Chris Monceaux 🌈📚 | Biblio Nerd Reflections
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2025 Book Goal: 110/100 | Review Requests are CLOSED!
Bi | he/him | Lover of Sci Fi & Fantasy |
2025 Book Goal: 110/100 | Review Requests are CLOSED!
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My first review this week is for Netgalley! The Bookshop Below is a sophisticated and darker tale. I loved the audiobook. Gabrielle Nellis-Pain breathed life into the characters, adding in an emotional undertone that really worked with the story.
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The Bookshop Below by Georgia Summers Book Review
The Bookshop Below is for readers who enjoy rich magical worlds, secret societies, and mysteries.
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December 15, 2025 at 12:19 PM
My first review this week is for Netgalley! The Bookshop Below is a sophisticated and darker tale. I loved the audiobook. Gabrielle Nellis-Pain breathed life into the characters, adding in an emotional undertone that really worked with the story.
#booksky💙📚🪐
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I wound up having mixed feelings about Water Moon by Samantha Sotto Yambao, but I did love the world-building so much! Such strong Ghibli vibes that it swept me up for the ride 😍 Have you read Water Moon? #BookBlog #BookReview #BookSky #BookBlogger
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Book Review: Water Moon by Samantha Sotto Yambao
Water MoonPublisher: Random HousePub Date: 14 January 2025Genre: Cosy Fantasy / Magical RealismPanda Rating:(3.75 pandas) 📖 SYNOPSIS On a backstreet in Tokyo lies a pawnshop, but not everyone can f…
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December 15, 2025 at 2:17 PM
I wound up having mixed feelings about Water Moon by Samantha Sotto Yambao, but I did love the world-building so much! Such strong Ghibli vibes that it swept me up for the ride 😍 Have you read Water Moon? #BookBlog #BookReview #BookSky #BookBlogger
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"THE WICKED AND THE DAMNED is a stellar sequel that brings a more focused plot, a calculating heroine, and tense stakes."
My review of the romantasy sequel by Rebecca Robinson! Thanks @sagapressbooks.bsky.social for the ARC!
My review of the romantasy sequel by Rebecca Robinson! Thanks @sagapressbooks.bsky.social for the ARC!
Review: The Wicked and the Damned by Rebecca Robinson
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December 15, 2025 at 2:30 PM
"THE WICKED AND THE DAMNED is a stellar sequel that brings a more focused plot, a calculating heroine, and tense stakes."
My review of the romantasy sequel by Rebecca Robinson! Thanks @sagapressbooks.bsky.social for the ARC!
My review of the romantasy sequel by Rebecca Robinson! Thanks @sagapressbooks.bsky.social for the ARC!
I finally pulled the plug on my Owlcrate YA and Starbright subscriptions. My lack of space for all of the books and the feelings of overwhelm from the size of my TBR eventually overcame my FOMO.
December 14, 2025 at 3:47 AM
I finally pulled the plug on my Owlcrate YA and Starbright subscriptions. My lack of space for all of the books and the feelings of overwhelm from the size of my TBR eventually overcame my FOMO.
Today I'm reviewing FORGED FOR PROPHECY by Andrew Knighton! 💙📚
Unfortunately, I didn't love it. The story started out promising, but it quickly became a run of the mill quest story. I still love the characters, though, & plan to pick up the next book.
Thanks to Orbit for the eARC via NetGalley!
Unfortunately, I didn't love it. The story started out promising, but it quickly became a run of the mill quest story. I still love the characters, though, & plan to pick up the next book.
Thanks to Orbit for the eARC via NetGalley!
Forged for Prophecy – ARC Review
Hello, everyone! Today I'm reviewing Forged for Prophecy by Andrew Knighton. The first book in this series, Forged for Destiny, was enjoyable but didn't really wow me. So, I've been curious to see where the sequel would take the story and to see if the series could become a new favorite. Did this follow up become a new favorite? Read on to find out all of my thoughts!
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December 11, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Today I'm reviewing FORGED FOR PROPHECY by Andrew Knighton! 💙📚
Unfortunately, I didn't love it. The story started out promising, but it quickly became a run of the mill quest story. I still love the characters, though, & plan to pick up the next book.
Thanks to Orbit for the eARC via NetGalley!
Unfortunately, I didn't love it. The story started out promising, but it quickly became a run of the mill quest story. I still love the characters, though, & plan to pick up the next book.
