Caitlin G.
@realmsofmymind.bsky.social
she/her. Lover of all things sci-fi and fantasy, avid book reader, player of video games. Book blogger at Realms of My Mind and reviewer at Fantasy Book Critic!
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· Oct 18
Review: ON VICIOUS WORLDS by Bethany Jacobs
Overview: ON VICIOUS WORLDS is a stellar follow-up to THESE BURNING STARS, keeping the tensions as high as the stakes in this thrilling sequel. Publisher: Orbit BooksPage Count: Release Date: Octob…
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So since it's been a minute, why don't I shout out some of my favorite books for the year? It's not like people saw my tweets anyway. 😆
First up, ON VICIOUS WORLDS by Bethany Jacobs, the tense thriller of a sequel to the space opera THESE BURNING STARS!
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First up, ON VICIOUS WORLDS by Bethany Jacobs, the tense thriller of a sequel to the space opera THESE BURNING STARS!
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Starting a new read today: Green and Deadly Things by Jenn Lyons!
Thanks @torbooks.bsky.social for this ARC about a knight waking a long-sleeping necromancer to face a dark force threatening the kingdom!
Thanks @torbooks.bsky.social for this ARC about a knight waking a long-sleeping necromancer to face a dark force threatening the kingdom!
February 2, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Starting a new read today: Green and Deadly Things by Jenn Lyons!
Thanks @torbooks.bsky.social for this ARC about a knight waking a long-sleeping necromancer to face a dark force threatening the kingdom!
Thanks @torbooks.bsky.social for this ARC about a knight waking a long-sleeping necromancer to face a dark force threatening the kingdom!
Weekly reading updates are back! Come on by for the harrowing journey I went on to listen to the audiobook of the 6th Temeraire book, as well as my first impression of CHILDREN OF FALLEN GODS by Carissa Broadbent!
Weekly Reading Update: 02/01/26
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February 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Weekly reading updates are back! Come on by for the harrowing journey I went on to listen to the audiobook of the 6th Temeraire book, as well as my first impression of CHILDREN OF FALLEN GODS by Carissa Broadbent!
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January 24, 2026 at 6:07 PM
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Looking forward to when this move is over and I have time to read again.
a woman with pink and blue hair is reading a book and drinking from a cup
ALT: a woman with pink and blue hair is reading a book and drinking from a cup
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January 23, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Looking forward to when this move is over and I have time to read again.
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Yup, I'm calling people out. Today, I bring you a list of the book reviewers who deliberately destroy all progress I've made on my teeming TBR pile.
How dare you (and thank you)!
Follow these blogs, everyone!
#bookbloggers #booksky #readers
How dare you (and thank you)!
Follow these blogs, everyone!
#bookbloggers #booksky #readers
It’s all Your Fault: Book Reviewers who Influence My Reading
I was having an online conversation recently, where I was reminded (yet again) of the many books I’ve discovered thanks to excited book bloggers. The reviews that come across as the writing e…
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January 8, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Yup, I'm calling people out. Today, I bring you a list of the book reviewers who deliberately destroy all progress I've made on my teeming TBR pile.
How dare you (and thank you)!
Follow these blogs, everyone!
#bookbloggers #booksky #readers
How dare you (and thank you)!
Follow these blogs, everyone!
#bookbloggers #booksky #readers
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Expect books, dragons, and a good time 😎
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Expect books, dragons, and a good time 😎
January 20, 2026 at 3:46 PM
📡 SIGNAL RECEIVED!
Tor Books has successfully entered this timeline.
Expect books, dragons, and a good time 😎
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Expect books, dragons, and a good time 😎
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Today I'm reviewing CITY OF OTHERS by Jared Poon! 💙📚🌈
"The characters possessed so much personality, and the setting was unique and vibrant. I was so entertained by following this middle manager bureaucrat as he navigated end of the world stakes." 4.25⭐
Thanks to Orbit Books for the ARC!
"The characters possessed so much personality, and the setting was unique and vibrant. I was so entertained by following this middle manager bureaucrat as he navigated end of the world stakes." 4.25⭐
Thanks to Orbit Books for the ARC!
City of Others – ARC Review
Hello, everyone! Today I'm reviewing City of Others by Jared Poon. Something about the cover of this one drew me in immediately, and the blurb mentioning the story followed overworked magical bureaucrats sealed the deal. Did I love this debut? Read to find out all of my thoughts!
