Bridgerton but make it romantasy indie rec? You're welcome :)

For more than a mortal’s lifetime, she had striven to make the king’s line pay.

Magic is dead in the kingdom of Solas. Or that’s what people thought.

The line of kings had massacred the witches and now the Sol King rules supreme from his party palace in the capital, Breninsol.

Indentured servitude in a brothel at least provides Eleanor with a roof over her head and a place to drink away the memories of her long life—when she’s not sneaking out for assassinations and investigations.

But women are going missing.

There are whispers of strange events in the city.

And now, Eleanor is chosen as a courtesan for the palace. A possible Favour for a courtier.

Despite needing to blend in and keep people at a distance to hide what she really is, Eleanor cannot go unnoticed. Yet a man, of immense power and unimaginable wealth, sets his eyes upon her.

Her Dark Star.

Becoming the plaything of a noble has little appeal. No matter who he is or how close it gets her to the king.
For Eleanor, survival is all that is left. But that may be more complicated than ever.

The Shadow of Breninsol is the first book in a new fantasy series. It will sweep you away to a world of golden palaces and dark back streets, of politics and courtesans and gang lords, where Eleanor navigates them all with her blades at her side.

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How many shots would it take you to shoot your shot with your fave or not so fave bookish character? 

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This episode does KNOT disappoint! Get it?

A Human hybrid and an Alpha Were claw against the bonds of fate in the highly anticipated companion novel to the Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller Bride.

Serena Paris is orphaned, pack-less, and one of a kind. Coming forward as the first Human-Were hybrid was supposed to heal a centuries-long rift between species. Instead, it made her a target, prey to the ruthless political machinations between Weres, Vampyres, and Humans. With her enemies closing in on her, she has only one option left - if he'll have her.

As Alpha of the Northwest pack, Koen Alexander commands obedience. His authority is so absolute, only a fool would threaten his mate. It doesn't matter if Serena doesn't reciprocate his feelings, nothing will stop him from keeping her safe.

But power-hungry Vampyres and Weres are not the only threats chasing Serena. Sooner or later, her past is bound to catch up with her - and Koen might be the only thing standing between her and total annihilation...

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Welcome to our new end of the month specials where we look back on the month and yap about what we've read and any exciting bookish news. 

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Join us this week as we yap about some trope recommendations if you're looking for something a little different. Trading Enemies to Lovers for......Spoiler free ofc! 

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This week we finally sit down for our full spoilers, deep dive episode of Daughter of Stone by our very own B! Thank you to those who submitted questions and theories for this episode - it was so so useful!

Born into a family blessed by the gods, for years, Non believed she was powerless.

After failing her initiation ceremony, Non is left with nothing. No power, no friends, and she becomes her family’s greatest disappointment. But one night of heavy drinking and heartbreak changes everything.

Non is thrust back into a world she thought she’d left behind. Forced to reconnect with her estranged grandmother and enter a series of deadly trials to prove her worth as a vassal to the gods, Non discovers that her power is unlike any other. There’s a darkness inside that threatens to consume her.

Not one to do things by halves, Non finds herself drawn to a rival coven’s dangerously charming and very off-limits second-in-command. Will she fall in line and follow the path of light set out by her grandmother? Or will she let darkness prevail?

Inspired by Welsh Mythology and Legends, Daughter of Stone is a story of light/dark magic, found family, and forbidden romance.

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Join us as we sit down for the first time in 2026 and talk about all the exciting releases coming this year!

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Happy New Year Smutterflies! 

This is our unedited livestream! Be prepared for chaos and some 10/10 book recs!

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Happy Christmas Eve everyone! What better way to get in the holiday spirit with some epic fantasy and heartbreak! 

Duty. Blood. Honor. Power.
Saeris Fane doesn’t want power. The very last thing she needs is her name whispered on an entire court’s lips, but now that she’s been crowned queen of the Blood Court, she’s discovering that a queen’s life is not her own. A heavy weight rests upon her shoulders. Her ward—and her brother—need her back in her homeland…but the changes that have strengthened Saeris have also made her weak. Born under blazing suns, Saeris will surely die if she makes her way home through the Quicksilver. Which means that, once again, she must send someone else in her stead...

“Keep your mouth shut.  Stick to the shadows. And for the love of all seven Gods, do NOT crack any jokes.”

Kingfisher of the Ajun Gate has defeated armies and survived all manner of horrors, but traveling back to Zilvaren with Carrion Swift might just be the death of him. The male just will not shut up. Hidden dangers await them down the narrow alleyways of the Silver City. Unfolding secrets pose impossible threats. Fisher must wrangle the smuggler and accomplish his goals quickly if he wants to see his mate again.

A darkness falls across Yvelia. The realm and their friends are in danger. Together, Saeris and Fisher will pass through fire and brimstone to save them.

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This week we got to sit down with Lindsay Cummings, author of Ravenminder and pick her brain about where the idea came from and what comes next for Ezer, Arawn, Kinlear and most importantly Six!

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