Wow, this book really brought it. Quicksilver kicks the door open, sets your sheets on fire, and leaves your heartbeat in shambles. Easily sliding into my top three reads of 2025, this book is an electrifying blend of dark fantasy, slow-burning tension, and carnal heat. Callie Hart writes epic worlds and builds deep obsessions; and…
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“Heir of Fire” Sarah J. Maas
Third in the Throne of Glass series, Heir of Fire holds its own and continues to deepen what’s already become a darkly addictive saga. This installment introduces the mountainous land of Wendlyn and Manaan, cracking open the heart of Aelin’s backstory in a way that makes the weight of her grief and rage feel almost…
“Black Leopard, Red Wolf” Marlon James
Just wow. This book is a fever dream in the best, boldest, and most bewildering way possible. Black Leopard, Red Wolf is unlike anything I’ve ever read. It’s a hallucinatory epic, a brutal reimagining of African mythology and folklore that feels both ancient and startlingly new. It demands your full attention. Marlon James writes with…
“Neon Gods” Katee Robert
I came into Neon Gods looking for a sultry, modern take on Greek mythology. There’s no denying the concept is exciting: mythological retellings reimagined in a dark, romantic world? I was ready. But the execution left me feeling… more confused than captivated. While the story uses names and some themes inspired by the myth of…
“Death’s Obsession (Book 1)” Avina St. Graves
I picked up this book expecting a quick, dark little escape and Death’s Obsession was exactly that; and with more spice than I ever could have anticipated in its compact 178 pages. This one isn’t shy. It dives straight into the heat and doesn’t bother with too much hesitation, which, honestly, I appreciated. From the…
“Phantasma” Kaylie Smith
Phantasma is a book that pulls you in with its lush, gothic atmosphere and unique premise, but doesn’t quite deliver the punch I wanted it to. A solid 3.75-star read that I’ll round up to 4 for the sake of its ambition, it’s a novel that thrives in aesthetics but occasionally loses its grip on…
“House of Hunger” Alexis Henderson
House of Hunger starts off dripping with atmosphere and promise, pulling you into its dark, decadent world with a premise that feels fresh and intoxicating. The setting is gothic and immersive, the kind of eerie and opulent environment that immediately grabs your attention. Henderson crafts a world where hunger—both literal and metaphorical—is at the forefront,…
“One of Us Is Dead” Jeneva Rose
I wanted to love One of Us Is Dead, but it fell flat for me in a way that left me more frustrated than entertained. The premise had potential– a wealthy, elite social circle filled with secrets, betrayals, and plenty of scandal– but the execution read more like a gossip tabloid than a tightly woven…
“A River Enchanted” Rebecca Ross
There’s something about this book that felt entirely new, despite pulling from familiar themes of magic, warring clans, and ancient folklore. Rebecca Ross manages to make the story feel deeply immersive without being overcomplicated, and that’s a rare feat. From the moment I started reading, I was fully invested in the world, the history, and…
Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas
After thoroughly enjoying Throne of Glass, I went into Crown of Midnight expecting another solid fantasy adventure. What I got was something entirely more intense, heartbreaking, and riveting. Sarah J. Maas takes the foundations she laid in the first book and builds something bolder, darker, and far more emotional. In my review of Throne of…
A Tempest Storm 