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The White Octopus Hotel by Alexandra Bell

Published on November 10, 2025November 8, 2025 by Celeste5 Comments

Today’s review is about THE WHITE OCTOPUS HOTEL by Alexandra Bell. This historical fiction begins in 2015, but spends most of its time in 1930s and WWI Europe. After receiving a mysterious gift, Eve Shaw visits the ruins of the White Octopus Hotel and travels to the past. This book is a story about grief and a love that transcends time.

Author: Alexandra Bell
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Del Rey
Publish Date: October 28, 2025
Print Length: 368

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Heavenly Bodies by Imani Erriu

Published on November 3, 2025October 28, 2025 by Celeste4 Comments

Today’s review is about HEAVENLY BODIES by Imani Erriu. It’s the first book in the Heavenly Bodies series, with the second book out later this month in the U.S. This indie-turned-traditionally published romantasy is like a warm hug with familiar fantasy tropes yet a refreshing magic system.

Author: Imani Erriu
Series: Heavenly Bodies, #1
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Random House Canada
Publish Date: January 14, 2025
Print Length: 496

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The Fairy Bargains of Prospect Hill by Rowenna Miller

Published on October 27, 2025October 23, 2025 by Celeste8 Comments

Today’s book review is about THE FAIRY BARGAINS OF PROSPECT HILL by Rowenna Miller. This historical fantasy set in the early 1900s tackles themes of family, self-discovery, and unhealthy domestic relationships.

Author: Rowenna Miller
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Redhook
Publish Date: March 28, 2023
Print Length: 416

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Not In Love by Ali Hazelwood

Published on September 22, 2025September 9, 2025 by Celeste7 Comments

Today’s review is about NOT IN LOVE by Ali Hazelwood. It’s a contemporary romance that is STEMinist adjacent. Rue, a food scientist, fights her attraction to Eli, who is part of the firm trying to acquire the company for which she works. Of course, it’s always more complicated than this simple one-line synopsis!

Author: Ali Hazelwood
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Publish Date: June 11, 2024
Print Length: 400

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Ascension by S.T. Gibson

Published on August 11, 2025August 11, 2025 by Celeste8 Comments

Today’s review is about ASCENSION by S.T. Gibson. It’s the second book in The Summoner’s Circle series. This review contains spoilers for the previous book in the series, EVOCATION.

Author: S.T. Gibson
Series: The Summoner’s Circle #2
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Angry Robot
Publish Date: July 8, 2025
Print Length: 400

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