1
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Bramble
Publish Date: August 26, 2025
Print Length: 336

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Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett

Today’s review is about EMILY WILDE’S ENCYCLOPAEDIA OF FAERIES by Heather Fawcett. This is the first book in the Emily Wilde trilogy. I’m so happy I finally got around to reading this because it’s just lovely!

Author: Heather Fawcett
Series: Emily Wilde, #1
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Del Rey
Publish Date: January 10, 2023
Print Length: 336

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Female Fantasy by Iman Hariri-Kia

Today’s review is about FEMALE FANTASY by Iman Hariri-Kia. This fun romp is an homage to and satire of the romance genre. Joonie embarks on an adventure to find the man who inspired her favorite romantasy male lead.

Author: Iman Hariri-Kia
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Cosmo Reads
Publish Date: October 14, 2025
Print Length: 416

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