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When I don't write, I read...
... and then I write again.
Here you'll find book reviews and bookish ponderings. Some long, some short, all from the heart. Opinions are my own.
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Curly the Cursed Con Man (Vol 2)
A horror comic full of humor & gore, monsters of the otherworldly and the very real ones.
karenlykkebo
Nov 71 min read


To Free a Magpie (The Raven's Daughters #2)
To Free a Magpie, The Raven's Daughters book 2 (2025) by Joyce Gee Find out more here: Joyce Gee's Linktree A bloody, dark, and horny romantasy novel with 'why choose' polyamorous relationship and plenty of spice! This was a dark and bloody continuation to the story of The Raven's Daughters. Where To Heal a Wolf (book 1) was a soft story about building confidence and accepting love, To Free a Magpie is about revenge, rage, and desire. Absolutely loved it! It follows the oldes
karenlykkebo
Oct 312 min read


Curly the Cursed Con Man (Vol #1)
A horror comic full of humor & gore, monsters of the otherworldly and the very real ones.
karenlykkebo
Oct 212 min read


To Heal a Wolf (The Raven's Daughters #1)
A cozy-ish steamy romantasy featuring poly-couples, queer and neurodivergent main-characters, physical disability, and lots of healing, set in an non-cozy, epic fantasy world.
karenlykkebo
Aug 162 min read


This Too Shall Burn
A wonderfully angry book that flips off the patriarchy while highlighting women's health and taking a stab at consumerism.
karenlykkebo
Apr 251 min read


The Storm Descends (Demon Storm #7)
The seventh book of the Demon Storm series has space for sweet moments and heart-gripping action.
karenlykkebo
Apr 52 min read


The Storm Breaks (Demon Storm #6)
A tense and horror-esque continuation to Demon Storm.
karenlykkebo
Jan 242 min read


Howl's Moving Castle
A whimsical cozy fantasy quite different, but no less lovable, than the anime by Hayao Miyazaki.
karenlykkebo
Dec 28, 20241 min read


Wherever You Go, There You Are
A down-to-earth explanation of why and how mindfulness and meditation can benefit your well-being - mentally and physically.
karenlykkebo
Dec 11, 20242 min read


The Book of Azrael (Gods and Monsters #1)
A dark romantasy, enemies-to-lovers, with superhero vibes in an urban fantasy setting.
karenlykkebo
Nov 16, 20241 min read


Rubbles of Magrath (Inner Universe #5)
A tense follow up to Under Far Galaxian Skies with wooden spaceship, blood magic, blast guns, so many hidden knives, and stolen kisses.
karenlykkebo
Oct 3, 20243 min read


Highland Court Chronicles: Almendra's Quest
A whimsical, imaginative YA fantasy about a journey of coming-of-age and finding your own courage.
karenlykkebo
Sep 9, 20242 min read


Imbued (Imbued #1)
A dark romantic fantasy with stunning world-building, captivating prose, and so much angst!
karenlykkebo
Aug 1, 20242 min read


Storm's Convergence (Demon Storm #5)
Fifth chapter of Demon Storm brings a needed breather and lots of fire. The witches are out hunting, and their prey is wolf demon.
karenlykkebo
Jul 4, 20242 min read


The Bear and the Rose
A Celtic mythology, sapphic romance of bears, bearslayers, betrayal, and utter devotion.
karenlykkebo
Jun 21, 20242 min read


Unpainted (A Wierdwater Romance)
A sweet and sex-positive erotic fantasy romance. Utterly queer and screams “consent is sexy!”
karenlykkebo
Jun 17, 20241 min read


Heart of the Storm (Demon Storm #4)
The 4th book in Demon Storm gives healing, love, adventure, and - oh so much - disaster.
karenlykkebo
Jun 5, 20242 min read


The Storm Darkens (Demon Storm #3)
Book 3 of Demon Storm is a trickster of polar opposites that spans the sweetest and darkest scenes in the series yet.
karenlykkebo
Jun 5, 20241 min read


ReBirth (Zodiac #1)
A fun, fast-paced read with lots of dark twists and sweet romance.
karenlykkebo
May 25, 20243 min read


Storm and Shadow (Demon Storm #2)
A great sequel and tense follow up to Kari's adventures that only broadens the world and intensifies the mystery.
karenlykkebo
May 17, 20242 min read
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