Yep, it's true - I was so shocked I didn't know what to do next.
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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
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.
Amanda and I have loaded the time travel machine with snacks and bubbly beverages. We’re headed back to May 2015. Some major books were released this month along with some we’re very happy to revisit. We’ve got answers to the following questions: Are there Amish Inspirational romances that have too much sex in them? How many garage freezers would a crime family need? How many stars did A Court of Thorns and Roses get? Don’t … Continue reading 657. RT Rewind: May 2015 Reviews!
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?
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
Hey all! Are we all trying to keep our heads above water? I’m tossing out metaphorical floaties where I can! The start of the year has been unpleasant, at best. My partner and I have started doing early bedtimes so we can hang out in bed and watch a movie or catch up on a few shows. It’s been really cozy and lovely. Sometimes we make popcorn! (I usually do a cheesy batch and a … Continue reading Links: Cozy Fantasy Fundraising, Dancing, & 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.
This piece of literary mayhem is exclusive to Smart Bitches After Dark, but fret not. If you’d like to join, we’d love to have you! Have a look at our membership options, and come join the fun! If you want to have a little extra fun, be a little more yourself, and be part of keeping the site open for everyone in the future, we can’t wait to see you in our new subscription-based section … Continue reading AMA: Let’s Talk DNFs
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?
