2025 is here and I'm a little behind on when I usually share my quarterly Anticipated Book Releases post, but better now than never! These are specifically books that I am planning to read ASAP, but if you want a bigger list of new releases, check out my 2025 Book Release master list! I hope... Continue Reading →
Currently Reading: 1/6/25
A Language of Dragons by S.F. WilliamsonBletchley Park with dragons! The release date for this one really snuck up on me, so I'm going to try to get it read this week and hopefully post a review next week. It sounds so good and it's got a great rating on Goodreads! Diavola by Jennifer ThorneI... Continue Reading →
Servant of Earth by Sarah Hawley – Review
Published: November 12, 2024 Publisher: Ace Series: The Shards of Magic #1 Genre: Fantasy, Romance Pages: 463 (Kindle) My Rating: 5 Stars A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis:In the underground Fae realm, only the strongest and most ruthless have power—but a young human woman... Continue Reading →
Water Moon by Samantha Sotto Yambao – Review
Published: January 14, 2025 Publisher: Del Rey Series: N/A Genre: Fantasy, Magical Realism Pages: 374 (Kindle) My Rating: 3.5 Stars A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis:A woman inherits a pawnshop where you can sell your regrets, and then embarks on a magical journey when... Continue Reading →
2025 Reading Goals
It's officially the start of a shiny new year, so that means its time for Reading Goals! This is actually going to look pretty similar to my 2024 Reading Goals post from last year, but for different reasons. Goodreads Reading Challenge This year I'm keeping my Goodreads goal quite low (36 books) and will adjust... Continue Reading →
Grimm Curiosities by Sharon Lynn Fisher – Review
Published: November 5, 2024 Publisher: 47North Series: N/A Genre: Fantasy, Romance Pages: 297 (Kindle) My Rating: 4 Stars Synopsis:In Victorian England, a young woman inherits her father’s curiosity shop and all its ghostly secrets in a bewitching novel by the author of Salt & Broom. It’s 1851 in old York. Lizzy Grimm struggles to save her... Continue Reading →
Powder & Page’s Best Books of 2024
It’s that time of year again where I share my 20 favorite books of 2024. The books selected are rated either 5 or 4.5 stars and you can check out my full review by clicking on the title links! The Trials of Empire by Richard Swan - 5 StarsThe Empire of the Wolf is one... Continue Reading →
Can’t Wait Wednesday: The Library at Hellebore by Cassandra Khaw
Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Wishful Endings to share upcoming book releases that we’re excited about! This meme is based on Waiting on Wednesday, which was created and hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine. So, this is a horror/fantasy about an academy for people with dangerous powers, but enrollment doesn't seem to be optional. While... Continue Reading →
Currently Reading: 12/23/24
Servant of Earth by Sarah HawleyAnd we're back to another fae-centric fantasy story! I really love these (if you haven't noticed) and this one is so highly rated that I'm extra excited to read it. It's hard to believe that Christmas is nearly here! I'm pretty much finished with all my gifting prep and will... Continue Reading →
Quicksilver by Callie Hart – Review
Published: September 10, 2024 Publisher: Forever Series: Fae & Alchemy #1 Genre: Fantasy, Romance Pages: 624 (Kindle) My Rating: 5 Stars Synopsis:Do not touch the sword. Do not turn the key. Do not open the gate. Twenty-four-year-old Saeris Fane is good at keeping secrets. No one knows about the strange powers she possesses, or the... Continue Reading →
