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Bookish garage sale with special edition fantasy and romance books? @bookbenderwitch yes, please!

#garagesale #fantasybooks #romancereader #specialeditionbooks #bookhaul

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I came across @tifflovesthrillers' ARC Supporters post and wanted to reach out!

I'm looking for ARC readers who love a good time, enjoy steamy werewolf romance, and are willing to share how my story made them feel in an Amazon review!

My second book, Rise of the Reborn Beta, has morally gray characters, touch her and die, rebirth, second chances, fated mates, found family, and plenty of steam!

This is only my second book, and I'm still learning as an indie author, but I really hope you feel everything I felt while creating this story. There were moments when I had to stop and cry, times when I laughed, and moments when I was practically cheering! At one point, our villainess was taunting our FMC, and I thought, you know what? She should grab her and beat the crap out of her! Then I thought, why not? Let's add it! So I did!

Oh, sorry! I'm getting carried away. Back to why I'm here...

Will you ARC read for me?

I also created a reader tracker, graphics, and some fun games for my ARC readers! I wanted to make things as easy as possible for you, give you something fun to enjoy along the way, and show you how much I appreciate you giving me your time!

Here's the timeline:

ARC download deadline: October 19, 2026
Book release: October 20, 2026
Honest Amazon review deadline: November 5, 2026

I want you to take your time, read, and actually enjoy Darian and Arlene's story! Every author handles ARC timelines differently, and November 5 is the date I'm requesting for reviews. If you need a little more time, just send me a message so we can work something out!

More than anything, I want to know how my book made you feel. Did you cry? Laugh? Shout at someone? Blush? Sit up a little straighter because of the steam? Or did you want to reach into the book and knock some sense into a character?

If you're interested, please apply using the link below:

https://ivorystormauthor.com/ARC-Application-RiseOfTheRebornBeta

#Bookstagram #WerewolfRomance #ARCReadersWanted #ivorystorm #ivorystormauthor

What would you sacrifice yourself for someone else?

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But seriously….

This book is engrained in my brain for forever!

Tell me the last book you read that refused to let your brain quiet down!

@megsmitherman I said I I was coming back for more and thanks to @bookbenderwitch “Thrum” is up on deck!

Happy Reading!

#bookcommunity #bookrecommendation #gothichorror #scifihorror #bookaddict

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If I haven't annoyed you enough, this book is one of my favourites EVER. So please enjoy in no particular order, some of my favourite quotes (tabbed in red, of course) to inspire you to get shopping before the stunning indie edition leaves the world. @anavrinjayauthor all the love for this stunning writing, and I feel like some of these quotes are INCREDIBLE out of context as well haha ❤️ #indie #darkfantasy #thebloodplagues #bookstagram

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✨ PRE-ORDERS ARE NOW OPEN! ✨🌌

The stars are calling... will you answer? 💙 The Starlight Savior by @tatumjaymebooks is officially available for pre-order, and the website edition comes with some incredible exclusive goodies!

✨ Pre-order through Tatum Jayme's website and receive: ⭐ Signed bookplate 🔖 Exclusive bookmark 💙 Character art ✨ Exclusive stickers

Don't miss your chance to grab these limited pre-order extras before they're gone!

📚 Scan the QR code or visit www.tatumjaymebooks.com to secure your copy today.

Who else is adding this gorgeous fantasy to their TBR? 🌠

#TheStarlightSavior #TatumJayme #FantasyBooks #Bookstagram #ᴘʀᴇᴏʀᴅᴇʀɴᴏᴡ

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Hey Cozy Readers 🍇✨

QOTD❗️WHAT WOULD YOU DO TO SAVE THE ONE YOU LOVE?

REIVEW: 🍇✨ House Of The Blood Fruit

by the talented — @claudiajfauthor

Thank you so much Claudia for sending me this HAUNTINGLY atmospheric read! I enjoyed every last moment of this book, down to the very last FRUIT 😉

ART by — @kowc0a_

My thoughts:

House Of The Blood Fruit was such an incredible read, although it has heavy elements of grief and loss there was something about @claudiajfauthor writing that had me SUCKED in from the first page. The setting was moody, and I love me some Folk & Botanical horror.