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January 20, 2026 at 3:34 AM
Today I'm reviewing CITY OF OTHERS by Jared Poon! 💙📚🌈
"The characters possessed so much personality, and the setting was unique and vibrant. I was so entertained by following this middle manager bureaucrat as he navigated end of the world stakes." 4.25⭐
Thanks to Orbit Books for the ARC!
"The characters possessed so much personality, and the setting was unique and vibrant. I was so entertained by following this middle manager bureaucrat as he navigated end of the world stakes." 4.25⭐
Thanks to Orbit Books for the ARC!
Moving for the first time in years - let the Great Book Packing begin!
January 18, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Moving for the first time in years - let the Great Book Packing begin!
Been a bit quiet as I am packing and getting ready for a move, but I have to celebrate my newest NetGalley acquisition!
Green City Wars by Adrian Tchaikovsky is pitched as Redwall meets Philip Marlowe and that sounds AMAZING.
Green City Wars by Adrian Tchaikovsky is pitched as Redwall meets Philip Marlowe and that sounds AMAZING.
January 17, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Been a bit quiet as I am packing and getting ready for a move, but I have to celebrate my newest NetGalley acquisition!
Green City Wars by Adrian Tchaikovsky is pitched as Redwall meets Philip Marlowe and that sounds AMAZING.
Green City Wars by Adrian Tchaikovsky is pitched as Redwall meets Philip Marlowe and that sounds AMAZING.
"RED TEMPEST BROTHER is carried along by its charming characters, despite a rather aimless plot."
My review of the final WINTER SEA TRILOGY book!
My review of the final WINTER SEA TRILOGY book!
Review: Red Tempest Brother by HM Long
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January 14, 2026 at 2:30 PM
"RED TEMPEST BROTHER is carried along by its charming characters, despite a rather aimless plot."
My review of the final WINTER SEA TRILOGY book!
My review of the final WINTER SEA TRILOGY book!
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Today I'm reviewing THIRSTY by Lucy Lehane! 💙📚🌈
"An entertaining paranormal MM romance. The comedy had me smiling so much, and the relationships felt realistic and sincere even with all of the kooky supernatural stuff going on." 3.5⭐
Thanks to St. Martin's Griffin & NetGalley for the eARC!
"An entertaining paranormal MM romance. The comedy had me smiling so much, and the relationships felt realistic and sincere even with all of the kooky supernatural stuff going on." 3.5⭐
Thanks to St. Martin's Griffin & NetGalley for the eARC!
Thirsty – ARC Review
Hello, everyone! Today I've got a review for a VERY overdue ARC, Thirsty by Lucy Lehane. I'm always down for a paranormal romance, and the cover just made me have to pick this one up. Read on to see all of my thoughts.
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January 13, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Today I'm reviewing THIRSTY by Lucy Lehane! 💙📚🌈
"An entertaining paranormal MM romance. The comedy had me smiling so much, and the relationships felt realistic and sincere even with all of the kooky supernatural stuff going on." 3.5⭐
Thanks to St. Martin's Griffin & NetGalley for the eARC!
"An entertaining paranormal MM romance. The comedy had me smiling so much, and the relationships felt realistic and sincere even with all of the kooky supernatural stuff going on." 3.5⭐
Thanks to St. Martin's Griffin & NetGalley for the eARC!
I could not have hit the NetGalley download button faster.
January 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM
I could not have hit the NetGalley download button faster.
"Despite a strong start and lovely prose, THE TRIDENT AND THE PEARL completely flounders in creating romantic tension."
Full ARC review:
Full ARC review:
Review: The Trident and the Pearl by Sarah Wilson
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January 12, 2026 at 2:30 PM
"Despite a strong start and lovely prose, THE TRIDENT AND THE PEARL completely flounders in creating romantic tension."
Full ARC review:
Full ARC review:
Starting the weekend off with a new read! CHILDREN OF FALLEN GODS is the sequel to DAUGHTER OF NO WORLDS, one of my top reads for 2025.
Thanks to Bramble Romance for the free finished copy!
Thanks to Bramble Romance for the free finished copy!
January 10, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Starting the weekend off with a new read! CHILDREN OF FALLEN GODS is the sequel to DAUGHTER OF NO WORLDS, one of my top reads for 2025.
Thanks to Bramble Romance for the free finished copy!
Thanks to Bramble Romance for the free finished copy!
