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November 19, 2025

ARCANUM: Whispers In The Forest

By Kelly O'Hearn
Fiction, Romantasy, Women's
Rating:
3.0 / 5.0

Kelly O'Hearn's ARCANUM: Whispers in the Forest is essentially two stories in one, with the historical tale being much more engaging (and complete) while the...

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November 5, 2025

ARCANUM: In the Temple Shadows

By Kelly O'Hearn
Fiction, Romantasy, Women's
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

A deliciously sensual wish-fulfillment romance story, Kelly O'Hearn's ARCANUM: In The Temple Shadows will appeal particularly to readers who love predestined soul mates, star-crossed lovers,...

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March 31, 2025

HIDDEN

By Melody Grace Hicks
Romantasy
Rating:
4.1 / 5.0

Melody Grace Hacks’s romantasy novel HIDDEN is a fascinating blend of mythological elements that offers a thrilling, fast-paced adventure. While the romance could benefit from...

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July 10, 2024

BALLAD OF SEA AND SKY

By Madeleine Eliot
Fiction, Romantasy
Rating:
5.0 / 5.0

Madeleine Eliot's BALLAD OF SEA AND SKY is a pitch-perfect addition to the growing genre. With a high-stakes plot, charming cast of characters, and swashbuckling...

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