Today’s review is for ‘The Serapins Kiss’ by Coleman Alexander. A dark fantasy set in a unique fantasy world. crooksbooks.blog/2026/01/05/t...

Do you enjoy Dark Fantasy? With women who refuse to conform? Politics, revenge and no romance? Then you should check out my latest #FirstLinesFriday crooksbooks.blog/2026/01/02/f...

I may be cutting it a little close but here’s my take on the ‘My Life in Books Tag’ the 2025 edition! crooksbooks.blog/2025/12/31/m...

It’s my Birthday so I figured it would be the perfect time to talk about my favourite books of the year! crooksbooks.blog/2025/12/30/m...

It's that time again when I share my favorite reads of 2025. As usual, I've cheated. I have my top 10 already-released books, but I've also added two that come out early next year and should be pre-ordered by everyone. I'm a rebel like that. #BestBooksOf2025 #Bookblogger #booksky #FavBooks

Looking for some short stories to hit your 2025 reading goal? Check out my mini reviews for The Time Travellers Passport series ft stories from P Djèlí Clark, R. F. Kuang & more. crooksbooks.blog/2025/12/29/t...

We’ve all been there right? Bitten off more than we can chew when it comes to our TBR’s? I had over 130 books on my 2025 TBR and here are 10 that I’ve yet to find pick up! crooksbooks.blog/2025/12/23/b...

If you’re looking for a quick read to get in before the end of the year and love fairytale-esque stories, then you need to check out ‘The Sunmer War’ by Naomi Novik! crooksbooks.blog/2025/12/22/t...

Book Bloggers’ Picks: One Must-Read Book We Loved This Year www.jolinsdell.com/2025/12/book...

For this Friday's #LetsTalkBookish, I'm already sharing a few anticipated 2026 releases! I'm probably missing heaps that I've seen and forgot to add to my list, but there'll be more chances to share! 😂 What are you keen to read next year? #BookBlog #BookSky dinipandareads.com/2025/12/19/l...

Looking for a book to fill the Emily Wilde void in your heart? You might want to check out this weeks #firstlinesfriday 👀🐈🐈‍⬛ crooksbooks.blog/2025/12/19/f...

Today I’m taking part in the ‘12 days of Christmas’ book tag! I had fun with this one, though i did stick to 2025 reads otherwise it would have been impossible 😂. crooksbooks.blog/2025/12/19/1...

Today’s review is for ‘Skyward’ by Brandon Sanderson. Possibly the biggest difference in rating I’ve ever given for a re-read 👀. crooksbooks.blog/2025/12/18/s...

What are you reading today? I just finished two 2026 arcs and if this is a sign of what’s to come, next years looking like a good one! crooksbooks.blog/2025/12/17/w...

This weeks ‘top ten Tuesday’ prompt was Books on my Winter TBR. And I have a list of arc’s, next in series and backlist reads I’m hoping to pick up over the winter period. crooksbooks.blog/2025/12/16/b...

Today’s review is for ‘Tomb of the Sun King’ by @jbensonink.bsky.social! Even more The Mummy vibes than the first book AND we get Constance’s POV… it was *chefs kiss*! crooksbooks.blog/2025/12/11/t...

It's nearing the end of the year, so it seems like a good time to revisit a book tag from last December. Here's the My Life in Books Tag: the 2025 edition. Take a look and maybe do your own! #booksky #bookblogger #booktag

Time for my November wrap-up! I only read 6 books last month, but for the most part they were 4* or above. crooksbooks.blog/2025/12/09/m...

What Stalks the Deep by T. Kingfisher is the latest in her Sword Soldier series, and definitely the most comical of the lot. Thanks to @titanbooks.bsky.social for the review copy. crooksbooks.blog/2025/12/08/w...

Just had some surprise #bookmail pop through the letterbox! Huge thanks to @sunyidean.com for sending over this beautiful arc for ‘The Girl With a Thousand Faces! I love a bookmark & the ghost ward talisman & author letter make me want to read the book even more! Out May 26.

Today I'm highlighting my favourite community posts from November! I hope you can visit some of these bloggers & show them some appreciation for their awesome content. 🔥 Happy reading! #BookBlog #BookSky #BookBlogger dinipandareads.com/2025/12/04/n...

Ever wanted The Mummy movies but in book form? Let me introduce you to ‘Empire of Shadows’ by Jacquelyn Benson. The first in an adventure & mythology filled series perfect for fans of The Mummy! crooksbooks.blog/2025/12/04/e...

New month means new TBR, and I’ve tried to keep mine on the smaller side for December! crooksbooks.blog/2025/12/02/m...

A new Monday's First Sentence is up at my blog! Today's chosen book is: Snake-Eater by T. Kingfisher, I need this book in my life! It sounds so good! #BookBloggers #Blogging #BookTeaser #Horror #WantToRead #BookSky📚💙 twirlingbookprincess.com/2025/12/mond...

