Tag Archives: Romance

Book Round-Up Adult: September-October 2025

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: August 2025

Brief thoughts on the books I read in August, including books by E.K. Johnston, Intisar Khanani, Rboin Wall Kimmerer, and Nnedi Okorafor. Continue reading

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Monthly Book Round-Up: June 2025

My brief thoughts on the books I read in June – so many books I loved! These are mostly fantasy as usual, with a smattering of contemporary middle grade, adult romance, and one historical teen book. Continue reading

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

My brief thoughts of the 15 books I read in May – from middle grade to adult, including lots of fantasy, some romance, and one deeply thoughtful nonfiction title. Continue reading

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

My brief thoughts of the 14 books I read in April, including three re-reads of beloved books. Continue reading

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

My brief thoughts of the 16 books I read in March – so many books I loved! Continue reading

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Wooing the Witch Queen by Stephanie Burgis: Magic, Romance, and Royal Intrigue

It’s always a happy day when Stephanie Burgis comes out with a new book, and this, her first traditionally-published book for adults in many years, is especially exciting. If you’re in the mood for a cozy fantasy romance with crows, … Continue reading

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Gaslamp Fantasies: A Marriage of Undead Inconvenience and Tea and Sympathetic Magic

Short reviews of two deliciously bite-sized romantic gaslamp fantasy novellas, one by personal favorite Stephanie Burgis and one by new-to-me author Tansy Raynor Roberts. Continue reading

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Romance Break: The Friend Zone Experiment by Zen Cho

The Friend Zone Experiment by Zen Cho is a glamorous romance with real feelings and a social justice conscience. Continue reading

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Scales and Sensibility by Stephanie Burgis

In which I break from my reviews of middle grade fantasy to read a fantasy romance, with small dragons! Continue reading

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