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Currently Reading
Heir to Frost and Storm by Ben Alderson **Read What Feeds Below by Tatiana Scholte-Bonne **Read Hallowed Be Thy Name by Brooke Winters
Upcoming: Key Lime Sky by Al Hess
I am so excited to help one of my favorite authors, Ben Alderson, reveal the cover for his next book, GODBUTCHER! An epic MM romantasy inspired by Greek Mythology coming March 5, 2027~
Cover Artist & Title: Spookgeist Author Name placement: TRC Designs by Cat
Pre-order for Kindle HERE now!
Y'all, I have been obsessing over this cover art for DAYS and I am so excited to finally be able to share it with y'all <3
Incoming Book Release News~
Stay tuned June 5th for an exciting cover reveal for an upcoming book from Ben Alderson!!!
I was sent the files today so I'll be playing around with how I want to set up the post as well as the pre-order link~
Wife Shaped Bodies review notes
TWs: rape-specifically marital rape, body horror, murder, abuse, isolation, domestic violence, spousal abuse, mentions of animal torture (not graphic), death, parental loss, miscarriage, child loss, human experimentation
What Feeds Below review
Rating: 5/5
**I recieved an advance copy from Netgalley in exchange for my honest review**
Wow. Just. Wow. It's been a minute since I've read something so deeply horrifying and visceral. I am completely astounded by the depth and care that went into every detail of this book. The plants, the monsters, the characters, all phenomenally done.
I had to pause more than once with this book because of just how descriptive it was in all aspects. I am pretty sure I'm going to have nightmares and I loved every second of it. I spent the entire book rooting for Petra especially because she has just the sweetest heart and only wants to help the people around her. In spite of everything she has gone through, that spirit, that care, it's a hard glow to keep and it's impossible not to love her because of it.
Jade is such a good contrast to that, the fighter to Petra's healer. Devoted and hard, caring in her own way. The dynamic between her and Petra is truly impressive and a very good example of a brains and brawn combo. I do wish we would have gotten a little more of her story, I would love to know more about her bond with Petra and how she came to be under Ms. Opal's care, but a little mystery definitely makes it that much more engaging.
And then there's Flint, a precarious balance between the two. Someone who knew Petra before tragedy struck and who still wants what's best for her. He shows that friendship can endure, even if it no longer looks the same. Even if you no longer really know the other person, that care doesn't just go away.
The Void itself was so wonderfully crafted and terrifying that I could honestly picture the plants and creatures in such a way that it filled me with dread and unease, like I was going to look over my shoulder and see one of those monstrosities lurking behind me, biding its time. The lore was also very well done. Engaging, just informative enough to show how little is actually known about the place while also showing WHY so little is known.
I am just so completely blown away by What Feeds Below and I cannot recommend it enough.
Heir to Frost and Storm review notes
TWs: Spoilers, death, parental death, grief, animal cruelty, war, torture
Heir to Frost and Storm review
Rating: 5/5
Okay, I need to stop using Ben's books as a reward for knocking other books off of my TBR because all he does is stress me out and emtionally devastate me. Which, generally speaking, are the marks of a great book for me.
A lot of trilogies start to fall apart during the second book, but not here. If anything, I just became more invested. Which only served to make me ugly cry more than once.
Max really begins to step into himself in this one and I genuinely love that for him. Seeing a character finally begin to find his footing, to start forging his own way, even when it's risky or dangerous, is always beautiful. But the thing that really sticks out with Max is how much he's willing to risk for the people he loves. He always tries to do right by his people, even when it's difficult and especially when the odds are not in his favor. That kind of loyalty and stubbornness is a lovely mix.
I also really loved the way Leska's character grew over the course of the book. Getting to see beyond her hurt and anger to the person she truly is? I completely fell in love with her by the end of the book. I honestly can't wait to see how the dynamic between her and Max shifts in the final book but I'm also really looking forward to seeing how things play out with her and Beatrice.
I also just really adore Beatrice and Simion so much. Simion's pure devotion to Max is such a light in the darkness and I love how he never loses his hope or his faith in Max. Even when he makes the wrong choice, he does it with the best of intentions and the purest heart. I also love that Bea never loses her fire. No matter how they try to break her, she pushes through and pushes Max to follow through.
With this book mostly serving to set up the final, it feels like a fantastic bridge with a life of its own. Yes, you can feel that it's leading up to something bigger but it still manages to be engaging instead of just a stepping stone. The way Ben creates worlds, breathes life into every aspect of them, is nothing short of astounding and while I can't wait to find out what happens next, I'm also not ready for this story to be done.
