Category: Fantasy

Review: Honey and Pepper by A.J. Demas

Honey and Pepper (When in Pheme #1) by A.J. Demas My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Historical Fantasy Romance Age Category: Adult Type of romance: m/m Blurb: Newly freed from enslavement, Nikias is making a life for himself in the bustling city of Pheme, working at a snack stand, drinking with a group of anti-slavery radicals, and pining for the beautiful law clerk next door. When he sees his crush attacked in the street by an outraged ex-client, it seems it’s finally Nikias’s chance to be the hero. Kallion doesn’t need a rescue. What he really needs is a skewer of […]

Posted July 22, 2024 by Lola in Fantasy, Historical, Review, Romance / 4 Comments

Review: Dating a Snow Goddess by Laura Greenwood

Dating A Snow Goddess (Jinx Paranormal Dating Agency #4) by Laura Greenwood My Rating: 3 stars Genre: Paranormal Romance/ Mythology Age Category: Adult Type of romance: m/f Blurb: Will getting snowed in with a Norse goddess lead to love? Skadi loves nothing more than living a quiet life on her mountain, doing all the things a normal goddess of the hunt and snow would do. Until her peace is interrupted. Erik never planned on getting trapped on a mountain, but when he gets stuck on his way back to his hometown, he finds himself seeking shelter with the most enchanting […]

Posted July 19, 2024 by Lola in Fantasy, Mythology, Review, Romance / 4 Comments

Review: Winter Tales from Cozy Vales

Winter Tales from Cozy Vales (Cozy Vales Collection #1) by L.A. Scott, Rebecca Buchanan, Selina J. Eckert, Deanna Stuart, Angela Stuart, Cassandra Stirling, K M Jackways, G Clatworthy, Nathaniel Webb and Bonnie Axton My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Cozy Fantasy Age Category: Young Adult to Adult depending on the story Type of romance: not all stories have romance, the ones that do have m/f Blurb: A delightful collection of cozy fantasy stories set in the coziest of worlds! Grab your blanket and favorite hot beverage because this anthology of cozy fantasy stories has hours of holiday reading waiting for you! […]

Posted July 17, 2024 by Lola in Fantasy, Review / 4 Comments

Review: Otherworldly Izakaya Nobu 2 by Natsuya Semikawa

Otherworldly Izakaya Nobu 2 (Otherworldly Izakaya Nobu #2) by Natsuya Semikawa (author) and Virginia Nitouhei (artist) My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Fantasy/ Manga Age Category: Adult Blurb: Japanese-style pub “Nobu” is open for business in an odd, foreign world, and the ever-welcoming Shinobu and Chief are happy to serve up unusually tasty bar food to an array of strange customers. A little thief, an obnoxious messenger, and a pair of squabbling craftsmen are all ready to chow down! Kisu tempura, sashimi, omusoba, and shuto and more are on the menu… The delicious aromas of food and drink bring everyone together […]

Posted July 8, 2024 by Lola in Fantasy, Review / 2 Comments

Review: Murder at the Motel by Beth Dolgner

Murder at the Motel (Nightmare, Arizona #4) by Beth Dolgner narrated by Petrea Burchard My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Paranormal Cozy Mystery Age Category: Adult Type of romance: m/f Blurb: Fear, Flooding, and Family in Nightmare, Arizona Murder hits close to home for Olivia Kendrick when her annoying neighbor at Cowboy’s Corral Motor Lodge turns up dead. Did one of the other guests hold a grudge against Leonard Evers? Even while she’s eyeing a few shady suspects, Olivia can’t help but blame herself. Maybe she really is a conjuror, and maybe she accidentally killed her downstairs neighbor with magic. With […]

Posted July 5, 2024 by Lola in Fantasy, Mystery, Review / 6 Comments

Review: Strawberry Milkshake and What’s at Stake by Laura Greenwood

Strawberry Milkshake And What’s At Stake (Cauldron Coffee Shop #10) by Laura Greenwood My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Cozy Urban Fantasy Age Category: Adult Type of romance: m/f Blurb: Willow’s future is on the line, now she has to figure out how to make it a reality. A trip to Morocco puts Willow and Azíl front and centre at the discovery of the century, but for Willow, it isn’t enough, particularly with their life back home, and their future at the coffee shop under threat. With both of them determined to find a way that no one has to lose, […]

Posted July 3, 2024 by Lola in Fantasy, Review / 2 Comments

Review: Cursed by Lindsay Buroker

Cursed (Legacy of Magic #8) by Lindsay Buroker narrated by Vivienne Leheny My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Urban Fantasy Age Category: Adult Type of romance: m/f Blurb: The final installment in the Legacy of Magic series! Matti Puletasi has defeated her enemies, rescued her parents, fallen in love with the elf of her dreams, and even started thinking of having children. Will her life finally return to normal (as normal as possible when one is mated to an elf and has a goblin for a roommate and a dragon for a neighbor)? All Matti has left to do is to […]

Posted June 26, 2024 by Lola in Fantasy, Review / 2 Comments