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The Thorns Remain by JJA Harwood

Published on December 22, 2025December 18, 2025 by Celeste4 Comments

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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Water Moon by Samantha Sotto Yambao

Published on December 16, 2025December 15, 2025 by Celeste14 Comments

Today’s review is about WATER MOON by Samantha Sotto Yambao. It’s a standalone fantasy novel in which a young woman’s father goes missing on the first day she takes over running their pawn shop. She embarks on a quest with a young stranger and uncovers more than she expected.

Author: Samantha Sotto Yambao
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Del Rey
Publish Date: January 14, 2025
Print Length: 384

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Heavenly Bodies by Imani Erriu

Published on November 3, 2025October 28, 2025 by Celeste4 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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