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The sequel to The First Spark by Mallory Moss, one of my fave books of 2025 is out in the world, and oh my goodness, it is a breath-stealing epic ride. Read my 4-star review of the 2nd installment in the Dynasty of Fire saga. The book jump-starts in the middle of a chase as our fave, fiery mercenary Mira finds a lead to her past and red-eye situation, accompanied by her trusty sidekick and my beloved smart-mouthed aibot, Cybel. The space adventure dial is turned to high, so s

Ecstatic is too small a word to describe how happy I am to reveal the cover for the next book in the critically acclaimed Q Mystery series, 'The Man with the Golden Compass', coming this October. Old Dog. New tricks. Same Q. This James Bond spin-off series centers on an older version of the beloved character Q from the original Ian Fleming series, in tandem with the Ian Fleming estate, who are working collaboratively with Vaseem and BBUK to bring this project to life. The fir

Read my 5-star review for the sequel and finale to the Song of the Leytouched duology by Emile Baz, a simultaneously cozy and exhilarating sword and sorcery fantasy. Isolde is now the only Arcane Vessel as far as they know, and Felix is her Warden. She is attempting to 'resurrect' the Nexus when her father arrives and causes tension because he thinks he will take charge. Unfortunately, they need him. Concurrently, the magic is surging and of course the Mages are coming to tak

This Divine Moonfire, book 2 in the Order of Shifters trilogy, is out. This exceptional series is about a trio of royal siblings who must uncover the truth about their elder sister's murder and fulfill an ancient prophecy that may save or destroy the galaxy. Read on to learn more: In a galaxy full of secrets and shifters, how can you possibly know who to trust? These Starborn Secrets After the destruction of the rebellion that killed her eldest sister, Zeline Solost wants not

This thought-provoking, lose yourself in the decadent prose, witchy tale is unmissable. Do yourself a favor and purchase this dark-cottage debut by Isa Ottoni that enters our world officially on May 19th. Read my 4-star review below: Bea escapes her tyrannical husband with her 2-year-old, sick daughter. With nowhere to go, Bea decides to follow the Crescent Moon into a world of magic. She learns she has untapped power but must be taught how to tame that power and her rage. To

Divergent meets Star Wars in Qilanna Quinn's hold-your-heart United Planetary Systems Gemma Duology. An emotionally-driven sci-fi romance perfect for readers who crave intense action, twists that leave you breathless, and a love that refuses to let go. To Avenge a Fallen Star On the harsh red planet of Reva, freedom is earned the hard way. For the descendants of exiled criminals, there is only one escape: survive the Oranos Trials and earn a life beyond the planet that was n

Breath-stealing sci-fi fantasy with a high-tech society, elemental magic and murder mysteries? The Scarlet Files by P.S. Devi delivers all that and more and there is no other book like this, believe me. Coming May 2nd, read my 4-star review below: The Martians have been on Zeon, a planet whose inhabitants develop elemental powers, for 100 not-so-peaceful years. Terra Volaikov, daughter of an Agent and a Diplomat, who inexplicably has not manifested her ability yet, dreams of

I am happy to be part of the reveal for the cozy cover of Twig's Travelling Tomes by Gryffin Murphy, the story of a witch with a magical affinity for books who owns a travelling bookstore who reluctantly teams up with a charming rogue, her former professor and a gnome in search of a rare stolen grimoire. Synopsis: Romance is easier read than done Louella Twig is the only witch of her kind, much to the disappointment of her former mentor and her previous academic ambitions. Wh

Exile by C.J. Hawthorne is the sequel to Exodus, and book 2 in the phenomenal New Covenant Trilogy. This is a story that steals your heart and breath, while imprinting on your soul. The book is out on April 29th. Read my 5-star review below: Cloelia is a captain now, and the war she feels responsible for started 4 years ago. The Coalition still stands against the Alloran tyranny, but something has changed in the enemy's actions. A rescue mission has Clo bringing together an u

This is just a fantasy gem I discovered by Shana Marlayna Chow. Dark, emotional, and addictive — The ADIX blends romance, mystery, and mythology. Synopsis: He sees every lie. Except hers. Two damaged souls. A connection that shouldn’t exist. And a pull neither of them can explain… or escape. When Adrian meets Laurel, nothing about it feels normal. Their bond is instant — intense, consuming, almost unsettling — as if something far older than either of them is drawing them toge