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General Bitching…
Books On Sale
Books by Rachel Lacey, Diana Quincy, & More
The Soldier’s Scoundrel by Cat Sebastian is $1.99! This is a gay historical romance with class differences, which readers seemed to really love in terms of the pairing. However, other reader mention having some problems with the book’s pacing.
Whatcha Reading? March 2025, Part One
Happy Saturday! Here’s how we’re kicking off our reading this March: Claudia: I’m reading Manic Pixie Dream Earl by Jenny Holiday. It’s interesting because Earls Trip didn’t quite hold my attention but I am enjoying this one much more. It’s out in late May. Shana: I’m reading Taken to Lemora by Elizabeth Stephens. It’s a dark alien romance. Her worldbuilding is solid but I haven’t decided if it’s too dark for me. Sarah: I am … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? March 2025, Part One
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Recommended YA, a Mystery, & More
The Night Ends with Fire by K.X. Song is $2.99! This came out last summer and I was really excited for it. The marketing copy mentioned Mulan, and that always makes me perk up.
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Erotic Romance, a Mystery, & More
Knockout by Sarah MacLean is $1.99! Not sure if this is a leftover KDD. This is the third book in the Hell’s Belles series. For those who read the series, what did you think about this one and the series as a whole?
The Rec League: Self-Aware Fantasy Main Characters
This Rec League came in from Liz. Thanks, Liz! I’ve been on a romantic fantasy and sci-fi marathon lately and I’m looking for some recs, please. So, you know how in many fantasy novels, particularly urban/modern fantasy, there’s a lot of MC’s that go through a culture shock, fish out of water, “ZOMG! Vampires and shifters and magic!?!” phase that’s often at the start of a series? I would like the opposite of that. I’m … Continue reading The Rec League: Self-Aware Fantasy Main Characters
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Books by Jackie Lau, Alexandria Bellefleur, & More
Ten Thousand Stitches by Olivia Atwater is $2.99! This is book two in the Regency Faerie Tales series. It was recently recommended in our Feminist Fantasy Rec League.
Dish Course: The HEA is Really Freaking Powerful, Huh?
A version of this post was released in February for members of Smart Bitches After Dark. I received a few email messages thanking me and one suggested releasing it for everyone – a fine idea! Especially considering that I am still thinking about the HEA and what it does, and I’m curious what you think as well. So think of this as a preview of what we’re up to, and an invitation: if you’d like … Continue reading Dish Course: The HEA is Really Freaking Powerful, Huh?
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Joanna Shupe, Recommended YA, & More
RECOMMENDED: Blood on the Tide by Katee Robert is $1.99 and a KDD! This is book two in the Crimson Sails series and Lara gave it a B+:
When I review books, I stop intermittently to jot down notes. With Katee Robert books, I get so immersed so quickly that I forget to take notes. The story sucks me in comprehensively and this book is no exception to that rule. If you’re interested in this series, definitely start with book one as the two are closely linked. I can heartily recommend both.
Lightning Review
Kills Well With Others by Deanna Raybourn
I love action movies with female leads. Turns out, women doing the killing and saving really works for me and this series scratches that itch. I know the Bitchery are probably sick of me climbing onto my high horse about blurbs, but I found this one misleading. I don’t think the person that wrote that blurb read the book carefully enough. The broad strokes are there, but the details aren’t right. Billie, Helen, Natalie and … Continue reading Kills Well With Others by Deanna Raybourn
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Time Travel, Historical Romance, & More
Unromance by Erin Connor is $3.99! This is a recent release, coming out in January. I believe this is in the queue for Cover Awe and it was mentioned on Hide Your Wallet.
