I read a lot of urban fantasy books in 2021. Not all of them stuck with me, but below are eight that now live rent-free in my brain. Some ground rules before we start. These are books I read in 2021, not necessarily ones that were published in 2021. (I’m terrible at reading new releases in a timely manner.) And while I feature paranormal romance, … Continue reading The Top 8 Urban Fantasy Books I Read in 2021
Five urban fantasy ebooks with a dash of Christmas spirit. Fill your holiday season with magic and read them now. Continue reading An Urban Fantasy Reading List for Christmas
Leaves are falling, the weather is cooling down, and Halloween is around the corner. It’s the perfect time for a ghost story. If you’re looking to feel truly terrified, then this isn’t the list for you. But if you want just a hint of spookiness, here are four great books to add to your fall to-read list. Each one features ghosts and an atmosphere that’s … Continue reading 4 Cozy Ghost Stories to curl up with this Autumn
Few animals give off witchy, supernatural vibes more than a black cat. That’s probably why they appear so often in fantasy fiction. Sidekicks, mentors, minions—black cats can be a lot of things, looking beautiful and mysterious all the while. Here a few of my favorite black cats from books, comics, and TV. Thackery Binx Maybe not the best start, since he’s not truly a cat—rather … Continue reading 6 Purrfect Black Cats in Fantasy Fiction
We could all use a little extra cash. As the cost of living steadily rises and wages stay largely the same, many people are turning to side hustles to pay their bills. Starting a small business on the side is easy, but making a significant profit is much more difficult. Fortunately, if you’re reading this, you already have an advantage over the average person: magic. … Continue reading 6 Side Hustles for the Magically Inclined
Vampires have bitten such a huge chunk out of pop culture that you can put them in almost any type of story, and they fit. Supernatural horror? Classic. Sweet romance? Awesome. Superhero Fantasy? Yes, please. I’ve been reading a lot of vampire books lately. Here are three that I strongly recommend but that almost don’t seem like they belong on a list together because they’re … Continue reading 3 Extremely Different but Equally Excellent Books About Vampires
The Shadow Journals 