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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“Delilah Green Doesn’t Care” Ashley Herring Blake
I don’t usually find myself reaching for romance or slice-of-life books, but I gave Delilah Green Doesn’t Care a shot (and for what it is, it’s solid). The sapphic book club I’m in voted this for our May read, and I appreciated the sapphic forward part of it most. Blake’s writing is accessible and breezy,…
“Hungerstone” Kat Dunn
This book had such a strong foundation of gothic atmosphere, eerie pacing, and an emotionally layered approach to horror, but it ultimately didn’t land for me in the way I hoped. I loved the moodiness, the slow burn, and the ghost-drenched tone of it all. Kat Dunn is clearly talented when it comes to building…
“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…
“Hunting Adeline” H.D. Carlton
This one hurt. After being such a fan of Haunting Adeline, I went into Hunting Adeline with high hopes and an eagerness to see how Zade and Addie’s story would unfold. Unfortunately, what I got instead felt like an exhausting, overdrawn trauma reel that pushed boundaries for shock value rather than plot. It’s not that…
“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…
“The Scald Crow” Hanna Park
There’s something incredibly immersive about The Scald Crow, a book that throws you headfirst into its world without hesitation. It’s rich, atmospheric, and filled with a distinct voice that sets it apart. While I admire what this book sets out to do, it wasn’t always the easiest read. The most defining element of The Scald…
“The Bookshop of Second Chances” Jackie Fraser
Review: The Bookshop of Second Chances Absolutely adorable. The Bookshop of Second Chances is one of those reads that feels like a warm cup of tea: comforting, familiar, and exactly what you need when the world feels a little too heavy. Yes, it’s predictable, but in the best possible way. Sometimes, a book doesn’t need…
“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,…
A Tempest Storm 