The City of Stardust by Georgia Summers

Today’s review is about THE CITY OF STARDUST by Georgia Summers. It’s a standalone fantasy novel in which Violet, abandoned by her mother, fights to end the family curse. Along the way she encounters doors to other worlds and that myth comes from fact.

Author: Georgia Summers
Series: None
Age Category: New Adult/Adult
Publisher: Redhook
Publish Date: January 30, 2024
Print Length: 352

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ARC Review: An Education In Malice by S.T. Gibson

Today’s review is about AN EDUCATION IN MALICE by S.T. Gibson. It’s a retelling of CARMILLA set in 1960s Massachusetts at a historical women’s college. This dual point of view novel portrays a dark academia environment, vampires, and uneven power dynamics.

Author: S.T. Gibson
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Redhook
Publish Date: February 13, 2024
Print Length: 368

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ARC Review: Shield Maiden by Sharon Emmerichs

Today’s review is about SHIELD MAIDEN by Sharon Emmerichs. It’s a retelling of the epic poem Beowulf during his 50th year of reign from the point of view of Fryda, his niece. This story has excellent disability representation and immerses the reader in 10th century Geatland (modern Sweden) culture.

Author: Sharon Emmerichs
Series: None
Age Category: New Adult
Publisher: Redhook
Publish Date: October 3, 2023
Print Length: 416

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ARC Review: The Magician’s Daughter by H.G. Parry

Today’s book review is about THE MAGICIAN’S DAUGHTER by H.G. Parry. This book is like a warm hug despite the serious nature of fighting to save the magic in the world. A coming-of-age story, this is a tale that transcends age categories and is perfect for Young Adult and Adult readers.

Author: H.G. Parry
Series: None
Age Category: Young Adult/New Adult
Publisher: Redhook
Publish Date: February 28, 2023
Print Length: 400

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

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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