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Book devourer, dinosaur enthusiast, and mega nerd

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ARC Review: Into the Riverlands by Nghi Vo

Book: Into the Riverlands Author: Nghi Vo Pages: 100 Source: NetGalley Publisher: Tor Genre: Fantasy Publication Date: October 25, 2022 Summary: Wandering cleric Chih of the Singing Hills travels to the riverlands to record tales of the notorious…
ARC Review: Into the Riverlands by Nghi Vo
Book: Into the Riverlands Author: Nghi Vo Pages: 100 Source: NetGalley Publisher: Tor Genre: Fantasy Publication Date: October 25, 2022 Summary: Wandering cleric Chih of the Singing Hills travels to the riverlands to record tales of the notorious near-immortal martial artists who haunt the region. On the road to Betony Docks, they fall in with a pair of young women far from home, and an older couple who are more than they seem.
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November 14, 2025 at 2:59 PM
ARC Review: Beyond by Mercedes Lackey

Book: Beyond Author: Mercedes Lackey Pages: 384 Source: NetGalley Publisher: DAW Genre: Fantasy Publication Date: June 15, 2021 Summary: The long-awaited founding of Valdemar comes to life in this new series from a New York Times bestselling author and beloved…
ARC Review: Beyond by Mercedes Lackey
Book: Beyond Author: Mercedes Lackey Pages: 384 Source: NetGalley Publisher: DAW Genre: Fantasy Publication Date: June 15, 2021 Summary: The long-awaited founding of Valdemar comes to life in this new series from a New York Times bestselling author and beloved fantasist. Within the Eastern Empire, Duke Kordas Valdemar rules a tiny, bucolic Duchy that focuses mostly on horse breeding.
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November 12, 2025 at 2:04 PM
ARC Review: Infinity Gate by M.R. Carey

Book: Infinity Gate Author: M.R. Carey Pages: 496 Source: Orbit, NetGalley Publisher: Orbit Genre: Sci-fi Publication Date: March 28, 2023 Summary: From bestselling author M. R. Carey comes a brilliant genre-defying story of humanity's expansion across…
ARC Review: Infinity Gate by M.R. Carey
Book: Infinity Gate Author: M.R. Carey Pages: 496 Source: Orbit, NetGalley Publisher: Orbit Genre: Sci-fi Publication Date: March 28, 2023 Summary: From bestselling author M. R. Carey comes a brilliant genre-defying story of humanity's expansion across millions of dimensions—and the AI technology that might see it all come to an end. Perfect for readers of The Space Between Worlds and Adrian Tchaikovsky.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:26 PM
ARC Review: In the Shadow Garden by Liza Parker

Book: In the Shadow Garden Author: Liz Parker Pages: 336 Source: NetGalley Publisher: Forever Genre: Magical Realism Publication Date: September 13, 2022 Summary: This richly atmospheric and luminous debut about three generations of empathic witches…
ARC Review: In the Shadow Garden by Liza Parker
Book: In the Shadow Garden Author: Liz Parker Pages: 336 Source: NetGalley Publisher: Forever Genre: Magical Realism Publication Date: September 13, 2022 Summary: This richly atmospheric and luminous debut about three generations of empathic witches combines mystery, magical realism, and a touch of romance--perfect for fans of Practical Magic and Midnight at the Blackbird Cafe.
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November 7, 2025 at 4:44 PM
ARC Review: Fractal Noise by Christopher Paolini

Book: Fractal Noise Author: Christopher Paolini Pages: 308 Source: NetGalley Publisher: Tor Genre: Sci-fi Publication Date: May 16, 2023 Summary: July 25th, 2234: The crew of the Adamura discovers the Anomaly. On the seemingly uninhabited planet…
ARC Review: Fractal Noise by Christopher Paolini
Book: Fractal Noise Author: Christopher Paolini Pages: 308 Source: NetGalley Publisher: Tor Genre: Sci-fi Publication Date: May 16, 2023 Summary: July 25th, 2234: The crew of the Adamura discovers the Anomaly. On the seemingly uninhabited planet Talos VII: a circular pit, 50 kilometers wide. Its curve not of nature, but design. Now, a small team must land and journey on foot across the surface to learn who built the hole and why.
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November 5, 2025 at 2:17 PM
ARC Review: Lucky Girl by M. Rickert

Book: Lucky Girl: How I Became a Horror Writer: A Krampus Story Author: M. Rickert Pages: 112 Source: NetGalley Publisher: Tordotcom Genre: Horror Publication Date: September 13, 2022 Summary: Ro, a struggling writer, knows all too well the pain and solitude…
ARC Review: Lucky Girl by M. Rickert
Book: Lucky Girl: How I Became a Horror Writer: A Krampus Story Author: M. Rickert Pages: 112 Source: NetGalley Publisher: Tordotcom Genre: Horror Publication Date: September 13, 2022 Summary: Ro, a struggling writer, knows all too well the pain and solitude that holiday festivities can awaken. When she meets four people at the bar at the local diner—all of them strangers and as lonely as Ro is—she invites them to an impromptu Christmas dinner.
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October 22, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Review: Down Among the Sticks and Bones by Seanan McGuire

