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• Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan

  This week I’m diving into Daughter of the Moon Goddess, a 2022 fantasy tale inspired by Chinese mythology, rich with celestial intrigue, forbidden love, and the journey of a young woman determined to challenge the gods themselves. Forced to flee her home on the moon, where she lived in exile with her mother, Xingyin must navigate the perilous world of immortals, uncover her family’s secrets, and fight to free her mother from eternal imprisonment. As always, I’ll be talking about the character development, world-building, and emotional depth, plus my feelings on the romance. If you love lyrical storytelling, Chinese mythology, and heroines who forge their own destiny, this one’s for you. And stay tuned for my review of Darker Days by Thomas Olde Heuvelt—a dark, unsettling tale where folklore and fear collide. So brew a cup of tea, get cosy, and let’s talk books.

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• If Tomorrow Comes by Sidney Sheldon

  This week I’m diving into If Tomorrow Comes by Sidney Sheldon, a sweeping tale of betrayal, reinvention, and 1980s glamour. It follows Tracy Whitney, a young woman whose perfect life unravels after a devastating betrayal, forcing her to rebuild herself from the ground up. From a prison cell to glittering European cities, she transforms into a woman of wit, charm, and courage, making a new life for herself on the outside. As always, these are just my personal thoughts. I’ll be chatting about the storytelling, pacing, and how Sheldon captures both the excess and the empowerment as we follow Tracy’s journey. If you love stories of resilience, revenge served with style, and a dash of romance, this might be one to add to your TBR. And stay tuned to the end of the episode for a quick review of Accomplice to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer, the third in her Assistant to the Villain series, and a playful, fantasy-tinged romance that adds a lighter twist to the week’s reading. So pop the kettle on, get comfy, and let’s talk books. Episode Links Flowers in the Attic Mel Easy Connections Raye's Instagram

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• Metal Slinger by Rachel Schneider

  This week I’m diving into Metal Slinger by Rachel Schneider, a relatively recent romantasy release set in a world divided by sea and shore, where magic, loyalty, and love collide. Political intrigue, magical powers, manipulation and a lost princess have important roles to play. As always, these are just my personal thoughts. I’ll be taking a look at how the world-building, pacing and romance contribute to the story, and of course, the entire episode is 100% spoiler-free. Not every book is for every person, but could this one be for you? And stay tuned to the end of the episode for a quick review of The Grimoire Grammar School Parent Teacher Association by Caitlin Rozakis, a witty, magical contemporary fantasy that’s full of charm and chaos. So pop the kettle on, get comfy, and let’s talk books. Episode Links Warrior Princess Assassin Shield of Sparrows Katrina's Review of Fifty Shades of Grey

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• Life changes and comfort reads

  What do you do as a reader when things change in your life that you have no control over? You pick yourself up, of course, and head to the bookshelf for something to read to get you through it. At least that's the plan. So, when my life took a bit of a meh turn this week, I did exactly that, but what books did I pick up? The episode is a little shorter, but still, books are at the core, so join me with a cup of tea and hear my thoughts as I go through the books that get me through.

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• An Interview with Author Heidi Swain

  This week I am really happy to have had the opportunity to chat with author Heidi Swain who is the Queen of Seasonal Romances. Her latest novel, All Wrapped Up, takes us to autumn in the town of Wynbridge, where love may (or may not) be in the air for the latest residents. We're talking all things bookish, including inspiration for her novels, love of all things seasonal, and the fact that All Wrapped Up is her first venture into autumn in her books. All Wrapped Up would make a really great Hallmark movie and has a cosy Gilmore Girls, community village/town feel. Episode Links Heidi's Instagram Buy the bookAn Interview with the Author Intro music by Darren Curtis

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