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Sparked by the author's love of Inktober, this book is a collection of beautiful pen-and-ink illustrations paired with some of Atlantic Canada's infamous, spooky folklore. The tales themselves were entertaining, split between the heartwarming and the ominous, but often felt too short to really fall into, but the drawings added a depth that I really appreciated. Overall an enjoyable and interesting look at the haunted coast and ghosts of the North Atlantic. 

Thank you to Nimbus Publishing and NetGalley for the digital copy in exchange for an honest review.

Another delightful and fun teen romance from Boyce! Starting at a new high school in the middle of the school year is never easy, but for Quinn it at least means she's free from both her ex-friends and their D&D group, whose implosion they're blaming entirely on her. So when Quinn stumbles upon another D&D group at her new school, and is invited to sit in on a session and maybe even join in on their next campaign, she knows she absolutely cannot mess this up. It doesn't matter how cute and nice Logan is - well, was - the group has a no inner-party romance rule and Quinn is more than happy to stick to it. Dating is just not worth the risk. 

I really enjoyed watching Quinn's journey through this novel, seeing her re-gain her confidence and find support in a group of people who are willing and eager to bring her into their world. I also have to say I loved how unapologetically YA this novel is. It's full of teenage struggles and romance, which might come across as a little dramatic at times, but when you put yourself into the shoes of a teenager, it just *works.* Filled with a charming collection of characters, a slow burn romance, and plenty of D&D, this was a lovely and heartwarming story about family and friendship. 

Thank you to Random House Children's, Delacorte Romance, and NetGalley for the digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Picked up this one on a whim and 50 pages in I was ready to make it my entire personality. Love when that happens! Nicholas “Coal” is the oldest son of the one and only Santa Claus - a prince of Christmas who has spent his whole life training to one day take over the family business. Yet after years of little more than PR and paparazzi, Coal is no longer in love with the holiday that he once felt so much joy being a part of. Rather now he'd like nothing more than to escape and step one of said escape apparently involves a drunken kiss behind a bar with a gorgeous mystery man that leaves Coal pining - hard - for someone he's convinced he'll never find again.

The relationships in this book are *everything.* I adored the banter and ease between the Claus brothers and Iris, it felt so real and added a wonderful bit of heartbreak the disaster that Coal and Iris find themselves in. As for Hex and Coal, it was endlessly entertaining watching them circle one another, and their slowly blossoming friendship only added to the romance for me. Honestly, between the royal families, the disaster bisexual energy, and the top tier friendships, this one gave me Red, White & Royal Blue vibes and I mean that as the biggest compliment because it's another romcom I adore with all my heart. This is one of those worlds that has so much potential, and I cannot wait to see where future books take us.

The Nightmare Before Kissmas is full of flawed but loving characters and has *so much* heart that I cannot recommend it enough. Want a cozy, funny, messy read this holiday season? Well look no further. Plus! A sequel is set for release early 2025, and I'm fully prepared for it to be another book of pure delight.

A sweet grumpy/sunshine romance with some lovely women in STEM representation. It was cute to see prickly Hannah try to work on her 'peopling' with charming Teddy as her guide, they definitely made for an amusing couple, and it was heartwarming to see how their work did eventually pay off. Miscommunication is never one of my favorite tropes and I could see the third act trouble brewing from a mile away, but overall I was happy with the way this one wrapped up. 

Thank you to One More Chapter and NetGalley for the digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.