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  Title: Princess of Blood   By:  Sarah Hawley Genre:  Fantasy Pages:  512 Release Date:  September 30th, 2025 Rating: ★★☆☆☆   Summary from Goodreads: Once a servant, now a princess, a young woman thrust into power challenges everything about the underground Fae realm in the next installment of Sarah Hawley's new romantasy series. Kenna Heron is still reeling from her lover's betrayal and the threat of an impending war. With only her two closest--and most powerless--friends by her side, she must navigate the treacherous politics of Mistei while coming to terms with her new identity as not just Fae, but princess of her own house. With the king dead, three candidates are vying for the right to wear the crown next. A princess who claims the throne as her birthright and two rebel princes, both of whom are depending on the support of Blood House to break the stalemate between them. Old loyalties fray as new, dangerous alliances form, and Kenna finds herself...

  This week’s menu takes us on a flavorful journey across Asia, with each night bringing a new country to our table. From the sweet tang of Thai noodles to the cozy comfort of Japanese ramen, the smoky spice of Indian curries, and the fresh herbs of Vietnamese street food, we’ll be sampling a little bit of everything. It’s a week full of bold flavors, warm bowls, and shareable plates, perfect for when the weather calls for comfort food with a global twist. WEEKLY MENU Monday Thai Night Chicken Pad Thai Kids - Chicken Noodles   Tuesday Korean Night Bulgogi with rice Kids - Chicken and Rice   Wednesday Japanese Night Miso ramen with pork belly Kids - Beef Ramen   Thursday Indian Night Butter chicken Kids - Cheese Quesadilla   Friday Chinese Night Sweet & sour chicken Kids - Pizza Night   Saturday Vietnamese Night Banh Mi sandwiches Kids - Cheese Sandwiches   Sunday Leftovers Night

  Sundays always feel like the perfect time to slow down, sip something comforting, and share a few truths, big or small, that have been sitting on my mind all week. Sunday Confessions has become my space to lay it all out there. The wins, the struggles, the random thoughts, and the little moments I don’t always say out loud. Think of it as a cozy corner chat where I spill what’s been on my heart and, hopefully, connect with others who might feel the same. Sunday Confessions #323 ~ Weekly Menu #626 And The Book Of The Week ~ Book Review: The Long Walk by Stephen King ~ ARC Review: Thief of Night by Holly Black ~ Thriller Thursday: With a Vengeance by Riley Sager ~ Fantasy Friday: With Reverence: By Rebecca Ross Weekly Menu #627 And The Book Of The Week ~ Princess of Blood by Sarah Hawley/ Pub date ~ Reading through the Star Wars Universe Part 20 ~ September 2025 Wrap Up ~ Book Review: The Phoenix Pencil Company by Allison King ~ Sunday Confessions #325 A Shadow in the Ember Jennif...

  Title:  Wild Reverence By:  Rebecca Ross Genre:  Fantasy Pages:  554 Release Date:  September 2nd, 2025 Rating: ★★★★★   Summary from Goodreads: Born ​in the firelit domain of the under realm, Matilda is the youngest goddess of her clan, blessed with humble messenger magic. But in a land where gods often kill each other to steal power and alliances break as quickly as they are forged, Matilda must come of age sooner than most. She may be known to carry words and letters through the realms, but she holds a secret she must hide from even her dearest of allies to ensure her survival. And to complicate matters . . . there is a mortal boy who dreams of her, despite the fact they have never met in the waking world. Ten years ago, Vincent of Beckett wrote to Matilda on the darkest night of his life―begging the goddess he befriended in dreams to help him. When his request went unanswered, Vincent moved on, becoming the hardened, irreverent lord of the river w...

Title:  With a Vengeance By:  Riley Sager Genre:  Thriller Pages:  383 Release Date:  June 10th, 2025 Rating: ★★★★★   Summary from Goodreads: One train. No stops. A deadly game of survival and revenge. In 1942, six people destroyed Anna Matheson’s family. Twelve years later, she’s ready for retribution. Under false pretenses, Anna has lured those responsible for her family’s downfall onto a luxury train from Philadelphia to Chicago, an overnight journey of fourteen hours. Her goal? Confront the people who’ve wronged her, get them to confess their crimes, and deliver them into the hands of authorities waiting at the end of the line. Justice will at last be served. But Anna’s plan is quickly derailed by the murder of one of the passengers. As the train barrels through the night, it becomes clear that someone else on board is enacting their own form of revenge—and that they won’t stop until everyone else is dead. With time running out ...

  Title:  Thief of Night By:  Holly Black Genre:  Fantasy Pages:  288 Release Date: September 23rd, 2025   Rating: ★★★★☆   Summary from Goodreads: There'd always been something wrong with Charlie Hall. Crooked from the day she was born. Never met a bad decision she wasn't willing to double down on. She may be good enough to steal a shadow from a tower, but will she be good enough to steal back a heart?   Add on Goodreads   Review: Thief of Night is a strong follow up from Holly Black that expands Charlie’s story in all the right ways. I loved getting to dive deeper into her character and watch her world grow richer and more dangerous with every twist. Black’s signature mix of sharp writing, shadowy magic, and morally tangled choices shines here, and while it didn’t quite hit the same high for me as her best works, it’s still a captivating read that kept me hooked from start to finish. Received an advance reader copy in exchange for a fair rev...

  Title:  The Long Walk By: Stephen King   Genre:  Horror Pages:  319 Release Date: December 1st, 1978   Rating: ★★★★★   Summary from Goodreads: Against the wishes of his mother, sixteen-year-old Ray Garraty is about to compete in the annual grueling match of stamina and wits known as the Long Walk. One hundred boys must keep a steady pace of four miles per hour without ever stopping...with the winner being awarded “The Prize”—anything he wants for the rest of his life. But, as part of this national tournament that sweeps through a dystopian America year after year, there are some harsh rules that Garraty and ninety-nine others must adhere to in order to beat out the rest. There is no finish line—the winner is the last man standing. Contestants cannot receive any outside aid whatsoever. Slow down under the speed limit and you’re given a warning. Three warnings and you’re out of the game—permanently...   Add on Goodreads   Review: The Long Wal...