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The Demonic Inventions of Aurelie Blake by Mara Rutherford

Published on April 9, 2026April 8, 2026 by Celeste8 Comments

Today’s review is about THE DEMONIC INVENTIONS OF AURELIE BLAKE by Mara Rutherford. It’s the first book in a new series. Aurelie is an inventor, but unfortunately inventing brings forth demons into the human world. Thus, inventing is forbidden. But when a mysterious stranger commissions Aurelie to build something, she can’t resist.

Author: Mara Rutherford
Series: The Broken Veil, #1
Age Category: Young Adult/New Adult
Publisher: HarperCollins Us
Publish Date: April 14, 2026
Print Length: 384

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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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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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