Category: Review

Review: Mystery at an Irish Wedding by L.C. Winters

Mystery at an Irish Wedding (Half Moon Bay Mysteries #1) by L.C. Winters My Rating: 3 stars Genre: Cozy Mystery Age Category: Adult Type of romance: m/f Blurb: “Wedding dresses, ex-fiancés, and a whole lot of murder—just another day in Half Moon Bay” Therapist Clementine Moriarty thought her return to the whimsical seaside town of Half Moon Bay, nestled in cozy Donegal – would be a chance to reconnect with her roots, spend time at her parents’ charming little seaside art gallery and heal from heartbreak. But her homecoming is anything but peaceful when she stumbles upon an unwelcome surprise—her […]

Posted May 12, 2025 by Lola in Mystery, Review / 6 Comments

Review: Sabre Woods Academy by Laura Greenwood

Sabre Woods Academy (Sabre Woods Academy #1-3) by Laura Greenwood My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Urban Fantasy/ Paranormal Romance Age Category: New Adult Type of romance: m/f Blurb: A tiger shifter, an academy, and a royal court full of drama. Starting at Sabre Woods Academy is everything Kayra hoped it would be, but it also comes with its challenges, including facing the rival to her position as the Shifter Heir. With friendships building and romance blossoming, Kayra discovers that there’s more to being the heir, and the queen, than she ever realised. But one thing is for certain, she’s determined […]

Posted May 9, 2025 by Lola in Fantasy, Review / 4 Comments

Review: Paper Cuts by Ellery Adams

Paper Cuts (Secret, Book, & Scone Society #6) by Ellery Adams narrated by Cris Dukehart My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Cozy Mystery Age Category: Adult Type of romance: m/f Blurb: Miracle Springs, North Carolina, is famed for its healing springs. But bookstore owner Nora Pennington has a tendency to land in a different kind of hot water. Though she loves to practice bibliotherapy by finding the perfect books for her customers while listening to their secrets, she also likes to bury her nose in the occasional local crime . . . Nora escaped her past a decade ago. So it […]

Posted May 7, 2025 by Lola in Mystery, Review / 4 Comments

Review: The King’s Weaver by Novae Caelum

The King’s Weaver (The King’s Weaver #1) by Novae Caelum My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Fantasy Romance Age Category: Adult Type of romance: m/gf Blurb: Bi king x genderfluid princess fantasy romance When my mother betrothed me to a murderous tyrant, I used my magic to disguise myself as a man and run away to his court to prove he’s a monster. But instead, I found a broken king. I didn’t expect him to fall for me as a man, and I’m falling for him, too. He’s been betrayed before—should I tell him who I am and be his queen […]

Posted May 5, 2025 by Lola in Fantasy, Review, Romance / 11 Comments

Review: The Tea Witch’s Secret by Laura Greenwood and Ariana Jade

The Tea Witch’s Secret (Purple Oak Oasis #1.5) by Laura Greenwood and Ariana Jade My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Cozy Fantasy Romance Age Category: New Adult Type of romance: m/f Blurb: Hana knows she shouldn’t fall for Oliver, even if his familiar training constantly leads him back to her for healing. As a tea witch and healer, Hana knows her role in Purple Oak Oasis, and as the heir of the Steeper family, she knows better than to fall for someone she shouldn’t. But the heart wants what it wants, and for Hana Steeper, that means Oliver Fields. Oliver’s trouble […]

Posted May 2, 2025 by Lola in Fantasy, Review, Romance / 6 Comments

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/ New 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 […]

Posted April 30, 2025 by Lola in Fantasy, Review, Romance / 4 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 / 6 Comments