If you could have a magical winged pet, which would you choose: dragon, phoenix or Pegasus?🤔

Personally, I want all of them. The more, the merrier😁 No idea how I'd take care of them, though. Where would they sleep? What would they eat? What type of pet toy do I get for a baby dragon? 🤣

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Here's a fun 2026 folklore coincidence😋

Did you know that horses often play a key role in various mythologies, and 2026 is the Year Of The Horse according to the Chinese zodiac calendar?🐎🐴🏇

Well, just so it happens, two of my books feature mythological horses - the winged Pegasus from Ancient Greek legends and the ominous Púca from Irish folklore.

So, if you haven't read these books yet, this might be the universe telling you to do it this year😅

🏺Secret Shadows🏺 is a spicy retelling of the myth about Hades and Persephone. It's the first book in a series of standalone romantasy novels.
https://www.amazon.com/Secret-Shadows-Paranormal-Romance-Immortal-ebook/dp/B08KSSJ4M6

🐺Third To Tumble🐺 is a steamy and suspenseful werewof tale. It's the third book in a series of paranormal romance standalones.
https://www.amazon.com/Third-Tumble-Werewolf-Suspense-Moonlight-ebook/dp/B07SRJZV7Q

Oh, and both are available in KU😊

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I am currently reading and listening to All the Stars and Teeth by Adalyn Grace. In the beginning it took me a bit of time to get into it. But I’m currently on chapter 9 and was able to immerse myself into the book, and can not wait to see what happens next.

Although this book has not shown much romance, the chemistry between Amora and Bastian is subtle but there. I find Ferrick as a comical relief during chapter 9, and hope his character develops more. I also hope to see what Ferrick and Amora’s relationship is like since it seems to be a little strained right now.

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The Poppy War series by R.F. Kuang is one of the series I want to read this year. I have read Kuang’s Yellowface and Katabasis, and enjoyed both books. I’ve hear good things about this series and want to read her debut books.

The Shepherd King duology by Rachel Gillig was on my 2025 tbr and I was not able to read, so I am hoping I can read this year. I am hoping that this romantasy lives up to it’s hype.

I first heard about The Folk of the Air series by Holly Black on TT, and it was promoted as enemies to lovers. However, some reviews have said that romance is not the main focus of the book, and I feel more intrigued to read it now.

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The Belladonna series by Adalyn Grace is my favorite completed fantasy series of 2025. Although there are other great fantasy series that I read this year, like Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber, this is the one that held an extra special place in my heart this year.

I did start this series in December 2024 with Belladonna, and I completed the trilogy with the next two books, Foxglove and Wisteria, in January 2025. I am hoping to finish reading Holly, the holiday special this month.
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Ann Liang, R.F. Kuang and Kristen Ciccarelli are some authors that I discovered this year and I can not wait to read more of their books in 2026.

Ann Liang has other young adult romance books that I am looking forward to reading, such as I Am Not Jessica Chen and I Hope This Doesn’t Find You series.

I have heard a lot about R.F. Kuang’s The Poppy War trilogy and I hope to read it next year.

Kristen Ciccarelli’s series Iskari sounds interesting and I also hope to read it next year.

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This has been a very busy month and I did not have much down time to read. However, I was able to finish a few books that have been on my tbr! Overall, I am satisfied with this month’s completed read.

Family of Liars by E. Lockhart was a fast read for me and I enjoyed it a lot. I was so glad to be able to get a backstory on the mom’s of the Liars. Their backstory gave a big insight into how their adult life and situations came to be.

Salvacion by Sandra Proudman dragged a bit for me. However, once I started listening to the audiobook, I was able to get through it faster. This book had a lot of cultural references, however, some of those parts felt rushed. Overall, it was a good read.

