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rae_shutupandbookup @raeshutupandbookup.bsky.social · Sep 6

ARC Review!
Coming Sep. 9th!

Author @olena-nikitin.bsky.social

Such an amazing read and I'm ready for the second part!

#bookreview #bookblog #highfantasy #shetriestokillhim #hefallsfirst #magic #blackcat #morallygreyMMC #morallygreyFMC #oldermcs

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Poisoned Kingdom: Secrets of Dagome Book 1 Author Olena Nikitin

Poisoned Kingdom: Secrets of Dagome Book 1 Olena Nikitin High Fantasy Dark Fantasy Enemies to Lovers Poisoner x King Political Intrigue The Witcher

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Kaitlyn Page @theinnerobserver.bsky.social · Aug 24

It costs $0.00 to support a fellow artist.

Here is some of my #art

#watercolor #surreal #gouache

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🌾Beau Van Dalen | Author, 30+ Novels 💕 @beauvandalen.bsky.social · Aug 24

this'll be interesting👀💖💖

Read 'APHELION' by Beau Van Dalen today! 💕
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rae_shutupandbookup @raeshutupandbookup.bsky.social · Aug 25

Book Review
4 out of 5 stars!

Author Noel Bailey

Thank you, BookSirens!

#smalltownromance #magic #bookreview #bookblogger #introvertxextrovert #matchmakinggonewrong #matchmaker #books #swoonworthymoments #cuteprofessor #fadetoblack #booksirens #KU

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Love by the Book: Magnolia Cove Magic 2 Author Noel Bailey

Love by the Book: Magnolia Cove Magic 2 Noel Bailey Matchmaker Magic Grief Small Town Romance Cozy Romance Introvert x Extrovert Books Rare Books

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Noah Hawthorne (they/them) @noahhawthorne.bsky.social · Aug 19

there's two beds, but three explorers. OH NO THE EX CHILDHOOD FRIENDS HAVE TO SHARE

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The Voice of Wild Places: Queer Historical Fiction

Adventure through Brazil in 1930 with queer archaeologists as they search for a lost legend, and themselves.

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rae_shutupandbookup @raeshutupandbookup.bsky.social · Aug 20

Manga Review
5 out of 5 stars!

Mangaka Hiroja
Original Series by Osamu Nishi!

Amazing spin-off series and cannot wait for more! Kalego and Opera in suits is life!

Thank you, @netgalley.bsky.social and @kodansha.us

#mangareview #irumakun #newrelease

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Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun: IruMafia Edition 1 Mangaka Hiroja

Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun: IruMafia Edition 1 Hiroja Osamu Nishi Suits Iruma-kun in suits Mafia Underworld Babel Mafia Spin-off

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rae_shutupandbookup @raeshutupandbookup.bsky.social · Aug 19

Manga Review
5 out of 5 stars!

Mangaka Deme Kingyobachi

Thank you, @netgalley.bsky.social and @kodansha.us !

Absolutely loved this lighthearted #blmanga! It's a new favorite and one I need to get a physical copy of!

#newrelease #mangareview #bookblogger

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My Instructor Won't Yield Mangaka Deme Kingyobachi

My Instructor Won't Yield Deme Kingyobachi Driving Instructor Baby Driver BL Manga Lighthearted Manga Closed Door Romance MM Romance Mangaka

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Kodansha USA @kodansha.us · Aug 19

🦇#NewMangaDay is here with new Print & Digital Releases!🦇

💖Read this week's new debuts, including series like #WelcometoDemonSchoolIruma-kun #IruMafiaEdition 1, #MyInstructorWontYield, #ISeeYourFaceTurnedAway 4, #NoragamiOmnibus 9 and more!

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rae_shutupandbookup @raeshutupandbookup.bsky.social · Aug 18

Book Review
5 out of 5 stars!

Author @aliwoodsauthor.bsky.social

Thank you, BookSirens! But I did read through KU!

#kindle #kindleunlimited #bookreview #bookblogger #vampires #vampireromance #vampirexvampire #babyvamp #MMromance #cuteandswoony #romcom

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Bloody Temptations: Lead Me to Temptation Book 1 Author Ali Woods

Bloody Temptations Lead Me to Temptation Book 1 Ali Woods Book Review Vampires Baby Vamps Cute and Swoony Opposites Attract Thirst Traps Hot Bartender

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rae_shutupandbookup @raeshutupandbookup.bsky.social · Aug 9

Book Review
5 out of 5 stars!

