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Scars Around Her Fingers by A. A. Freeman – Cover Reveal + Interview

Jennie Ivins July 23, 2026

Today we are happy to welcome back friend of the site, A. A. Freeman! It's the one year anniversary release of her first sci-fi novel, Echo of the Larkspur! And…

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Thrice Married to a Salted Fish by Bi Ka Bi – Light Novel Review

Colleen McMillan July 21, 2026

While the title sounds silly, the plot is deadly serious. The main protagonist isn’t our transmigrated soul, however. Instead, we enter ancient China through the eyes of aspiring physician Lin…

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The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods – Review

Summer Hanford July 15, 2026

On a quiet street in Dublin, a lost bookshop is waiting to be found. For too long, Opaline, Martha, and Henry have been the side characters in their own lives.…

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The Farseer/Romantasy Parallel: No, not Molly

Summer Hanford April 24, 2026

While it’s doubtful that modern romantasy writers set out to consciously mimic Hobb’s masterful construction, the choice of first person, the intricate and deep emotional growth, and the form both…

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On the Pleasures of Discovering Gaps in Your Reading

Angela Boord April 10, 2026

Once upon a time, when I ran upon a gap in my reading, I felt guilty about it. But no longer. As the moodiest of mood readers, I have come…

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The Poet Empress by Shen Tao: A Vague Review (Because Anything Specific Will Ruin the Ride)

JC Kang March 18, 2026

I have concluded The Poet Empress needs to be experienced with very little knowledge of the story and characters, so the enigma of the villain can be unraveled as expectations…

Cosy Dark Indie / Self-published LGBTQIA+ Reviews Romance Women Writing SFF

The Saint of Steel series (books 1-3) by T. Kingfisher – Review

Julia Kitvaria Sarene January 12, 2026

The blend of cute, fun, cosy and quite dark and bloody is a mixture I never knew I needed, before I found this author.

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Wooing the Witch Queen by Stephanie Burgis – Review

Julia Kitvaria Sarene January 2, 2026

Wooing the Witch Queen is a wonderfully immersive, playful, and warm story, perfect for anyone who loves quirky magic, complex friendships, and a touch of romance, all wrapped in cosy-dark…

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SPFBO 10 Champions’ League: Reign & Ruin by J. D. Evans – Review

Julia Kitvaria Sarene November 30, 2025

... blends romance, magic, and courtly intrigue into a story driven as much by emotion as by politics. Set in a richly imagined, Middle Eastern inspired world, it follows characters…

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A Pirate’s Life for Tea by Rebecca Thorne – Review

Julia Kitvaria Sarene November 10, 2025

Overall, it’s a fine pick for a cozy filler read, especially if you don’t mind your fantasy leaning more toward fluff than depth.

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Painted Devils by Margaret Owen – Review

Julia Kitvaria Sarene September 29, 2025

The dynamics between the gods, the cult’s unintended growth, and Vanja’s ever-evolving relationship with power and consequence make Painted Devils a worthwhile read...

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A Honeymoon of Grave Consequence by Stephanie Burgis – Review

Julia Kitvaria Sarene September 28, 2025

Cosy fantasy at its best, filled with supernatural folklore, found family warmth, and the fresh spark of newlywed romance. A short book with a big heart, it is the perfect…