Category: Review

Review: The Demon and The Princess by Laura Greenwood

The Demon and the Princess (Fated Mates and Monster Dates #2) by Laura Greenwood My Rating: 3 stars Genre: Monster Romance/ Paranormal Academy Romance Age Category: New Adult Type of romance: m/f Blurb: Being the secret bodyguard to a demon princess was never going to be easy. Sophia is looking forward to being away from the demon court and the constant reminders of her royal status. Whether it’s classes, parties, or friends, she wants to give her all to her time at the academy. With his education at stake, Lucas made an agreement that he regrets the moment he sees […]

Posted July 17, 2026 by Lola in Fantasy, Review, Romance / 4 Comments

Review: Summerween by Joss Wood

Summerween (Halloween Town #1) by Joss Wood My Rating: 3 stars Genre: Contemporary Romance Age Category: Adult Type of romance: m/f Blurb: Halloween just got hotter… Welcome to Solstice Springs—where it’s Halloween year-round, pink skeletons wear beachwear, and the town’s biggest debate is whether the ghosts are real or just good for business Wren Dunlop’s summer plan was simple: – Hide from viral infamy ✓ – Drink rosé by the lake ✓ – Avoid all men forever ✓ Too bad her godmother (part-time witch and full-time Mayor) has other ideas. Now Wren’s teaching dance for the Summerween spectacular, in a […]

Posted July 15, 2026 by Lola in Contemporary, Fantasy, Review, Romance / 4 Comments

Review: Conquering Reality & Other Misconduct by Annette Marie and Rob Jacobsen

Conquering Reality & Other Misconduct (The Guild Codex: Warped #6) by Annette Marie and Rob Jacobsen My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Urban Fantasy Age Category: Adult Type of romance: m/f Blurb: Conman, jailbird, rookie, agent, fugitive…I’ve worn a whole lot of labels over the past year. But the Consilium, AKA the heinous secret league of power-hungry psychos that has been covertly pulling the world’s strings for decades, has slapped a few more on me: abnormality, keystone of evil, and my personal favorite, “annoying pest that keeps escaping our clutches.” I’ve battled empaths, mages, demons, rogues, and an astonishing quantity of […]

Posted July 13, 2026 by Lola in Fantasy, Review / 6 Comments

Review: Careless Whiskers by Miranda James

Careless Whiskers (Cat in the Stacks #12) written by Miranda James narrated by Erin Bennett My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Cozy Mystery Age Category: Adult Type of romance: m/f Blurb: Charlie Harris has sworn off investigating murder and mayhem after a recent close call. Instead, he’s delighted to cheer on his daughter, Laura, who’s starring in a production of Careless Whispers. The theater department at Athena College is debuting the play written by a fledgling playwright with local connections, and Charlie’s son-in-law, Frank Salisbury, will be calling the directorial shots. Laura is upset to learn that Luke Lombardi, an overbearing […]

Posted July 6, 2026 by Lola in Mystery, Review / 4 Comments

Review: The Frog Ward’s Journey by Laura Greenwood and Ariana Jade

The Frog Ward’s Journey (Purple Oak Oasis #6) by Laura Greenwood and Ariana Jade My Rating: 3 stars Genre: Cozy Fantasy Romance Age Category: Adult Type of romance: f/f Blurb: A journey across the sea will change everything. As the niece of the captain, Ines loves nothing more than visiting new places alongside her trusty frog familiar. And with a mission to collect tea witches for Purple Oak underway, she has a reason to do just that. Alone in the world and without anyone to rely on, Susie has been searching for a purpose and a way to use her […]

Posted July 3, 2026 by Lola in Fantasy, Review, Romance / 5 Comments

Review: Eclipse by Celia Lake

Eclipse (Mysterious Powers #3) by Celia Lake My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Cozy Historical Fantasy Romance Age Category: Adult Type of romance: m/f Blurb: Thesan loves the stars. As the Astronomy professor at Schola, Albion’s leading magical school, she’s made a life full of teaching, observation, and research. She wants what is best for her students, all of them. Thesan is looking forward to a year of learning, and the magic of the coming near total solar eclipse. Isembard has lived in the shadows. Younger son of a noble family, he’s always felt second-best. Last year, he agreed to act […]

Posted July 1, 2026 by Lola in Fantasy, Historical, Review, Romance / 1 Comment

Review: Field Guide for the Formerly Villainous by Autumn K. England

Field Guide for the Formerly Villainous (Everyday Magic #1) by Autumn K. England My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Cozy Fantasy Age Category: Adult Type of romance: nb/f Blurb: STARDEW VALLEY meets STUDIO GHIBLI in a charming cozy fantasy about healing, redemption, and the subtle magic of simple living. Perfect for fans of Can’t Spell Treason Without Tea and The Spellshop. Welcome home, weary traveler. When Oaklin Nettlewood accidentally joined an evil world-ending cult, mind control magic forced them to do unspeakable things. Years later, the realm’s heroes have finally saved the day, defeated the villain, and shattered the last remnants […]

Posted June 29, 2026 by Lola in Fantasy, Review / 5 Comments