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The Everlasting by Alix E. Harrow

Published on January 26, 2026January 26, 2026 by Celeste6 Comments

Today’s review is about THE EVERLASTING by Alix E. Harrow. It’s a standalone novel with a lady knight, time travel, and fated love. It’s also, at its heart, a novel about propaganda and nationalism.

Author: Alix E. Harrow
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Tor Books
Publish Date: October 28, 2025
Print Length: 320

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ARC Review: He Who Drowned the World by Shelley Parker-Chan

Published on August 28, 2023August 27, 2023 by Celeste10 Comments

Today’s review is about HE WHO DROWNED THE WORLD by Shelley Parker-Chan. It’s the final book in The Radiant King duology. As such, my review contains spoilers for SHE WHO BECAME THE SUN. This is a brilliant and satisfying ending that explores the power of grief and sex as well as identity. It is much darker than the first book and contains elements that some may find triggering.

Author: Shelley Parker-Chan
Series: The Radiant Emperor #2
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Tor Books
Publish Date: August 22, 2023
Print Length: 496

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ARC Review: Thornhedge by T. Kingfisher

Published on May 8, 2023January 11, 2025 by Celeste11 Comments

I hope everyone had a good weekend! Today I have an advanced reading copy (ARC) review of THORNHEDGE by T. Kingfisher. This is a retelling of the classic western fairytale, The Sleeping Beauty. Only this isn’t from the princess’s point of view, but from that of the often-maligned fairy of the story.

Author: T. Kingfisher
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Tor
Publish Date: August 15, 2023
Print Length: 128

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Sundays in Bed With…Alone With You in the Ether

Published on December 18, 2022December 17, 2022 by Celeste4 Comments

The Sundays in Bed With… meme, hosted by Midnight Book Girl, dares to ask what book has been in your bed this morning. Come share what book you’ve spent time curled up reading in bed, or which book you wish you had time to read today!

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Book Review: The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake

Published on October 28, 2022October 6, 2024 by Celeste11 Comments

Today’s review is about THE ATLAS SIX by Olivie Blake. It’s the first book in The Atlas series, which has a heavy focus on dark academia and dangerous games.

Author: Olivie Blake
Series: The Atlas, #1
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Tor
Publish Date: March 1, 2022
Print Length: 384

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