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  • Daughter of the Moon Goddess Book Review | Sue Lynn Tan

    Daughter of the Moon Goddess Book Review Fantasy | Action Adventure | Mythology | YA Fantasy “How dark the night that stretched before us, yet ablaze with the light of the moon and stars, it felt as bright as day.” If you’ve ever felt powerless or unsure of who you are, only to discover that

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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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Book Lists & T.B.R.’s

  • 5 Magical Books to Rest, Renew, and Read This January

    5 Magical Books to Rest Renew and Read This January This list is the heart of your January theme. These books are soft, magical, emotional, and transformative, perfect for starting the year with intention and gentle ritual. Whether you’re resting, renewing, or simply reading your way into a softer version of yourself, these stories will

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  • 5 Dark Fantasy Books for a Cozy January Reset

    5 Dark Fantasy Books for a Cozy January Reset Sometimes comfort doesn’t come from light. Sometimes it comes from shadows, forests, quiet horrors, and stories that hold your hand while they haunt you. If your version of “renewal” involves leaning into the eerie, this list of dark comfort reads will carry you through January with

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  • 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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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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