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Demon of the Deep

Demon of the Deep by Briar Belmont

Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Mostly clear
Characters: Some more thought out than others
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down
Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: Did some research after reading
Cover: Matches the story well

Reviewed on March 17, 2025


Yours Celestially

Yours Celestially by Al Hess

Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Mostly clear
Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience
Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Matches the story well

Reviewed on March 11, 2025


Pray For Him

Pray For Him by Tyler Battaglia

Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward
Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Descriptive
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down
Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: Did some research after reading
Cover: Matches the story well

Reviewed on March 11, 2025


Dark Bloom

Dark Bloom by Molly Macabre

Worldbuilding: Piqued curiosity
Plot: Mostly clear
Characters: Some more thought out than others
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience
Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Adequately represents the story

Reviewed on March 11, 2025


A Midnight So Deadly

A Midnight So Deadly by Wren Handman

Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward
Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down
Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Matches the story well

Reviewed on March 11, 2025


Beyond the Aching Door

Beyond the Aching Door by Victoria Mier

Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward
Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Descriptive
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down
Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Adequately represents the story

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Reviewed on February 17, 2025


Through Dry Places

Through Dry Places by D.H. Gutierrez

Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward
Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Descriptive
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down
Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: Did some research after reading
Cover: Matches the story well
Content Warnings: Injury, infection/wounds

This story was short, but it packed quite a lot in it! Perfect for those who are interested in gothic horror, and urban exploration! It's full of tension, suspense and a story that will keep you engaged with every twist and turn it takes.

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Reviewed on January 31, 2025


Beneath the Indigo Sky

Beneath the Indigo Sky by Rayne Hawthorne

Worldbuilding: Piqued curiosity
Plot: Straightforward
Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Descriptive
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down
Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Matches the story well
Content Warnings: Grief over dead siblings, injury, some homophobia

Really well written and brings up a lot of emotions for the reader. You feel like you are experiencing their grief, their emotions and their growing feelings for each other. I love the romance in this, the slow burn from friends to lovers, with cosy relationship vibes

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Reviewed on January 23, 2025


How to Bare Your Neck and Save a Wreck

How to Bare Your Neck and Save a Wreck by D.N. Bryn

Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Mostly clear
Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience
Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Matches the story well

Reviewed on January 22, 2025



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