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The Stars Too Fondly by Emily Hamilton

Published on April 20, 2026April 19, 2026 by Celeste3 Comments

Today’s review is about THE STARS TOO FONDLY by Emily Hamilton. It’s a standalone sci-fi romance set in the near future of Earth. Cleo and her friends creep onto the abandoned Providence ship and accidentally end up on a space journey. Along the way they figure out what happened to the crew that vanished 20 years prior.

Author: Emily Hamilton
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Harper Voyager
Publish Date: June 11, 2024
Print Length: 336

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Trad Wife by Saratoga Schaefer

Published on April 14, 2026April 13, 2026 by Celeste5 Comments

Today’s review is about TRAD WIFE by Saratoga Schaefer. It’s a standalone, contemporary horror that pulls inspiration from Rosemary’s Baby. It’s easy to read, though doesn’t delve deeply into the social commentary on trad wives.

Author: Saratoga Schaefer
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Crooked Lane Books
Publish Date: February 10, 2026
Print Length: 320

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The Dark Lord’s Guide to Dating by Tiffany Hunt

Published on March 30, 2026March 30, 2026 by Celeste10 Comments

Today’s review is about THE DARK LORD’S GUIDE TO DATING by Tiffany Hunt. It’s the first book in the Guides to Villainy and Love series. In this fantasy romcom the villain kidnaps the princess for a forced marriage to activate an ancient relic to gain more power. Expect excellent banter and a fun time!

Author: Tiffany Hunt
Series: Guides to Villainy and Love, #1
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Scarlett Press
Publish Date: March 3, 2026
Print Length: 512

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The Trident and the Pearl by Sarah K.L. Wilson

Published on March 5, 2026March 2, 2026 by Celeste13 Comments

Today’s review is about THE TRIDENT AND THE PEARL by Sarah K.L. Wilson. It’s the first book in a new romantasy series set amongst the sea and a plethora of gods. The queen makes a deal with the gods to save her people, which sets her off on a new life path.

Author: Sarah K.L. Wilson
Series: The Fisher King, #1
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Orbit
Publish Date: February 24, 2026
Print Length: 464

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The Courting of Bristol Keats by Mary E. Pearson

Published on February 23, 2026February 22, 2026 by Celeste9 Comments

Today’s review is about THE COURTING OF BRISTOL KEATS by Mary E. Pearson. It’s the first book in a now-completed duology. In this first installment, Bristol makes a bargain with a fae in order to find her father and provide for her sisters. Naturally, she discovers more about her family than she expected.

Author: Mary E. Pearson
Series: The Courting of Bristol Keats, #1
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Flatiron Books
Publish Date: November 12, 2024
Print Length: 560

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