Welcome to Litsy!

When your sister has the day off, and your nibling is on Spring Break, it‘s time for a day trip to one of my favorite spots.

#SLC #SLCLitsy #SaltLakeCity

I know the author has described this book as fully indulging in all the narrative tropes they love, and I think it shows. Loyalty and fealty are strong themes in this love story between an anxious prince and his stoic rules-following bodyguard. It's set in a fascinating world and I loved the supporting cast in particular. I wanted more exploration of the magic system, but enjoyed the way it was sprinkled in here and there.

It‘s almost embarrassing how much I enjoyed this book. Just a ridiculous smile on my face from page one.

Tagged book finished out the month! Not a bad for June's #bookspinbingo. I got a bingo! And successfully knocked some lingering titles off my to-read list. Feels good.

Free Spaces and Challenges:
Country J-M: Kenya: One Day I Will Write About This Place
The Oleander Sword
Maybe You Should Talk To Someone
When the Angels Left the Old Country
The Midnight Library
Station 11

Getting to know the two leads as they get to know each other was a lot of fun! I also enjoyed the world building. I'm hoping for more stories.

This was amazing. Organic, non-western based worldbuilding, interesting characters with both inner and outside obstacles to overcome, decent plot beside the main #mmromance, plenty of unresolved sexual tension, interesting court politics, friendship & family drama, a touch of magic that blends well with the rest, and written well besides.

On one hand, I‘m incredibly glad this is a standalone; on the other—I‘d love me a sequel or a spinoff.

5.0/5

Today's audiobook project is using a roll of peel-and-stick wallpaper to cover this ugly set of drawers in my sewing studio. My current machine is called Lemon, so I figured this would be fitting AND colorful..

#12BooksOf2022
Another fascinating new fantasy world with court intrigue and a slow burn romance
@Andrew65

November's update of my #readingbracket2022
There's gonna be some hard decisions to be made after the final month 🤔😬

This was another amazing queer fantasy. Prince Kadou offends the bodyfather of the Queen's new baby & is at risk of being exiled. He's assigned a new stoic bodyguard Evemer & tries to redeem himself by solving an investigation involving a break-in & counterfeit coins. I loved the world building- intricate class structure & a magical ability of touch-tasting metal. There's slow burn romance in addition to uncovering a conspiracy & mental health rep

Starting another fantasy ARC today. Looks like it has a slow burn romance between a prince and his new bodyguard.

My June #BookSpin list is now complete.😁