Category Archives: Audiobook

Continuing Gaslamp Adventures: A Waltz of Sinister Import, Stormsong, and Soulstar

Posted on October 20, 2026 by Katy K.

In which I look at book 3 of the Lady and Lord Riven series by Stephanie Burgis and books 2 and 3 of the Kingston Cycle by C.L. Polk. Continue reading →

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Fantasy Romance for Tough Times – Agnes Aubert’s Mystical Cat Shelter, The Book Witch, How to Lose a Goblin in 10 Days, and When the Tides Held the Moon

Posted on October 1, 2026 by Katy K.

I’ve been craving so much cozy fantasy romance lately – here are just a few of the ones I’ve been reading lately. What I love about all of these is that despite the sweetness of the romances take place in seriously troubling contexts, where greed, war, and prejudice put people, books, and even cats in danger, but love – romantic, family, and friend – still wins the day. Continue reading →

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Cozy Fantasy: The Tea Princess Chronicles by Casey Blair

Posted on September 11, 2026 by Katy K.

If you’re in the mood for cozy fantasy with tea, social justice, a baby dragon, and a hint of romance, read on for more of the Tea Princess Chronicles by Casey Blair. Continue reading →

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4 Fantasy Series Starters for Kids: An Encantadora’s Guide to Monstros & Magic, The Genie Game, The Last Ember, and The Magic Library of Waterfall Way

Posted on July 23, 2026 by Katy K.

I’m sharing four new series starters here, posting as part of Marvelous Middle Grade Monday hosted by Greg at Always in the Middle. An Encantadora’s Guide to Monstros & Magic by Sarah J. Mendonca. Quill Tree Books, 2025. ISBN 978-1335012883. … Continue reading →

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Monthly Book Round-Up Middle Grade-Adult: July 2025

Posted on July 8, 2026 by Katy K.

My brief thoughts of the 11 books I read in July of 2025 – so many books I loved! Worth sharing, even a year late. Continue reading →

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Memorable Settings for Teens: Legendary Frybread Drive-In, Heiress of Nowhere, and the Maid and the Crocodile

Posted on June 12, 2026 by Katy K.

Here are three books for teens set in fictional places you’ll want to visit yourself, from the good tradish food and open-air movies of the Legendary Frybread Drive-In to the wild and misty shores of Orcas Island and the densely populated, culturally rich Oluwan City. Continue reading →

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3 Less Cheerful Fantasies: The Everlast, Katabasis, and This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me

Posted on June 5, 2026 by Katy K.

I have mostly been gravitating towards cozy fantasy lately, but I have read some still excellent fantasy recently that have a decidedly higher body count that I still wanted to share with you. I won’t judge you if you’re feeling … Continue reading →

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Magical Academia: The Incandescent and To Ride A Rising Storm

Posted on April 9, 2026 by Katy K.

Here are two books for adult fans of magical schools. The Incadescent takes us to a modern yet historical British boarding school that teaches magic as well as mundane subjects, told from the point of view of the Director of … Continue reading →

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Enchanting Fantasy Romance: Enchanting the Fae Queen, The Keeper of Magical Things, and Cinder House

Posted on March 26, 2026 by Katy K.

Three books about finding love and hope in the midst of troubled times. Continue reading →

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Teen Romance and Adventure: Until the Clock Strikes Midnight and Better Catch Up, Krishna Kumar

Posted on March 19, 2026 by Katy K.

Until the Clock Strikes Midnight by Alechia Dow and Better Catch Up, Krishna Kumar by Anahita Karthik are two heartfelt stories of teens falling in love – one magical, one contemporary – that both have bi heroines searching for their place in the world with some fun and adventures along the way. Continue reading →

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