Independent Publisher Archives

Trad Wife by Saratoga Schaefer

Published on April 14, 2026April 13, 2026 by Celeste5 Comments

Today’s review is about TRAD WIFE by Saratoga Schaefer. It’s a standalone, contemporary horror that pulls inspiration from Rosemary’s Baby. It’s easy to read, though doesn’t delve deeply into the social commentary on trad wives.

Author: Saratoga Schaefer
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Crooked Lane Books
Publish Date: February 10, 2026
Print Length: 320

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The Land of the Living and the Dead by Shauna Lawless

Published on February 9, 2026January 27, 2026 by CelesteLeave a comment

Today’s review is about THE LAND OF THE LIVING AND THE DEAD by Shauna Lawless. It’s the final book in the Gael Song trilogy. This review has spoilers for CHILDREN OF THE GODS AND FIGHTING MEN and THE WORDS OF KINGS AND PROPHETS.

Author: Shauna Lawless
Series: Gael Song, #3
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Head of Zeus — an AdAstra Book
Publish Date: September 2, 2025
Print Length: 592

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The Roommate Risk by Talia Hibbert

Published on December 8, 2025November 30, 2025 by Celeste6 Comments

Today’s review is about THE ROOMMATE RISK by Talia Hibbert. This is a standalone contemporary romance with years of pining packed into a few short weeks of close proximity. Hibbert delivers in this romance full of tension and unpacking various family trauma and complexes.

Author: Talia Hibbert
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Nixon House
Publish Date: May 05, 2021
Print Length: 286

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Female Fantasy by Iman Hariri-Kia

Published on November 17, 2025November 14, 2025 by Celeste4 Comments

Today’s review is about FEMALE FANTASY by Iman Hariri-Kia. This fun romp is an homage to and satire of the romance genre. Joonie embarks on an adventure to find the man who inspired her favorite romantasy male lead.

Author: Iman Hariri-Kia
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Cosmo Reads
Publish Date: October 14, 2025
Print Length: 416

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Get It Out by Andrea Becker

Published on October 6, 2025September 21, 2025 by Celeste7 Comments

Today’s review is about GET IT OUT by Andréa Becker. This nonfiction book examines the hysterectomy through an inclusive and intersectional lens.

Author: Andréa Becker
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: New York University Press
Publish Date: July 15, 2025
Print Length: 208

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