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The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow: Book Review

The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow is a supernatural thriller set in an alternate history where witchcraft is real but has been outlawed. Three estranged sisters in

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The Demon Equilibrium by Cathy Pegau: Book Review

The Demon Equilibrium by Cathy Pegau is a historical fantasy about demon hunters with super powers. The book opens with Grace Carter about to find the woman she has been

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The Consorts by Melissa Addey: Book Review

The Consorts by Melissa Addey is a historical fiction short read about two of the Chinese Emperor’s concubines who find love with one another. Eighteenth century China. The emperor has

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The Tell Tale by Clare Ashton: Audiobook Review

From our review: “If you love books like Fingersmith by Sarah Waters and enjoy stories with layers of complexity, beautifully drawn, characters and overcoming the odds despite untenable circumstances then this book is an absolute must.”

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My Home Is On The Mountain by Caro Clarke: Book Review

My Home Is On The Mountain by Caro Clarke is a hidden treasure. It’s one of those books that is easy to overlook, but don’t let this one escape you.

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Spear by Nicola Griffith: Book Review

Spear by Nicola Griffith is an engrossing historical fantasy and queer retelling of Arthurian myth and legend and there are a lot of magical elements embedded within it. She was

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Wild and Wicked Things by Francesca May: Book Review

Wild and Wicked Things by Francesca May is a deliciously dark and witchy sapphic gothic horror and historical fantasy novel that was heavily influenced by The Great Gatsby. On Crow

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The Raven and the Banshee by Carolyn Elizabeth: Book Review

Avast me hearties! Sapphic pirate romance spotted off the port bow, and if you are into swashbuckling action, vengeance, and second chances, The Raven and the Banshee by Carolyn Elizabeth

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Change of Heart by Clare Lydon: Book Review

Change of Heart by Clare Lydon is a fake relationship romance full of heart and the promise that love will conquer all. Erin Stewart’s parents are celebrating their 40th wedding

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Big London Dreams by Clare Lydon: Book Review

Big London Dreams by Clare Lydon is a historical, second chance romance that takes you from present day, to London in the 1950’s, and then to present day again. Although

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