Review: The Night Realm by Annette Marie

The Night Realm (Spell Weaver #1) by Annette Marie narrated by Melissa Moran and Tim Paige My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Urban Fantasy/ Post-apocalyptic Urban Fantasy Age Category: Young Adult Type of romance: m/f Blurb: Clio isn’t a thief. She isn’t a spy, a soldier, or a diplomat. Aside from her rare ability to mimic spells, her only notable talent is gardening. But with a war threatening her homeland, and her half-brother—the nymph prince—pleading for her help, she agrees to attempt the impossible: stealing deadly magic from the best spell weavers in the three realms. Their stronghold is located deep […]

Posted April 30, 2025 by Lola in Fantasy, Review, Romance / 0 Comments

Review: Chaotic Apéritifs by Tao Wong

Chaotic Apéritifs (Hidden Dishes #2) by Tao Wong narrated by Emily Woo Zeller My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Cozy Fantasy Age Category: Adult Type of romance: no romance Blurb: The Only Constant with Magic is Change. Mo Meng is reminded of that fact once again, as the Nameless Restaurant faces a new challenge. Magic and its old wielders are returning to the world. For the restaurant, wards of anonymity and camouflage are fading, leading to the arrival of new customers. And some older friends. What started as a way to pass the decades and feed a few customers has become […]

Posted April 28, 2025 by Lola in Fantasy, Review / 2 Comments

Sunday Post #645

The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by Kimba @ Caffeinated Book Reviewer. It’s a chance to share News. A post to recap the past week, showcase books and things we have received and share news about what is coming up for the week on our blog. What happened this week? This was a pretty full week, but I had enough energy and got a lot done, so that was nice. We did some preparing for an important meeting we have next week so we have all the information available and in our heads. We’re unfortunately still dealing with […]

Posted April 27, 2025 by Lola in Sunday Post / 5 Comments

Review: The Second Ruler Part One by Novae Caelum

The Second Ruler: Part One (The Stars and Green Magics #6) by Novae Caelum My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Science Fiction Age Category: Adult Type of romance: f/f, nb/m, nb/f and m/f romances so far Blurb: A BATTLE FOR POWER. A FIGHT FOR THE HEART. Dressa wanted to protect her wife from her monstrous past, but that past came back to haunt them both. Imorie wanted to save the man they love, and now they’re on their way into the heart of the enemy. Iata wanted everything, but it was never his to have. And Rhys wanted to matter, to […]

Posted April 25, 2025 by Lola in Review, Romance, Sci-Fi / 4 Comments

Review: The Healing Journey by Caroline Bakker

The Healing Journey: Navigating Adult ADHD and PMDD Caroline Bakker My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Non-fiction Self-Help Blurb: The Healing Journey Navigate, Transform, Thrive Living with ADHD and PMDD can feel like navigating a storm—overwhelming, unpredictable, and exhausting. In The Healing Journey—Navigating Adult ADHD and PMDD, Caroline Bakker shares her deeply personal and transformative story of finding clarity and balance amidst the chaos. At thirty-five, after self-diagnosing ADHD, Caroline discovered the powerful connection between ADHD and PMDD—and how their symptoms amplify each other, creating a perfect storm. Determined to regain control, she embarked on a holistic healing journey that not […]

Posted April 23, 2025 by Lola in Non-Fiction, Review / 5 Comments

Review: Way of the Wolf by Lindsay Buroker

Way of the Wolf (Magnetic Magic #1) by Lindsay Buroker narrated by Vivienne Leheny My Rating: 3 stars Genre: Urban Fantasy Age Category: Adult Type of romance: m/f Blurb: You can only escape your destiny for so long… It’s been more than twenty years since tragedy prompted Luna Valens to walk away from her pack. Scarred by her past, she’s done her best to lead a normal human life. Thanks to a potion that suppresses her magic, nobody around her has a clue that she’s a werewolf. Until… Her potion supplier disappears, her family reestablishes contact, and a mysterious werewolf […]

Posted April 21, 2025 by Lola in Fantasy, Review / 0 Comments

Sunday Post #644

The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by Kimba @ Caffeinated Book Reviewer. It’s a chance to share News. A post to recap the past week, showcase books and things we have received and share news about what is coming up for the week on our blog. What happened this week? This week started off not so good, but got a bit better as it progressed. I was quite tired from my period migraine and slept a bit more at the start of the week. I spent most of this week in pain as I managed to hurt something […]

Posted April 20, 2025 by Lola in Sunday Post / 6 Comments