The village was riddled with sickness which spread throughout. Maeve’s whole purpose was to heal her sick brother Xander, and desperate was something Maeve felt in her bones!

The author did an incredible job creating a visual like you were RIGHT next to the characters. Especially the scenes in the dark forest where the forbidden fruits lie. An attempt to save Xander was the only thought in Maeve’s head.

This book showed that although, grief and loss are terrible moments to go through, it also showed being reborn back into those very same woods/earth was a strength all on its own.

I really had chills and suspense reading this one. I felt like I was smack dab in the middle of that village! And while this wasn’t a feel good story, I think the rush of desperation with the forbidden fruits were my favorite part of the story.

Bravo to @claudiajfauthor for this beautiful read thank you so much for allowing me to dive in deeper into the forest! 🍇✨

OUT AUGUST 25th — Check it out on @goodreads

#folkhorror #botanicalhorrorbooks #indieauthors #forbiddenfruit #bookreview

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In the ruins of Thrallkeld, love is a weakness—and a weapon. 🍃🗡️🌼

ICYMI!! Today we revealed the stunning cover of A ROGUE’S RUIN by @sarahmarshauthor & we’re behond obsessed with it!! 😍🩵 Isn’t it perfect??

All the thanks to our incredible hosts for helping us today to reveal it!! 🫶 Swipe for a quick look at their posts but make sure to visit each one at #ARoguesRuinMTMC for a chance to win a special edition hardcover! 🍃

In the sequel to OUR ROGUE FATES, Griff, Mal, Alys, and Liam are on a rescue mission: saving Wynnie from herself down in Thrallkeld, the haunted city that already killed Mal once before.

A Rogue’s Ruin is the second book in the Rogue Devotions series, a Fantasy Romance to be published on November 12th, 2026 from Abante Press. Cover by @oliviahintzart!

Perfect for fans of:
🍃Collars
🩵Going to the moon
🌼Biting mushrooms
🍃A haunted doll with an agenda
🩵Only poisoning people who deserve it
🌼Elves!
🍃Cute corvids
🩵Enemies to besties
🌼Gift giving
🍃“Silent” games
🩵One night stand to boyfriends
🌼Cinnamon rolls as a love language
🍃Messy painting

Featuring gorgeous photo by 📸 @readinginpyjamas!

#fantasybookstagram #mmromancebooks #mtmctours #fantasyromancebooks

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Meet the book launch team for my debut fantasy novel, The Starlight Savior!

As I’ve shared before, I really appreciate all the love & support my book has been getting! But behind the scenes, we have a group of dedicated and excited readers helping me spread the word. Not everyone is pictured, but I’m endlessly grateful for each of their support!💗

If you’re interested in pre-ordering information or signing up for ARCs, make sure to sign up for my newsletter!

❓Which reader do you relate to the most?👀

#indieauthor #debutnovel #booklaunchteam #streetteam #epicfantasy

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🍃ICYMI!!🍃 Today we had the pleasure of revealing the gorgeous cover & kickstarter edition of THE CONSTELLATION OF FORGOTTEN THINGS by @tiffanychu__ & Renley Nicolas Chu! Isn’t it absolutely perfect? We’re completely OBSESSED with it! 😍💫

We’re also in love with all of the beautiful posts are hosts shared today! Swipe to take a look but do visit each cover reveal post to give them all the love. 🫶💚

The Constellation of Forgotten Things is a collection of slowburn fantasy short stories about memory, longing, and the people we refuse to let the world forget. Launching on September 15th, 2026 from Glass Bottle Press in an exclusive Kickstarter limited edition for 17 days only.  You absolutely NEED this perfect edition in your shelves! Keep an eye out for more updates via @tiffanychu__’s account. 🍂
 This exclusive Kickstarter limited edition features:
✨Premium hardcover binding with silver foil detailing
💚Full-color, custom-designed endpapers
✨Custom-designed sprayed edges  Stunning cover by @duckhymn! 💫

