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That Qual, Robert by Margaret A. Stanger

That Quail Robert by Margaret A. Stanger

Published on September 21, 2026September 20, 2026 by Celeste5 Comments

Today’s review is about THAT QUAIL ROBERT by Margaret A. Stanger. I bought this on a whim at a library book sale and I’m glad I did. If you loved RAISING HARE by Chloe Dalton, you’ll love this book, too.

Author: Margaret A. Stanger
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Mariner Books
Publish Date: August 03, 1992 (originally 1966)
Print Length: 128

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Thorn Season by Kiera Azar

Published on September 15, 2026September 14, 2026 by Celeste7 Comments

Today’s review is about THORN SEASON by Kiera Azar. It’s the first book in a planned YA fantasy romance trilogy. It has politics at court, a bit of a love quadrangle, and ongoing persecution of magical minorities.

Author: Kiera Azar
Series: Thorn Season, #1
Age Category: Young Adult
Publisher: Storytide
Publish Date: September 02, 2025
Print Length: 464

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The Stars Too Fondly by Emily Hamilton

Published on April 20, 2026April 19, 2026 by Celeste3 Comments

Today’s review is about THE STARS TOO FONDLY by Emily Hamilton. It’s a standalone sci-fi romance set in the near future of Earth. Cleo and her friends creep onto the abandoned Providence ship and accidentally end up on a space journey. Along the way they figure out what happened to the crew that vanished 20 years prior.

Author: Emily Hamilton
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Harper Voyager
Publish Date: June 11, 2024
Print Length: 336

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The Demonic Inventions of Aurelie Blake by Mara Rutherford

Published on April 9, 2026April 8, 2026 by Celeste8 Comments

Today’s review is about THE DEMONIC INVENTIONS OF AURELIE BLAKE by Mara Rutherford. It’s the first book in a new series. Aurelie is an inventor, but unfortunately inventing brings forth demons into the human world. Thus, inventing is forbidden. But when a mysterious stranger commissions Aurelie to build something, she can’t resist.

Author: Mara Rutherford
Series: The Broken Veil, #1
Age Category: Young Adult/New Adult
Publisher: HarperCollins Us
Publish Date: April 14, 2026
Print Length: 384

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The Scoundrel and the Siren by Christy Carlyle

Published on February 2, 2026January 25, 2026 by Celeste6 Comments

Today’s review is about THE SCOUNDREL AND THE SIREN by Christy Carlyle. It’s the second installment of the Princes of London series, though reading the first book is not a prerequisite. This historical romance is a fun, light read that incorporates a bit of history and archaeology.

Author: Christy Carlyle
Series: Princes of London, #2
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Avon
Publish Date: March 31, 2026
Print Length: 304

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