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Dark Fantasy

May 12, 2026

City of Promise & Light (Book One of Mates of Gods and Fae Series) by M. B. Atkins

(Rattle the Stars PR ARC Review) Tropes: Stars – 🫖🫖🫖🫖🫖 Spice Level – 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ Genre – Dark Fantasy Romance Published – 9th September 2025 Length – 372 pages Synopsis – Sybil Hart’s ordinary life unravels the moment she collides with a silver-hairs stranger, pulling her into a hidden world of fae, ancient gods, and long-buried… Continue reading

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November 23, 2025

Ballad of the Blade (Book 1 of A Serenade of Smoke Series) by Andrew P. Meritt

(Physical Review – I was cheeky enough to ask Andrew for a physical ARC of this book… And he said YES!! He’s a legend and now one of my new favourite indie authors!) Tropes: Stars – 🫖🫖🫖🫖🫖 Genre – Dark Fantasy Published – 14th October 2025 Length – 552 pages Synopsis – Magic is dead.… Continue reading

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November 23, 2025

The Scorned Maiden (Book 0.5 of the Ashes of the Damned Series) by Amaya Jax

(ARC Review) Tropes: Stars – 🫖🫖🫖🫖🫖 Genre – Dark Fantasy Horror Published – 28th November 2025 Length – 100 pages Synopsis – For generations, my family has hunted witches, claiming to protect the world from their dark magic. I was born to follow in their footsteps — the next in line to carry on the… Continue reading

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About Me

My name is Kayleigh. I’m a 34 year old female, and I live in the picturesque region of West Yorkshire, UK. During my day, I work as an Educational Support Worker for children with additional needs, a role that I find incredibly rewarding and fulfilling, as I get the opportunity to make a difference in their lives. When I’m not working, I split my time between enjoying the company of my partner and family, and taking care of my two adorable kitties, who never fail to bring joy and laughter into our home. In my leisure time, I often find myself trying to decide whether to immerse myself in a captivating book or engage in one of my favorite games. More often than not, it’s reading that wins out, as I adore exploring new worlds and stories through the pages of a good novel, although the thrill of gaming is always a tempting alternative!