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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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Tusk Love by Thea Guanzon

Published on July 7, 2025July 3, 2025 by Celeste11 Comments

Today’s review is about TUSK LOVE by Thea Guanzon. Though part of Critical Role, it reads as a standalone. It’s also not necessary to be familiar with Critical Role to jump right into this fun romantasy.

Author: Thea Guanzon
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Random House Worlds
Publish Date: July 1, 2025
Print Length: 288

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A Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle L. Jensen

A Fate Inked In Blood by Danielle Jensen

Published on May 19, 2025May 11, 2025 by Celeste6 Comments

Today’s review is about A FATE INKED IN BLOOD by Danielle Jensen. It’s the first installment of the Saga of the Unfated duology. Freya has a drop of god’s blood, which gives her the power of said god when invoking their name. But a prophecy names her power and she inadvertently finds herself caught in the king of Skaland’s fervor.

Author: Danielle Jensen
Series: Saga of the Unfated #1
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Del Rey
Publish Date: February 27, 2024
Print Length: 432

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The Hurricane Wars by Thea Guanzon

Published on April 28, 2025April 20, 2025 by Celeste13 Comments

Today’s review is about THE HURRICANE WARS by Thea Guanzon. It’s the first installment in the series by the same name. Reads this for lush descriptions, court and political intrigue, and enemies to lovers.

Author: Thea Guanzon
Series: The Hurricane Wars #1
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Harper Voyager
Publish Date: October 3, 2023
Print Length: 480

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The West Wind by Alexandria Warwick

Published on December 23, 2024December 20, 2024 by Celeste8 Comments

Today’s review is about THE WEST WIND by Alexandria Warwick. It’s the second book in The Four Winds series, but reads as a standalone. This romantasy, Brielle is the blacksmith at Thornbrook Abbey who stumbles upon a strange man and heals him. Little does she know how much this will cause her to question what she really wants in life.

Author: Alexandria Warwick
Series: The Four Winds, #2
Age Category: New Adult/Adult
Publisher: S&S/Saga Press
Publish Date: November 12, 2024
Print Length: 464

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