Tag: romance
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Kiss of the Selkie – Book Review
Kiss of the Selkie by Tessonja Odette is a beautifully written Little Mermaid retelling filled with slow-burn romance, rich world-building, and emotional depth. Following Maisie, a selkie cursed with a deadly kiss, the story blends folklore, fae law, and forbidden love into a visually immersive and heartfelt journey. With memorable characters, gentle spice, and a…
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Curse of the Wolf King – Book Review
Curse of the Wolf King by Tessonja Odette is a cosy yet mysterious Beauty and the Beast retelling filled with slow-burn romance, enchanting wintery vibes, and compelling character growth. Though it starts off slowly, the story gains momentum and delivers heartfelt tension, a satisfying character arc—especially for the brooding Unseelie King—and an ending that truly…
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Heart of the Raven Prince – Book Review
Heart of the Raven Prince by Tessonja Odette is a standalone fae fantasy romance novel and a captivating retelling of the classic fairy tale Cinderella. It features a slow-burn romance, a fake engagement, and plenty of witty banter between its main characters, Ember Montgomery and Prince Franco. I found Heart of the Raven Prince while…
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Red, White, and Royal Blue – Book Review
Red, White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston is a queer enemies-to-lovers romance about Alex Claremont Diaz and British prince Henry Fox. The story, told from Alex’s perspective, blends humor, drama, and political themes. While some characters annoy, the engaging writing and heartfelt emails make it a binge-worthy debut novel. Highly recommended.
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A lullaby sung by crimson stars – A short story
When we say dead silence, what does it truly mean? Is it ever truly silent? By definition, silence means something which is not accompanied by sound. A vicinity where nothing could be heard but in reality, it’s nothing but a myth. A mere myth, ’cause right now, a low hooting and eerie laughter of the…