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Book Review: The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake

Published on October 28, 2022October 6, 2024 by Celeste11 Comments

Today’s review is about THE ATLAS SIX by Olivie Blake. It’s the first book in The Atlas series, which has a heavy focus on dark academia and dangerous games.

Author: Olivie Blake
Series: The Atlas, #1
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Tor
Publish Date: March 1, 2022
Print Length: 384

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Book Review: A Forgery of Roses by Jessica S. Olson

Published on October 24, 2022June 8, 2024 by Celeste2 Comments

Today’s review is about A FORGERY OF ROSES by Jessica S. Olson. This Young Adult fantasy has gothic vibes and features a protagonist whose talent is painting portraits to alter bodies. But the governor’s wife discovers her secret and blackmails her into trying to resurrect her dead son.

Author: Jessica S. Olson
Series: None
Age Category: Young Adult
Publisher: Inkyard Press
Publish Date: March 24, 2022
Print Length: 384

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Book Review: Spear by Nicola Griffith

Published on October 10, 2022December 1, 2022 by Celeste7 Comments

Today’s book review is SPEAR by Nicola Griffith, a queer retelling of one aspect of Arthurian legend. This ethereal read is about identity and brims with beautiful, lyrical writing.

Author: Nicola Griffith
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Tordotcom
Publish Date: April 19, 2022
Print Length: 192

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ARC Review: A Dowry of Blood by S.T. Gibson

Published on October 3, 2022June 8, 2024 by Celeste8 Comments

Today’s review is about A DOWRY OF BLOOD by S.T. Gibson. It’s a retelling of Dracula through the point of view of one of his wives. It’s incredibly atmospheric and provides a poignant look at the line between love and obsession.

Author: S.T. Gibson
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Redhook
Publish Date: October 4, 2022
Print Length: 304

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ARC Review: One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig

Published on September 26, 2022November 27, 2023 by Celeste7 Comments

Today’s review is about ONE DARK WINDOW by Rachel Gillig, the first book in a duology. This atmospheric, dark fantasy story follows one young woman grapple with the literal monster inside her head. As she tries to mentally fight this Nightmare, she also finds herself scooped up in quest to rid the land of dark magic.

Author: Rachel Gillig
Series: The Shepherd King Book 1
Age Category: Young Adult
Publisher: Orbit
Publish Date: September 27, 2022
Print Length: 432

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