Liliyana Shadowlyn, Author
@lshadowlyn.bsky.social
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Working on a few writing projects, reading, crocheting
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11 months ago
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Review: STARR Crossed Desire: An Agent of STARR Military Romance by Marlie Sable 5 out of 5 This was heart-racing, filled with vivid imagery, and had two unforgettable MCs. Read my review
https://lshadowlynauthor.com/2025/12/20/review-starr-crossed-desire/
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6 days ago
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Exploring the magic and folklore of feathered beings of both air and water Review: The Magic of Birds by Mabh Savage 4 out of 5 This was an interesting guide, and from a magical perspective a very helpful introduction
https://lshadowlynauthor.com/2025/12/17/review-the-magic-of-birds/
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8 days ago
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Atlantis Rising by Amy Cip 5 out of 5 I loved this mix of sci-fi and fantasy, and if you enjoy both genres, then this is a story you don’t want to miss!
https://lshadowlynauthor.com/2025/12/12/atlantis-rising-tour/
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14 days ago
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Pantheon: The Greeks by Irisanya Moon 5 out of 5 This book was a great guide, and went more in-depth than most introductory books do, although it wasn't a definitive one.
https://lshadowlynauthor.com/2025/12/10/review-pantheon-the-greeks/
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16 days ago
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A Guide of Spirits: A Psychopomp's Manual For Transitioning The Dead To The Afterlife by Chris Allaun 5 out of 5 This was an excellent beginner’s guide to working with spirits, specifically those who need to move on.
https://lshadowlynauthor.com/2025/12/07/review-a-guide-of-spirits/
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18 days ago
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Special Guest Post: Le Fanu's Carmilla: The Vampire Who Changed Everything by
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Guest Post
https://lshadowlynauthor.com/2025/12/07/check-this-out-vampire-verses/
Vampire Verses Book
https://www.amazon.com/Vampire-Verses-LindaAnn-LoSchiavo-ebook/dp/B0G31X1Y48
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18 days ago
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Pagan Portals - Sage Advice: A Practical Guide to Energetic Smoke Cleansing and House Blessing by Dawn Leith Dougherty 5 out of 5 I loved getting to know more about each of the cleansing tools, the benefits, and more
https://lshadowlynauthor.com/2025/12/04/review-sage-advice/
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22 days ago
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Review: The Death & Life of Arturo Delgado (The BreakThrough 3) by Ken La Salle 5 out of 5 If you enjoy high stakes, a bit of fun, and some cheeky noir vibes, you're going to absolutely adore this
https://lshadowlynauthor.com/2025/12/02/review-the-death-life-of-arturo-delgado/
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23 days ago
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Review: Ascender: A Ghost Possessor Novel by Carrie Weston 4 out of 5 This was an interesting, complex, and at times dark coming of age novel with plenty of paranormal elements. Read my review
https://lshadowlynauthor.com/2025/11/28/review-ascender/
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27 days ago
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Review: Word Witchery: Walking the Path of the Poetry Priestess by Katie Ness 5 out of 5 This was a fascinating, and in-depth look not just at poetry and magick, but words, goddesses, and their power. Read my review
https://lshadowlynauthor.com/2025/11/16/review-word-witchery/
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about 1 month ago
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Review: The Artist and the Dragon by Megan Van Dyke 5 out of 5 Once you dive in, you’re going to find it hard to set down, especially if you’re a fan of Bridgerton vibes crossed with fairytales!
https://lshadowlynauthor.com/2025/11/15/review-the-artist-and-the-dragon/
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about 1 month ago
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Tales of the Tuatha De Danann, Vol 1 by Morgan Daimler Whether you're familiar with only the translations, or interested in learning about the tales for the first time, this book is excellent
https://lshadowlynauthor.com/2025/11/13/review-tales-of-the-tuatha-de-danann-volume-1/
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about 1 month ago
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The Legend of Rosa (The Rosa Chronicles Book 1) by Jasmine Hernandez 4 out of 5 This story is heavy with emotion and magic, and once you really get into it, you won’t want to stop reading.
https://lshadowlynauthor.com/2025/11/07/review-the-legend-of-rosa/
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about 2 months ago
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To Love a Grimm (Fairy Tale Hearts Book 1) by Christina Farley 5 out of 5 The story draws you in so quickly, that it’s easy to lose track of time. One moment you’re on chapter one, the next you’re halfway through
https://lshadowlynauthor.com/2025/11/06/to-love-a-grimm-tour/
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about 2 months ago
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Review: Strange Shape of Love by Herta Feely 4 out of 5 This was a chilling tale of revenge, mixed with a bit of mystery, and love.
