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

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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

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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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ARC Review: The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy by Megan Bannen

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Today’s review is about THE UNDERTAKING OF HART AND MERCY by Megan Bannen. It’s a quirky fantasy that draws heavy inspiration from You’ve Got Mail. Mercy, an undertaker, receives an anonymous letter and decides to take a chance and reply. So begins a correspondence between an unlikely pair that may just well lead to romance.

Author: Megan Bannen
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Orbit
Publish Date: August 23, 2022
Print Length: 448

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ARC Review: The Book of Gothel by Mary McMyne

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Today’s review is about THE BOOK OF GOTHEL by Mary McMyne. It’s a retelling of Rapunzel through the point of view of the maligned witch in this fairytale. This lush, atmospheric historical fantasy highlights motherhood, the power of women, and the patriarchy.

Author: Mary McMyne
Series: None
Age Category: New Adult/Adult
Publisher: Redhook Books
Publish Date: July 26, 2022
Print Length: 384

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Wild and Wicked Things by Francesca May

Book Review: Wild and Wicked Things by Francesca May

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Today’s review is about WILD AND WICKED THINGS by Francesca May. It’s a novel about confronting who you are yet continuing down a self-destructive path. It’s also a retelling of sorts of THE GREAT GATSBY, but with magic.

Author: Francesca May
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Redhook
Publish Date: March 29, 2022
Print Length: 432

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