Fantasy

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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November 17, 2025

Reign of Betrayal (Book 1 of The Prince and The Prisoner Series) by Amber L. Bowe

(ARC) Tropes: Stars – 🫖🫖🫖🫖🫖 Spice Level – 🌶️🌶️🌶️ Genre – Dark Romantasy Published – 9th May 2025 Length – 497 pages Synopsis – In a kingdom under a malevolent curse, the rulers turn to the Hollows—an underground prison for dangerous criminals. In a cruel plan to save their land, they host a series of Continue reading

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November 16, 2025

Secrets of a Witch by Steph Ziders

(ARC Review) Tropes: Stars – 🫖🫖🫖🫖🫖 Genre: Paranormal Romance Published: 14th July 2025 Length: 342 pages Synopsis – In the tranquil town of Ipswich, Massachusetts, witches hide in plain sight. Shay Whitley, the resident soulmate finder and psychic, control freak witch, is the last in the powerful Whitley coven. The Whitley legacy is her responsibility.When Continue reading

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November 6, 2025

Escaping Wildfire by Constantina Cristi

(Kindle Unlimited book) Tropes: Rating – 🫖🫖🫖 Spice Level – 🌶️ Genre: Paranormal Romance Published: 1st August 2024 Length: 330 pages Synopsis – Gema: All my life, I’ve been taught to fear the Wildfire Pack. What I didn’t expect is for me to end up living here after my home was taken over by them. Continue reading

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September 23, 2025

Oathborn by Ann C. Orlandi

(Advanced Readers Copy (ARC)) Tropes: Stars – 🫖🫖🫖🫖🫖 Genre: Fantasy Length: 467 pages Published: 22nd September 2025 Synopsis – The war against the fae took everything from Zari. Her father, her fiancé, and her future. Now, she works as a nurse, devoting her life to saving others. But when a fae mage claims her father Continue reading

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August 31, 2025

Game of Champions (Eternity Island Book 1) by J & J Kellaway

(ARC – New cover re-release) Tropes: Stars – ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Genre: Fantasy Published: 15th November 2022 Synopsis – The 200th Game of Champions is about to begin, an event that echoes through the annals of history as a grand spectacle of valor and skill. For one week, this ancient tournament of magic, strength, and survival challenges Continue reading

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August 28, 2025

Phixmery (The Damorleia Chronicles: Book 1) by S.E. Alexander

(Kindle Unlimited book) Tropes: Stars – ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Genre: Fantasy Published: 11th April 2025 Synopsis – When a young princess’ world is torn apart by the murder of her parents, she is forced to hide her identity from the world. Forced to endure torture at the hands of her own people. Forced to forget her past, Continue reading

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August 23, 2025

Argren Blue (Spirit Song: Rebels Rising Book 1) by Ross Hightower & Deb Heim

Tropes: Stars – ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Genre: Epic Fantasy Published: 18th May 2023 Synopsis – Argren Blue tells the story of Alar, a resistance fighter in the oppressed realm of Argren, who discovers his latent magical abilities that allow him to travel between realms. After a daring mission to rescue prisoners attracts the Empire’s attention, Alar and Continue reading

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August 17, 2025

The Hollow by J & J Kellaway

(Advance Reader’s Copy (ARC)) Tropes: Stars – ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Genre: Fantasy Published: 1st October 2025 Synopsis – When Lucas wakes up in a shipping container with no memories, he is thrust into a world where nothing is as it seems, filled with shadows and secrets. From the moment he is dragged from the box, disoriented and Continue reading

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My name is Kayleigh. I’m a 33 years 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, cherishing our moments together, 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!

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