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/ #bookreview

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/ #bookreview

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/ #bookreview

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/ #bookreview

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/ #bookreview

Special Guest Post: Le Fanu's Carmilla: The Vampire Who Changed Everything by @ghostlyverse.bsky.social 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 #guestpost

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/ #bookreview

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/ #bookreview

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/ #bookreview

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/ #bookreview

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/ #bookreview

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/ #bookreview

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/ #bookreview

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/ #bookreview

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 #bookreview

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/ #bookreview

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/ #bookreview

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/ #bookreview

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/ #bookreview

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/ #bookreview

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Pagan Portals - Brigantia by Pauline Breen https://lshadowlynauthor.com/2025/08/03/review-brigantia/ An interesting dive into another facet of the goddess Brigid.

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.

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.

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.

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/

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.