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Strange Familiars by Keshe Chow

Published on July 27, 2026July 26, 2026 by Celeste6 Comments

Today’s review is about STRANGE FAMILIARS by Keshe Chow. It’s the first book in The Seamere College Duology. It’s set in a magical veterinary school setting with two characters competing for top of their class. However, magical surges and explosions cause these two academic rivals to team up and investigate the source of the disturbance.

Author: Keshe Chow
Series: The Seamere College Duology, #1
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Ace
Publish Date: May 19, 2026
Print Length: 432

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The Feywild Job by C.L. Polk

Published on July 25, 2026July 26, 2026 by Celeste8 Comments

Today’s book review is about THE FEYWILD JOB by C.L. Polk. This is a shorter review, largely because I DNF this one pretty early on. Keep reading to find out why I DNF this Dungeons and Dragons heist fantasy romance.

Author: C.L. Polk
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Random House Worlds
Publish Date: June 30, 2026
Print Length: 352

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The Geomagician by Jennifer Mandula

Published on May 18, 2026May 17, 2026 by Celeste12 Comments

Today’s review is about THE GEOMAGICIAN by Jennifer Mandula. It’s a historical fantasy based on Mary Anning, a fossil collector in Victorian England. Though this is part one of a duology, it ends feeling like a standalone novel.

Author: Jennifer Mandula
Series: The Geomagician, #1
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Del Rey
Publish Date: March 31, 2026
Print Length: 464

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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 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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