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Just finished The Last Dragon 🐉 — 3/5 stars for a story with great worldbuilding and heart, but pacing that dragged and an ending that didn’t quite land. Worth a read for dragon fans, but it won’t be my new favorite fantasy. #BookReview #FantasyReads
October 15, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Just finished The Last Dragon 🐉 — 3/5 stars for a story with great worldbuilding and heart, but pacing that dragged and an ending that didn’t quite land. Worth a read for dragon fans, but it won’t be my new favorite fantasy. #BookReview #FantasyReads
Just finished Wings of Ash & Flame by Jocelyn Bleu-a 4⭐ dark fantasy full of magic, phoenixes, and court intrigue. The world is lush, the emotions are raw, and the heroine’s rise from ruin is epic.
#BookReview #FantasyRomance
#BookReview #FantasyRomance
October 13, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Just finished Wings of Ash & Flame by Jocelyn Bleu-a 4⭐ dark fantasy full of magic, phoenixes, and court intrigue. The world is lush, the emotions are raw, and the heroine’s rise from ruin is epic.
#BookReview #FantasyRomance
#BookReview #FantasyRomance
Finished Moonlight Bonds by G. Bailey, and wow — what a beautifully emotional fantasy romance.
The story balances passion, heartbreak, and resilience so perfectly that I didn’t want it to end.
Five stars from me ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
#MoonlightBonds #GBailey #BookReview #FantasyRomance
The story balances passion, heartbreak, and resilience so perfectly that I didn’t want it to end.
Five stars from me ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
#MoonlightBonds #GBailey #BookReview #FantasyRomance
October 13, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Finished Moonlight Bonds by G. Bailey, and wow — what a beautifully emotional fantasy romance.
The story balances passion, heartbreak, and resilience so perfectly that I didn’t want it to end.
Five stars from me ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
#MoonlightBonds #GBailey #BookReview #FantasyRomance
The story balances passion, heartbreak, and resilience so perfectly that I didn’t want it to end.
Five stars from me ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
#MoonlightBonds #GBailey #BookReview #FantasyRomance
Just finished Rising Reign by Tessa Hale and gave it ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. A stunning mix of romance, danger, and intrigue—every page kept me hooked. If you’re into fantasy worlds full of secrets, power struggles, and love worth fighting for, this book is for you. 📖✨🔥
September 30, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Just finished Rising Reign by Tessa Hale and gave it ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. A stunning mix of romance, danger, and intrigue—every page kept me hooked. If you’re into fantasy worlds full of secrets, power struggles, and love worth fighting for, this book is for you. 📖✨🔥
Just rated Of Flame and Fury 4⭐ and wow — it’s a fiery ride.
Fast-paced, full of emotion, and one of the more original YA fantasies I’ve read lately. Kel is fierce, the phoenix racing is wild, and the slow-burn romance? Top tier.
#BookReview #Romantasy #YAFantasy
Fast-paced, full of emotion, and one of the more original YA fantasies I’ve read lately. Kel is fierce, the phoenix racing is wild, and the slow-burn romance? Top tier.
#BookReview #Romantasy #YAFantasy
September 29, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Just rated Of Flame and Fury 4⭐ and wow — it’s a fiery ride.
Fast-paced, full of emotion, and one of the more original YA fantasies I’ve read lately. Kel is fierce, the phoenix racing is wild, and the slow-burn romance? Top tier.
#BookReview #Romantasy #YAFantasy
Fast-paced, full of emotion, and one of the more original YA fantasies I’ve read lately. Kel is fierce, the phoenix racing is wild, and the slow-burn romance? Top tier.
#BookReview #Romantasy #YAFantasy
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ for Mythical Menace by Rochelle Wilcox. Dragons + Norse mythology + romance = pure magic. A thrilling fourth installment that proves this series just keeps getting better. Highly recommend for fantasy romance fans!
September 24, 2025 at 6:47 PM
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ for Mythical Menace by Rochelle Wilcox. Dragons + Norse mythology + romance = pure magic. A thrilling fourth installment that proves this series just keeps getting better. Highly recommend for fantasy romance fans!