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Couldn't resist hopping onto this ✨bookish✨ Christmas tree trend with some of my series😁

🐉 Flaming Rogues
A duology about two dragon shifter brothers, whose rivalry knows no bounds. Paranormal romance, high stakes and gut-wrenching emotional journeys await.😍

🏺Immortal Rogues
Gods and goddesses from Greek, Norse and Egyptian mythology will take you on a wild ride. Perfect for lovers of spicy romantasy that focuses on more than just the spice😋

🧛‍♂️ Lost Royals Of Transylvania
Come to the dark side. We have cursed vampire princes, morally gray characters, Romanian lore... And spicy scenes to get you through the cold winter days🔥🔥🔥

🐺 Moonlight Rogues
Complete series of werewolf PNR books with culturally diverse wolves, kickass heroines, high-flying suspense, and steamy romance stories.🥰

And yes, you can read all of them in KU😊

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I am currently reading Salvacion by Sandra Proudman. It is taking me a bit of time to fully immerse myself into the book. However, I am hoping that the audiobook will help me with that.

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For the last month of the year, I am trying to finish as many of this year’s tbr as possible.

A McClendon Thanksgiving by Sean D. Young was last month’s book club’s read, and I need to finish for book club.

Set on You by Amy Lea is book from my February’s tbr and it seems to be a lighthearted romance.

Holly by Adalyn Grace is a Belladonna novella, which is one of my favorite series from this year. It is also the only Christmas theme book on this month’s tbr.

I am currently reading Salvacion by Sandra Proudman, and I am hoping to finish it soon.

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Although I only read one of my November's tbr, I enjoyed reading the other two books.

I was able to finish We Were Liars by E. Lockhart in the beginning of November and I really enjoyed it. This book was so easy to follow along and kept me interested. The plot twist was a bit predictable, but the full details managed to surprised me.

I was so excited to read Accomplice to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer and it did not disappoint. The tension between Evie and The Villain continues to be very intense. The plot twist in the end made me have to rethink everything I’ve read in the past two books, and realize I’ve missed a lot of clues. I can’t wait for the next and final, possibly, book to come out!

Overall, Katabasis by R.F. Kuang was a good book. However, the way my brain could not comprehend some of the more complex ideas in the book was a bit humbling. But after more effort, and a few rereads, I was able to understand most of the book. I definitely could not have been able to get through this book without the audibook.

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Shoutout to readers in Europe😊
There's still time to find and participate in a local literary event this December, be it an author meet-up, workshop, game event, reader ball or something else, courtesy of the #EuropeanAuthorsDay #ReadForReal initiative, which helps bring bookish events to book lovers all over the EU.😋

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I am currently reading and listening to Katabasis by R.F. Kuang, and I am 47% through the book. This book is taking a lot for me to focus on, so I am glad that I’m listening to the audiobook as well since it makes it so much easier. I am hoping to finish this book soon

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Eeep! I'm super stoked to reveal the book blurb for the third installment in my romantasy series Immortal Rogues.🤩

This one's been a long time coming, so if you've forgotten the series, here's a quick refresher:

🏺Book 1, Secret Shadows, was a retelling of the classical Greek myth about Hades and Persephone.
🏹Book 2, Archer's Arrow, followed Artemis hunting down the Norse wolf Fenrir and falling in love with him along the way.
☠️Book 3, Dead Dilemma, will tell the story of the Egyptian god Anubis and his forbidden relationship with Rhea.

And here's the official blurb:
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He’s guided the dead for eternity. Now he’s losing himself to the living.

Anubis has never faltered. Not when he led countless souls through the Underworld. Not when they begged for mercy he could never grant. Not even when his pantheon fell into chaos. Duty comes first—always has, always will.

Until Osiris sends him on a quest that leads him to her.

Rhea is fragile in all the ways he’s not. A mortal scholar with a haunted past, she cares more than she should. Her own quest intersects with his in ways the Fates themselves seem to have set up, creating a mess of what should've been a simple mission.

And worse of all? She sees in him more than the god of death. Brings out the man beneath the mask. A man who wants to protect her with his very life... Only, it's not his to give. And loving her defies everything Anubis stands for.

As ancient forces rise and the balance between life and death fractures, the jackal god must choose: obey his fate… or defy the pantheons for the one soul he can’t let go.
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Ready to follow Anubis?
👉 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0G1VQ6GQ3

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