Author: Simone

  • 5 High Fantasy Books if You Loved the Wheel of Time TV Series

    Happy Wheel of Time day! If you’re like me, then you’ve probably been obsessing about this show a few years ago when they actually made the announcement that it was going to be a show. But the happy day is here and I know we’re all going to rush and see what this is all…

  • Five SFF Novellas if You’re New to Novellas

    Recently, I took a poll on my bookstagram account to see if folks were fans of novellas. But interestingly enough, there were many folks who said they haven’t read any at all! I’m slowly becoming a huge fan of novellas, which are stories that are told in 17,500 and 40,000 words. It’s longer than a…

  • Our Violent Ends by Chloe Gong // Book Review

    The sequel to These Violent Delights will dazzle you with its action-packed retelling of both Romeo and Juliet and the Shanghai Massacre of 1927. Filled with mystery, political intrigue, and romance, this one will keep you reading all the way to the end. Here’s more about Our Violent Ends The year is 1927, and Shanghai…

  • Skin of the Sea by Natasha Bowen // Book Review

    I’m a huge fan of mermaids, so when I heard that there was a book out there that combines The Little Mermaid with Children of Blood and Bone, I knew I had to check this out. I’m so glad I did because I found myself a new favorite. Thanks to Get Underlined for a gifted…

  • How did I not get on Lore Olympus before today?

    I recently received a gifted copy of Lore Olympus from the publisher. I was excited about this one because I’ve been wanting to get more into graphic novels and why not restart that with something that modernizes Greek mythology. But omg, I didn’t actually realize that this story would be so good. And now I’m…

  • Crownchasers by Rebecca Coffindaffer // Book Review

    It’s the final book of October! I know this review is coming a little way after the month ended, but it’s been tough for me to write blog posts lately. Just feeling a little creatively drained, but that has nothing to do with this book. I’m just letting you know lol. If you like space…

  • A Marvellous Light by Freya Marske // Book Review

    I love a genre-bending story that expertly mixes historical fiction, classic writing, a mystery, and infuses it in a magic-filled world. It also doesn’t hurt if the romance is steamy AF. Thanks to Tor Books for a gifted copy of the book. Here’s more about A Marvellous Light Robin Blyth has more than enough bother…

  • Arsenic and Adobo by Mia P Manansala // Book Review

    This was such a great read for vacations because it’s engaging enough to keep you interested, but perfect when family or friends draw your attention away. Mind you, I was totally caught off guard when the true killer was revealed. Here’s more about Arsenic and Adobo When Lila Macapagal moves back home to recover from…

  • How to Marry Keanu Reeves in 90 Days by KM Jackson // Book Review

    Sometimes you just need to believe that you have a chance with your celebrity crush to actually set the tone for the rest of your life. I picked this one up since I’m a huge fan of Keanu Reeves, but what I got was so much more than just a little crush. Thanks to Read…

  • Nothing but Blackened Teeth by Cassandra Khaw // Book Review

    This tiny novella packs a punch with ghostly brides, haunted houses, and human sacrifice. The perfect Halloween read (or any time of the year if you’re like me). Here’s more about Nothing but Blackened Teeth A Heian-era mansion stands abandoned, its foundations resting on the bones of a bride and its walls packed with the…