New paranormal romance on the shelves! 🐺💫
Framed & Forgotten by Louise Clément blends love, suspense, and supernatural intrigue. A must-read for fans of the Ashen Wolves series! 📖
#FramedAndForgotten #AshenWolves #ParanormalRomance #FantasyReads
Framed & Forgotten by Louise Clément blends love, suspense, and supernatural intrigue. A must-read for fans of the Ashen Wolves series! 📖
#FramedAndForgotten #AshenWolves #ParanormalRomance #FantasyReads
September 24, 2025 at 2:02 PM
New paranormal romance on the shelves! 🐺💫
Framed & Forgotten by Louise Clément blends love, suspense, and supernatural intrigue. A must-read for fans of the Ashen Wolves series! 📖
#FramedAndForgotten #AshenWolves #ParanormalRomance #FantasyReads
Framed & Forgotten by Louise Clément blends love, suspense, and supernatural intrigue. A must-read for fans of the Ashen Wolves series! 📖
#FramedAndForgotten #AshenWolves #ParanormalRomance #FantasyReads
Finished Ignited Spirits by E.L. Finley—4 stars!
🔥 A magical, emotionally rich fantasy with strong characters and a gripping plot. Some subplots could’ve been deeper, but overall it’s a solid and compelling read. Highly recommend to fantasy fans!
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🔥 A magical, emotionally rich fantasy with strong characters and a gripping plot. Some subplots could’ve been deeper, but overall it’s a solid and compelling read. Highly recommend to fantasy fans!
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September 21, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Finished Ignited Spirits by E.L. Finley—4 stars!
🔥 A magical, emotionally rich fantasy with strong characters and a gripping plot. Some subplots could’ve been deeper, but overall it’s a solid and compelling read. Highly recommend to fantasy fans!
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🔥 A magical, emotionally rich fantasy with strong characters and a gripping plot. Some subplots could’ve been deeper, but overall it’s a solid and compelling read. Highly recommend to fantasy fans!
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Just gave 5 ⭐️ to Klauth: History of the Red Cursed Egg by Serenity Rayne.
The lore is captivating, the characters unforgettable, and the world-building is next level. 🐉✨
One of those books that lingers long after the last page. Highly recommend to fellow fantasy lovers!
The lore is captivating, the characters unforgettable, and the world-building is next level. 🐉✨
One of those books that lingers long after the last page. Highly recommend to fellow fantasy lovers!
September 19, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Just gave 5 ⭐️ to Klauth: History of the Red Cursed Egg by Serenity Rayne.
The lore is captivating, the characters unforgettable, and the world-building is next level. 🐉✨
One of those books that lingers long after the last page. Highly recommend to fellow fantasy lovers!
The lore is captivating, the characters unforgettable, and the world-building is next level. 🐉✨
One of those books that lingers long after the last page. Highly recommend to fellow fantasy lovers!
Just wrapped up Progeny of the Cursed Egg by Serenity Rayne.
A unique cursed egg premise, solid world-building, and a protagonist you can root for. A bit heavy at times, but overall an imaginative and engaging fantasy read. Highly recommend for fans of magical curses & morally complex heroes.
A unique cursed egg premise, solid world-building, and a protagonist you can root for. A bit heavy at times, but overall an imaginative and engaging fantasy read. Highly recommend for fans of magical curses & morally complex heroes.
September 18, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Just wrapped up Progeny of the Cursed Egg by Serenity Rayne.
A unique cursed egg premise, solid world-building, and a protagonist you can root for. A bit heavy at times, but overall an imaginative and engaging fantasy read. Highly recommend for fans of magical curses & morally complex heroes.
A unique cursed egg premise, solid world-building, and a protagonist you can root for. A bit heavy at times, but overall an imaginative and engaging fantasy read. Highly recommend for fans of magical curses & morally complex heroes.
Just devoured Bound in Violet Ink by Charlotte Mallory! ⚔️💌
Dark romantasy + forbidden love + fae danger = my new obsession.
Thank you to @thenerdfam for the gifted eARC! 💜
#boundinvioletink #thenerdfam #faeromance #romantasyreads
Dark romantasy + forbidden love + fae danger = my new obsession.
Thank you to @thenerdfam for the gifted eARC! 💜
#boundinvioletink #thenerdfam #faeromance #romantasyreads
August 5, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Just devoured Bound in Violet Ink by Charlotte Mallory! ⚔️💌
Dark romantasy + forbidden love + fae danger = my new obsession.
Thank you to @thenerdfam for the gifted eARC! 💜
#boundinvioletink #thenerdfam #faeromance #romantasyreads
Dark romantasy + forbidden love + fae danger = my new obsession.
Thank you to @thenerdfam for the gifted eARC! 💜
#boundinvioletink #thenerdfam #faeromance #romantasyreads
Just gave Divine Dilemma by Rochelle L. Wilcox 4 stars!
The dragons, drama, and deeply emotional twists hit hard in this third book in the Tales of the Vanir series. A love triangle, powerful magic, and a cliffhanger ending made it impossible to put down.
