i loved this Vampyre Werewolf romantasy book so much! For perspective- even with Onyx Storm/Emperyan hangover and chaos in my personal life (we are all safe ❤️ ) and the illigal takeover of Federal funds that may destroy my fledgling private practice- I thoroughly escaped into this world and loved the unique take on the “tropes”.

Went straight into this book over the weekend- technically it would have counted for #hyggehourreadathon but i have not posted in a few days. I absolutely devoured this sequel. I highly recommend this duology for fantasy readers.

I needed a serious escape from a serious situation- and this book delivered. It reminded me in style of Naomi Novak or Katherine Arden. The imagery and atmosphere and concept of magic were perfect.

Just finished. I loved this book. I think i will reread it more slowly and i have a lot of questions… but some of my suspicions were accurate and so maybe more will be. I was supposed to be at the author talk tuesday- my SIL video taped most of it for me since i had a family emergency and could not go- and her talk was so much fun to watch! I am curious about what the target edition looks like…

my countdown timer- it‘s going to be likely 2 years or more until the next book 😢

Prepping for tonight- I am re reading Iron Flame to prepare for the Onyx Storm release, In the middle of Magical Midlife Challenge on kindle and listening Dawn on A Distant Shore and The Cruel Prince depending on my mood. 3/4 of these are repeats. #hyggehourreadathon

Thank you so much for my #littlechristmasswap @alexus_sb It is perfect! Thank you so much for hosting @bookish_wookish ❄️🩵❄️

This is not a cozy- but book 2 in a mystery series. The main character is an archeologist asked to solve a mystery by examining bones. There is a second timeline 500 years in the past. I really liked this book and will read the others. For #hyggehour I am reading Magical Midlife Challenge- that i will write about soon. I am in the tail end of an epstein barr flair and being cozy on the couch is exactly what i need. 🩵

my #littlechristmasswap is here!!!

Thank you Ashley for my #naughtylistholidayswap package! I love it!!! The book sleeve is Hysterical! I love it! and I love your book choices! As someone who regularly took the A train i have thought this book would be hysterical! Thank you @WildAlaskaBibliophile for hosting! 🖤🖤🖤🖤

#fridaynightshare Hope your December is going well- this weeks share is your favorite child hood book. It is hard for me to choose tbh… #midwintersolace

my litsyversary was a few days ago…. Celebrating 8 years of an infinite number of books i have been introduced to, incredible, dear friends i have made, entertainment, games, conversation threads and a book loving community that is absolutely amazing. Also my Christmas forests have been switched to villages… because 5 cats. Thank you Litsy and everyone on litsy 😘

Nicole I love my #jolabokaflod package - filled with vegan treats and a book from my wish list 🩵🤍🩵😘

Just back from taking my daughters girlfriend to union station in DC. I have my daughter all to myself- she started the Iron Flame audio book- and i will probably join her in listening tonight.

Thank you so much Mitch for my wonderful book! Opened day after solstice and perfect theme for this season!

❤️❤️❤️Aletheia thank you so much for this surprise!! I love it- and am so grateful for our friendship and your thoughtfulness- it means the world to me!

Aletheia this arrived today- is it for a swap? 😘😍😘

Happy Solstice! Blessed Yule! This day reminds me to take a deep breath, enjoy the light and feel some hope in the chaos around me. I love slipping away from the commercial world to have moments of focus back on nature. I will have wassail and a fire tonight , my family tradition for 9 years- and Brynne is home to make the wassail!!! 🕯️🤍🕯️I hope all of you experience some calm too💙(tagging some who celebrate but wishing for everyone)

Thank you Amy!! your friendship means so much! I love this and the thoughtfulness of you book choice. Sending love to you- and hoping i can get some cards and packages completed with a little delay but a lot of love to send.

Todays #midwintersolace #Fridaynightshare is a book about or including Solstice/Equinox fiction or non fiction- I‘m always excited to see fiction books people find with solstice! So i‘m looking forward to seeing shared posts 🕯️

My #nlhs arrived!!! 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄Excited to see it Ashley!

My #jolabokaflod arrived and a surprise from Amy- is it a swap or holiday surprise?

The latest Cleopatra Fox mystery- A young woman gets on the train but does not get off- and no one believes Cleopatra that foul play is likely. This one reminded me most of some classic mysteries and i appreciated the storyline, mystery and coninued snail pace barely there romance.(sigh)

Cleopatra Fox continues to solve mysteries, its 1900 and she should be looking for a husband- but instead has the slowest of slow burn romances with a fellow detective. Her family and friends (the hotel staff) continue to play a big part in these books.

My Sister of the heart recommended this and I really enjoyed it! Jess is starting over with son in college, recent divorce and needs a job and place to live. She finds this with a spirited house, gargoyle, vampire, alicorn and were creatures…. the banter is funny, middle age accurate and I loved it!

Deb i‘m a little late- but here are my 5 joys for the week:
1.My daughter is driving back to live on the East Coadt again- left LA Friday.
2. I‘ve been reading a range of books I am enjoying.
3. Coffee always brings me joy.
4. A lot of old friends have reached out to reconnect.
5. My cats 🐈‍⬛ 🐈 bring me so much joy (and my dog too!)

