Hey friends 🖤I can’t believe we’re already six days into the new year and I haven’t cracked open a book or set any reading goals yet. Life has been interesting as of late, filled with client edits, adventurous kitties, and surprise snow storms. I’ve also been applying to ESL teaching positions, dealing with liver health concerns, …
Things I’m Leaving Behind In 2021
Let’s just admit it: we’re happy 2021 is nearing its end. Like 2020, it was a dumpster fire sailing down a river of flammable garbage. Sure, it had a few moments of peace and kindness and lovely people, but it’s not one of our best years. And if the last few years have taught me …
2022 Adult SFF Backlist Books Challange
We readers are always after the new hardback shiny, eyes ever pinned to the horizon of new releases. And who can blame us? Buying books is our love language. It’s how we show authors our gratitude and appreciation; it’s how we dote on friends and comfort ourselves. But in all our gazing out into the …
WWW Wednesday #3
WWW Wednesday is hosted by Taking on a World of Words. But! Classy X Book Reviews are the ones who inspired me to play. To join in the WWW party, just answer the three question in the post. Oh, and be sure check out our previous WWW Wednesday for reading recs! What are you currently …
The Last Roman by B.K. Greenwood | Blog Tour Spotlight
Title: The Last RomanAuthor: B.K. GreenwoodGenre: Historical FantasyPublisher: Bat City PressFormat: e-ArcISBN: 9781736794906 Bookshop.org Amazon Barnes & Noble disclaimer: a special THANK YOU to Breakeven Books, the host of this tour, and B.K. Greenwood, the author of The Last Roman. Summary: Some debts you cannot repay, even if you live forever… Seasoned imperial officer Marcus Sempronius …
Cleansing Rain by Holly Ash
Title: Cleansing Rain Author: Holly Ash Genre: Science Fiction, Eco-Terrorism Thriller Publisher: Cabin In the Woods Format: e-Arc ISBN: 9781732574076 Barnes & Noble Amazon Book Depository Summary: Earth is dying and the only way to save it is to eliminate its biggest threat. All Zoe Antos wanted was to make it home from work in …
A Dance With A Fae Prince by Elise Kova
Title: A Dance With the Fae PrinceSeries: Married to Magic #1Author: Elise KovaGenre: Fantasy, RomancePublisher: Silver Wing PressFormat: eBookISBN: B08MQ1YPMZ Bookshop.org Amazon Waterstones Summary of Dance with the Fae Prince She knew her hand in marriage would be sold. She had no idea a fae prince was the buyer. Katria swore she’d never fall in …
Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews
Title: Magic Bites Series: Kate Daniels #1 Author: Ilona Andrews Genre: Urban fantasy, Romance Publisher: Ace Books Format: eBooks ISBN: 9780425264201 BOOKSHOP || AMAZON || BARNES & NOBLE Summary: When the magic is up, rogue mages cast their spells and monsters appear, while guns refuse to fire and cars fail to start. But then technology …
Valkyrie Scoop | August Edition
It’s August, Valkyries! Hey Valkyries! How’s your August going? Each month, we want to keep you posted on all things we’re reading, watching, and/or listening to. And just life in general. As we always say: stories go beyond books. So here, we want to tell you about the shows we’ve been binging, the songs on …
Bad Witch Burning by Jessica Lewis | ARC Review
Title: Bad Witch Burning Author: Jessica Lewis Genre: Young Adult, Paranormal Publisher: Delacorte Format: eArc ISBN: 9780593177389 Publication Date: August 24th, 2021 BOOKSHOP | INDIEBOUND | AMAZON | BARNES & NOBLE Official Summary: Katrell can talk to the dead. And she wishes it made more money. She’s been able to support her unemployed mother—and Mom’s …