Book: Down Among the Sticks and Bones Author: Seanan McGuire Pages: 187 Source: Library Publisher: Tordotcom Genre: Fantasy Publication Date: June 13, 2017 Summary: A stand-alone dark fantasy tale from the world of Every Heart a Doorway:…
Review: Down Among the Sticks and Bones by Seanan McGuire
Book: Down Among the Sticks and Bones Author: Seanan McGuire Pages: 187 Source: Library Publisher: Tordotcom Genre: Fantasy Publication Date: June 13, 2017 Summary: A stand-alone dark fantasy tale from the world of Every Heart a Doorway: what happened to Jack and Jill before they tumbled into Eleanor West’s Home for Wayward Children?
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October 16, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Review: Every Heart a Doorway by Seanan McGuire

Book: Every Heart a Doorway Author: Seanan McGuire Pages: 169 Source: Owned Publisher: Tordotcom Genre: Fantasy Publication Date: April 5, 2016 Summary: Eleanor West’s Home for Wayward Children No Solicitations No Visitors No Quests Children have…
Review: Every Heart a Doorway by Seanan McGuire
Book: Every Heart a Doorway Author: Seanan McGuire Pages: 169 Source: Owned Publisher: Tordotcom Genre: Fantasy Publication Date: April 5, 2016 Summary: Eleanor West’s Home for Wayward Children No Solicitations No Visitors No Quests Children have always disappeared under the right conditions; slipping through the shadows under a bed or at the back of a wardrobe, tumbling down rabbit holes and into old wells, and emerging somewhere...
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October 9, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Check out my latest review, this time of We Are Legion (We Are Bob) by Dennis E. Taylor. First book in the #Bobiverse deluxe edition releasing Oct. 7th! #arcreview #scifi #bookthreads #booksky #bookstagram
ARC Review: We Are Legion (We Are Bob) by Dennis E. Taylor
Book: We Are Legion (We Are Bob) Author: Dennis E. Taylor Pages: 318 Source: NetGalley Publisher: S&S/Saga Press Genre: Science Fiction Publication Date: October 7, 2025 Summary: The book that launched a thousand Bobs and the first novel in the Bobiverse series from Dennis E. Taylor, part space adventure, part philosophical voyage, …
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October 7, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Check out my review for Gryphon in Light by Mercedes Lackey & Larry Dixon! If you like what you read, please consider subscribing to my blog #arcreader #booksky #bookstagram #valdemar #fantasy
ARC Review: Gryphon in Light by Mercedes Lackey & Larry Dixon
Book: Gryphon in Light Author: Mercedes Lackey & Larry Dixon Pages: 368 Source: DAW Books, NetGalley Publisher: DAW Books Genre: Fantasy Publication Date: July 25, 2023 Summary: Set in the beloved and New York Times world of Valdemar, this first book in a new trilogy returns to the tales of the majestic gryphons.
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October 1, 2025 at 11:47 PM
I’m doing an epic reread of The Wayward Children series by @seananmcguire.bsky.social before reading my ARC of Through Gates of Garnet and Gold (book 11 releasing 1/6/26) thank you @torbooks.bsky.social for the review copy! #booksky
September 26, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Check out my review for An Education in Malice by S.T. Gibson. I didn't love it as much as other books, but it was still a decent read. If you like what you see please consider subscribing. #arcreview #vampirebooks #stgibson #orbit #redhook
ARC Review: An Education in Malice by S.T. Gibson
Book: An Education in Malice Author: S.T. Gibson Pages: 272 Source: Redhook Publisher: Redhook Genre: Fantasy, Romance, LGBTQ+ Publication Date: February 13, 2024 Summary: Sumptuous and addictive, An Education in Malice is a dark academia tale of blood, secrets and insatiable hungers from S.T. Gibson, author of the cult hit A Dowry of Blood.
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September 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
It’s almost spooky season, and this dark bloody romance will definitely get you in the Halloween mood. Check out my full review for A Dowry of Blood by @stgibson.bsky.social at the link in my bio!

#vampires #adowryofblood #romance #spookyseason #books #booksky #dracula
September 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM
I've been reading through S.T. Gibson in anticipation of her new book Savage Blooms. Check out my review of A Dowry of Blood and please subscribe if you like what you read! #arcreview #vampirebooks #orbit #redhook #stgibson
ARC Review: A Dowry of Blood by S.T. Gibson
Book: A Dowry of Blood Author: S.T. Gibson Pages: 293 Source: NetGalley Publisher: Redhook Genre: Fantasy, Historical, LGBTQIA+ Publication Date: October 4, 2022 Summary: S.T. Gibson's sensational novel is the darkly seductive tale of Dracula's first bride, Constanta. This is my last love letter to you, though some would call it a confession.
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September 19, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Another one! I was approved for an ARC of The Ganymedan by R. T. Ester. I saw the synopsis for this book the other day on Instagram, and ran to NetGalley. Thank you, @solarisbooks.bsky.social for the review copy!

#arcreader #scifi #theganymedan #netgalley #booksky
September 19, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Another ARC approval! This time it’s for What Stalks the Deep by T. Kingfisher. One of my most anticipated books of the year releasing on September 30th! Thank you, @torbooks.bsky.social for the review copy!

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September 18, 2025 at 6:08 PM
I was approved for an ARC of Operation Bounce House by Matt Dinniman today! I can’t wait to read this! It comes out 2/10/26, and I have a copy preordered as well. Thank you, @berkleypub.bsky.social for the review copy!

#arcreader #operationbouncehouse #netgalley #litrpg #booksky
September 17, 2025 at 10:22 PM