Happy #hyggehourreadathon day! My day will be spent cleaning and trying to prepare for Yule next Saturday. I am spending as much time as i can focus listening to audiobooks until tonight when i will curl up in my chair with my physical books. Can‘t wait to see everyone‘s posts ❄️🩵❄️

Thank you Donna!! This was a very fun reader box to open! Filled with tons of goodies! I‘m really thrilled by the books! my goal is to read some Armentrout before her bookstore opens (she bought the building in currently work in!)Thank you Aletheia for hosting this swap - it really helps me feel like i‘m in a season of joy and wonder 😘 Wishing you both a very Merry Holiday Season ❤️

My #jolabokaflod #naughtychristmasswap #littlechristmas #cbbc have all been mailed. Should arrive Monday and Tuesday. Jolabokaflod book is arriving via bookshop.org and candy in package.

my #cbbc package arrived! Thank you Amy for the goodies and i am very excited for the coffee❤️

My #stuffedstockingswap has arrived from @Pigpen_Reads ❄️🩵❄️🩵❄️

A Yule surprise has arrived! Thank you Mitch! I am hopeful to get things mailed/ordered/ sent for the holidays this weekend. I am always in awe of your timeliness 😘🩵

I would post both of these for my #fridaybookshare for #midwintersolace They are fantasy/folk/fairy tale style. I‘m excited to see everyone‘s favorite fiction book set in Winter!

#fridaynightshare is back for #midwintersolace
Post about your favorite fiction book with Winter in it. Can‘t wait to see! #naturalitsy
Everyone is welcome to join in this activity- 🤍🩵🤍

my #midwintersolace #moodboard #naturalitsy

So i have not yet read her books- but she is opening a Romance bookstore around the block from my office! And lives in Martinsburg!? How did i not know any of this? Any recommendations of what i should read first?

On my IG feed. I completely agree! Sharing some seasonal sentiments.

Finished this one Sunday with my mom- and I liked this one better. Cleo still annoys me with some of the inconsistencies the author uses for voice- very independent but sometimes very stilted. But the author uses others perspectives to help her grow. The mystery was good- and not quite who i thought it would be. I like that the family owns and lives in a hotel and how the staff interact.

Finished this during the Summer- I listen via TuneIn (they have audio books too!) When my mom and I are driving. These are not my favorite historic cozy mysteries- but enjoyable enough. The mfc lives in her uncles hotel in England, has a will they won‘t they with a detective she frequently partners with and help from cousins and the Hotel Staff.

I could not find these in the Litsy data base- just more fun in a magical town with cozy mysteries, two short stories one full length. They are all on kindle unlimited if anyone is interested in trying them out.

Grimoires and Gingerbread was not listed- it‘s a silly romp with Elves and Santa‘s secret of how he stays young has gone missing. It is a 1.5 before Mermaids and Meringue. Mermaids is book 2 the main character is trying to rescue a human turned into a mermaid, her family and friends help, and the cozy mystery is completely cozy. I am enjoying the series.

Trying to catch up on reviews- this was a #cbbc book- and I loved! It really was a fun adventure with a magical community, a witch who communicates with animals, a fun family, friends and bakery, cute sort of enemies to lovers ish but i like that the couple pair off from the beginning. I liked the mystery too.

#mondaymoments #litsolace #midwintersolace
@AllDebooks shared this thought and invited everyone for a check in (here or on her page)
Here it is cold. I exhausted because Obi cat woke me at 1am with a mouse he was playing with before eating. What kind of mouse goes in a home with 5 cats??? It was his growling at the other cats to stay away that woke me. I need a nap….

I actually liked this book. The story is written for middle grade- but as the characters in the story age i do wish the voice of the story aged also - so that is my main critique. In this one there are serious injuries that require healing. I think i would have liked more of the other characters in the story too- but i did enjoy the direction this book took.

I really am enjoying all the different character groups, elves, trolls, goblins, dwarves. I enjoy the world building and alliances. I love the characters that have some complex struggles with EVERYTHING! The series continues and I‘m really glad even though it is sort of formulaic.

The adventures continue with Sophie. The books lean formulaic in that there is a huge problem that needs to be solved, there are ALWAYS more questions than answers and there will be a cliffhanger. I am definitely choosing a favorite character but enjoy most of them quite a bit.

Happy #hyggehourreadathon day! I love this activity and am so happy it has continued weekly 🩵

It‘s the first day of our 3rd annual #midwintersolace
Our buddy read for December is Calm Christmas and a Happy New Year. Let @AllDebooks know if you want to be tagged in the activities to help us when Winter Blues can be a struggle. Or any other reason you might enjoy this activity 🤍

Happy #hyggehourreadathon day to all those who celebrate 🧡 Here‘s to an hour or two of cozy reading in community. #naturalitsy

my #naughtylistholidayswap aesthetic. I like creepy, edgy, fantastical stuff.