Review: Winter Lost by Patricia Briggs Whew. Okay, it took me way too long to pick up and read the latest Mercy Thompson book. I hate that I’m a few months behind, but at least I’m current in the world (for now). Also, I can’t believe that Winter Lost is the fourteenth (14!!) book in the series.…

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Review: Through Gates of Garnet and Gold by Seanan McGuire Series: Wayward Children #11Author: Seanan McGuirePublisher: Tor.comReleased: January 6, 2026Received: NetGalleyFind it on Storygraph | More Fantasy | Wayward Children Book Summary: Nancy found a home in the Halls of the Dead, a heavily…

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Review: Poison Ivy Vol 5: Human Botany Poison Ivy Vol 5 takes a unique turn in Poison Ivy’s story, and once again has found new ways to surprise the readers. That’s one thing I’m quickly coming to love about this series: you never know what’s going to happen next.

Review: Dawn of X Vol. 3 I hate how far behind I am in reading the Krakoan era, but hey! At least I’m finally getting through it, and I’m likewise enjoying many of the twists and turns that have taken place thus far. I know it won’t last, but nothing good ever does in the comic book world.

Review: Lessons in Magic and Disaster by Charlie Jane Anders Let’s be real; if you tell me a book is comparable to Alice Hoffman’s works, I’m going to read it. Also, I adore Charlie Jane Anders, so I was probably going to read Lessons in Magic and Disaster anyway!

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Review: Poison Ivy Vol. 4: Origin of Species I knew that at some point, Poison Ivy was going to do a deep dive into Ivy’s backstory. They’ve basically been teasing this for the last three volumes, and that time has finally arrived. It is so much more than I expected, but it perfectly fits the…

Review: Black Widow Vol. 1: The Ties That Bind Full disclosure: This isn’t my first time reading Black Widow Vol. 1. However, I loved the story and realized I never reviewed it, so here I am! I was happy to give this a second readthrough, and will hopefully do it for the rest of the series as well.

Review: The Lavender Blade: An Exorcist’s Chronicle by E.L. Deards The Lavender Blade: An Exorcist's Chronicle immediately grabbed my attention, thanks to Colton’s backstory and introduction. Right off the bat, I was trying to guess how honest his work was, or how far down the rabbit hole it would…

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Review: Poison Ivy Vol. 3: Morning Sickness Yes! Poison Ivy is back in Gotham, and back with Harley! You love to see it. I know that Poison Ivy will probably continue to leave Gotham here and there, but it’s good to see her coming back home, even for a bit. I’m also ticked that Killer Croc has…

Review: Spider-Gwen: The Ghost-Spider Vol. 3: Uncharted Wow. Okay. I was not expecting such a twist in Spider-Gwen: The Ghost-Spider. One moment, we’re in New York of Earth-616, dealing with a new set of antagonists (complete with a potential romantic interest), the next we’re off in space,…

Review: Pearl City by Julie Vee and Ken Bebelle Series: Phoenix Hoard #3Author: Julie Vee and Ken BebellePublisher: Tor BooksReleased: July 15, 2025Received: NetGalleyFind it on Storygraph | More Urban Fantasy | Ebony Gate | Blood Jade Book Summary: Emiko Soong has survived many changes in life.…

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Review: Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint Vol. 7 I binge-read a ton of Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint, and yet I still have so much more to go. I’m not complaining about that! Though it is a bit intimidating. Side note: I’ve swapped to reading Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint through Webtoons, so I’m…

Review: Poison Ivy Vol. 2: Unethical Consumption Poison Ivy may not be on a quest to destroy all of humanity (for the moment), but that doesn’t mean she’s found her place in the world. She knows there’s more she needs to be doing, but finding the balance is the trick.

Review: The Avengers Vol. 1: The Impossible City Finally getting caught up on Jed MacKay’s run on The Avengers, starting with The Avengers Vol. 1 (duh). I love that Captain Marvel is back in charge. Though truthfully, I just love it when they swap leaders regardless. Change is good, right?

Review: Aftertaste by Daria Lavelle If you happen to love food and paranormal tales, Aftertaste is the novel for you. This book uniquely combines a love of all things food, from different flavor profiles to the meticulous way in which delicacies are prepared, to ghosts trapped, unable to move on…

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Review: Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint Vol. 6 So, I have a confession to make: I’m so hooked on Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint that I read several volumes worth of it over the course of one week. Side note: I’ve swapped to reading Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint through Webtoons, so I’m doing my best…

Review: Poison Ivy Vol. 1: The Virtuous Cycle Guys, do not sleep on reading Poison Ivy by G. Willow Wilson. This series is everything, and I cannot overstate that fact. If you’re a Poison Ivy fan, this series is pure perfection, breaking down the character and building her back up from the roots.

