The Antiquarian’s Object of Desire by India Holton Publication Date: April 21, 2026 Summary from Netgalley: When two history professors and best friends are forced
Category: Alternate world
Audiobook Review: Villain or Hero?
A review for the audiobook version of Hench by Natalie Zina Walschots. I found this alternate world full of superheroes and villains to be a fascinating look at why someone would choose to work for a ‘villain’. Loved the characters and the story and I am really looking forward to the sequel coming out in May.
ARC Review: Fossil Magic
A review for the historical fantasy based on the life of Mary Anning. The Geomagician by Jennifer Mandula is a fun story full of science, magic and religion. I really enjoyed reading this reimagined life of Mary Anning and how fossils are used for magic.
Audiobook Review: YA Alternate Worlds
A review for the audiobook for a stand alone novel about alternate universes. Game Changer by Neal Shusterman is a thought provoking story about a young football player who keeps being tossed into alternate universes whenever he takes a hit on the football field. This story tackles some important issues of the day.
Book Review: The Hemlock Saga #1
A review for the first book in a new cozy fantasy-mystery story by Kiri Callaghan. The Hearth Witch’s Guide to Magic and Murder has some great characters, a slow burn yet very sweet romance and a really well done mystery. There are also some fun footnotes and a couple of recipes in the back.
Mini-Reviews:
Here are two fairly short reviews for the last two books I read. I highly recommend both of them. The first, A Judgement of Powers by Benedict Jacka is the third book in the series. It was a great addition to a wonderful urban fantasy. The Crimson Throne by Sara Raasch and Beth Revis is a YA historical fantasy set in Scotland during Queen Mary’s reign. This one is also great and will be a duology.
Confessions of a Serial Reader 
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