Melanie Karsak has dominated my holiday reads this year and I believe that Goblins and Snowflakes: An Elves and the Shoemaker Retelling is the best one yet. It's cozy and whimsical with a hint of creepiness and that's my favorite type of story. This review will be spoiler free. Synopsis: Never bargain with goblin men.… Continue reading Novella Review for “Goblins and Snowflakes: An Elves and the Shoemaker Retelling” by Melanie Karsak
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My 2022 Bookish Roundup: Best, Worst & Most Disappointing
It's the most wonderful time of the year; a.k.a. the time I get to rant about the books I really loved and really hated. I read 37 books in 2022. One of these days I'll hit that 50 or more goal but having a toddler really takes away from my reading time😅 Anyways, of those… Continue reading My 2022 Bookish Roundup: Best, Worst & Most Disappointing
Novella Review for “Peppermint and Pentacles” by Melanie Karsak
Melanie Karsak is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors. After reading Hauntings and Humbug: A Steampunk Christmas Carol, I knew I wanted more of her fantasy holiday stories. She was offering the novella Peppermint and Pentacles for free so I snatched it up. This is the third story in her Steampunk Red Riding Hood… Continue reading Novella Review for “Peppermint and Pentacles” by Melanie Karsak
Novella Review for “Hauntings and Humbug: A Steampunk Christmas Carol” by Melanie Karsak
To be honest, I wasn't expecting much from Hauntings and Humbug: A Steampunk Christmas Carol by Melanie Karsak. It just sounded... well, kind of weird. I got it for free, though, and the cover interested me enough to read it. I'm glad I did because I ended up LOVING it! This review will be spoiler… Continue reading Novella Review for “Hauntings and Humbug: A Steampunk Christmas Carol” by Melanie Karsak
Book Review for “One Dark Throne” by Kendare Blake
One Dark Throne by Kendare Blake is book two in the Three Dark Crowns fantasy series. I reviewed book one, Three Dark Crowns, last week and absolutely loved it! I didn't love One Dark Throne quite as much but it was still really good. This review will have some semi spoilers but I won't give details.… Continue reading Book Review for “One Dark Throne” by Kendare Blake
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