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 / 8 Comments

Sunday Post #646

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 tough week. We had a stressful appointment early this week and despite preparing well for it, we were both very stressed and I have no clue if it went well. And now we have to wait for a response for 2 months. We got a […]

Posted May 4, 2025 by Lola in Sunday Post / 16 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 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 / 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

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 / 10 Comments