#BookReview: How to Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying (Dark Lord Davi #1) by Django Wexler

Groundhog Day meets Guardians of the Galaxy in Django Wexler’s laugh-out-loud fantasy tale about a young woman who, tired of defending humanity from the Dark Lord, decides to become the Dark Lord herself.

Davi has done this all before. She’s tried to be the hero and take down the all-powerful Dark Lord. A hundred times she’s rallied humanity and made the final charge. But the time loop always gets her in the end. Sometimes she’s killed quickly. Sometimes it takes a while. But she’s been defeated every time.

This time? She’s done being the hero and done being stuck in this endless time loop. If the Dark Lord always wins, then maybe that’s who she needs to be. It’s Davi’s turn to play on the winning side.

Burningblade & Silvereye
Ashes of the Sun  
Blood of the Chosen  
Emperor of Ruin

Week 20: Books, Life, and a Little Bit of Chaos with @CChaosReader @coffeechaosreader

Welcome to Books, Life, and a Little Bit of Chaos with Coffee Chaos Reader! Each week I will be pulling back the curtain on my current review stats—aka the towering list of books I still need to tackle across different platforms (yes, it’s a lot 😅).  I’m also giving a little update on life behind the scenes, where things have been just as chaotic as my TBR. Whether you’re here for the bookish chaos or the real-life updates, thanks for being part of the journey!

#ReleaseDay: Winter Murder (Bird Girl Witches Book 2) by @birdgirlwitches @rrbooktours

It’s release day for L.A. Brown, and it couldn’t come soon enough as we’re all dying to read the next Bird Girl Witches book!

Winter Murder (Bird Girl Witches Book 2) 

Publication Date: May 17, 2025 

  Genre: Genre: YA Fantasy/Mystery 

 ♡ Gothic Vibes ♡ Animal Familiars ♡Ancient Curses ♡ Magic Systems ♡ Haunted Mansions ♡ Ghosts ♡ Body Switching ♡ Alternate Dimensions ♡ Coming-of-Age ♡ First Kiss ♡ High Stakes In Winter 

Murder book two of the Bird Girl Witches series, ghosts have invaded Talus Hall and renowned 15-year-old medium Francesca LeGentil is just the person to exorcise them. But she’s also been secretly hired to investigate a murder which happened next door at Talus Manor, a place where evil has taken root ever-more deeply. Delving into the cursed history of the duelling Durr-Iggsby’s, Francesca uncovers a pattern to the persecution, tying it to the roots of the Dorojenja. But when her sleuthing awakens a more ancient evil, no one in The Korvids is safe. 

#TrailerReveal for This Moment by @authorkellyelliott @GiveMeBooksPR

Title: This Moment

Series: Moose Village #1

Author: Kelly Elliott

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Tropes: Small Town/Hidden Identity

Friends to Lovers/Forced Proximity

Release Date: March 18, 2025

BLURB

I’m stuck in a rot. As a successful lawyer in my parent’s New York City office, I’m sick and tired of their greed and lifelong insistence on putting their powerhouse practice above all else—including me and my siblings. I should have done what my brother and sister did…turn my back on law. It’s time to quit the firm and return to the only home I’ve ever known, the quiet town of Moose Village in Upstate New York.

Not much has changed in the tiny town in the foothills of the Adirondacks. Or so I thought. Moose Village is playing host to a mystery woman. And she happens to be working for my aunt’s bakery. The lovely Cadie Waterford is the talk of the town gossip, as much for her luscious banana bread as her willingness to talk about her past.

I’m not normally one to engage in gossip…but the more time I spend with Cadie, the more intrigued I become. Whatever her secrets may be, I’m sure I can handle them—but when words like FBI, CIA, and even murder come into play, does Cadie need more protection than I thought?

Or does Moose Village need protection from Cadie?

#BookBlitz: Crumbach and Mr. Crazy Chicken by #MaryFDavis @RABTBookTours

 

Children's Book

Date Published: April 2, 2025

 

In this delightful tale for young readers, Miss Wigglesworth's storytelling group sets off on a whimsical adventure in search of the elusive Crumbach. Phoebe and her classmates plunge into a fantastical journey brimming with imagination, where they showcase their problem-solving skills, bravery, and heartfelt compassion.

Along the way, they encounter an array of vibrant characters, such as Mr. Crazy Chicken, a zany bird with a penchant for brownies; Jazz Lemon, a roaring tiger with a fierce demeanor; his brother Lawrence, the epitome of laziness; and Gerdie, a tiny mouse with grand, ambitious plans. Each encounter brings new challenges and exciting opportunities for the young adventurers to grow and learn.

#BookBlitz: Exiles on Earth by Bea Tama @XpressoTours #Giveaway Signed special edition of Exiles on Earth

Exiles on Earth
Bea Tama
Publication date: May 16th 2025
Genres: Adult, Paranormal, Romance

Stranded alien. Fierce farmer. One blown-up barn.

Ellen’s barely keeping her family farm afloat, clinging to dreams of what it could be—with a little luck and a lot of hard work. What she doesn’t need is a spaceship crashing onto her land, or the massive scaled alien who steps out of the wreckage. Now the barn she wanted to convert to a bed and breakfast is shattered all over the lawn, and this huge scaly dude is to blame.

Elia is a space-faring clone, bred for loyalty and survival. He fought for the chance to enter the prestigious Mating Games, only to be exiled for a crime he didn’t commit. Now, stranded on an uncharted world, he and his crew are at the mercy of an infuriated human female with fire in her eyes and no warriors of her own to protect her.

She is not fragile. But she is vulnerable. And something deep in Elia wants her. All he has to do is rebuild what he destroyed and guard her land and her dreams as fiercely as if they were his own.

But Ellen isn’t looking for a mate. And Elia is running out of time to prove that she should.

🔥 A sizzling sci-fi romance featuring a caring, exiled alien, a determined human heroine, and slow-burn tension that will leave you breathless. Perfect for fans of aliens on earth, forced proximity, and fierce heroines who refuse to back down. 🔥

#SaleBlitz for Pretty Threats by @marleewray.author @GiveMeBooksPR

Title: Pretty Threats

A Dark College Romance

Series: Knights of Wrath #1

Author: Marlee Wray

Genre: Dark Romance

Tropes: Dark College Romance

Psychopath Stalker MMC, Captive/Kidnapping, 

Virgin Heroine, Forbidden Romance

Release Date: August 8, 2024

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My stepbrother is a sociopath. And I’m his obsession.

From the moment we meet, there's something between us. Killian is gorgeous, athletic and smart, which makes him hard to resist. For some reason, I'm the only girl who seems to interest him. It's exciting… At first.

One black night, he shows me who he really is. I become the keeper of his darkest secrets and the one who knows what the rest of the world doesn’t. He’s jealous and possessive. He’s deadly.

When Killian enrolls at Granthorpe University, my school, he forces his way into my new life.

Then I witness something, and he makes me his captive.

Now I'm afraid I'll never be free again.