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If you want to checkout upcoming SFF books, we have you covered
Here’s the FBC list of 2026 most anticipated SFF titles via Lukasz, @realmsofmymind.bsky.social, @readeratwork.bsky.social, Adam W. & Mihir fantasybookcritic.blogspot.com/2026/01/fant...
Fantasy Book Critic's Most Anticipated SFF Books of 2026
Speculative fiction book reviews.
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January 5, 2026 at 8:07 PM
If you want to checkout upcoming SFF books, we have you covered
"THE RED WINTER is a fantastic reimagining of the story of the Beast of Gevaudan, one sure to appeal to fans of European-style monster-slaying adventures."
My review of the debut fantasy from Cameron Sullivan! Thanks @torbooks.bsky.social for the ARC!
My review of the debut fantasy from Cameron Sullivan! Thanks @torbooks.bsky.social for the ARC!
Review: The Red Winter by Cameron Sullivan
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January 5, 2026 at 2:30 PM
"THE RED WINTER is a fantastic reimagining of the story of the Beast of Gevaudan, one sure to appeal to fans of European-style monster-slaying adventures."
My review of the debut fantasy from Cameron Sullivan! Thanks @torbooks.bsky.social for the ARC!
My review of the debut fantasy from Cameron Sullivan! Thanks @torbooks.bsky.social for the ARC!
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The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett
Information Goodreads: The Tainted CupSeries: Shadow of the Leviathan #1Age Category: AdultSource: GiftPublished: February 2024 Official Summary In Daretana’s most opulent mansion, a high Imperial …
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January 4, 2026 at 2:28 PM
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Time to reflect on my 2025 reading! Come on by as I nerd out on all the fun stats (are chonky tomes back in my life??) and decide on my reading goals for 2026!
A Year in Review
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January 4, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Time to reflect on my 2025 reading! Come on by as I nerd out on all the fun stats (are chonky tomes back in my life??) and decide on my reading goals for 2026!
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45 Book Bloggers to Follow in 2026
This is, obviously, a non-exhaustive list, but I hope it helps you find some new book bloggers to follow this year! (Apologies if I missed your blog. It took me a very long time to make it to 45 bl…
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January 3, 2026 at 3:15 PM
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Weekend reading! Working on my ARC of THE TRIDENT AND THE PEARL!
What are you reading for the first weekend of the new year?
What are you reading for the first weekend of the new year?
January 3, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Weekend reading! Working on my ARC of THE TRIDENT AND THE PEARL!
What are you reading for the first weekend of the new year?
What are you reading for the first weekend of the new year?
All the games I managed to fully beat in 2025!
January 1, 2026 at 8:59 PM
All the games I managed to fully beat in 2025!
Finished THE GATE OF THE FERAL GODS with a few hours ro spare, bringing me to 65 books for the year, not bad!
January 1, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Finished THE GATE OF THE FERAL GODS with a few hours ro spare, bringing me to 65 books for the year, not bad!
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Here’s the FBC list of 2026 most anticipated SFF titles via Lukasz, @realmsofmymind.bsky.social, @readeratwork.bsky.social, Adam W. & Mihir fantasybookcritic.blogspot.com/2026/01/fant...
Fantasy Book Critic's Most Anticipated SFF Books of 2026
Speculative fiction book reviews.
fantasybookcritic.blogspot.com
January 1, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Here’s the FBC list of 2026 most anticipated SFF titles via Lukasz, @realmsofmymind.bsky.social, @readeratwork.bsky.social, Adam W. & Mihir fantasybookcritic.blogspot.com/2026/01/fant...
Juggling some adulting on this last day of the year, but maybe I can knock out the final two hours od THE GATE OF THE FERAL GODS before midnight?
December 31, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Juggling some adulting on this last day of the year, but maybe I can knock out the final two hours od THE GATE OF THE FERAL GODS before midnight?
Time for my Top Five Sci-Fi/Fantasy Reads of 2025 - Backlist!
Because you don't need to be shiny and new to be an amazing read. We've got aliens, dragon warfare, sentient swords, and more!
Because you don't need to be shiny and new to be an amazing read. We've got aliens, dragon warfare, sentient swords, and more!
Top Five Sci-Fi/Fantasy Books of 2025 - Backlist
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December 31, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Time for my Top Five Sci-Fi/Fantasy Reads of 2025 - Backlist!
Because you don't need to be shiny and new to be an amazing read. We've got aliens, dragon warfare, sentient swords, and more!
Because you don't need to be shiny and new to be an amazing read. We've got aliens, dragon warfare, sentient swords, and more!