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I enjoyed this and almost feel guilty for not loving it but somehow I don't. I kept thinking about other books; it's got kind of an Amelia Peabody-ish vibe, though with a more Lord Peter/Harriet relationship, and some Jonathan Strange-esque footnotes. I did really like the very gentle touch of sexiness -- Wendell's collarbone, OMG -- but perhaps it just didn't make Emily appealing enough for me.

A female pirate is drawn out of retirement to find the abducted daughter of her deceased crewman. As she gathers her former crew and sets off, she realizes she is not only up against human greed, but supernatural forces as well. 4⭐️

Apparently, I have a thing for second books in fantasy novella series that (purportedly…barely) feature vampires. I was quickly reminded of the second book in Seanan McGuire‘s Wayward Children series, Down Among the Sticks & Bones. I liked that one better than the series opener, Every Heart a Doorway, & I liked this one better than the first in this duology, Silver in the Wood. I think this may be an unpopular opinion but it‘s one I stand by! 👇🏻

#SundayFunday @BookmarkTavern This book feels like when you walk out at night and it‘s softly snowing without anyone else around if that makes sense ❄️

Sorry for bad quality. Taking pictures at 5am isn't the best idea 😅

But anyways - I finally get to my next round of #BookishMonopoly 👏 I landed on Favorite Author and immediately knew that it's going to be the newest book (in German translation at least) by Natasha Pulley. Just didn't get around to start it until now.

@AkashaVampie

Realized I hadn‘t posted this one but I LOVED it. Buddy read with a friend (who likes historical fic/fantasy) and then found out it‘s Simon Snow fanfic! Río and Benny are just…I love them, your honor. The found family aspect of this book is so heartwarming and I can‘t wait to see what‘s next from Vida Kelley (she‘s going to continue in this same line with different elements! I think air is next?).

4.5 stars | #historicalfantasy

This is such an exciting reading list to receive! I narrowed it down to my top five picks—each one is available at my library and all by authors who are new to me. I‘m starting with Greenteeth, which has been on my TBR for a while. Thank you for the wonderful list, @BookmarkTavern, and an extra big thank you to @monalyisha for all the hard work you‘ve put into making #AuldLangSpine happen! #AuldLangSpine #AuldLangSpine2026