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  • The Thylsnean Chronicles : Book 1: Earth by Aiden E. Messer 

    The Thylsnean Chronicles : Book 1: Earth by Aiden E. Messer 

    The Thylsnean Chronicles : Book 1: Earth by Aiden E. Messer 

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    This is a queer urban fantasy with two MMC’s.

    There is also Trans Masc. visibility as well as anxiety, PTSD, CPTSD, and other mental health visibility. There is also bullying and parental rejection.

    There is no spice, with the exception of kissing.

    The story has so much potential. The world of Thylsnean, which I hope we get more of in book 2, is a magical place. The plant life, animal life, and other humanoid and non-humanoid beings are fantastic. I do hope we get more of them in book 2. They are described to the reader with some descriptive language.

    The two main characters also have potential to have a strong relationship and for us, the reader, to feel connected to them. However, there is a lack of show and a lot of telling, therefore, as a reader we didn’t feel connected to thee characters. We also didn’t see any growth of who they are as individuals. We also didn’t understand their motives and reasoning.

    There are villains, who are Ialtag, which is the winged beings of Thylsnean who may be part human, or at least share some human DNA. One of the MMC’s Caliel is an Ialtag and has portaled to earth to learn about Humans.

    These villains want to humans to be extinct because they believe they, the Ialtag, are the superior species/beings. We are told this, not shown it through their actions or anything else. The only thing we are shown is when the villains capture Gabe, the human MMC, and torture him to get Caliel to agree with them and be their leader.

    Spoiler, it doesn’t work and the two MMC’s escape.

    There is more to the story, but you’ll need to read it to see the cliffhanger.

    Perhaps we are snobs, but we need a fantasy story to give us a lot of description, and showing of character actions, setting, story, for us to feel connected to the world and characters.

    If you are easy and don’t mind being told what characters are doing next then this is a great queer urban fantasy for you.

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  • Awakening of the Starborne by Louve -Ch

    Awakening of the Starborne by Louve -Ch

    Awakening of the Starborne by Louve -Ch

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    *SPOILER FREE*

    Where are the ACOTAR, Fourth Wing, and When the Moon Hatched girlies?

    If you LOVE slow burn romantasy stories then you will absolutely love Awakening of the Starbone.

    If you need a new shadow daddy (Sølas, the MMC) to thirst over this story has one and he is damn hot. He totally falls first, which we love. He’s also bonded to a dragon *drool*

    Savaé, the FMC, is quite the bad ass. She can kill anyone and any beast. She’s had a rough life and doesn’t know her full potential or how to not be a lone wolf. Obviously, in the book she’s working through her shit and learning to love and rely on others.

    Sully is a side character that you will come to love. He becomes a strong male figure for Savaé and trains her to be the bad ass warrior she is. You will fall in love with him.

    There is a war college that our FMC and MMC both attend, however, in order to attend you must try out in small trials through out the lands. of course both pass. Duh!

    There are also units that students in this war college are sorted into. Of course, Savaé is put in the position she hoped for because she’s badass so of course she would be. This satiates your longing for the Fourth Wing days.

    In these units each person as a role and Savaé happens to be part of the unit that gets to be bonded to a flying beast. There are several types of beasts one can bond other than dragons. You’ll have to read the story to see what she bonds *wink*

    There are bad forces in this world, which is why they have this war college. They’re training them to fight this darkness that is taking over the lands.

    This not a HEA story, but rather a rip your heart out cliff hanger. In fact, your heart will be ripped out several times in this story. There is also a female villian and I am not sure what to think of her. I think I hate her.

    Savaé and Sølas are fated mates, but there’s something interesting about it that drives the story. Hence, romantasy.

    The story is also beautifully written. This is a high romantasy story and the descriptions of all the creatures, fae, continent, war, college and anything else is so rich in color and descriptive language you will feel like you are part of their unit and world.

    You will be devistated and in love reading this story. You will be craving book 2. Go pre-order now so you can read it December 8th when it comes out

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  • Attempted Murder & Other Ways To Seduce Your Mate by Emma Eden

    Attempted Murder & Other Ways To Seduce Your Mate by Emma Eden

    Attempted Murder & Other Ways To Seduce Your Mate by Emma Eden Book 2 of The Cake Chaos Chronicles

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    This is book 2 of The Cake Chaos Chronicles

    This story focuses on Maggie the FMC and Noth the MMC. Maggie is a witch and Noth is an Elvin-Nightmare shifter.

    The story follows their love, like literally is all about Maggie trying to kill Noth, but then as fate would have it…fated mates.

    of course there’s fae politics, it wouldn’t be a romantasy without that. Noth has to defend his crown because some loser named like Steve or Brian or Brent * eye roll* tried to over throw Noth.

    For Maggie it’s more a story about grief and forgiveness. Like this girl needs some serious therapy, but is managing to work her way through all that shit.

    Though the themes are heavy the story is actually very funny, light, and very very spicy. Like, Noth is a pierced and a well packing dude. It’s like high level spice for a romantasy and happens a lot. Honestly, we could’ve done with more it just fits their characters so well.

    Go dive into this series and don’t start with book 2 like we did. Out October 24th go pre-order it now

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  • Fae Marked: The Chosen by A.J.Knight

    Fae Marked: The Chosen by A.J.Knight

    Fae Marked: The Chosen Book 1 by A.J.Knight

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    A true fae story, like a true fantasy romance story.

