Review: If Looks Could Kill - Between the Shelves
If Looks Could Kill by Julie Berry is a historical fantasy that will have you on the edge of your seat from the moment it starts.| Between the Shelves
Title: To the Stars and Back Author: Peglo Publisher: Little, Brown Ink Publication date: September 30, 2025 Amazon | Barnes and Noble | Bookshop | Goodreads | StoryGraph Summary Kang Dae generally prefers to spend his time alone. So when his new bubbly neighbor, Bo Seon, moves in, he’s not exactly happy. Especially when he […] The post Review: To the Stars and Back appeared first on Between the Shelves.| Between the Shelves
Title: Defanged Author: HE Edgmon Publisher: Feiwel & Friends Publication date: September 23, 2025 Amazon | Barnes and Noble | Bookshop | Goodreads | StoryGraph Summary On the surface, Lux is a regular 12-year-old. He goes to school, loves to pet dogs, and is always hanging out with his best friend, Emma. Except, Lux isn’t […] The post Review: Defanged appeared first on Between the Shelves.| Between the Shelves
Title: Extraordinary Quests for Amateur Witches Author: Kayla Cottingham Publisher: Delacorte Press Publication date: September 23, 2025 Amazon | Barnes and Noble | Bookshop | Goodreads | StoryGraph Summary After being freed from his family’s curse, Kieran thought that his life would get better. However, that hasn’t seemed to be the case thus far. Unlucky […] The post Review: Extraordinary Quests for Amateur Witches appeared first on Between the Shelves.| Between the Shelves
Thank you to Netgalley and Saturday Books for providing an ARC copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review. SYNOPSIS A lush, atmospheric and achingly magical standalone adult fantasy romance set in Renaissance Italy from a #1 New York Times bestselling author. In 15th-century Volterra, sculptress Ravenna Maffei enters a competition hosted by […]| BIRDIE'S BOOK NOOK
Title: Flip Author: Ngozi Ukazu Publisher: First Second Publication date: September 23, 2025 Amazon | Barnes and Noble | Bookshop | Goodreads | StoryGraph Summary Chi-Chi’s one problem is that she constantly has crushes on rich white boys who don’t know she exists. When her promposal to Flip Henderson (the most popular guy in school) […] The post Review: Flip appeared first on Between the Shelves.| Between the Shelves
If Looks Could Kill by Julie Berry is a historical fantasy that will have you on the edge of your seat from the moment it starts.| Between the Shelves
STAR RATING: 3 stars PAGE LENGTH: 320 pages DATE PUBLISHED: November 6, 2025 PUBLISHER: Mariner Books IF YOU LIKED THIS, TRY: The Third Rule of Time Travel by Philip Fracassi Thank you to Netgall…| BIRDIE'S BOOK NOOK
Lady Dragon by AM Strickland is a politically driven dragon novel with a strong romance at the center, sure to keep you reading.| Between the Shelves
I received an eARC of this book from the author and R&R Book Tours in exchange for an honest review. Title: Frost Bound Author: Frost Kay Number of Pages: 437 Genre: Romantasy Synopsis ❄️ Enemies to lovers🤍 Betrayal❄️ Imposter bride🤍 Monster romance❄️ One horse/ one bed🤍 Arranged marriage❄️Mythical sidekick Dahlia Skysinger has managed to survive the underworld of Astera her whole life through… Continue reading Frost Bound Tour| Journey into Books
Title: The Good Vampire’s Guide to Blood and Boyfriends Author: Jamie D’Amato Publisher: Wednesday Books Publication date: August 26, 2025 Summary When returning to Sturbridge University after a suicide attempt, the last thing that Brennan expected was to be turned into a vampire. And honestly, it’s the last thing he needed at the moment. After […] The post Review: The Good Vampire’s Guide to Blood and Boyfriends appeared first on Between the Shelves.| Between the Shelves
This Place Kills Me by Mariko Tamaki is a tense look at private schools, secrets, and the lengths people will go to keep them. The post Review: This Place Kills Me appeared first on Between the Shelves.| Between the Shelves
Corla has spent her life in silent devotion, a vessel molded by the will of a Demi God, her fate dictated by ritual and fear. Her body, her voice, her choices—none have ever been her own. But when …| Cups and Cards and Books
Thank you to Netgalley and Tor for providing an ARC copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review. SYNOPSIS From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Starling House, Alix E. Harrow, comes a moving and genre-defying adventure through time – as a reluctant lady knight and a not-so-heroic-historian will fight through time and […]| BIRDIE'S BOOK NOOK
