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Mailman by Stephen Grant

Published on July 28, 2025July 27, 2025 by Celeste11 Comments

Today’s review is about MAILMAN by Stephen Grant. It’s a memoir about what it’s like to be a rural mail carrier in southwest Virginia. Grant reflects on the hardships and friends made along the way as well as his reconnection to community.

Author: Stephen Grant
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Publish Date: July 8, 2025
Print Length: 304

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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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Everybody Wants to Rule the World Except Me by Django Wexler

Published on July 3, 2025June 28, 2025 by Celeste8 Comments

Today’s review is about EVERYBODY WANTS TO RULE THE WORLD EXCEPT ME by Django Wexler. It’s the conclusion to the Dark Lord Davi duology. This review contains spoilers from HOW TO BECOME THE DARK LORD AND DIE TRYING.

Author: Django Wexler
Series: Dark Lord Davi, #2
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Orbit
Publish Date: May 27, 2025
Print Length: 384

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The Nightshade God by Hannah Whitten

Published on June 23, 2025June 28, 2025 by Celeste9 Comments

Today’s review is about THE NIGHTSHADE GOD by Hannah Whitten. It’s the final book in The Nightshade Crown trilogy. This review contains spoilers for the previous books in the series.

Author: Hannah Whitten
Series: The Nightshade Crown, #3
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Orbit
Publish Date: July 25, 2025
Print Length: 480

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The Knight and the Moth by Rachel Gillig

Published on June 16, 2025June 15, 2025 by Celeste7 Comments

Today’s review is about THE KNIGHT AND THE MOTH by Rachel Gillig. It’s the first book in a romantic fantasy trilogy featuring divine visions, knights, a talking gargoyle, and a search for the truth.

Author: Rachel Gillig
Series: The Stonewater Kingdom, #1
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Orbit
Publish Date: May 20, 2025
Print Length: 400

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