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The Demonic Inventions of Aurelie Blake by Mara Rutherford

Published on April 9, 2026April 8, 2026 by Celeste7 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 Dark Lord’s Guide to Dating by Tiffany Hunt

Published on March 30, 2026March 30, 2026 by Celeste10 Comments

Today’s review is about THE DARK LORD’S GUIDE TO DATING by Tiffany Hunt. It’s the first book in the Guides to Villainy and Love series. In this fantasy romcom the villain kidnaps the princess for a forced marriage to activate an ancient relic to gain more power. Expect excellent banter and a fun time!

Author: Tiffany Hunt
Series: Guides to Villainy and Love, #1
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Scarlett Press
Publish Date: March 3, 2026
Print Length: 512

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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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Nightshade and Oak by Molly O’Neill

Published on February 16, 2026February 14, 2026 by Celeste9 Comments

Today’s book review is about NIGHTSHADE AND OAK by Molly O’Neill. This standalone historical fantasy occurs during the early Roman occupation of Briton right after Boudica’s revolt.

Author: Molly O’Neill
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Orbit
Publish Date: February 3, 2026
Print Length: 288

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The Land of the Living and the Dead by Shauna Lawless

Published on February 9, 2026January 27, 2026 by CelesteLeave a comment

Today’s review is about THE LAND OF THE LIVING AND THE DEAD by Shauna Lawless. It’s the final book in the Gael Song trilogy. This review has spoilers for CHILDREN OF THE GODS AND FIGHTING MEN and THE WORDS OF KINGS AND PROPHETS.

Author: Shauna Lawless
Series: Gael Song, #3
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Head of Zeus — an AdAstra Book
Publish Date: September 2, 2025
Print Length: 592

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