On my blog today. I have a short list of books that would make great gifts. Take a look! #booksky #bookblogger #HolidayGiftIdeas #Christmas

Today’s review is for ‘The Library of Fates’ by Margot Harrison! A book about a magical library that just didn’t quite hit the mark for me. crooksbooks.blog/2025/12/01/t...

ICYMI, I recently reviewed ALCHEMY OF SECRETS by Stephanie Garber, an adult debut that surprised me (in a good way, given I didn't enjoy many of her YAs) sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/11/28/b...

It’s the last day to get triple stamps on your Waterstones order, and if you’re wondering what books to pick, why not check out my ‘50 fantasy releases of 2026’ post and get some pre-orders in! crooksbooks.blog/2025/11/25/5...

🌞 Morning! 🌞 For the 4th year in a row, I present to you the Thanksgiving Book Tag 2025 Edition! 🦃 Super easy, so feel free to join in! 📚💙 aliteraryescape.com/2025/11/26/t...

#BookReview: THE WOLF AND HIS KING by Finn Longman @finnlongman.com @gollancz.bsky.social sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/11/27/b...

Since it's Turkey Day, it's the perfect time to share the Thanksgiving Book Tag featuring only books I read in 2025! 🦃 #BookBlog #BookBlogger #BookSky dinipandareads.com/2025/11/27/t...

Enjoy reading fantasy books? Looking to add to your tbr’s for 2026? Then make sure to check out my ‘50 fantasy reads of 2026’ Jan to June edition! crooksbooks.blog/2025/11/25/5...

Huge thanks to @titanbooks.bsky.social for sending me this gorgeous finished copy of ‘Snake Eater’ by @tkingfisher.com! Genuinely one of the most hilarious horrors I’ve ever read… ‘meep, meep motherfuckers.’

Love books about books? Evil secret societies? Rivals to lovers romance? Then you need to read ‘The Bookshop Below’ by Georgia Summers! Check out my review here. crooksbooks.blog/2025/11/20/t...

🌞 Morning! 🌞 New book review today for FEMALE FANTASY by Iman Hariri-Kia, which “is both a satire of and homage to the romance genre.” I had fun reading this one! 📚💙 aliteraryescape.com/2025/11/17/f...

Happy #TopTenTuesday! In honor of #SciFiMonth2025 I'm sharing science fiction Future Classic books. As far as I'm concerned Vicious (Villains #1) by V.E. Schwab is already there. #booksky #bookblogger @scifimonth.bsky.social never-anyone-else.blogspot.com/2025/11/scif...

Ranking the Romantasy I Read This Year pagesunbound.wordpress.com/2025/11/18/r...

#BookReview: GARDEN OF THE CURSED by Katy Rose Pool @fiercereads.bsky.social sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/11/18/a...

ICYMI, I recently reviewed CINDER HOUSE by Freya Marskee, a delightful, ghostly Cinderella retelling sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/11/15/b...

Time for my monthly wrap up for October! I felt like I didn’t have a spare minute last month, but still managed to get plenty of reading in! crooksbooks.blog/2025/11/18/m...

King Sorrow by Joe Hill audiobook review caffeinatedbookreviewer.com/2025/11/king...

*Screams in delight & horror* Huge thanks to @torbooksuk.bsky.social for gifting me this haunting proof of ‘Wolf Worm’ by T. Kingfisher! A story filled with scientific curiosities & monstrous creatures. I can’t wait to dive into. Out March 2026!

Today’s review is for ‘Witchlight’ the final book in the Witchlands series by Susan Dennard. Explosive and emotional end to one of my favourite fantasy series. crooksbooks.blog/2025/11/13/w...

ICYMi, I reviewed THE HOUSE SAPHIR by Marissa Meyer, a caper with ghosts and monsters from French folklore sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/11/08/a...

It is time for a new Birthstone Book Covers! Say hello to November! And I am doing orange covers again, this time non-spooky~ We need more orange covers! #BookBloggers #Blogging #Books #BookSky📚💙 twirlingbookprincess.com/2025/11/birt...

I’m currently reading a book about a magical library & buddy reading the next book in the Green Bone Saga! What are you reading today? crooksbooks.blog/2025/11/12/w...

Break Wide the Sea by Sara Holland has a great found-family! Thank you, Netgalley, Wednesday Books, and Macmillan Audio! #BreakWidetheSea #bookreview #bookblogger #netgalley

Not sure who I need to beg for one of these, but here I am… begging 🙏🏻#JapaneseGothic

I read The Everlasting by Alix E Harrow. It's hard to put into words what made this book such a treasure, but I tried. #bookblogger #booksky #TheEverlasting #bookreview

This weeks #toptenTuesday prompt was ‘books outside my comfort zone’ and I’ve spotlighted (maybe a little more than 10) horror, sci-fi & Thriller reads I’ve loved. crooksbooks.blog/2025/11/11/b...