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  • To Burn in Their Flame Book Review | Alex N. Rose

    To Burn in Their Flame Book Review Rock-star Romance | Polyamorous Romance | Dark Romance “Some fires don’t burn out. They burn through you.” If you’ve ever wondered how to survive grief in the most interesting way possible, alongside two men who are already boyfriends, To Burn in Their Flames might be exactly what you’re

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  • To Love the Reaper Review | Growls and Grimm

    To Love the Reaper by Alex N. Rose To Love the Reaper Review Enemies to Lovers | Dark Romance | Suspense “He’ll burn the city down just to hear her scream his name again.” When a killer and his team have plans to make sure your CEO father never draws another breath, there’s only one

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  • The Death of Mrs. Westaway by Ruth Ware Review | Growls and Grimm

    Thriller | Mystery | Psychological Fiction | Suspense The Death of Mrs. Westaway Review If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like for a single letter to upend your entire life in a way that feels eerie, uncanny, and thoroughly tangled in family secrets, The Death of Mrs. Westaway is exactly the kind of gothic suspense

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Book Lists & T.B.R.’s

  • 5 Winter Fantasy Books for Peaceful January Evenings

    5 Winter Fantasy Books for Peaceful January Evenings Winter is a season of stillness, and some stories bloom best in the quiet. These enchanted winter reads capture the hush of snowfall, the glow of lantern light, and the soft ache of wonder. Perfect for slow evenings, cozy weekends, and anyone craving magic that feels like

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  • 5 Cozy Fantasy Books for a Soft January Reset

    January is the season of deep breaths, warm blankets, and magic that doesn’t demand too much. If you’re craving quiet enchantment, gentle adventure, and stories that feel like sinking into your favorite reading nook, this cozy goth collection is the perfect way to welcome the new year. These books are filled with whimsy, comfort, found

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  • Year’s End Reflections: Best Dark Books of 2025 | Growls and Grimm

    The Best Dark Fantasy & Gothic Books of 2025 Year’s End Reflections: Best Dark Reads of 2025 Before the new year begins, let’s honor the shadows we survived and the stories that lingered. From monstrous romances to gothic mysteries, these dark fantasy books of 2025 kept our hearts racing long after the final page. If

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Bookish Finds for the Dark Reader

From gothic bookmarks to enchanted shelves, discover pieces that bring the library to life.

  • 12 Nights of Shadows Finale • The Spirit of the Story

    The 12 Nights of Shadows belong to the one presence that walks with every creature, every myth, every flicker of winter magic:The Spirit of the Story. It moves between pages and through candlelight.It lingers in the quiet after dark.It waits for the moment when a tale settles into your bones and becomes part of you.…

  • Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils

    Soft, blendable colored pencils that make relaxing art feel effortless.Perfect for coloring books, mandalas, journaling accents, or decompressing after a long day. You can find this here – Blick Arts

  • Hahnemühle The Collection Sketch Pads

    For witches who unwind by making marks on paper.These premium sketch pads are perfect for doodles, sketches, messy art, and low-stakes creativity—because not everything has to be a masterpiece. You can find it here – Blick Art

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