Thanks to Orbit for the eARC via NetGalley!
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Catch-Up Quick Takes—Books I Enjoyed Probably More Than I Should’ve
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December 8, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Catch-Up Quick Takes—Books I Enjoyed Probably More Than I Should’ve
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How am I supposed to get anything done when these adorable cuties are in my lap? #catdadproblems
December 8, 2025 at 3:13 PM
How am I supposed to get anything done when these adorable cuties are in my lap? #catdadproblems
Today I'm reviewing AS MANY SOULS AS STARS by Natasha Siegel! 💙📚🌈
"Another Siegel book that will sit on my shelf of favorites. The characters and their relationship, as well as the story's premise, were all incredibly compelling... Siegel is now an auto-buy author for me." 4.5⭐
"Another Siegel book that will sit on my shelf of favorites. The characters and their relationship, as well as the story's premise, were all incredibly compelling... Siegel is now an auto-buy author for me." 4.5⭐
As Many Souls as Stars – ARC Review
Hello, everyone! Today I'm starting off December with a review of one of my most anticipated reads of the year, As Many Souls as Stars by Natasha Siegel. The author's last book, The Phoenix Bride, has lived rent free in my head since I read it last year. So, I've been super excited to pick up this new release. Did it live up to my expectations?
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December 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Today I'm reviewing AS MANY SOULS AS STARS by Natasha Siegel! 💙📚🌈
"Another Siegel book that will sit on my shelf of favorites. The characters and their relationship, as well as the story's premise, were all incredibly compelling... Siegel is now an auto-buy author for me." 4.5⭐
"Another Siegel book that will sit on my shelf of favorites. The characters and their relationship, as well as the story's premise, were all incredibly compelling... Siegel is now an auto-buy author for me." 4.5⭐
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🚨 November 2025 On My Radar ft posts by @biblionerdrflxn.bsky.social @readerbsf.bsky.social @bluebookballoon.bsky.social @realmsofmymind.bsky.social @booksrthenewblack.bsky.social @runalongwomble.bsky.social @wsbookclub.bsky.social (1/2)
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November 2025 On My Radar
A roundup of book reviews and bookish discussion posts that were on the radar of A Literary Escape during the month of November 2025.
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November 28, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Thanksgiving Book Tag (2025)
Happy (early) Thanksgiving to those of you in the United States (and anywhere else you may be celebrating)! 🦃 I did this Thanksgiving book tag in 2022, 2023, and 2024 and thought it'd be fun to continue the tradition with choices from books I've read this year. Thank…
Happy (early) Thanksgiving to those of you in the United States (and anywhere else you may be celebrating)! 🦃 I did this Thanksgiving book tag in 2022, 2023, and 2024 and thought it'd be fun to continue the tradition with choices from books I've read this year. Thank…
Thanksgiving Book Tag (2025)
Happy (early) Thanksgiving to those of you in the United States (and anywhere else you may be celebrating)! 🦃 I did this Thanksgiving book tag in 2022, 2023, and 2024 and thought it'd be fun to continue the tradition with choices from books I've read this year. Thank you to Anna's Book Nook for creating this tag! The Rules…
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November 27, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Thanksgiving Book Tag (2025)
Happy (early) Thanksgiving to those of you in the United States (and anywhere else you may be celebrating)! 🦃 I did this Thanksgiving book tag in 2022, 2023, and 2024 and thought it'd be fun to continue the tradition with choices from books I've read this year. Thank…
Happy (early) Thanksgiving to those of you in the United States (and anywhere else you may be celebrating)! 🦃 I did this Thanksgiving book tag in 2022, 2023, and 2024 and thought it'd be fun to continue the tradition with choices from books I've read this year. Thank…
I finally got around to putting the outdoor Christmas decorations up over the weekend. It turns out it was just in time for the 50 mph winds to knock them all over today. 🫠
November 26, 2025 at 3:28 PM
I finally got around to putting the outdoor Christmas decorations up over the weekend. It turns out it was just in time for the 50 mph winds to knock them all over today. 🫠
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Today's #TopTenTuesday is a freebie. I'm going with bloggers that I'm thankful for! Obviously, everyone, but here are 10 that have stuck with me through the years.
#bookblogger #TTT #thankful
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Top Ten Tuesday: Bloggers I’m Thankful for!
Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly feature hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl. Each week there is a new topic for bloggers to choose and list their top ten. This week on Top Ten Bloggers I'm Thankful for! This week is a Thanksgiving/Thankful Freebie and I'm always so bad with Freebies! I'm going to have 10 bloggers that I'm thankful for this week.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Today's #TopTenTuesday is a freebie. I'm going with bloggers that I'm thankful for! Obviously, everyone, but here are 10 that have stuck with me through the years.
#bookblogger #TTT #thankful
#bookblogger #TTT #thankful
December is right around the corner. So, it's time to talk about anticipated releases. Thankfully, there are far fewer of them for me than in the last few months.
Most Anticipated December 2025 Book Releases
It is time again to look forward to another month of book releases. Thankfully, December seems like it will be a light month for me. There aren't a ton of books releasing that I feel I must get my hands on. If you missed my post about November's many releases, be sure to check it out here! Without further ado, here are 8 of my most anticipated December 2025 book releases (covers link to Goodreads):
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November 24, 2025 at 4:35 PM
December is right around the corner. So, it's time to talk about anticipated releases. Thankfully, there are far fewer of them for me than in the last few months.
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With today's Let's Talk Bookish post, we're talking about the end-of-year reading goals that we're still hoping to achieve! How are you going with your goals? Any books you still hope to read before 2025 ends? #BookSky #LetsTalkBookish #BookCommunity #BookBlog
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Let’s Talk Bookish: End-of-Year Reading Goals
✨ Welcome back to another week of LTB! ✨ Let’s Talk Bookish is a weekly meme created by Rukky @Eternity Books and co-hosted by Aria @Book Nook Bits and myself! In this discussion meme, p…
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November 21, 2025 at 2:59 PM
With today's Let's Talk Bookish post, we're talking about the end-of-year reading goals that we're still hoping to achieve! How are you going with your goals? Any books you still hope to read before 2025 ends? #BookSky #LetsTalkBookish #BookCommunity #BookBlog
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Today I'm completing the End of the Year Book Tag! I can't believe 2025 is almost over, but here we are.
End of the Year Book Tag (2025)
The end of the year is rapidly approaching, which means it is time for the End of the Year Book Tag. I did this one in 2022, 2023, & 2024 too, but I'm still not sure where it first originated. If you know the creator, feel free to link them in the comments.
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November 20, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Today I'm completing the End of the Year Book Tag! I can't believe 2025 is almost over, but here we are.
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I finally read You, With A View by Jessica Joyce & absolutely adored it! 🥹 The road trip, finding yourself (again), coping w/ change, dealing w/ grief, all while experiencing the most electrifying chemistry w/ your HS rival. ⚡️ *chefs kiss!* #BookReview #BookSky
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Book Review: You, With A View by Jessica Joyce
You, With A ViewPublisher: BerkleyPub Date: 6 July 2023Genre: Contemporary RomancePanda Rating:(5 pandas) 📖 SYNOPSIS Two high school enemies must reunite for a road trip inspired by their grandpare…
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November 20, 2025 at 1:45 PM
I finally read You, With A View by Jessica Joyce & absolutely adored it! 🥹 The road trip, finding yourself (again), coping w/ change, dealing w/ grief, all while experiencing the most electrifying chemistry w/ your HS rival. ⚡️ *chefs kiss!* #BookReview #BookSky
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I think the postal service lost my Book Outlet order. 😭 There hasn't been an update in the tracking since 11/13.
November 20, 2025 at 2:28 PM
I think the postal service lost my Book Outlet order. 😭 There hasn't been an update in the tracking since 11/13.
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What're you reading this Wednesday? I'm surprised that I've got two non-fiction books on at the minute, although I'm fully obsessed with the current fiction I'm reading too! 🤭 Do you struggle to read NF? #Booksky #CurrentlyReading #BookBlogger #BookBlog
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#WWWWednesday: 19 November 2025
Leslie and I are planning a group read for Dungeon Crawler Carl starting in January 2026! Find more details on Leslie’s page or at the end of this post! Hello, hello and welcome back to anoth…
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November 19, 2025 at 3:33 PM
What're you reading this Wednesday? I'm surprised that I've got two non-fiction books on at the minute, although I'm fully obsessed with the current fiction I'm reading too! 🤭 Do you struggle to read NF? #Booksky #CurrentlyReading #BookBlogger #BookBlog
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I have a review up for The Arcane Gamble of Harvey Walters. Come see what I thought of the final book in the Drowned City trilogy.