#FantasyBooks #Romantasy #BookReview
The dragons, drama, and deeply emotional twists hit hard in this third book in the Tales of the Vanir series. A love triangle, powerful magic, and a cliffhanger ending made it impossible to put down.
#FantasyBooks #Romantasy #BookReview
August 3, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Just gave Divine Dilemma by Rochelle L. Wilcox 4 stars!
The dragons, drama, and deeply emotional twists hit hard in this third book in the Tales of the Vanir series. A love triangle, powerful magic, and a cliffhanger ending made it impossible to put down.
#FantasyBooks #Romantasy #BookReview
The dragons, drama, and deeply emotional twists hit hard in this third book in the Tales of the Vanir series. A love triangle, powerful magic, and a cliffhanger ending made it impossible to put down.
#FantasyBooks #Romantasy #BookReview
Just finished Frenzied Fate by Rochelle Wilcox and it’s a wild, emotional, dragon-fueled ride.
Epic fantasy meets slow-burn romance, and the ending?? Gut-punch.
If you’re into romantasy with grit, spice, and magical battles—this is your next read.
#FrenziedFate #RomantasyReads #BlueskyBooks
Epic fantasy meets slow-burn romance, and the ending?? Gut-punch.
If you’re into romantasy with grit, spice, and magical battles—this is your next read.
#FrenziedFate #RomantasyReads #BlueskyBooks
August 2, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Just finished Frenzied Fate by Rochelle Wilcox and it’s a wild, emotional, dragon-fueled ride.
Epic fantasy meets slow-burn romance, and the ending?? Gut-punch.
If you’re into romantasy with grit, spice, and magical battles—this is your next read.
#FrenziedFate #RomantasyReads #BlueskyBooks
Epic fantasy meets slow-burn romance, and the ending?? Gut-punch.
If you’re into romantasy with grit, spice, and magical battles—this is your next read.
#FrenziedFate #RomantasyReads #BlueskyBooks
Just finished Eclipsed Empire and I’m spiraling 😅
Tessa Hale’s storytelling is unreal—emotionally charged, sexy, and so intense.
If you love found family, wolf packs, and slow-burn why-choose tension, this series is for you.
#EclipsedEmpire #FantasyRomance #BooksWeLove #WhyChoose
Tessa Hale’s storytelling is unreal—emotionally charged, sexy, and so intense.
If you love found family, wolf packs, and slow-burn why-choose tension, this series is for you.
#EclipsedEmpire #FantasyRomance #BooksWeLove #WhyChoose
July 31, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Just finished Eclipsed Empire and I’m spiraling 😅
Tessa Hale’s storytelling is unreal—emotionally charged, sexy, and so intense.
If you love found family, wolf packs, and slow-burn why-choose tension, this series is for you.
#EclipsedEmpire #FantasyRomance #BooksWeLove #WhyChoose
Tessa Hale’s storytelling is unreal—emotionally charged, sexy, and so intense.
If you love found family, wolf packs, and slow-burn why-choose tension, this series is for you.
#EclipsedEmpire #FantasyRomance #BooksWeLove #WhyChoose
She died in one world… and woke up in the arms of a dragon king in another.
Beneath Scales & Shadows by @authorteranova is a fantasy romance full of scales, prophecy, and slow-burn tension that builds until it blazes.
Thanks so much @literaryinspired for the early read 🐉
Beneath Scales & Shadows by @authorteranova is a fantasy romance full of scales, prophecy, and slow-burn tension that builds until it blazes.
Thanks so much @literaryinspired for the early read 🐉
July 31, 2025 at 2:06 PM
She died in one world… and woke up in the arms of a dragon king in another.
Beneath Scales & Shadows by @authorteranova is a fantasy romance full of scales, prophecy, and slow-burn tension that builds until it blazes.
Thanks so much @literaryinspired for the early read 🐉
Beneath Scales & Shadows by @authorteranova is a fantasy romance full of scales, prophecy, and slow-burn tension that builds until it blazes.
Thanks so much @literaryinspired for the early read 🐉
Finished Stolen by Anita Ruffino — 4 stars for a high-heat, fast-paced mafia romance with a killer cliffhanger.
➡️Childhood friends to lovers
➡️Reverse harem
➡️Mafia plots & dark twists
Spice=4 and I’m still recovering from that ending.
#RomanceReads #BookReview #DarkRomance #BooksOnBluesky
➡️Childhood friends to lovers
➡️Reverse harem
➡️Mafia plots & dark twists
Spice=4 and I’m still recovering from that ending.
