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Shadow of Lilith Book Review

Leave a Comment / Uncategorized / Kristy Snyder / November 10, 2025

If you’re looking for a cozy adventure that raises the stakes (and then smashes them into a vampire’s heart), look no further than this first book in the Devana Collective Chronicles.

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A Heart of Crimson Flames Book Review

Leave a Comment / Uncategorized / Kristy Snyder / November 3, 2025

“A Heart of Crimson Flames” is a spellbinding conclusion to this epic romantasy trilogy that sees the power of love and self-discovery conquer all.

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A Sky of Emerald Stars Book Review

Leave a Comment / Uncategorized / Kristy Snyder / October 24, 2025

A Sky of Emerald Stars has everything from werewolves to magical long-fingered musicians – and somehow, it all works. See what I mean in this book review.

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Dust (Silo #3) Book Review

Leave a Comment / Uncategorized / Kristy Snyder / August 27, 2025

Once all of the dust settled, “Dust” left me with more questions than answers, making it a somewhat unsatisfying conclusion to an epic trilogy.

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A River of Golden Bones Book Review

Leave a Comment / Uncategorized / Kristy Snyder / April 13, 2025

If you want a light-hearted fantasy with world-roaming adventures, romance, and werewolves, I think you’ll have a nice time with “A River of Golden Bones.”

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The Midnight Feast Book Review

Leave a Comment / Uncategorized / Kristy Snyder / April 9, 2025

If you’re looking for stock thriller characters, a lackluster murder plot, and weird age gaps, you’ll find it in “The Midnight Feast” by Lucy Foley. Learn more in this The Midnight Feast book review.

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The Unworthy Book Review

Leave a Comment / Uncategorized / Kristy Snyder / January 13, 2025

Imagine if The Handmaid’s Tale happened during the apocalypse. You’d have “The Unworthy,” which features strong female characters who’ll do anything to survive.

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We Shall Be Monsters Book Review

Leave a Comment / Uncategorized / Kristy Snyder / November 3, 2024

A modern-day fairy tale that takes you back to the whimsical dreams of your childhood. For fans of “Alice” and “The Ocean at the End of the Lane.”

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The Starless Sea Book Review

Leave a Comment / Uncategorized / Kristy Snyder / July 20, 2020

Overall, I’m not sure I’d like to sail The Starless Sea – it seems quite an inhospitable place. That being said, I would definitely dive back into Morgenstern’s imagination for another journey.

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Shorefall Book Review: Founders #2

Leave a Comment / Uncategorized / Kristy Snyder / April 7, 2020

If you’re here for action scenes, dialogue between our heroes and the villain, and explosions (lots of explosions), you’ve come to the right place.

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