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Book Review: “Secrets of the Blue Hand Girls” by Rowana Miller
As YallWest 2025 was getting started, I noticed a blue piece of paper on the ground that said something along… Read More
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Hazbin Hotel: How an animated show about redemption is finding its footing in our cancel culture-focused world
Season two of Amazon Prime’s smash hit adult animated series Hazbin Hotel is bringing more attention to the show’s major… Read More
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Book Review: “Give Me A Reason” by Jayci Lee
At New York Comic Con, Jayci Lee gave me the first bookmark with the cover of her upcoming book on… Read More
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Book Review: “Coldwire” by Chloe Gong
One of the hot ARCs people were desperate to snag at YallWest 2025 is the new adventure from Chloe Gong,… Read More
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Book Review: “Healing the Wounds of Rejection” by Joyce Meyer and Ginger Stache
Every once in a while I gotta throw a non-fiction book into the mix. Gotta keep me brain on its… Read More
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Book Review: “Dungeon Crawler Carl” by Matt Dinniman
So many books have popped off in 2025, but one of the bigger explosions has been for the Dungeon Crawler… Read More
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Book Review: “Blood Moon” by Britney S. Lewis
When I got the email that Toppling Stacks Book Tours was running a tour for Britney S. Lewis’ book, I… Read More
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Book Review: “Rose in Chains” by Julie Soto
One of the buzziest books of 2025 is Julie Soto’s romantasy debut, Rose in Chains. I never got into the… Read More
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Book Review: “Playing Flirty” by Shameez Patel
When a book is described as ‘the nerdiest book in the best way’, then its definitely got my attention. That’s… Read More
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Book Review: “These Summer Storms” by Sarah MacLean
Welcome to one of my most enjoyable books of 2025 thus far. I’ve loved Sarah MacLean’s books for quite some… Read More
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Book Review: “Once Upon A K-Prom” by Kat Cho
I love K-Pop and one of the ways I got sucked in was reading a K-Pop YA Romance. So, I… Read More
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Book Review: “The Buffalo Hunter Hunter” by Stephen Graham Jones
If you’ve been around here for a minute, you can probably tell that horror is not my jam. Horror reviews… Read More
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Book Review: “The Romance Rivalry” by Susan Lee
I’ve been a fan of Susan Lee since the moment I met her, almost a full year before her first… Read More
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Book Review: “The Thrashers” by Julie Soto
When Wednesday Books announced that they’d be giving out ARC copies of Julie Soto’s YA Thriller debut, The Thrashers, at… Read More
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Book Review: “What Happens in Amsterdam” by Rachel Lynn Solomon
Rachel Lynn Solomon is one of those authors that’s hit or meh for me, mainly because her lead characters tend… Read More
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Book Review: “The Queens of Crime” by Marie Benedict
For as much of a bookaholic as I am, I had never heard of Dorothy Sayers until picking up The… Read More
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Comic Con Review: C2E2 2025
Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo, better known as C2E2, rolled into McCormick Place April 11-13th, and packed some big names… Read More
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Book Review: “For One Night Only” by Jessica James
As a delulu and slightly feral K-pop fan, I natually love a good celebrity romance novel. While that interest leans… Read More
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Book Review: “All The Stars Align” by Gretchen Schreiber
Some books get lucky with their marketing team, and end up with a great tagline. Gretchen Schreiber’s sophomore novel is… Read More
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Indiana Comic Convention 2025 Review
In the interest of transparency, this review could be construed as a little bit biased since I was more involved… Read More
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Book Review: “The Favorites” by Layne Fargo
While moderating a panel at C2E2, Layne Fargo said her next book was Wuthering Heights meets ice dance, and I… Read More
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Emerald City Comic Con 2025 Review
Emerald City Comic Con rolled out of downtown Seattle after four days of panels, celebrities, shopping, and shenanigans. Here’s a… Read More
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Book Review: “Temple of Swoon” by Jo Segura
2025 is jam-packed with great book releases, and one I was excited for in January was Temple of Swoon by… Read More
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Book Review: “Ace Marvel Spy” by Jenni L. Walsh
Sometimes, I get a book pitch that sounds like it’s absolutely perfect for me. Sports, comics, and World War II… Read More
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Book Review: “The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy” by Megan Bannen
Every once in a while, I come across a book that simultaneously delights me and is a challenge to describe.… Read More
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Book Review: “The Glass Girl” by Kathleen Glasgow
Kathleen Glasgow is one of those authors who really saw a big boost from the rise of Booktok and the… Read More
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Book Review: “Celebrity Crush” by Christy Swift
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: word of mouth is one of the best ways to find… Read More
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Preview: Emerald City Comic Con 2025
Nerds are taking over Seattle Convention Center March 6-8, 2025. Here are some highlights and things to know before you… Read More
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Preview: Indiana Comic Convention 2025
Indiana Comic Convention is shaping up for a solid showing in 2025. This year’s convention will run March 14-16th at… Read More
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Preview: Planet Comicon Kansas City 2025
The comic con that first made me fall in love with cons is bringing a lineup full of fun and… Read More
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