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A Midwinter’s Tail by Lili Hayward

Published on February 3, 2025January 26, 2025 by Celeste11 Comments

Today’s review is about A MIDWINTER’S TAIL by Lili Hayward. Mina rushes away from London to the island of Morgelyn when she learns her godfather is in trouble. Taking place during the winter holidays, this tale is about listening to your heart.

Author: Lili Hayward
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Sphere
Publish Date: October 12, 2023 (UK)
Print Length: 223

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February 2025 TBR

Published on February 1, 2025January 18, 2025 by Celeste19 Comments

I did really well with my January 2025 TBR, probably because I had a lot of motivation to read them between SFINCS and ARC deadlines. I feel pretty good about what I read last month and even threw in some extras. So, now it’s time to look at my February 2025 TBR. This may or may not be a slower reading month depending on how I physically feel while I recover from a more invasive procedure.

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January 2025 Book Blog Wrap-Up

Published on January 31, 2025January 29, 2025 by Celeste9 Comments

And just like that it’s time for my January 2025 book blog wrap-up! January felt like a really long month, am I right? I started off feeling like I wouldn’t be able to read much besides my SFINCS allocations. But thankfully I ended up reading a lot more than I anticipated. I love it when that works out. In case you missed anything on my blog this month, this January 2025 book blog wrap-up will catch you up!

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January 2025 On My Radar

Published on January 30, 2025January 26, 2025 by Celeste10 Comments

With January almost over, of course that means it’s time for the January 2025 On My Radar. Enjoy this roundup of reviews, discussions, and bookish miscellany.

Reviews

Book Review: a 4-Star Review of The Witch Collector by Laur at Laur’s Book Nook
A Song to Drown Rivers by Ann Liang by Briana at Pages Unbound
SFINCS2 Semifinalist Review: Gothel and the Maiden Prince by W. R. Gingell by Sue at Sue’s Musings
ARC Review: A Language of Dragons by S. F. Williamson by Dini at Dini Panda Reads
The Notebook – Book Review (nonfiction) by Janette at Wicked Witch’s Blog
Dragonfall – Book Review by Janette at Wicked Witch’s Blog
The Stone Witch of Florence by Anna Rasche by Krysta at Pages Unbound
The Map of Lost Places: An Attempted Review by Daniel Fugate
Review: DARK WATER DAUGHTER by HM Long by Caitlin at Realms of My Mind
The Scorpion Queen by Mina Fears by Charlotte at Bewitching Books, Ravenous Reads
Monday Minis – January 20th: Underrated Reads From 2024 (mini book reviews) by Mackenzie at Colour Me Read
Heavenly Tyrant – Book Review by Chris @ Biblio Nerd Reflections
WOOING THE WITCH QUEEN by Stephanie Burgis – Review by Tammy @ Books, Bones & Buffy
GREENTEETH by Molly O’Neill – Review by Tammy @ Books, Bones & Buffy

Discussion

Does anyone care about book blogging anymore? by Alice at Over Caffeinated Nerd
Trends I Think We’ll See in Book Blogging in 2025 by Briana at Pages Unbound

Bookish Miscellany

Book Tag: Get to Know the Fantasy Reader by Laur at Laur’s Book Nook
New Year’s Book Tag (2025) by Ashlee at Books Are 42
Book Recommendations: January 2025 by Shazzie at reader@work
My Most Anticipated Sequels, Prequels & Companion Series Of 2025 by Charlotte at Bewitching Books, Ravenous Reads
Celebrating Six Years ft. The Book Blogger Anniversary Tag! by Dini at Dini Panda Reads
HC Chats with Witty & Sarcastic Book Club about 2024/2025
Rediscovering the Joy of Reading by Isabella at The Inkbound Reader

WWW Wednesday: January 29, 2025

Published on January 29, 2025January 27, 2025 by Celeste24 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.

What are you currently reading?

What have you just finished reading?

What are you going to read next?

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