#TheConstellationofForgottenThingsMTMC #TheConstellationofForgottenThings #mtmctours #beautifulbooks #fantasybookstagram

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ICYMI!! 🌥️🩵 Today we had the pleasure of revealing the beautiful cover of THE DAWN OF DUSK AND TWILIGHT by @jendiagammon & we're absolutely IN LOVE with it. 😍

This SciFi Fantasy is the prequel novel to the Nebula and BSFA Award finalist The Inn at the Amethyst Lantern and its sequel, The Secret of the Sapphire Sentinel. Lush, whimsical, and bittersweet, The Dawn of Dusk and Twilight is a story of found family, ecological hope, impossible science, and the stubborn belief that imagination can still remake the future. An absolute need for your TBR!!

Huge thanks to all our amazing hosts for joining us today in the reveal! Swipe to take a look but do visit each cover reveal post to give them more love + the enter the intl tour GA to win a digital ARC! 💜✨

THE DAWN OF DUSK AND TWILIGHT hits shelves on October 20th, 2026 from @androidpress. Cover design by @kiwifruitbird! 🌙

For fans of:
✨Lush & romantic stories
🩵Whimsical & bittersweet
✨Found family/friendship
🩵Ecological hope
✨Old lighthouses
🩵The stubborn refusal to surrender wonder

Featuring stunning photo by 📸 @thereaderandthechef!

#TheDawnofDuskandTwilight #mtmctours #beautifulbooks #sffbooks #TheDawnofDuskandTwilightMTMC

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Guillotine
By: Delilah S. Dawson
Genre: Horror

Delilah S. Dawson is now one of my favorite authors. Bloom was the first book I read this year and I loved it so much I’ve been wanting to read more of her books ever since and this week the vibes brought me to Guillotine.

Described as The Menu meets Ready or Not, (but also reminiscent of Saw) this novella is the ultimate Eat the Rich story. Dez Lane came from humble beginnings but has big dreams of becoming a fashion designer. She meets Patrick Ruskin, a spoiled douchebag from a super rich family, and manipulates him into inviting her to the family island in hopes of connecting with his mother, a fashion industry icon.

What Des gets is less glamour and more gore. Less chic and more cringe. Less runway, more revenge. Less bougie, more bloody. Ok you get the picture. Turns out The Ruskins are a seriously creepy and unhinged family that take eugenics to a whole new level.

While much of this book had me wanting to cover my eyes, it was a wild fun ride with a great plot and message. I just hope I can eventually get some of these scenes out of my head….🩸😬

❓QOTD: Would you rather be poor but loved or rich but hated?

OR finish the PT: I went to the island and__________

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Dive Bar at the End of the Road
By Kelley Armstrong
Pub Date: 10/6/26

I had a lot of fun reading this and I finished it in two sittings because I kept wanting to know what was going to happen next. This book was fast paced, there’s always something happening, and it never felt like it dragged.

The most unique part of this book (amongst a lot of unique elements) was that each character was pursued by there own worst fear, many of them monsters that were throwbacks to classic horror media which is very cool. 🧟

There is a main character who is Native American named Henry and written to be a lovable antithesis to Native stereotypes. However, the character of Raymond really annoyed me. He was the token over the top asshole you find in horror stories that you can guess is there so that someone can die a brutal death that we can be glad about when in reality people don’t really behave like he does even if they are an asshole. The only redeeming quality about him was that he was gay. 🌈

This is marketed as Final Destination meets The Cabin at the End of the World meets Twilight Zone which is accurate and reads like a movie itself. I think there’s some overlap between readers who enjoyed The Caretaker or Headlights and readers who will enjoy this one. It has that same mix of unexplainable mystery, weirdness, and horror, with creepy paranormal atmosphere.🖤🧟

Special thanks to St. Martin’s Press and Netgalley for the eARC in exchange for my honest review!

❓QOTD: What is your biggest fear?
Or finish this: The Dive Bar________

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