Tag: book-reviews

Review: Fantastical Summer. A Vella Karman Anthology.

December 21, 2025

Publisher: The Company. Release Date: June 19th 2025. Category: Short stories, paranormal, fantasy. Source: From author in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own honest opinions. Synopsis from Goodreads: A mermaid outcast, a girl who can steal stars, and a high schooler suddenly affected by gravity in a gravity-free world—these are just … More Review: Fantastical Summer. A Vella Karman Anthology.

Short Story Review: The Edge of Sea Glass by Kayla E. Green

November 20, 2025

Publisher: Twenty Hills Publishing Release Date: November 21st, 2025 Source: I was gifted an ARC from the author. All opinions are my own, honest opinions. Category: Contemporary with fantasy elements. Short story. Synopsis from Goodreads: The storm brewing on the beach is no match for the turmoil inside Jenna’s breaking heart. The last time she … More Short Story Review: The Edge of Sea Glass by Kayla E. Green

ARC Review: Christmas on the Goblin Express by J.J Fischer.

November 10, 2025

Publisher: Self-Published. Release Date: 5th November 2025. (Available now!) Source: An eARC from the author. All opinions are my own honest opinions. I also purchased a physical copy. Category: Christmas, contemporary, fantasy. Stand alone. Synopsis from Goodreads: For Claire Samson, the only way to survive Christmas this year is to escape it. High-achieving Australian medical … More ARC Review: Christmas on the Goblin Express by J.J Fischer.

ARC Review: Anywhere by Kristina Welch

November 5, 2025

Publisher: Self-published (The Unbending books). Release Date: November 4th, 2025. Category: NA, Christian, Contemporary. Series: Mayberry University #2. Source: gifted from author. All opinions are my own, honest opinions. Synopsis from Goodreads: One frenetic runner.One compulsive helper.A collision they can’t seem to stop—And a God who won’t follow their lead. Always singing Sophie Appel has … More ARC Review: Anywhere by Kristina Welch

ARC Review: The Curious Case of the Midnight Specter by Moriah Chavis.

October 22, 2025

Publisher: Twenty Hills Publishing. Release Date: September 16th, 2025. Source: From publisher. All opinions are my own. Category: YA, historical, mystery, paranormal. Synopsis from Goodreads: She can see ghosts, but can she catch a killer? Stornshire, England – 1890 Leighanna Pauley barely escaped consumption. Now, she’s claimed by both Life and Death. Fascinated by justice … More ARC Review: The Curious Case of the Midnight Specter by Moriah Chavis.

Review: Riley + Sam by Ashley Schaller.

October 7, 2025

Publisher: Quill & Flame Publishing House. Release Date: 12th August, 2025. Category: Contemporary YA, Christian. Source: ARC gifted from the author. All opinions are my own, honest opinions. Synopsis from Goodreads: Riley Anderson swears she will never fall in love with Sammy Hong.After all, every girl on earth already has. But when Sam shows up … More Review: Riley + Sam by Ashley Schaller.

ARC Review: Flameheart by Dalton Bequette and Emily Bequette.

October 1, 2025

Publisher: Quill & Flame Publishing House. Release Date: July 29th, 2025. Source: From publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Category: YA Fantasy/Portal Fantasy. Series: The Flameheart Chronicles book one. Synopsis from Goodreads: Out of the pages, he comes. Into the pages, she must go. Seventeen-year-old Lia Corvine supports her … More ARC Review: Flameheart by Dalton Bequette and Emily Bequette.

Review: Goodluck and Other Lies by Catriona McKeown. #AussieYAChallenge2025.

September 10, 2025

Publisher: Rhiza Edge. Release Date: July 15th, 2025. Source: Free copy from author in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Category: Contemporary, YA. Synopsis: Six teens, fifty million dollars, two A.I programs, and a whole lot of lies to cover it up. Imagine being one of six high school students who … More Review: Goodluck and Other Lies by Catriona McKeown. #AussieYAChallenge2025.