#RomanceReads #BookReview #DarkRomance #BooksOnBluesky
July 25, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Finished Stolen by Anita Ruffino — 4 stars for a high-heat, fast-paced mafia romance with a killer cliffhanger.
➡️Childhood friends to lovers
➡️Reverse harem
➡️Mafia plots & dark twists
Spice=4 and I’m still recovering from that ending.
#RomanceReads #BookReview #DarkRomance #BooksOnBluesky
➡️Childhood friends to lovers
➡️Reverse harem
➡️Mafia plots & dark twists
Spice=4 and I’m still recovering from that ending.
#RomanceReads #BookReview #DarkRomance #BooksOnBluesky
📖 Book rec: We Hunt the Night by G. Bailey
Reverse harem romantasy with a dark academia twist? Yes please.
A powerful witch. A deadly bond. Four dragon shifters.
🔥 Slow burn + magic + tension = Addicting.
#Romantasy #ReverseHarem #WeHuntTheNight #GBaileyBooks #CurrentlyReading
Reverse harem romantasy with a dark academia twist? Yes please.
A powerful witch. A deadly bond. Four dragon shifters.
🔥 Slow burn + magic + tension = Addicting.
#Romantasy #ReverseHarem #WeHuntTheNight #GBaileyBooks #CurrentlyReading
July 2, 2025 at 6:42 PM
📖 Book rec: We Hunt the Night by G. Bailey
Reverse harem romantasy with a dark academia twist? Yes please.
A powerful witch. A deadly bond. Four dragon shifters.
🔥 Slow burn + magic + tension = Addicting.
#Romantasy #ReverseHarem #WeHuntTheNight #GBaileyBooks #CurrentlyReading
Reverse harem romantasy with a dark academia twist? Yes please.
A powerful witch. A deadly bond. Four dragon shifters.
🔥 Slow burn + magic + tension = Addicting.
#Romantasy #ReverseHarem #WeHuntTheNight #GBaileyBooks #CurrentlyReading
I was not ready for the emotional rollercoaster that is A Kingdom of Shadow and Ash by J.F. Johns.🔥
Romantasy lovers, this is your next obsession. Enemies-to-lovers + magic + betrayal + a devastating cliffhanger? 10/10 recommend.
#BookRec #RomantasyReads #JfJohns #EnemiesToLovers
Romantasy lovers, this is your next obsession. Enemies-to-lovers + magic + betrayal + a devastating cliffhanger? 10/10 recommend.
#BookRec #RomantasyReads #JfJohns #EnemiesToLovers
June 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM
I was not ready for the emotional rollercoaster that is A Kingdom of Shadow and Ash by J.F. Johns.🔥
Romantasy lovers, this is your next obsession. Enemies-to-lovers + magic + betrayal + a devastating cliffhanger? 10/10 recommend.
#BookRec #RomantasyReads #JfJohns #EnemiesToLovers
Romantasy lovers, this is your next obsession. Enemies-to-lovers + magic + betrayal + a devastating cliffhanger? 10/10 recommend.
#BookRec #RomantasyReads #JfJohns #EnemiesToLovers
📚Just wrapped up Guardian of the Cursed Egg by Serenity Rayne and wow—this book DELIVERS.
Snarky lead, high-stakes magical chaos, and a cursed egg with a personality of its own.
If you love fun fantasy with heart and humor, grab this one now!
#BookReview #GuardianOfTheCursedEgg #SerenityRayne
Snarky lead, high-stakes magical chaos, and a cursed egg with a personality of its own.
If you love fun fantasy with heart and humor, grab this one now!
#BookReview #GuardianOfTheCursedEgg #SerenityRayne
June 18, 2025 at 12:37 PM
📚Just wrapped up Guardian of the Cursed Egg by Serenity Rayne and wow—this book DELIVERS.
Snarky lead, high-stakes magical chaos, and a cursed egg with a personality of its own.
If you love fun fantasy with heart and humor, grab this one now!
#BookReview #GuardianOfTheCursedEgg #SerenityRayne
Snarky lead, high-stakes magical chaos, and a cursed egg with a personality of its own.
If you love fun fantasy with heart and humor, grab this one now!
#BookReview #GuardianOfTheCursedEgg #SerenityRayne
💥COVER REVEAL💥
Fontana’s not sweet, she’s savage. Not soft, but steel. And that’s what makes her unforgettable.
✨ If you love retro romance with bite, this reveal is for you.
#CoverReveal #RetroRomance #TracySumner #TrueDreams
Fontana’s not sweet, she’s savage. Not soft, but steel. And that’s what makes her unforgettable.
