A Literary Escape

Female Fantasy by Iman Hariri-Kia

Published on November 17, 2025November 14, 2025 by Celeste4 Comments

Today’s review is about FEMALE FANTASY by Iman Hariri-Kia. This fun romp is an homage to and satire of the romance genre. Joonie embarks on an adventure to find the man who inspired her favorite romantasy male lead.

Author: Iman Hariri-Kia
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Cosmo Reads
Publish Date: October 14, 2025
Print Length: 416

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WWW Wednesday: November 12, 2025

Published on November 12, 2025November 11, 2025 by Celeste14 Comments

WWW Wednesday was revived and hosted by Sam at Taking on a World of Words. The idea is to answer the three questions below and leave a link to your post in the comments for others to look at. No blog? No problem! Just leave a comment with your responses.

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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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WWW Wednesday: November 5, 2025

Published on November 5, 2025November 4, 2025 by Celeste7 Comments

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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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