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Book Review: The Arcane Gamble of Harvey Walters (The Drowned City Book 3: An Arkham Horror Novel) by Rosemary Jones
Arkham stands on the brink of destruction as eldritch forces rise from the depths in the stunning conclusion to Arkham Horror’s The Drowned City.Harvey Walters knows the end is coming. A…
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November 19, 2025 at 3:30 PM
I have a review up for The Arcane Gamble of Harvey Walters. Come see what I thought of the final book in the Drowned City trilogy.
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Time for my monthly wrap up for October! I felt like I didn’t have a spare minute last month, but still managed to get plenty of reading in! crooksbooks.blog/2025/11/18/m...
Monthly Wrap-Up – October 2025!
Hello, hello! I hope you’re all having a great November so far. I’ve finally got around to sorting my monthly wrap-up for October. I had a pretty hectic month, it was my sisters and Nep…
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November 18, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Time for my monthly wrap up for October! I felt like I didn’t have a spare minute last month, but still managed to get plenty of reading in! crooksbooks.blog/2025/11/18/m...
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🌞 Morning! 🌞 New book review today for FEMALE FANTASY by Iman Hariri-Kia, which “is both a satire of and homage to the romance genre.”
I had fun reading this one! 📚💙
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I had fun reading this one! 📚💙
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Female Fantasy by Iman Hariri-Kia
A book review about Female Fantasy by Iman Hariri-Kia, a contemporary romance that both satirizes and honors the romance genre.
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November 17, 2025 at 2:57 PM
🌞 Morning! 🌞 New book review today for FEMALE FANTASY by Iman Hariri-Kia, which “is both a satire of and homage to the romance genre.”
I had fun reading this one! 📚💙
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I had fun reading this one! 📚💙
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Today's #TopTenTuesday is about modern books I think will be classics in the future!
#TTT #bookblogger #bookmeme
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Top Ten Tuesday: Modern books becoming classics in the future!!
Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly feature hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl. Each week there is a new topic for bloggers to choose and list their top ten. This week on Top Ten Modern Books You Think Will Be Classics In The Future (submitted by Veros @ Dark Shelf of Wonders) Oh, I'm so bad at this type of post.
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November 18, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Today's #TopTenTuesday is about modern books I think will be classics in the future!
#TTT #bookblogger #bookmeme
#TTT #bookblogger #bookmeme
Happy book birthday to THE BOOKSHOP BELOW by Georgia Summers! Be sure to check out my review, which is available now on the blog. 💙📚
"It had so many elements that I typically love, magical books, secret societies, a bookshop setting, rivals to lovers romance, and a healthy dose of mystery." 4⭐
"It had so many elements that I typically love, magical books, secret societies, a bookshop setting, rivals to lovers romance, and a healthy dose of mystery." 4⭐
The Bookshop Below – ARC Review
Hello, everyone! Today I'm reviewing The Bookshop Below by Georgia Summers. I liked Summers' debut last year despite having a hard time with certain aspects of it. So, I was curious to see how this book would land for me. Read on to find out all of my thoughts!
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November 18, 2025 at 6:06 AM
Happy book birthday to THE BOOKSHOP BELOW by Georgia Summers! Be sure to check out my review, which is available now on the blog. 💙📚
"It had so many elements that I typically love, magical books, secret societies, a bookshop setting, rivals to lovers romance, and a healthy dose of mystery." 4⭐
"It had so many elements that I typically love, magical books, secret societies, a bookshop setting, rivals to lovers romance, and a healthy dose of mystery." 4⭐
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In my #WeeklyWrapUp today I'm asking for your help to recommend a book(s) about a pretty specific topic! 👀 Could you possibly help me out (pls)?
#BookSky #BookBlog #BookBlogger #BookCommunity
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Sundays in Bed With… #MyWeeklyWrapUp [306]
We’re back with another Sundays in Bed With… meme! This meme dares to ask you what book has been in your bed this morning and is hosted by Midnight Book Girl. Come share what book you&#…
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November 16, 2025 at 1:26 PM
In my #WeeklyWrapUp today I'm asking for your help to recommend a book(s) about a pretty specific topic! 👀 Could you possibly help me out (pls)?
#BookSky #BookBlog #BookBlogger #BookCommunity
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#BookSky #BookBlog #BookBlogger #BookCommunity
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