#bookblogger #bookreview #amateursleuthing #campingtrip #cozymurdermystery #cozymystery #olderfmc #fastpaced

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Murder at Mosswood Lake: A Campfire Crimes Cozy Mystery Author Langley Gray

Murder at Mosswood Lake: A Campfire Crimes Cozy Mystery Langley Gray Camping 52 year old FMC Novella Podcaster Amateur Sleuthing Isolated Island

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rae_shutupandbookup @raeshutupandbookup.bsky.social · Aug 5

Book Review!

Sorry, but this was a three-star review for me. Reading is subjective and aspects of this book rubbed me the wrong way.

Please don't tag the author!

#bookreview #bookblogger #monsterromance #smalltownromance #onenightstandgonewrong

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Screwed by the Minotaur in Hallow's Cove Author Jenifer Wood

Screwed by the Minotaur in Hallow's Cove Jenifer Wood Minotaur x Human Book Review Smalltown One Night stand Grief New in Town

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rae_shutupandbookup @raeshutupandbookup.bsky.social · Jul 30

Coming August 1st!

Author H.J. Nelson
5 out of 5 stars!

Making me want October to already be here! Loved this read!

Thank you, BookSirens!

#bookreview #halloweenfestival #halloween #missingskeleton #supernaturalmystery #YAromcom #booksirens #pumpkinspice

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The Skeleton Girls Author H.J. Nelson

The Skeleton Girls H.J.Nelson Cozy Mystery YA Romance Three stories in one Besties Missing Skeleton Festival Halloween Smalltown Family Secrets HEA

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rae_shutupandbookup @raeshutupandbookup.bsky.social · Jul 15

Happy Release Day!

Book Review
4 out of 5 stars!

Author @kassoshire.bsky.social

#releaseday #ku #gaslampfantasy #HFN #monsterromance #goddessxdeathgod #kasso'shire #shadesofsanctuary #bookreview #bookblogger #novella

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An Intimate Excerpt from the Diary of Our Lady: Including an Account of Her Captivity Under Orcus, God of Death (Shades of Sanctuary) Author Kass O'Shire

An Intimate Excerpt from the Diary of Our Lady Kass O'Shire Enemies to Lovers God and Goddess Monster Romance Atonement Shades of Sanctuary Novella

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rae_shutupandbookup @raeshutupandbookup.bsky.social · Jul 11

Book Review
4 out of 5 stars!

Author @lyonneriley.bsky.social

#alienromance #romcom #scifiromance #humanxalien #closeproximity #slowburn #newrelease #bookreview #bookblogger #fancypeen #fourarms #comedy

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So I Married an Alien: Mail-Order Alien Grooms Book 1 Author Lyonne Riley

So I Married an Alien Mail-Order Alien Grooms Lyonne Riley Alien Husband Human Wife Differences Close Proximity Slow burn Romance Four Arms Companion

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rae_shutupandbookup @raeshutupandbookup.bsky.social · Jul 7

ARC Review!
Releases July 15, 2025!
4 out of 5 stars!

Author Lenora Woods

Thank you, @netgalley.bsky.social !

#D&D #D&Dcampaign #D&Dcharacters #Romance #romanceinandoutofgame #lumbersnack #cleric #bard #bookreview #arcreview #bookblogger #debutnovel

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Roll for Romance Author Lenora Woods

Roll for Romance Lenora Woods D&D Campaign D&D Fledgling D&D Players Newbie D&D Players Romance Roll with advantage Debut Novel Comedy Friendships

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rae_shutupandbookup @raeshutupandbookup.bsky.social · Jul 5

Book Review
5 out of 5 stars!

Author @authorashraven.bsky.social

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#bookreview #bookblogger #monsterromance #smalltownromance #wolves #wolvesxhuman #artist #healing #plussizedmcs

Wolves and Whipped Cream at Hallow's Cove Author Ash Raven

Wolves and Whipped Cream at Hallow's Cove Ash Raven Wolven Men MM action MFM/MMF Healing Art Small Town Pack Dynamics Alpha, Beta, Omega

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rae_shutupandbookup @raeshutupandbookup.bsky.social · Jun 30

Book Review
5 out of 5 stars!

Author Isabelle Taylor

#monsterromance #sizedifference #blackcatxgoldenretriever #bookreview #bookblogger #highheat #curses #thiefxbodyguard

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Held: Skullstalker Brides Book 2 Author Isabelle Taylor

Held: Skullstalker Brides Book 2 Isabelle Taylor Monster Romance Monster x Human Friends with Benefits Bodyguard x Human Curses HEA High Heat Romance

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rae_shutupandbookup @raeshutupandbookup.bsky.social · Jun 24

Book Review
4.5 out of 5 stars!

