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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.
You can find me on GoodReads as well.
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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
Birth of the Storm (Demon Storm #1)
A dark YA fantasy with shadow monsters, a wolf demon, and lightning magic.
karenlykkebo
May 14, 20242 min read
The Necessity of Rain
A beautiful story of grief, love, and healing set in a magical and vibrant other-world.
karenlykkebo
Apr 29, 20242 min read
Blood of Husks (The Altira #2)
Blood of Husks, The Altira book 2.
A great follow-up to book 1 with more magic, epic battles, and sweet kisses.
karenlykkebo
Apr 27, 20242 min read
Magic of Lies (The Altira #1)
A fantasy series full on epic magic, romantic elements, and political intrigue.
karenlykkebo
Apr 23, 20242 min read
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