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Reviews

The Monsters Among Us

The Monsters Among Us by Kent Priore

Worldbuilding: Piqued curiosity
Plot: Ambiguous
Characters: Unbalanced
Storytelling: Minimalistic
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience
Emotional Response: Didn’t feel much
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Unrelated to the story

This is definitely one of the most unusual books I've ever read. I can see what the author was going for, but getting there was a bit messy. I can't say that I wasn't amused as hell getting there, though. Seth's life was a wild ride. Like a train wreck, but with more demons.

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A Hex For Hunger

A Hex For Hunger by Alistair Reeves

Worldbuilding: Piqued curiosity
Plot: Straightforward
Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Descriptive
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down
Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Matches the story well

Still just as full of charm and flawless dialogue flow and banter as the first book, this one's subject matter was darker, more plot-heavy and less cozy. I think Ambrose and Emery's story deserved this treatment, as both of their stories deserved recognition and healing.

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Miners of the Mystics

Miners of the Mystics by Penny Moss

Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Mostly clear
Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Descriptive
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down
Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: Did some research after reading
Cover: Matches the story well

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Chapel at Ender’s Ridge

Chapel at Ender’s Ridge by Beckett Krane

Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Mostly clear
Characters: Some more thought out than others
Storytelling: Descriptive
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience
Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: Did some research after reading
Cover: Matches the story well

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Summon D for Demon

Summon D for Demon by Dove Soleil

Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward
Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down
Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Unrelated to the story

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Cinnamon Soul

Cinnamon Soul by Quinn Lawrence

Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward
Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Descriptive
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience
Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Matches the story well

It's a heartfelt, sincere, twisty fantasy buddy cop mystery, what's not to love??

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Soft Launch (Zeta Love Story #1)

Soft Launch (Zeta Love Story #1) by Olivia Carter

Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward
Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Easy to switch to other tasks
Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: Did some research after reading
Cover: Matches the story well

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Coil of Boughs

Coil of Boughs by Penny Moss

Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward
Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Descriptive
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down
Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Matches the story well

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Rainsquall

Rainsquall by Penny Moss

Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Ambiguous
Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Descriptive
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down
Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: Did some research after reading
Cover: Adequately represents the story

One of the most uniquely-written books I've ever read. This is Penny Moss at it's best, truly beautiful and a sensory experience.

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First Oaths

First Oaths by C.J. Tuma & Quinn Cameron

Worldbuilding: Piqued curiosity
Plot: Straightforward
Characters: Some more thought out than others
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience
Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: Focus on the story solely
Cover: Matches the story well

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Hounded - Ashes to Ashes

Hounded - Ashes to Ashes by Quinn Cameron

Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward
Characters: Some more thought out than others
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down
Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: Focus on the story solely
Cover: Matches the story well

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Hounded fire & brimstone

Hounded fire & brimstone by Quinn Cameron

Worldbuilding: Piqued curiosity
Plot: Straightforward
Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down
Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: Focus on the story solely
Cover: Matches the story well

This series is probably my favourite read of 2025. Loren is a gorgeously written character that tore me up inside. I love him so much.

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