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The Scholar and the Last Faerie Door by H.G. Parry

The Scholar and the Last Faerie Door by H.G. Parry

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Today’s review is about THE SCHOLAR AND THE LAST FAERIE DOOR by H.G. Parry. This standalone historical fantasy occurs during the post-WWI Jazz Age. Clover, a commoner, works her way into magic school to undo the faerie curse on her older brother. But she and her newfound group of friends get up to some forbidden experiments.

Author: H.G. Parry
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Redhook
Publish Date: October 22, 2024
Print Length: 464

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The Last One by Rachel Howzell Hall

The Last One by Rachel Howzell Hall

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Today’s review is about THE LAST ONE by Rachel Howzell Hall. This is a romantasy debut by the author and appears (so far) to be a standalone book. Although the comparison to N.K. Jemisin meets The Witcher sounded intriguing, unfortunately this was a DNF for me. Read on to find out why.

Author: Rachel Howzell Hall
Series: No
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Entangled: Red Tower Books
Publish Date: December 3, 2024
Print Length: 496

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The Black Hunger by Nicholas Pullen

The Black Hunger by Nicholas Pullen

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Today’s review is about THE BLACK HUNGER by Nicholas Pullen. It’s a standalone queer gothic horror steeped in the occult. Check out the content warnings on this one!

Author: Nicholas Pullen
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Redhook
Publish Date: October 08, 2024
Print Length: 400

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Yellowface by R.F. Kuang

Yellowface by R.F. Kuang

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Today’s review is about YELLOWFACE by R.F. Kuang. It’s a standalone dark satire about the publishing industry, social media, and cultural appropriation. This review contains very minor spoilers about the plotline.

Author: R.F. Kuang
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: William Morrow & Company
Publish Date: May 16, 2023
Print Length: 336

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The Inside Story of the British Bureau for the Arcane by Phil Parker

The Inside Story of the British Bureau for the Arcane by Phil Parker

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Today’s review is about THE INSIDE STORY OF THE BRITISH BUREAU FOR THE ARCANE by Phil Parker. It’s a short and relatively fast-paced mystery I liken to a cross between James Bond and Fantastic Beasts.

Author: Phil Parker
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Self-Published
Publish Date: September 29, 2024
Print Length: 216

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