
Leather and Lark by Brynne Weaver
It took my just over half a year to pick up Leather and Lark by Brynne Weaver, the second in her Ruinous Love trilogy. I was absolutely feral for Butcher and Blackbird and was worried this second book wouldn’t deliver. And while I did really enjoy it, it did hit

At Dark I Become Loathsome by Eric LaRocca
This is my first horror book of the year and by god, was At Dark I Become Loathsome by Eric LaRocca simply amazing. I read this via audiobook, which added just so much atmosphere and emotion to the text. Andrew Eiden (whom I’d only ever listened to as Teddy Hamilton)

Once the Skies Fade by Vanessa Rasanen
When I saw that the FMC for Once the Skies Fade by Vanessa Rasanen was going to be Calla, my heart broke. I loved that she and Brennan found joy together and legitimately fell in love with one another. He found his place and I was happy for them. We

Until the Stars Fall by Vanessa Rasanen
There is just something I love about fated mates, especially when it’s with someone you didn’t expect and across species. It’s what really hit about Until the Stars Fall by Vanessa Rasanen. This was the definition of slow burn. Almost too slow for me. I kept waiting for human servant

The Bane Witch by Ava Morgyn
The synopsis for The Bane Witch by Ava Morgyn does not do it justice by a long shot. This was a lot darker than I thought it would be, but I absolutely loved it – mostly. While the story is solid, and the characters feel real, like someone we can

Firefighter Dragon by Zoe Chant
I never realize it’s Zoe Chant until I’m a third of the way through, loving it, and then look to see who the author is. Firefighter Dragon by Zoe Chant, I have no idea how I found this but I loved it! It was a super short read that was

Our Infinite Fates by Laura Steven
This book absolutely devastated me. Our Infinite Fates by Laura Steven absolutely became my a top read of 2025 and an all time favorite. I don’t think I remember a time where I’ve cried more than I did with this. The writing is beautiful. We get current day chapters mixed