STAR RATING: 5 enormous stars PAGE LENGTH: 476 pages DATE PUBLISHED: July 8, 2025 PUBLISHER: Mountain Leopard Press IF YOU LIKED THIS, TRY: Oh my god, I’m not even sure. It’s jus…| BIRDIE'S BOOK NOOK
Thank you to Danielle Reed for the opportunity to read this ARC of Her Obedience! This review, like the book, comes with some content warnings as this is a dark romance. Though I do not intend to g…| Cups and Cards and Books
Thank you to Netgalley and Mountain Leopard Press for providing an ARC copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review. SYNOPSIS Is true love the greatest form of magic? Long ago, in a kingdom far away, the magician of tiger castle is on thin ice. Once the greatest in the land, Anatole’s spells […]| BIRDIE'S BOOK NOOK
Having spent a cringeworthy amount of years devouring Nalini Singh’s books and an unhealthy dose of various paranormal romances (some so obscure that I cannot remember the titles), I initially wanted to avoid reading Bride. But after hearing multiple positive reviews, I braved the embarrassing onslaught of memories and dived right in. And the reviews did not lie. … More Nostalgia for Paranormal Romance Fans: Bride – An ARC Review| B for Bookslut
I was not a huge fan of Well, That Was Unexpected, the companion novel to Didn’t See That Coming. In fact, I disliked it so much that I couldn’t bring myself to write a review for it. When I received a surprise physical arc from PRH International, safe to say, I was regretting my request for it. But I was pleasantly surprised by how much I did enjoy Didn’t See That Coming, even though it would not make my “best of” lists. … More Surprisingly Good: Didn’t See That Coming – An A...| B for Bookslut
What the River Knows has the makings of a five star read. It promises an adventure-hungry debutante, a bad boy scholar, mysteriously exotic Egypt, ancient magic and comical scheming villains. But, promises are meant to be broken. … More Needs Way More Mummies: What the River Knows – An ARC Review| B for Bookslut
Fantasies have been a little dull for me, as of late. I’ve been finding myself reaching for more and more contemporaries but Night of the Witch has brought me back to life! With a strong plot and characters that are actually characters instead of tropes, I was hooked immediately and I can guarantee, you will be too. … More Not Your Average Witch and Witch Hunter Romance: Night of the Witch – An ARC Review| B for Bookslut
If you’re looking for a small town, holiday season read to cosy up to when the sun goes down, the candles come on and you’re snuggled up with a warm cup of tea, Lovelight Farms is the perfect selection. It is filled with delightful townsfolk who mean well but are terribly nosy, a friends to lovers fake dating situation and the wonders of Christmas magic. Although there are some aspects of it I didn’t quite enjoy, I’m sure many of you will. … More Friends to Lovers and Fake Dating: L...| B for Bookslut
I wanted to like The Isles of the Gods. I mean, who reads a book hating it, am I right? But, I developed such a love-hate relationship with this book. On one hand, the ending completely saved it. I loved how it was all wrapped up. On the other hand, I disliked the rest of it and boy, do I have much criticism about it. But I promise, I was being very respectful about my criticism and was only snarky once. I promise. … More The Ending Redeemed It: The Isles of the Gods – An ARC Review| B for Bookslut
Stars, Hide Your Fires has a fantastic idea within its pages. I loved the entirety of the plot, the characters and the world introduced. It’s not the most unique story ever told but it has good bones. I just wished the author had taken their time to really develop the entire story. This is one instance where I will say that it could have been split into a duology or a trilogy. … More Reduce Your Expectations to Zero: Stars, Hide Your Fires – An ARC Review| B for Bookslut
The Love Wager is sexy, fun and flirty. With fantastic banter between characters, a galore of tropes that just make you giggle and a romantic getaway in the hills in a gorgeous hotel room, with a single bed and a very inviting shower, what more could you want from your latest romance obsession? … More Sharing A Bed While Fake Dating: The Love Wager – An ARC Review| B for Bookslut
It’s a little bit early for a spooky read but we’re getting ahead of the game! Reminiscent of the 90s slasher film and some even say Happy Death Day, How to Survive Your Murder is a wri…| B for Bookslut