You Did Nothing Wrong review notes
TW: Spoilers, child abuse, child death, murder, abusive and toxic relationships, gore, violence, domestic violence
Wife Shaped Bodies review
Rating: 5/5
Okay, so, holy damn. That was, without a doubt, one of the most interesting books I have ever read. It's beautifully written, horrifying, heartbreaking, resilient, gratifying. I just, I am astounded by the depth of emotion and horror that this book inspired.
While the characters, in some ways, lack depth, it is very necessary for the story. It's less about what Nicole knows and more about what she feels, what she experiences, what she becomes. What they all become, really.
At its very core, I would call this a perfect example female rage and empowerment, a pure display of women finding a way to support one another in spite of deep oppression and violence. It bites back as well as softly drifts in a way that is tragically beautiful, bittersweet, and cloyingly cathartic. There is beauty in rage but there is also beauty in the quiet surrender to the place you were always meant to find in the end.
There are some triggering scenes in this book, I will not pretend there isn't so I will heavily recommend looking into those, but I also truly recommend this book to anyone who needs to know that you are allowed to fight back, that you are more than the part of you that others put importance on. Your rage is justified and there is splendor in every part of your being.
I honestly cannot wait to see what else Laura comes up with because, for a debut novel, this was absolutely incredible and I am completely in awe.
The Demon and His Viper review notes
TWs: Spoilers, death, torture, demons, body horror, gore, abuse, child abuse, psychological torture, murder, broken fingers
Bend Him Break Him review notes
TWs: dubcon/noncon, blackmail, forced coming out, homophobia, discrimination, assault, attempted sexual assualt, spoilers
Bend Him Break Him review
Rating: 3/5
I will be the first to admit that this is not my usual genre but it came across my for you page on tiktok and seemed interesting. So, I took a chance on it. I did hesitate at the trigger warnings, I am not a non-con or dub-con fan, so please take that warning to heart.
The story wasn't terrible, the writing was average, the pacing was a little choppy, and there were quite a few points where the story really seemed to drag on. There were a few different spots the book could have ended before the actual ending and some of the directions it went into just seemed very unnecessary.
Isaac and Colton are decent enough characters, but Isaac especially is fairly hypocritical in the start of things with him and Colton. There also just wasn't a strong character development for either one of them (or any of the side characters which was a shame because I liked Mina especially).
If you want an easy read or you enjoy second chance bully romances, you might enjoy this. Unfortunately, it just really was not for me.
Espíritu review
Rating: 5/5
**I received an advance copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for my honest review**
I will admit that I had extremely high hopes for this book. I love Cemetery Boys and when I found out that Aiden was doing a sequel, I was beyond excited. I could not wait to dive back into this world, to revisit these characters and see how they handled the aftermath of the previous book.
I am pleased to report that Espíritu not only met my expectations but surpassed them brilliantly.
Espíritu picks up shortly after the ending of Cemetery Boys and does not shy away from the emotional aspects that come after facing down such traumatic and life altering events. It's a story about healing, about finding your place, and trusting the people you love to help you get to where you need to be.
As with Cemetery Boys, this is a love letter to culture and tradition while also showing how these things can grow around new ideas, to continue to grow in love and community. It honors both the need for tradition and the need for change while showing the two can exist side by side. It also continues to emphasize that those we lost are never truly gone because that love still remains.
I will forever love the character dynamics in these books, the way they banter and fight and work through things. The fact that they don't give up on each other, even when it would be easier to walk away. At the end of the day, it's about connections, it's about the people we love and who love us back and that nothing, not even death, can erase that love or sever those connections.
Truly a beautifully done book from start to finish and I cannot recommend it enough.
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The Entaglement or Rival Wizards review notes
TWs: Spoilers, toxic family dynamics, mentions of child abuse and PTSD
The Entanglement of Rival Wizards review
Rating: 5/5
It should come as no surprise that I absolutely loved this book given how much I adore Sara's writing in general. That being said, this one probably made me cry a lot more than I expected it to.
Sebastian and Elethior are absolutely fantastic characters and the way they mirror one another, the differences in how they cope with trauma while still learning how to work together is truly phenomenal.
I also really appreciate the way Seb's PTSD and anxiety were written because it's so fucking relatable. It's raw and painful and realistic. And it doesn't stop existing when he falls in love or starts to heal. It's still there, still a factor in his life, and I just genuinely appreciate the sincerity in the way it was written.
I also genuinely loved Orok. His friendship with Seb. Yes, they're trauma bonded but the love they have for one another is so genuine and it really shines. Even in the end, when they're both making choices that take them physically away from one another, they're still just so full of pride and joy for one another.
The amount of love and hope that exists in this book, the way it thrives in spite of the pain and trauma, it's just so damn comforting. But, that's a thing that Sara seems to really excel at with her books and that's why I keep reaching for them. Well written stories with amazing characters and so much love and hope and reassurance that things can be okay, that they will be okay. We are more than our scars and we are not alone.