    It’s a great book for those first encountering F/F romances and romantasy. Meaning the spice is very beginner friendly 🙂 

    The main plot line revolves around fae politics and this choosing ceremony. Throughout the story we see development of the two FMC and learn a little bit more about this fae world. 

    I think the way the author handled pregnancy and procreation was well done and fits within the fae workings. Don’t worry it’s only at the end.

    I hope the side characters we are introduced to get their own books. I am excited to learn more about this world and these characters. 

    It is a HEA story and there is a cat involved, but he’s just cute in it. Doesn’t seem to have any magical powers. 

    This book would be great for fans of Holly Black so the author may also be fae then, which is even more reason to read this TRUE story 🙂

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  • Dark Fae: Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac by Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti

    Dark Fae: Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac by Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti

    Dark Fae: Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac Book 1 by Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti

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    This series takes place before the popular Zodiac Academy Series. 

    This series seems to focus on 5 characters (6 if you include Gareth, Elise Callisto’s dead brother). The book centers on Elise’s quest to find who killed her brother. 

    This series is said to be a reverse harem, which you do not see in book 1. Book 1 seems to be a lot of character development and setting the scene for the series.

    Oh her and the Gabriel do get naked in his fort on the roof. Also, there’s some weird cult thing on campus. 

    There are also two rival gangs, but we don’t get too much of them yet in book 1.  

    However, the dudes there do seem fine so hollar at your lindwrym Barnibus when you’re heading over.

    P.S. We started Dark Fae after completing book 3 of the Zodiac Academy Series.

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  • Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

    Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

    Graphic Audio Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

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    Absolutely overhyped, but so worth it ❤

    I am a lindwyrm I HAVE to read a cousin’s book. Duh!

    Violet, I don’t hate her.

    Xaden, I love him.

    Andarna, We NEED to be friends ASAP!

    In this world humans share a bond with a dragon, but there is still a lot unknown about dragons. However, there is a power struggle among humans and other humans as well as dragons and griffons. 

    Then there’s the lust of Xaden and Violet. I guess their supposed to be enemies, but let’s be real. Violet was like, “hottie” on the first day so they just are attracted to each other. 

    It happens. 

    It ends on a cliffhanger so buckle up

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  • Tusk Love by Thea Guanzon

    Tusk Love by Thea Guanzon

    Tusk Love by Thea Guanzon and Critical Role

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    I am in love with a half-orc and his name is Oskar *SWOON*

    You don’t have to know anything about Critical Role to read this book. However, if you do then I am curious to know if you thought the smut should’ve been more over the top?

    If you don’t know what Critical Role is then you don’t need to know anything about D&D to read the book either. 

    Oh yeah, there’s eggplanting, but it’s like a middle of beginner and middle…so a middle of a middle.

    Totally a HEA, obviously!

    You’re on The Amber Road most of the time. It’s like nothing but a walking story…similar to how Lord of the Rings is a walking story, but they bone in this one. 

    FMC learns to be her true self thanks to Oskar and the magic inside of her

    MMC cries and it’s like so hot. He needed to cry more. We needed a whole chapter to this half-orc crying please ❤

    Honestly, I need to be walked on this Amber Road. Let a Lindwyrm know when you go.

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  • Behooved by M.Stevenson

    Behooved by M.Stevenson

    Behooved by M.Stevenson

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    You know when you accidentally turn your betrothed into a horse? Well…it happens…

    Don’t worry, they don’t eggplant it while he’s a horse. That’s a different genre.

    This is a cozy romantasy about a chronically ill girl learning to love herself and find herself worthy even with chronic illness. Her parents suck so she was raised to hate herself and find herself weak. 

    There is also an assassination attempt which isn’t part of the MMC turing into a horse. That’s magic!

    If you’re new to romantasy then this book is for you. The spice is at a beginner level, which is why I said cozy romantasy.

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  • KingFisher’s POV by Callie Hart

    KingFisher’s POV by Callie Hart

    Kingfisher’s POV by Callie Hart

    DRAGON. D-R-A-G-O-N there is a dragon and BRIMSTONE! 

    Book 2 better have a dragon because there can’t be any other way of getting brimstone…I mean lightning? DRAGON! DRAGON! DRAGON!

    If you didn’t fall in love with Kingfisher in book one then you’ll rethink that with this audio POV

    He fights a dragon and saves Ajun City *Swoon*

    The first two stories are obvi before Quicksilver, but then the third story… is about him giving Carrion Swift boots and seeing that his mother already made a dress for Saeris

    You know it’s got your usual romantasy tropes

    Oh, aaaaaaaaand Kingfisher maybe would have been with someone else?!

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  • Quicksilver by Callie Hart

    Quicksilver by Callie Hart

    Quicksilver by Callie Hart

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    Ummmm…I think I am in love

    Loved how snarky Kingfisher is at the start of the book.

    Kind of wanted him to stay that way. In the middle of the book he shifts to more of a lover and protector with not much snark, so much so even the FMC is like, “WTF! Where’s the snark?!”

    What’s inside:

    Mind speaking

    Magic

    Vimpiars

    FAE

    World traveling

    Gods

    Fated Mates

    God Binds

    3 spice scenes

    Mothers as oracles 

    Loved the FMC is an alchemist and her interactions with the quicksilver. Hoping we get more of her interacting with other metals in book 2

    Carrion Swift is the comic relief and I love that for him. I hope we get more of hm just being him in book 2. I would have loved more of him here especially during battles. 

    So like, is she Queen? What happens? Like, are they going to have babies now? What was that all about? Does she make more weapons? Do we get more of the mother’s oracle readings? He HAS to have quicksilver in him, right?

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