#bookreview #bookblogger #monsterromance #sizedifference #witch #humanxmonster #matingritual #magic

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Bound: Skullstalker Brides Book 1 Author Isabelle Taylor

Bound: Skullstalker Brides Book 1 Isabelle Taylor Skullstalker Monster Romance ImmortalxMortal Human Witch Mating Ritual Saving a town Size Difference

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rae_shutupandbookup @raeshutupandbookup.bsky.social · Jun 21

Book Review
5 out of 5 stars!

Author @emilyantoinette.bsky.social

Ren's story! I need to get some artwork of these two! Loved this read and just want to give Ren a big hug!

#bookreview #monsterromance #novella #bookblogger #monsterxhuman #sizedifference

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Catching His Eye: Monsters of Moonvale Novella Author Emily Antoinette

Catching His Eye Monsters of Moonvale Novella Emily Antoinette Monster Romance Size Difference Cyclops x Human Spicy Camgirl Matching making cat

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rae_shutupandbookup @raeshutupandbookup.bsky.social · Jun 19

Book Review
5 out of 5 stars!

Author Langley Gray
Thank you, BookSirens!

#vacationread #amateursleuthing #bookreview #booksirens #bookblogger #cozymurdermystery

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Malice in Amalfi: Victims on Vacation Book 3 Author Langley Gray

Malice in Amalfi Victims on Vacation Book 3 Langley Gray Amateur sleuthing couple vacation cozy murder mystery Novellas

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rae_shutupandbookup @raeshutupandbookup.bsky.social · Jun 17

Manga Review
5 out of 5 stars!

Releases June 17, 2025
Author/Artist Pom

Thank you, @netgalley.bsky.social and @kodansha.us

#mangareview #romcom #sliceoflife #highschool #crossdressingsenpai #bookblogger #bookreviewer

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Senpai is an Otokonoko: My Crossdressing Classmate 1 Author Pom

Senpai is an Otokonoko: My Crossdressing Classmate 1 Pom Slice of Life Manga High School LGBTQ+ Romcom Unrequited Love Beginning of series

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rae_shutupandbookup @raeshutupandbookup.bsky.social · Jun 14

Manga Review
4 out of 5 stars!

Releases June 17,2025

Author/Artist Youga Rayri

Thank you, @netgalley.bsky.social and @kodansha.us

#mangareview #blmanga #bloneshot #rivalbands #collegebands #mangareview #netgalley #kodansha #bookblogger

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Shout Loud, My Heart Author/Artist Youga Rayri

Shout Loud, My Heart Youga Rayri Rival Bands One-shot manga BL Manga Opposites attract Music Manga Review NetGalley Kodansha Manga College Band

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rae_shutupandbookup @raeshutupandbookup.bsky.social · Jun 14

Book Review
5 out of 5 stars!

Author Langley Gray

Thank you, BookSirens

#cozymystery #booksirens #bookreview #bookblogger #vacation #novella

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Calamity in Costa Rica: Victims on Vacation Book 2 Author Langley Gray

Calamity in Costa Rica Victims on Vacation Book 2 Langley Gray Vacation Murder Mystery Cozy Mystery Novella

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rae_shutupandbookup @raeshutupandbookup.bsky.social · Jun 14

Audiobook Review!
Author Kat Ailes
Narrator Kitty Kelly

My amateur sleuthing mums are back but with their babies!

#cozymurdermystery #amateurdetectives #smalltown #audiobookreview @libbyapp.com #newparent #groupofwomen #womendetectives

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Dead Tired: Expectant Detectives Book 2 Author Kat Ailes

Dead Tired The Expectant Detectives Book 2 Kat Ailes New Mums New Parents Audiobook Review Cozy Murder Mystery Small Town Single Mum Amateur Sleuthing

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rae_shutupandbookup @raeshutupandbookup.bsky.social · Jun 10

Manga Review!
5 out of 5 stars!

Loved this wholesome comedy manga with supernatural moments.

#mangareview #bookblogger #netgalley #vampire #bathhouse #family #comedymanga #sliceoflifemanga

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A Vampire in the Bathhouse Author/Artist Niko Izuki

A Vampire in the Bathhouse Niko Izuki Manga Vampire Supernatural Comedy Slice-of-Life NetGalley bathhouse tight knit community family

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