Books

Start of a Chapter 📖 December 2025 TBR | Magic, Journeys, and the Foundations of Middle-Earth

As we close out the year, December’s TBR list is packed with magical tales, epic conclusions, and a deep dive into the vast lore of Middle-earth. This month, we’re revisiting the thrilling continuations and conclusions of Trudi Canavan’s “Traitor Spy” trilogy, embarking on a time-travel adventure with Alexandra Bracken’s “Passenger,” and exploring the final layers…
The Vengeance by Emma Newman ⚔️ Piracy, Vampires and Found Family

The Vengeance by Emma Newman is the first book in a new fantasy series blending historical adventure, found family, and light supernatural elements. Set against the backdrop of an alternative France, the novel follows a young woman raised by pirates who sets out on a quest for revenge after the death of her mother figure.…
The Woodsmoke Women’s Book of Spells ✨ A Cosy Tale of Love, Legacy, and the Lightest Touch of Magic

Set against a misty mountain backdrop where folklore and family secrets intertwine, The Woodsmoke Women’s Book of Spells promises a story rich with enchantment, love, and rediscovery. Rachel Greenlaw blends her signature warmth with a touch of magical realism in this story about coming home and confronting the ghosts of the past. While it’s undeniably…
Hungerstone by Kat Dunn 🦇 A Powerful Gothic Horror Set Against the Wild Yorkshire Moors

Hungerstone by Kat Dunn is a beautifully crafted gothic horror novel set against the wild Yorkshire moors, blending psychological intensity, atmospheric writing, and allegorical supernatural elements. This is a story of longing, repression, and the slow, haunting decay of a woman trapped by society and marriage. Fans of Silvia Moreno-Garcia and classic gothic fiction will…
Daughter of Chaos by AS Webb 🦉 A Promising Mythological Debut That Falters on Impact

Greek mythology retellings always have a special pull, the promise of gods, prophecies, and the fine line between mortal and divine. Daughter of Chaos by A.S. Webb dives headfirst into that allure, reimagining ancient Greece through the eyes of a young woman destined to challenge the gods themselves. It’s ambitious, fast-paced, and filled with potential……
Start of a Chapter 📖 November 2025 TBR | Epic Conclusions, Dark Histories, and Magical Beginnings

As we approach the end of the year, November’s TBR list is all about monumental conclusions, deep dives into the darker corners of Middle-earth’s history, and revisiting the start of a magical adventure. This month, we’re reading the final book of “The Wheel of Time,” exploring the complexities of Tolkien’s legendarium, and returning to Trudi…
5 Cosy Fantasy Reads for Darker Nights

When the evenings draw in and the air smells faintly of woodsmoke, I always reach for fantasy that feels like a hug. There’s something about this time of year, the early sunsets, the rhythm of rain against the window, the soft ritual of lighting a candle, that invites us to slow down and sink into…
Start of a Chapter 📖 October 2025 TBR | Final Battles, Epic Re-Reads, and the Fall of Sauron

October’s TBR is packed with climactic confrontations, deep dives into legendary lore, and the continuation of grand sagas. This month, we’re nearing the conclusion of “The Wheel of Time,” revisiting the treacherous politics of Westeros, and exploring the detailed development of Tolkien’s iconic final battles in Middle-earth. If you’re ready for a month filled with…
Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil 🌹 A Haunting, Lyrical Vampire Tale

V.E. Schwab returns with a lyrical and haunting tale in Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil, a novel that unfurls across centuries, countries, and inner lives. Told through the eyes of three very different women bound together by blood and immortality, this vampire story is no action-packed thriller. Instead, it delivers a poetic meditation…