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A. K. DuBoff: Stranded (Starship of the Ancients Book 1) (2025, Epic Realms Press)

Shipwrecked on a distant planet. Mysterious alien relics. His fresh start just turned into an …

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Great start to a new series!

The blurb drew me in, promising an adventure right up my sci-fi/space opearatic reading alley, and it sure didn’t disappoint! The author paints a vivid picture of this alien world and the ever-evolving SNAFU Evan, Anya, and the others find themselves in and keeps the story moving at a brisk pace. My only “complaint” - if you can call it that - is that the other books in the series haven’t been published yet. More, please? :)

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Fun start to the series with strong Men-in-Black vibes!

I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know bounty hunter Anderson Gunn and his friends, old and new, human and alien, in this fast-paced adventure.
This was my first book by M.G. Herron, but I already have books 2 + 3 on my e-reader for more alien bounty-hunting shenanigans. Bring it on! :)

SuperSummary: Study Guide (2018, Independently Published, Independently published)

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Overall, this was a fun take on Beauty and the Beast - though, to be honest, I thought Beau started out more like a Gaston than a beauty, while Grace was both (inner) beauty and (outer) “beast” all rolled into one.

But, reading this story, I kept wondering how any of us ever made it through high school. I mean… oof.

On an absolutely personal note (your mileage will definitely vary): I may be jaded, but I found both Grace and especially her mother at times a bit too preachy for my liking. I would have liked the message to be a bit clearer on the aspect that it’s totally okay to not always be okay with the unfairness of life. You can’t control everything that is happening to you, and sometimes life - and other people - just suck. And it’s perfectly fine to acknowledge that. You don’t always …

C. G. Harris: Hometown Space Pirate (EBook, 2022, Hot Chocolate Press)

Ben Roberts hears voices…alien voices.

When word of his abilities spreads through the galactic grapevine, …

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Entertaining story with plenty of banter. :) This was a fun introduction to a new-to-me author, and I would very much like toknow how the story continues for Ben and his space posse.

(On the technical side: The version I read could have used a bit more proofreading TLC. YMMV.)

reviewed Deluding of Gylfi by Matt Larkin (The Ragnarök Prophecy, #1)

Matt Larkin: Deluding of Gylfi (2024, Incandescent Phoenix Books) No rating

Dive into this epic Norse mythology series starter in the Eschaton Cycle historical fantasy universe. …

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Having read most of the original books, I'll agree that it can take a while to get into the stories and keep the huge cast of characters straight. But seeing all these seemingly separate stories interwoven into one huge, epic tapestry (sorry, not sorry, Matt!) is just... chef's kiss

Genny Carrick: Cinnamon Roll Set Up (2024, Genny Carrick)

Give me a book boyfriend over a real guy any day.

After the way my …

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Adorable and swoony!

Miles is my kind of hero - bookish, smart, kind, and absolutely head over heels for his best friend - and not afraid to stand up for her. I am a sucker for a good friends-to-more story, and I was rooting for Georgia and Miles from the get-go!

The slow-burn romance was delicious (the kisses! the letters! ugh!), Georgia and Miles were just adorable together, and their quirky group of friends brought plenty of banter and laughs. The story was equally sweet and swoony with a little snark, and I had this huge goofy grin on my face from start to finish.

More, please?

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The Queen of Feels strikes again!

Heidi Hutchinson has a knack for hitting me smack-dab in ALL the feels.
Every.
Single.
Time.

From the very first page to the final HEA, Write or Wrong took me on an emotional roller coaster, running the gamut from anxious nailbiting to sniggering, to crying, to swooning, to laughing, to happy-sighing, and yes, tthere may have been a couple more tears along the way.

I adored Zara and kept rooting for Asa, even - and especially - when he was being extra Asa-ish, and seeing these two connect and fall in love was just beautiful. chef’s kiss

Visiting with XY Records family is always a treat, and I’m happy to see this family growing with every book. More, please?

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Kept me reading way past my bedtime!

After reading the prequel Smoke on the Water and falling in love with Hatterwick and its people, this first story of one of the “Wayward Sons” totally hit the mark for me. Willa and Sawyer were two strong protagonists, and I loved how quickly they both were invested in turning their marriage of convenience into the real thing. The romance and suspense story arcs were interwoven seamlessly and kept me on the edge of my seat (and up reading way past my bedtime…).

I’ve become a huge fan of the Wayward Sons' extended found family and can’t wait for the next in the series!