I'm back today with another round up of books that have been languishing on my Netgalley shelf waiting to be reviewed. Most of these books I read years ago and never got around to reviewing for one reason or another. This was a fun historical romance with a strong heroine that I enjoyed rooting for.… Continue reading Mini Netgalley Reviews #2
Author: bookswithcassie
I'm a SAHM of three boys. I was lucky enough to marry my best friend who is totally ok with my book hoarding tendencies. I have been a lover of books my whole life and it has been such a blessing to be able to share that love with my kids.
The Honeycrisp Orchard Inn by Valerie Bowman
*Thank you the publisher and Netgalley for providing me a review copy in exchange for my honest thoughts. Publication Date: September 9, 2025 Publisher: Avon Pages: 272 Genre: Romance Rating: 3/5 This was a fun and cozy romance that delivered on the Fall vibes. Ellie is forced to flee back to her hometown after being… Continue reading The Honeycrisp Orchard Inn by Valerie Bowman
On My Radar: December 2025
I'm in utter shock that there are only two books that I'm eagerly looking forward to reading in December. There is a new T. Kingfisher and a new Lisa Unger but I already own them so I didn't include them on this list. December 2 From “edge-of-your-seat suspense” (Booklist) author Kit Frick comes an insidious… Continue reading On My Radar: December 2025
Mini Netgalley Reviews #1
I recently took a look at the numerous books on my Netgalley shelf and realized that I have actually read quite a few of them but for some reason or another I never wrote a review for them. Since I read some of them awhile ago I thought it would be better to just give… Continue reading Mini Netgalley Reviews #1
Your Knife, My Heart by K.M. Moronova
*Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for my honest review. Publication Date: November 11, 2025 Publisher: Bloom Books Pages: 304 Genre: Dark Romance Rating: 5/5 Your Knife, My Heart is the first in a prequel duology set in Moronova's Dark Forces world. It is a dark… Continue reading Your Knife, My Heart by K.M. Moronova
Thanksgiving TBR
I thought it would be fun to put together a list of potential Thanksgiving based reads to pick up in the couple of weeks leading up to Turkey day. I love reading books based on current holidays and I failed to do so last month so I'm aiming to be more intentional about it this… Continue reading Thanksgiving TBR
Brigands & Breadknives by Travis Baldree
*Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for my honest review. Publication Date: November 11. 2025 Publisher: Tor Books Pages: 336 Genre: Cozy Fantasy Rating: 5/5 The third book in the Legends & Latte series completely swept me away as we adventure with Fern as she is… Continue reading Brigands & Breadknives by Travis Baldree
On My Radar: October 2025
It's the spookiest time of the year and I cannot wait to read and collect all the fun mysterious reads. October 7 The lush Gothic drama of Crimson Peak meets the murderous intrigue of Knives Out with an LGBTQIA+ love story to die for from award-winning author KJ Charles. WHO WILL SURVIVE LACKADAY HOUSE? When Zeb Wyckham is summoned… Continue reading On My Radar: October 2025
Fall TBR
When putting this list together I chose books that I have recently purchased and also books I bought years ago that I still haven't gotten to that give me the cozy, gothic, mystery or horror elements that I'm craving this time of year. This is a story about hunger.1532. Santo Domingo de la Calzada.A young… Continue reading Fall TBR
Pomona Afton Can So Solve a Murder by Bellamy Rose
Publication Date: March 18, 2025 Publisher: Atria Pages: 256 Genre: Rom Com; Cozy Mystery Rating: 5/5 This was a quick and fun read that instantly gripped me and totally came alive in my mind. Pomona Afton is a spoiled heiress who stumbles across her Grandmother's deceased body and is forced to try to solved her… Continue reading Pomona Afton Can So Solve a Murder by Bellamy Rose
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