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This HaBO is from Lauren, who is having a tough time finding this one: I’m pretty sure this is a long shot because I’m not even positive it was a romance novel, but I don’t know who else to turn to. This is also embarrassing because the book isn’t even that old. Anyway, the basic plot of the book is that this woman has been working for the FBI as a tech/drone specialist or something. … Continue reading HaBO: Drone Specialist Heroine
Kulti by Mariana Zapata is $1.49 at Amazon! It’s a Kindle Daily Deal and definitely check out the others, which include a Seanan McGuire! If you like slow burn romances and grumpy heroes, this one comes highly recommended by the Bitchery. However, some found the slow burn a little too slow, and we’ve previously posted a thoughtful guest review with a C grade.
I first heard about this short story during my podcast interview with Ana Grilo and Thea James, better known as The Book Smugglers (Episode 299). This was a story Ana in particular was very excited about as part of their Awakenings season of publication. In When the Letter Comes, Henry, a trans girl, watches her younger sister receive the letter welcoming Gabriele to magical school, a letter that Henry had hoped and expected for herself. Henry … Continue reading When the Letter Comes by Sara Fox
This HaBO request comes to us from Jen, who is trying to find a category romance: This is Jen (I write reviews over at the Book Queen) and I was wondering if the Bitchery could help me out with a book I was looking for. We were talking about #TropesYouHate on Twitter, and Sarah Maclean said, “I’m of the humble opinion that every bit of the plot has to impact the romance. I love romantic … Continue reading HaBO: Blonde Heroine Gets Spanish Nickname
PODCAST RECOMMENDED: Take the Lead by Alexis Daria is 99c! The second book is also on sale. This is a contemporary romance that takes place on a dancing competition TV show. There’s also a gruff hero! If those things haven’t convinced you yet, Sonali Dev also recommended it on a previous podcast episode.
To Kill a Kingdom starts well but the pacing is awkward in the extreme. I wanted to love it. I tried to love it. It has tentacles on the cover and the heroine keeps the hearts of seventeen princes in jars in her room so loving it seemed inevitable. Alas, by the end of the book, I just did not care what happened. To Kill a Kingdom is a romance (marketed as general YA) between … Continue reading To Kill a Kingdom by Alexandra Christo
RECOMMENDED: The Color of Magic by Terry Pratchett is $1.99! This is part of today’s Kindle Daily Deals; be sure to check out the rest of them! This is the first book in the much loved Discworld series. There’s magic and lots of quirky humor, though admittedly, the series isn’t for everyone. So don’t worry if you give it a shot and it’s not for you. It has a 3.9-star rating on Goodreads.
Welcome to Lit Wicks! This is where we pair an author’s backlist with candles to really immerse yourself in the reading experience. All of the candles featured in these post are from Etsy, which means there is often worldwide shipping and that you’re supporting independent crafters and sellers. The Etsy candle rabbit hole is one I have gone down many times. May’s Lit Wicks is inspired by Jennifer Crusie! I want to thank Reader Marci … Continue reading Lit Wicks: Jennifer Crusie
Today I’m speaking with Ana Grilo and Thea James, who are better known as The Book Smugglers. They’re bloggers, writers, authors, and editors – and at the helm of Book Smugglers Publishing. We talk about how they got their start, and the role the Lost forums played in bringing them together (along with a few blogs you may have heard of). Among the topics we cover: What they look for in science fiction and speculative … Continue reading 299. On Blogging and Publishing: An Interview with Thea James and Ana Grilo, The Book Smugglers