https://lshadowlynauthor.com/2025/11/05/review-strange-shape-of-love/
https://www.amazon.com/Strange-Shape-Love-Herta-Feely-ebook/dp/B0F8VBSDZD
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about 2 months ago
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Review: More Whispers from the Earth by Taz Thornton 5 out of 5 Honestly, if you enjoy folklore, and stories about the Earth and Earth spirits, then you should grab this and start reading! Read my review
https://lshadowlynauthor.com/2025/10/14/review-more-whispers-from-the-earth/
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2 months ago
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Review: Pantheon - The Irish by Morgan Daimler 5 out of 5 Overall, you can tell that not only has Daimler done a lot of research, but cares a lot about the spiritual path itself. Would definitely recommend.
https://lshadowlynauthor.com/2025/10/12/review-pantheon-the-irish/
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2 months ago
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Pagan Portals - Arianrhod: Celtic Goddess of Fate, Fortune and Destiny by Kristoffer Hughes 5 out of 5 Definitely read this front to back, although it's an introduction, it's more in-depth than you'd expect.
https://lshadowlynauthor.com/2025/10/11/review-pagan-portals-arianrhod/
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3 months ago
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Review: Bitten by the North Wind by D. Lieber 5 out of 5 This was the perfect blending of myth and paranormal romance. Read my review
https://lshadowlynauthor.com/2025/10/10/bitten-by-the-north-wind-review-tour/
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3 months ago
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Pagan Portals: Reclaiming Witchcraft by Irisanya Moon 5 out of 5 This was my initial introduction to the Reclaiming path of witchcraft, and I found it quite interesting. Read my review
https://lshadowlynauthor.com/2025/09/28/review-reclaiming-witchcraft/
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3 months ago
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Earth and Mind (The Quinate's Faithful Book 2) by Brendan Corbett
https://lshadowlynauthor.com/2025/09/07/review-earth-and-mind/
I was so excited to dive back into this magical world, and the second installment of this series didn't disappoint.
4 months ago
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Review: Pantheon - The Minoans by Laura Perry
https://lshadowlynauthor.com/2025/08/26/review-pantheon-the-minoans/
This was an excellent introduction to an ancient civilization that I don’t have much familiarity with.
4 months ago
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Wolfsbane Hall by Hazel St. Lewis
https://lshadowlynauthor.com/2025/08/14/wolfsbane-hall-tour/
This is a beautifully dark, twisty, thrilling read that will grab you and hold you tight.
4 months ago
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Intercede: Saints for Concerning Occasions by Jennifer Clark
https://lshadowlynauthor.com/2025/08/09/review-intercede/
This was such an interesting mix of poetry and prose dedicated to the saints.
5 months ago
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Pagan Portals - Nine's a Charm by Martha Gray
https://lshadowlynauthor.com/2025/08/04/review-nines-a-charm/
This was an absolutely fascinating book, and I cannot recommend it enough if you have an interest in herbalism, or Anglo-Saxon history.
5 months ago
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Pagan Portals - Brigantia by Pauline Breen
https://lshadowlynauthor.com/2025/08/03/review-brigantia/
An interesting dive into another facet of the goddess Brigid.
5 months ago
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Pagan Portals - The Art of Lithomancy: Divination with Stones, Crystals, and Charms by Jessica Howard
https://lshadowlynauthor.com/2025/07/31/review-the-art-of-lithomancy/
This was an interesting introduction to a unique form of divination, primarily using crystals and rocks.
5 months ago
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A Twist of Fate: A Novel by Se-Ah Jang, translated by S. L. Park
https://lshadowlynauthor.com/2025/07/29/review-a-twist-of-fate/
This was captivating, thrilling, and full of unpredictable twists.
5 months ago
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A Wraith Beneath the Tides (Beyond the Tides) by Emilia Jae
https://lshadowlynauthor.com/2025/07/24/a-wraith-beneath-the-tides-tour/
A little bit of Atlantis, a little PotC, add in a lot more magic, and you’ve got this unforgettable story that you’ll struggle to set down once you begin reading.
5 months ago
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Bliss with a Billionaire by Nellie Steele I highly recommend grabbing it if you enjoy romantic billionaire suspense stories with strong but sweet FMCs, aloof MMCs with secret hearts of gold, and complicated family dynamics.
https://lshadowlynauthor.com/2025/07/19/review-bliss-with-a-billionaire/
5 months ago
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Legacy.exe by J. A. Gillette
https://lshadowlynauthor.com/2025/07/17/legacy-exe-tour/
Gillette does such an amazing job immersing you in the story that the real world falls away around you, and before you know it, you’re experiencing everything right along with Blair and Roslyn.
5 months ago
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Review: Where Fireflies Dwell by Samantha J. Won
https://lshadowlynauthor.com/2025/07/15/where-fireflies-dwell-tour/
Prepare for an emotional, touching, beautiful story that will wrap itself around you, squeeze your heart, and leave its mark on you long after you finish that final page.
5 months ago
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Nocturne by K.G. Bolingbroke
https://lshadowlynauthor.com/2025/07/11/nocturne-tour/
Take a step back in time with this captivating gothic historical novel.
6 months ago
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Pagan Portals: Y Mabinogi: Exploring the Magic and Wisdom of Welsh Mythology by Mhara Starling
https://lshadowlynauthor.com/2025/07/07/review-y-mabinogi/
This book would work as an excellent introduction, or an excellent guide to use alongside a translation as you dive deeper.
