Romance

The Dark Divine Book Review by Bree Despain

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The Dark Divine by Bree Despain is a fast-paced YA paranormal thriller with just the right touch of romance and mystery. In this gripping read, Grace Divine’s childhood friend returns after a years-long disappearance—and with him comes a dangerous secret that could tear her family apart. This one just recently hit my TBR List, but … Read more

TBR: House of Blight by Maxym M. Martineau

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House of Blight book cover showing a platinum blonde woman in a black dress against a golden backdrop with abstract cresting waves. The banner displays “Mayyn Martineau” as the author and the title “House of Blight,” along with the genres young adult, romantasy, and gothic fiction.

I’ve been keeping an eye on The House of Blight by Maxym M. Martineau ever since I first saw the cover—and honestly, it ticks a lot of boxes for me. Gothic setting, morally tricky magic, and a main character who has to choose who to save? I’m in. The story follows Edira Brillwyn, a threadmender … Read more

Series Review: House of Night by P.C. & Kristen Cast

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The House of Night series by P.C. & Kristin Cast kicks off with Marked, where sixteen-year-old Zoey Redbird is Marked by a vampyre tracker and sent to a supernatural boarding school to begin the Change. As she uncovers a dark mystery threatening the school and wrestles with powers she doesn’t fully understand, Zoey is drawn … Read more

TBR: This Raging Sea by De Elizabeth

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This Raging Sea by De Elizabeth book cover showing a young couple holding hands by the ocean near a pier and ferris wheel. Featured on a YA fantasy and paranormal book blog with a focus on coastal mysteries and inclusive romance.

This Raging Sea by De Elizabeth is high on my to-be-read list for its atmospheric New England coastal setting and dark paranormal mystery. Briar Winters must unravel eldritch secrets haunting her seaside town to save her missing childhood love from a terrifying fate. With its themes of time travel, eldritch secrets, and inclusive bisexual romance, … Read more

TBR: The Dark Divine by Bree Despain

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Banner image for The Dark Divine by Bree Despain, showcasing the book cover with a black backdrop and the legs of a young woman wearing a purple tulle skirt. This YA paranormal romance blends mystery, dark family secrets, and forbidden love — perfect for readers who enjoy supernatural fantasy with emotional depth.

The Dark Divine by Bree Despain is high on my to-be-read list. It follows Grace Divine, the daughter of a pastor, whose life unravels when a childhood friend returns carrying a dark secret that threatens her family and everything she thought she knew. This one promises tension, romance, and just enough supernatural danger to keep … Read more

Evermore: The Immortals Book 1 Review

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Book Review of Evermore featuring book cover, genres including YA Fantasy, Magic, and Coming-of-Age.

Evermore: The Immortals Book 1 Review dives into the start of Alyson Noël’s bestselling paranormal YA series. The story follows Ever Bloom, a teenager coping with tragedy while discovering new-found powers. I’ll share what worked, what didn’t, and whether this first installment still holds up. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you purchase through … Read more