Category Archives: Romance

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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8 Sapphic Graphics for Teens

Posted on August 27, 2026 by Katy K.

Presenting a selection of graphic novels for teens recommended both by me and my teen. Enjoy! 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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Magic and Mental Health: Rialto and Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute

Posted on July 2, 2026 by Katy K.

On the surface, these two books don’t have much in common with each other. Rialto by Kate Milford is a contemporary middle grade fantasy book with all of the magic weaving in and out of everyday life that I’d expect … Continue reading →

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Adult Fantasy Sweet to Spicy: The Elsewhere Express, Masque, and Silver and Blood

Posted on May 14, 2026 by Katy K.

Friends, I don’t have to remind you that the real world is still a frightening place right now. If you, too, find yourself craving hope and the power of partnership in hard times, let me invite you to pick up … 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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Monthly Reading Round-Up Middle Grade-Adult: December 2025

Posted on January 23, 2026 by Katy K.

Share some cozy winter reads with me in my December round-up, featuring books from picture book through adult on themes as varied as ADHD, Indigenous culture, and cozy fantasy and sci-fi. With books by Jashar Awan, Penn and Kim Holderness, Dawn Quigley, Kim Normanton, Angeline Boulley, Lewis Hancox, Trung Le Nguyen, Mary Robinette Kowal, M. Stevenson, Charlotte E. English, Leslye Penelope, Lynn Strong., Malka Older, George Takei, and more. Continue reading →

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Book Round-Up Adult: September-October 2025

Posted on December 17, 2025 by Katy K.

Brief thoughts on the books for adults I read in September and October, including books by Olivia Atwater, Sangu Mandanna, Sarah Beth Durst, Elodie Durand, Elisabeth Wheatley, Tavi Hawn, Mia P. Manansala, Lisa See, Stephanie Burgis, Naomi Novik, and Katherine Center. Continue reading →

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

Posted on December 5, 2025 by Katy K.

Brief thoughts on the books I read in November, including books by Tanita S. Davis, Alexandra Villasante, C.B. Lee, Mackenzi Lee, Maggie Stiefvater, and Rebecca Thorne. Continue reading →

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