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ARC Review: Two Twisted Crowns by Rachel Gillig

Published on December 18, 2023December 17, 2023 by Celeste13 Comments

Today’s review is about TWO TWISTED CROWNS by Rachel Gillig. It’s the conclusion to The Shepherd King duology. Ravyn and the Shepherd King warily team up to embark on a singular mission: to unite the Providence card deck to free Blunder of the curse of magic.

Author: Rachel Gillig
Series: The Shepherd King Book 2
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Orbit
Publish Date: October 17, 2023
Print Length: 480

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SFINCS Review: The Firetongue Heir by Elyse Thomson

Published on December 6, 2023December 3, 2023 by Celeste1 Comment

Today’s review is about THE FIRETONGUE HEIR by Elyse Thomson. It’s a prequel novella to the eastern Roman Empire-inspired Mages of Oblivion series. With elemental magic, political scheming, and forbidden love, there’s something here for everyone.

This review is brought to you by my participation in the Speculative Fiction Indie Novella Championship (SFINCS). SFINCS, pronounced “sphinx”, is a yearly competition to recognize, honor, and celebrate the talent and creativity present in the indie community. It’s a sister competition to both SPFBO and SPSFC, and it highlights greatness in the novella format in all areas of speculative fiction (fantasy, science fiction, horror, etc.). I am part of Team Behind the Musings. You can find out more about us here.

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ARC Review: The Kingdom of Sweets by Erika Johansen

Published on December 4, 2023December 3, 2023 by Celeste3 Comments

Today’s review is about THE KINGDOM OF SWEETS by Erika Johansen. It’s a dark retelling of The Nutcracker, a Western Christmas-time classic. This fresh spin offers fantasy horror elements amidst a backdrop of social unrest in pre-revolutionary Russia.

Author: Erika Johansen
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Dutton
Publish Date: November 28, 2023
Print Length: 368

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ARC Review: Gwen & Art Are Not In Love by Lex Croucher

Published on November 20, 2023November 19, 2023 by Celeste8 Comments

Today’s review is about GWEN & ART ARE NOT IN LOVE by Lex Croucher. It’s a queer, medieval, YA rom com set hundreds of years after King Arthur. Gwen and Arthur have been betrothed since they were just kids. But not only do they despise each other, they each harbor a secret. This coming-of-age and coming-out story features witty dialogue, lovable characters, and self discovery.

Author: Lex Croucher
Series: None
Age Category: Young Adult
Publisher: Wednesday Books
Publish Date: November 28, 2023
Print Length: 416

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SFINCS Review: A Prelude to Ashes by Thiago Abdalla

Published on October 27, 2023October 26, 2023 by Celeste1 Comment

Today’s review is about A PRELUDE TO ASHES by Thiago Abdalla. It’s a prequel novella set 100 years before The Ashes of Avarin series. Packed with action, those who prefer a focus on politicking and battle scheming should check it out.

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