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Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer

Book Review: Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Maehrer

Published on September 15, 2023September 14, 2023 by Celeste12 Comments

Today’s review is about ASSISTANT TO THE VILLAIN by Hannah Maehrer. Published by the same publisher as FOURTH WING, it boasts a hilarious story about what it’s like to be the assistant to a villain. Though charming to some, I had some misgivings about whether it lives up to the hype.

Author: Hannah Nicole Maehrer
Series: Assistant to the Villain #1
Age Category: New Adult
Publisher: Entangled Publishing
Publish Date: August 29, 2023
Print Length: 352

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DNF: Brittle by Beth Overmyer

Published on July 13, 2023July 13, 2023 by Celeste4 Comments

Today I have a review of BRITTLE by Beth Overmyer. Unfortunately, I did not finish this ARC. I debated whether to post this DNF review, but ultimately decided to because, as I said earlier, reviews are for readers.

Author: Beth Overmyer
Series: Blade and Bone #1
Age Category: New Adult
Publisher: Flame Tree Press
Publish Date: August 15, 2023
Print Length: 304

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ARC Review: North Queen by Nicola Tyche

Published on July 3, 2023June 22, 2023 by Celeste9 Comments

Today I present an ARC review of NORTH QUEEN by Nicola Tyche. This is the first book in a dark fantasy romance trilogy. I unexpectedly found myself bingeing this book and can’t wait for the next one. Read on to see my more in-depth thoughts about it.

Author: Nicola Tyche
Series: Crowns, #1
Age Category: New Adult
Publisher: Columbia River Publishing
Publish Date: July 4, 2023
Print Length: 588

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ARC Review: Orchid Child by Victoria Costello

Published on June 19, 2023June 19, 2023 by Celeste4 Comments

Though a bit later than I usually post, today’s review is about ORCHID CHILD by Victoria Costello. Set mainly in Ireland, this story examines the effects of generational trauma and epigenetic expression. In a sense, confronting the truth and the past will set these characters free.

Author: Victoria Costello
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Liminal Books
Publish Date: June 13, 2023
Print Length: 312

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Summer of the Cicadas by Chlesea Catherine

Book Review: Summer of the Cicadas by Chelsea Catherine

Published on June 12, 2023June 11, 2023 by Celeste1 Comment

Today’s review is about SUMMER OF THE CICADAS by Chelsea Catherine. It’s a novella-length soft horror story about a cicada “invasion,” confronting loss, and becoming a leader.

Author: Chelsea Catherine
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Red Hen Press
Publish Date: August 18, 2020
Print Length: 160

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