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ARCs
This tag collects reviews of Advance Reader Copies provided by publishers or through NetGalley. These reviews reflect my honest impressions of books read before publication.


What a Sentient Roomba Can Teach Us About Being Human: A Review of The Infinite Sadness of Small Appliances by Glenn Dixon
What sounds like a quirky premise about a sentient Roomba becomes a quiet, bittersweet story about loneliness, efficiency, and what it really means to be human.
1 day ago4 min read


A Cozy Escape Into Magic: A Review of The Faraway Inn by Sarah Beth Durst
A heartbroken sixteen-year-old, a crumbling bed and breakfast, and a touch of quiet magic come together in The Faraway Inn by Sarah Beth Durst — a cozy, healing story about finding home in the most unexpected places.
Feb 153 min read


Exploring the Magic and Intrigue of Graceless Heart in Renaissance Italy
A surprising historical fantasy read
Dec 28, 20252 min read


Exploring Tea & Alchemy: A Review of Sharon Lynn Fisher's Gothic Romance
Tea, alchemy, and a murder mystery
Dec 11, 20252 min read


A Mixed Bag of Magic and Mystery in The Book of Autumn by Molly O'Sullivan
A disappointing read that is not autumnal and not completely dark academic
Oct 5, 20252 min read


Explore the Complexities of Love and Power in Fallen City by Adrienne Young
An immerse, slow-burn, political fantasy worth reading
Oct 5, 20253 min read


Exploring Isolation and Identity in Exiles by Mason Coile
What would you become if you were isolated on a hostile planet?
Aug 27, 20252 min read


Finding Magic in Grief and Friendship: My Journey with A Curious Kind of Magic
A cozy, whimsical, and endearing fantasy
Aug 25, 20252 min read


My Journey Through The Second Death of Locke by V L Bovalino: A Romance With Untapped Potential
A promising epic romantasy
Aug 25, 20252 min read


Why The Executioners Three is My New Favorite YA Thriller Full of 90s Nostalgia
The perfect YA 90's thriller to read in the fall
Jul 31, 20253 min read


Why The Book of Lost Hours Stole My Heart with Its Time-Traveling Tale
An unforgettable story about time, memories, and love.
Jul 22, 20253 min read


Exploring the Haunting Experience of Ashes of August Manor and Its Impact on Grief
A hauntingly gothic horror that journeys through death, grief, and regret.
Jul 20, 20253 min read


Unraveling the Unknown: A Journey through qntm's Memetic Mystery in Sci-Fi Horror
Author: qntm Publisher: Balantine Books Rating: 3.5 ★ Have you ever stepped into a world where the strange and unexplainable reign? Imagine a place filled with existential dread and mind-bending concepts. This is the essence of the SCP universe, a realm of the bizarre and absurd. I recently discovered a standout gem in this extensive cosmos: There Is No Antimemetics Division by qntm. This novel takes the SCP aesthetic and transforms it into an unsettling journey through the
Jun 29, 20253 min read


Discovering the Enchantment of The Faerie Morgana
A captivating retelling of Arthurian legend
Jun 28, 20254 min read
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