6 months ago
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Believing in a Billionaire (Hearts and Holdings Billionaire Romance Book 7) by Nellie Steele
https://lshadowlynauthor.com/2025/07/05/review-believing-in-a-billionaire/
The tension keeps up cover to cover, and the characters feel just as real as they did from the moment we first met them.
6 months ago
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Pagan Portals: Feminist Witchcraft by Susan Harper
https://lshadowlynauthor.com/2025/07/03/review-feminist-witchcraft/
This book is something that is so important, because no matter how you slice it, magick cannot be completely separated from what happens in the world around us.
6 months ago
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Of Storm and Shadow (Harbingers of Agatharr Book 1) by Nathan C. Ashford
https://lshadowlynauthor.com/2025/07/01/review-of-storm-and-shadow/
The world building, the characters, the twists, this story will wrap itself around you and not let go until the very last moment.
6 months ago
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Phoenix Raised (Esther Rising Book 1) by Breanna Atkinson
https://lshadowlynauthor.com/2025/06/28/review-phoenix-raised/
I have to warn you, it’s really easy to lose time once you start reading, so make sure you have plenty of time to read before you dive in!
6 months ago
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Crown of Blooms (Crowns Book 1) by R C Dickens
https://lshadowlynauthor.com/2025/06/27/crown-of-blooms-book-tour/
This book will take you on an emotional ride and leave you wanting more, but you won’t regret one minute reading it.
6 months ago
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Church of Birds: An Eco-History of Myth and Religion (Paganism & Shamanism) by Ben H. Gagnon
https://lshadowlynauthor.com/2025/06/23/review-church-of-birds/
This was a fascinating dive into history, religion, and myth.
6 months ago
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Bluff by a Billionaire (Hearts and Holdings Billionaire Romance Book 6) by Nellie Steele
https://lshadowlynauthor.com/2025/06/21/review-bluff-by-a-billionaire/
Another gripping installment in a billionaire romance series that’s captured my attention, and kept me hooked from the start.
6 months ago
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To Murder a Marquis by Arabella Sheraton
https://lshadowlynauthor.com/2025/06/17/to-murder-a-marquis-book-tour/
Prepare yourself to get swept up in an unforgettable blend of mystery and swoon-worthy romance because once you start reading, I promise, you won’t want to stop!
6 months ago
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Winter Murder (Bird Girl Witches #2) by L.A. Brown
https://lshadowlynauthor.com/2025/06/15/winter-murder-tour/
Brown draws you into her world with vivid descriptions, and wraps you in this amazingly gothic setting, so get ready to feel a bit of a shock when you return to the real world!
6 months ago
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Betrayal of a Billionaire (Hearts and Holdings Billionaire Romance Book 5) by Nellie Steele
https://lshadowlynauthor.com/2025/06/07/review-betrayal-of-a-billionaire/
Just when you think Grant and Julia’s lives couldn’t get more complicated, Steele manages to throw a new twist and you’re drawn back
7 months ago
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Battle with a Billionaire (Hearts and Holdings Billionaire Romance Book 4) by Nellie Steele
https://lshadowlynauthor.com/2025/05/31/review-battle-with-a-billionaire/
This story is a captivating, emotional ride. The stakes keep getting higher, and Steele knows how to keep you hooked
7 months ago
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Pagan Portals - Mabon: Discovering the Celtic God of Hunting, Healing and Harp by Kelle BanDea
https://lshadowlynauthor.com/2025/05/27/review-mabon/
This book was an excellent introduction to Mabon as more than just a festival and celebration.
7 months ago
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Review: Bargain with a Billionaire (Hearts and Holdings Billionaire Romance Book 3) by Nellie Steele
https://lshadowlynauthor.com/2025/05/24/review-bargain-with-a-billionaire/
The story keeps you engaged cover to cover, and although there’s no spice really, there’s plenty of tension.
7 months ago
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Wild Earth, Wild Soul (2nd Edition): A Manual for an Ecstatic Culture by Sky Otter
https://lshadowlynauthor.com/2025/05/23/review-wild-earth-wild-soul/
This is a powerful book - part guide, part call-to-action, part wake-up call in a world that's gotten increasingly self-centered and consumerist.
7 months ago
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Review: Blood and Flame: Book One of The Quinate's Faithful by Brendan Corbett
https://lshadowlynauthor.com/2025/05/20/review-blood-and-flame/
This book will capture your interest from the start, take your heart, rip it into tiny pieces, and then hold it hostage til the very end.
7 months ago
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Review: Blackmail of a Billionaire (Hearts and Holdings Billionaire Romance Book 2) by Nellie Steele
https://lshadowlynauthor.com/2025/05/16/review-blackmail-of-a-billionaire/
The tension in this story is from more than just Grant and Julia, and you’ll be pulled in easily from the start.
7 months ago
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