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November’s New Releases, Part Two

If you’re new to Hide Your Wallet, this is where we list new releases we’re pretty excited for in the coming month. Each reviewer has a book maximum (five per person), but we’ve separated HYW into two parts. The first HYW of the month will cover books that release from the 1st to the 14th. The second HYW will cover books released from the 15th to the end of the month. We also think this … Continue reading November’s New Releases, Part Two

Books On Sale

Horror, Fantasy, & Sci-Fi

Books on Sale: The Book of Koli by M.R. Carey & More

RECOMMENDED: The Book of Koli by M.R. Carey is $2.99! This is the first book in a new trilogy. Carrie read this one and had this to say on a previous Hide Your Wallet:

Character driven and imaginative. Will never regard a tree in the same way again.

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Covers & Cocktails: Storming the Castle

Hi. My name’s Amanda and I can’t stop talking about The Blacksmith Queen by G.A. Aiken. If you missed it, I loved this damn book. It’s more fantasy than romance, but still has Aiken’s affinity for writing all types of strong, amazing women. Even the “bad” ones were admirable in their one ways and I wanted to raise a glass to these characters. The cover is gorgeous, with red tones and little sparks of fire. … Continue reading Covers & Cocktails: Storming the Castle

Book Review

The Blacksmith Queen by G.A. Aiken

The Blacksmith Queen

The Blacksmith Queen is my very own Dragon Age video game fantasy come to life. There are powerful women, plus quippy banter between friends and family, and a talking dragon. It’s fantastical, fun, and I’ll immediately be buying a physical copy to add to my own library. The Old King has died, sending the kingdom into turmoil as his sons murder one another for the throne. However, the Witches of Amhuinn have prophesied that the … Continue reading The Blacksmith Queen by G.A. Aiken

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Today’s Kindle Daily Deals

Books on Sale: An Unkindness of Magicians by Kat Howard & More

RECOMMENDED: An Unkindness of Magicians by Kat Howard is $1.99 at Amazon! So far, this deal hasn’t been price-matched. I would recommended this if you’re in a “burn it all down” mood. The book is violent, graphic, and the characters experience racism, sexism, and the like. But the main character is a witch who essentially wants to dismantle the ruling magic party because they’re terrible. I loved this one.

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August’s New Releases

August is finally here and that means books! We have some new faces here at the site, which equates to even more releases to discuss. Though we hope you enjoy our picks, here are a few more books that you may be looking to read: Ruth Ware has a new creepy mystery: The Turn of the Key . Don’t forget the continuation to R.F. Kuang’s Opium Wars series: The Dragon Republic . Handle with Care by Helena Hunting is out this … Continue reading August’s New Releases

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Libraries, a Boxed Set, & More

Books on Sale: Once a Rebel by Mary Jo Putney & More

Once a Rebel by Mary Jo Putney is $1.99! This is the second book in the historical romance Rogues Redeemed series. It’s also a friends to lovers romance! Readers enjoyed the setting of the War of 1812, but others found the conflicts were too easily solved.

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Dragons, Historical Romance, & More

Books on Sale: Shades of Wicked by Jeaniene Frost & More

Shades of Wicked by Jeaniene Frost is $1.99! This is the first book in the Night Rebel series, which is a spin-off of Frost’s Night Huntress series. I read this one and I found it to be a lot of fun. The opening scene is quite…memorable. However, as someone who never got into the Night Huntress series, I’ll admit there’s a learning curve with understanding the world-building. I also made a cocktail for this one!

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