✨ If you love retro romance with bite, this reveal is for you.
#CoverReveal #RetroRomance #TracySumner #TrueDreams
June 6, 2025 at 8:47 PM
💥COVER REVEAL💥
Fontana’s not sweet, she’s savage. Not soft, but steel. And that’s what makes her unforgettable.
✨ If you love retro romance with bite, this reveal is for you.
#CoverReveal #RetroRomance #TracySumner #TrueDreams
Fontana’s not sweet, she’s savage. Not soft, but steel. And that’s what makes her unforgettable.
✨ If you love retro romance with bite, this reveal is for you.
#CoverReveal #RetroRomance #TracySumner #TrueDreams
Cursed by Serenity Rayne
Supernatural soul deals, demon bandmates, and one fierce heroine trying to make the most of a cursed situation. I loved the concept, but the story had some rough edges—awkward pacing and some confusing plot gaps. Still spicy, still fun.
#BookReview #SpicyReads #Fantasy
Supernatural soul deals, demon bandmates, and one fierce heroine trying to make the most of a cursed situation. I loved the concept, but the story had some rough edges—awkward pacing and some confusing plot gaps. Still spicy, still fun.
#BookReview #SpicyReads #Fantasy
May 31, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Cursed by Serenity Rayne
Supernatural soul deals, demon bandmates, and one fierce heroine trying to make the most of a cursed situation. I loved the concept, but the story had some rough edges—awkward pacing and some confusing plot gaps. Still spicy, still fun.
#BookReview #SpicyReads #Fantasy
Supernatural soul deals, demon bandmates, and one fierce heroine trying to make the most of a cursed situation. I loved the concept, but the story had some rough edges—awkward pacing and some confusing plot gaps. Still spicy, still fun.
#BookReview #SpicyReads #Fantasy
Mark your calendars, dragon lovers 🐉
Guardian of the Cursed Egg by @author.serenity.rayne
drops on June 6, 2025 into Kindle Unlimited and it’s going to blow your scales off.
Magic school, mate bonds, ancient power, and dark trials? Count me in.
Guardian of the Cursed Egg by @author.serenity.rayne
drops on June 6, 2025 into Kindle Unlimited and it’s going to blow your scales off.
Magic school, mate bonds, ancient power, and dark trials? Count me in.
May 30, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Mark your calendars, dragon lovers 🐉
Guardian of the Cursed Egg by @author.serenity.rayne
drops on June 6, 2025 into Kindle Unlimited and it’s going to blow your scales off.
Magic school, mate bonds, ancient power, and dark trials? Count me in.
Guardian of the Cursed Egg by @author.serenity.rayne
drops on June 6, 2025 into Kindle Unlimited and it’s going to blow your scales off.
Magic school, mate bonds, ancient power, and dark trials? Count me in.
Bonded mates, brutal training, a cursed egg that picked the “wrong” girl—Shadowcarve is unhinged and I love it.
Thanks to @author.serenity.rayne + @literaryinspired
#LiteraryInspiredARCs #SpicyRH #DragonShifterRomance #AcademyChaos #StrongFMC
Thanks to @author.serenity.rayne + @literaryinspired
#LiteraryInspiredARCs #SpicyRH #DragonShifterRomance #AcademyChaos #StrongFMC
May 30, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Bonded mates, brutal training, a cursed egg that picked the “wrong” girl—Shadowcarve is unhinged and I love it.
Thanks to @author.serenity.rayne + @literaryinspired
#LiteraryInspiredARCs #SpicyRH #DragonShifterRomance #AcademyChaos #StrongFMC
Thanks to @author.serenity.rayne + @literaryinspired
#LiteraryInspiredARCs #SpicyRH #DragonShifterRomance #AcademyChaos #StrongFMC
What happens when a legendary egg chooses you—and now everyone’s watching to see if you’ll fail?
Mina barely survived her first year at Shadowcarve. Now she’s bonded to three mates, hunted by politics, and training to survive trials designed to break the strongest shifters.
Mina barely survived her first year at Shadowcarve. Now she’s bonded to three mates, hunted by politics, and training to survive trials designed to break the strongest shifters.
May 29, 2025 at 6:37 PM
What happens when a legendary egg chooses you—and now everyone’s watching to see if you’ll fail?
Mina barely survived her first year at Shadowcarve. Now she’s bonded to three mates, hunted by politics, and training to survive trials designed to break the strongest shifters.
Mina barely survived her first year at Shadowcarve. Now she’s bonded to three mates, hunted by politics, and training to survive trials designed to break the strongest shifters.