Review: NYX Vol. 2: Mojo City There’s a lot going on in NYX Vol. 2, and I do mean a lot. We have personal dilemmas (Kamala’s family, Laura’s friends/romances, Anole’s hopes, Sophie’s Cuckoo history, etc), new villains, and many twists.

Review: Don’t Sleep with the Dead by Nghi Vo Don't Sleep with the Dead is a companion novella to The Chosen and Beautiful, a Great Gatsby retelling. I have to be honest with you here, I loved both tales more than the original (sorry, but the original was never my cup of tea, no matter how hard I…

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Review: Absolute Green Lantern Vol. 1: Without Fear I sincerely think that I may be in love with DC’s Absolute Universe. It has yet to disappoint (me), and that includes Absolute Green Lantern. Absolute Green Lantern Vol. 1 is a phenomenal start to a new take on Green Lanterns and the Spectrum of…

Review: Dandadan Vol. 14 The invasion arc has been going on for a hot minute, though maybe it just feels that way to me because I’ve had to wait volume by volume. Anyway, Dandadan Vol. 14 dives right back into the thick of things, and I feel like it’s all finally starting to wrap up. And yes, I am…

Review: Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint Vol. 5 Guys, I am hooked on Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint. I’m pretty sure I just binge-read five or so volumes in one go, and these are not short volumes! Side note: I’ve swapped to reading Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint through Webtoons, so I’m doing my best…

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Review: Absolute Superman Vol. 1: Last Dust of Krypton Wow. I love the Absolute Universe. It’s given different creative teams a chance to create whole new spins on beloved characters, and the one for Superman did not disappoint. Absolute Superman Vol. 1 introduces a different history for both…

Review: NYX Vol. 1: What Comes Next Will Be Marvelous NYX is one of six series that launched Marvel’s From the Ashes event, and it took a lot of risks. The story is set in the city, taking a tighter focus on what’s happening in mutant lives after the fall of Krakoa.

Review: Water Moon by Samantha Sotto Yambao Water Moon is easily one of the more whimsical novels I’ve read this year, and I enjoy a good amount of whimsy in my books. It’s magical and ethereal at times, unafraid to use magic and lore to explore deeper concepts and meaning.

Cat’s Favorite Series: Captain Marvel (2019) Cat's Favorite Series

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Review: The Apothecary Diaries Vol. 13 If you ever need to solve a mystery, having Maomao or her father (adopted or biological) around is essential. The Apothecary Diaries Vol. 13 helps confirm that theory, as Maomao carefully orchestrates a way to reveal who’s behind the attempted assassination.

Review: We Won’t All Survive by Kate Alice Marshall There are a few thriller authors whom I will read their books without even checking the description; Kate Alice Marshall is one of them. So obviously, I had to pick up We Won't All Survive from my local library!

Review: Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint Vol. 4 How does Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint keep finding new ways to up the ante? Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint Vol. 4 brings the core group back together, with the addition of some unwilling members (sort of?). Side note: I’ve swapped to reading Omniscient…

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Review: Love Everlasting Vol. 2 The bright side to being behind on a series is that you can binge-read a couple of volumes back to back. Love Everlasting Vol. 2 probably doesn’t hit as hard as the first volume, but it’s still worth reading. That said, I still have a million questions.

Review: X-Force Vol. 2: The Solution While X-Force was not my favorite of the six original From the Ashes series, I don’t think it deserved to get canceled. I was enjoying learning about different characters, and X-Force Vol. 2 really reminded me of that fact. The creative team did a great job of…

Review: The Executioners Three by Susan Dennard If you love Susan Dennard’s previous series or writing, you’ve got to check out The Executioners Three. It’s got those dark vibes and fantastical elements, and that’s just the beginning. There’s also a solidly autumnal feeling to the tale, which…

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Review: Dandadan Vol. 13 It seems like the introduction of new characters always kicks off some sort of wild supernatural or paranormal event. Vamola kicked off this event, begging the question: Is this the longest arc so far? I’m too lazy to go back and count, but it feels comparable to Jiji’s…

Review: The Woman in Suite 11 by Ruth Ware I’ve got to be honest with you here: I did not have this sequel on my bingo card. Maybe I should have, given how popular The Woman in Cabin 10 was. The Woman in Suite 11 picks up a few years later, but the two primary characters are very much the same.

Review: Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint Vol. 3 The stakes keep getting higher in Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint, and the third installment of this series is no exception. Side note: I’ve swapped to reading Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint through Webtoons, so I’m doing my best to keep the chapters in…

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