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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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The Everlasting by Alix E. Harrow

Published on January 26, 2026January 26, 2026 by Celeste6 Comments

Today’s review is about THE EVERLASTING by Alix E. Harrow. It’s a standalone novel with a lady knight, time travel, and fated love. It’s also, at its heart, a novel about propaganda and nationalism.

Author: Alix E. Harrow
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Tor Books
Publish Date: October 28, 2025
Print Length: 320

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Silver and Blood by Jessie Mihalik

Published on January 19, 2026January 11, 2026 by Celeste10 Comments

Today’s review is about SILVER AND BLOOD by Jessie Mihalik. It’s the first book in a new romantasy series. After the villagers force Riela to enter the mysterious woods and kill a magical beast, she awakes to find herself in a magical castle with a powerful mage. There she tries to learn how to use her newly awakened magic, but also learns there might be more to her own history.

Author: Jessie Mihalik
Series: Silver & Blood, #1
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Avon
Publish Date: January 27, 2026
Print Length: 448

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