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Rolls and Rivalry by Kristy Boyce

Published on May 25, 2026May 24, 2026 by Celeste6 Comments

Today’s review is about ROLLS AND RIVALRY by Kristy Boyce. It’s the third book in a series of standalones. Boyce puts us back into the world of high school and D&D, this time via marching band.

Author: Kristy Boyce
Series: Gaming and Romance, #3
Age Category: Young Adult
Publisher: Delacorte Romance
Publish Date: May 5, 2026
Print Length: 384

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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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Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins

Published on March 16, 2026March 15, 2026 by Celeste6 Comments

Today’s review is about SUNRISE ON THE REAPING by Suzanne Collins. It’s a prequel to the original The Hunger Games trilogy, so naturally there are spoilers for those books.

Author: Suzanne Collins
Series: The Hunger Games, #0.5
Age Category: Young Adult
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Publish Date: March 18, 2025
Print Length: 400

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So This Is Ever After by F.T. Lukens

Published on January 5, 2026January 2, 2026 by Celeste6 Comments

Today’s review is about SO THIS IS EVER AFTER by F.T. Lukens. It’s a Young Adult standalone romcom fantasy. Arek and his friends fulfilled the prophecy and deposed the Dark Lord. But in temporarily holding the throne, Arek accidentally trips a magic spell that dictates he must marry before he turns 18 or die.

Author: F.T. Lukens
Series: None
Age Category: Young Adult
Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books
Publish Date: April 04, 2023
Print Length: 384

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Roll For Love by M.K. England

Published on August 4, 2025August 3, 2025 by Celeste4 Comments

Today’s review is about ROLL FOR LOVE by M.K. England. This is a Young Adult contemporary romance that features two queer main characters, both of whom love Dungeons & Dragons.

Author: M.K. England
Series: None
Age Category: Young Adult
Publisher: Running Press Kids
Publish Date: April 08, 2025
Print Length: 272

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