Like spooky season but better because mantitty.
Letters from the Last Apothecary by Bita Behzadi is $1.99! This one was put on my radar after LittyN in the comments made the recommendation. Definitely sounds like something up the Bitchery’s alley.
This tough request came from Sue: Something like a reverse Hallmark movie where the girl goes back to her close minded small town and realizes it’s NOT for her. Sarah: Satisfaction Guaranteed by Karelia Stetz-Waters – One FMC moves to Portland from NYC to run her late aunt’s sex toy show. Granted Portland isn’t a small town but, well, the rest would be a spoiler. Book Lovers sort of plays with this idea, though doesn’t … Continue reading The Rec League: A Reverse Hallmark
RECOMMENDED: A Letter to the Luminous Deep by Sylvia Cathrall is $1.99 and a KDD! Elyse read this one and gave it an A:
If you are looking for a cozy fantasy read with excellent romance and worldbuilding, I highly recommend Letters to the Luminous Deep.
Welcome back! How are we all doing? It’s September. Can you believe it? Did I say that last week about the end of August? Everything blurs together around this time anyway. I’m just thankful it’s starting to cool down where I’m at. We joined a local farm share and have an over abundance of peaches. Unfortunately, I have OAS (oral allergy syndrome) and a lot of raw fruits, especially stone fruits, make my mouth and … Continue reading Links: Rachel Reid, Podcasts, & More
Tourist Season by Brynne Weaver is $4.99! This is book one in a new series and it came out last year. Weaver’s books are pretty popular, so I won’t be surprised if there are still lots of holds. I do love Weaver’s blend of dark humor and romance, but often find the pacing to be a bit lopsided in her romances.
This HaBO is from Azaleah, who wants to find this sci-fi romance: I don’t remember any of their names but here are some plot points that I’ve kind of condensed. The Heroine’s Abduction: She is finally on a long-awaited beach vacation, feels a sharp stinging sensation in her neck, and completely blackouts. The Inciting Incident: She wakes up on an alien ship and is told a cosmic council destroyed Earth. She is the last surviving … Continue reading HaBO: She’s the Last Surviving Human
RECOMMENDED: The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow is $1.99! Carrie reviewed this one and gave it a B+:
Overall I loved reading this book. I literally gasped and clapped my hands over my mouth periodically, like a silent movie star. It’s so gripping, so beautifully written, and such a powerful homage to women’s voices and the need to unify against a common enemy.
This guest review comes from Lisa! A longtime romance aficionado and frequent commenter to SBTB, Lisa is a queer Latine critic with a sharp tongue and lots of opinions. She frequently reviewed at All About Romance and Women Write About Comics, where she’s on staff, and you can catch her at _@thatbouviergirl on Twitter. There, she shares good reviews, bracing industry opinions and thoughtful commentary when she’s not on her grind looking for the next … Continue reading The Heiress of Northanger Abbey by Nancy Bilyeau
Welcome back to Cover Snark! Elyse: Is the house full of hangry ghosts? Sarah: I’d read a series set at Hangry Hill. Sometimes I live there, too. Amanda: I’m a permanent resident of Hanger Hill. Sneezy: I think I understand what the intent is with the colours and the compositions, but something about the font and colour of the author’s name is really distracting. And the silhouettes of the bushes on either side clogs up … Continue reading Cover Snark: Nose to Nip
