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Give Me Butterflies by Jillian Meadows

Published on January 20, 2025January 19, 2025 by Celeste5 Comments

Today’s review is about GIVE ME BUTTERFLIES by Jillian Meadows. It’s a standalone contemporary romance that features Millie, an entomologist, and Finn, an astronomer. Millie’s dream job opens up at the museum, but Finn is part of the interview panel. While she wants the position based on her own merit, she can’t stop ignoring her attraction to Finn.

Author: Jillian Meadows
Series: Oaks Sisters, #1
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Avon Books
Publish Date: January 21, 2025
Print Length: 384

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SFINCS Review: Eagles Fall by L.R. Schulz

Published on January 17, 2025January 11, 2025 by Celeste2 Comments

Today’s review is about EAGLES FALL by L.R. Schulz. It’s a standalone, prequel novella in the Bonds of Kin series. Here, dragonrider Ward finds himself on the wrong side of the battle. All hell breaks loose when hate and prejudice against the Mystics boil over.

This review is brought to you by my participation in the Speculative Fiction Indie Novella Championship (SFINCS). SFINCS, pronounced “sphinx”, is a yearly competition to recognize, honor, and celebrate the talent and creativity present in the indie community. It’s a sister competition to both SPFBO and SPSFC, and it highlights greatness in the novella format in all areas of speculative fiction (fantasy, science fiction, horror, etc.). I am part of Team Behind the Musings. You can find out more about us here.

Author: L.R. Schulz
Series: Bonds of Kin, #0.5
Age Category: Young Adult
Publisher: Self-Published
Publish Date: July 31, 2024
Print Length: 109
Purchase: Amazon

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Invisible Labor by Rachel Somerstein

Published on January 13, 2025January 1, 2025 by Celeste8 Comments

Today’s review is about INVISIBLE LABOR by Rachel Somerstein. After the author had a traumatic and unplanned cesarean section, she embarked on a journey to understand more about the procedure’s history. It is part memoir, but also dives deep into the long-ranging effects the c-section has on women’s lives.

Author: Rachel Somerstein
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Ecco Press
Publish Date: June 4, 2024
Print Length: 336

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SFINCS Review: To Catch A Witch by E.L. Montague

Published on January 10, 2025January 4, 2025 by Celeste2 Comments

Today’s review is about TO CATCH A WITCH by E.L. Montague. It’s a standalone fantasy novella about a hedgewitch fleeing from the King’s Inquisition on magic.

Author: E.L. Montague
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Self-Published
Publish Date: July 12, 2024
Print Length: 77
Purchase: Amazon

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Immortal by Sue Lynn Tan

Published on January 6, 2025December 31, 2024 by Celeste2 Comments

Today’s review is about IMMORTAL by Sue Lynn Tan. It’s a standalone fantasy romance by the author of the Celestial Kingdom duology. Set amidst Chinese folklore, the main character, Liyen, seeks to renegotiate the alliance between her kingdom and the Immortal Realm. But when mysterious creatures attack, she seeks a trust-based alliance with the God of War in return for his help.

Author: Sue Lynn Tan
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Harper Voyager
Publish Date: January 07, 2025
Print Length: 464

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