Short AF Book Review | A Thing Called Truth | ARC Received By Netgalley

 Hi friends! So today I'm going to be doing a review on "A Thing Called Truth" by Iolanda Zanfardino & Elisa Romboli. This review is going to be short and sweet (like the title suggests) and spoiler free (however there will be the Goodreads synopsis in this and sometimes it can contain spoilers to please keep that in mind!)

"Embark on a chaotic LGBTQ+ road trip adventure with a workaholic scientist and a fearless thrillseeker on a mission to honor the past and live in the present in Iolanda Zanfardino (Midnight Radio) and Elisa Romboli's (Alice In Leatherland) creator - owned romantic comedy collaboration, A Thing Called Truth. Dr. Magdalene Traumer, a brilliant scientist with the noble dream of saving the world, meets Dorian Wildfang, a free - spirited wanderer who fears nothing... except her own destiny. Together, they embark on a wild adventure across Europe, chasing a mission that proves that life is about the journey and not the destination. Along the way, these seemingly polar opposite companions find common ground on a journey that sparks an unexpected romance as they navigate the complexities of self - discovery and the challenges of a world on the brink of chaos. This beautiful volume collects all 10 chapters of the groundbreaking comic series A Thing Called truth, including part 6-10, previously only available through Kickstarter!"

I received this book as an ARC on Netgalley, however all opinions are my own.

So the reason I wanted to read this is because as you all know I love queer graphic novels and Oni Press is my favourite graphic novel publisher. So when I saw this one I knew I had to jump at the chance. I went into this not knowing much about the graphic novel and honestly I believe that is the best way to enter this one. This story had me going through such an emotional rollercoaster. The story is so bittersweet and is really heartbreaking at times, so I would definitely recommend reading this with a pack of tissues. However, for as many heartbreaking moments it has, it has much more hilariously cute ones. I found myself rooting for both the main characters from the very start and I loved how all of their differences brought them together to be and do something magical. I read this in one sitting because the story genuinely had me at the edge of my seat throughout most of it and wondering what they were going to do next on their adventure. The side characters truly added to this story also and were so easy to fall in love with, even when they weren't always at their best. I genuinely would recommend this to everyone who just wants a nice cute romantic comedy graphic novel, who's not affraid to feel the emotions this one will put you through. I loved this and definitely will be getting a physical copy of it once it's out!

I gave this a 4/5 star rating on Goodreads!

This book comes out on the 6th January 2026!

What did you think of this book? Who were your favourite or least favourite characters? Do you have any books you'd recommend for me to read and do a review on? Please let me know down in the comments below!

Have a wonderful day!

Love, Doe!

Short AF Book Review | All The Wicked | ARC Received By Netgalley

 Hi friends! So today I'm going to be doing a review on "All The Wicked" by Catelyn Wilson. This review is going to be short and sweet (like the title suggests) and spoiler free (however there will be the Goodreads synopsis in this and sometimes it can contain spoilers, especially with this being the second book in the series, so please keep that in mind!)

"LURKING IN DARK CORRIDORS,

HIDDEN IN TOMES OF OLD,

SPIRITS ARE GROWING RESTLESS,

AND HELL IS ONCE AGAIN, OPENED...

A year after the events at Ravenswood Academy, Andy Emmerson's life is in turmoil.

Demons, the underworld, and secret societies all exist, and they still haunt her days and nights.

Eager to find the answers she can't locate in the shelves of the library, Andy visits Jae in the underworld.

Only, it is empty to the Gods that once ruled it and inexplicable clues - sent by the mysterious order - start to appear warning them of dark days ahead.

Together they must travel to the eery streets of Edinburgh and enrol in Eidolon University where they will investigate the order and unlock its secrets,

Soon they are catapulted into a world of old magic, dangerous rituals, and demonic activity. A world they thought they'd left behind at Ravenswood.

If they fail to discover the order, and the school's secrets, humanity will fall to the fires of hell.

But if they succeed, Andy might have to make the biggest sacrifice yet.

As something wicked this way comes..."

I received this book as an ARC from Netgalley, however all opinions are my own.

So the reason I wanted to read this is because I read the first book (also as an ARC) and loved it. Friends, I am so happy that we got to have more of Andy's, Violet's and Jae's story. I have been so excited for this book to be released so the moment I saw this on Netgalley I jumped at the chance to apply for it. This book was everything I wanted in a sequel and more. Did this book go any way I thought it would? Absolutely not. Did I still love devouring every moment of it. 100%. There were so many twists and turns in this book that I was absolutely not expecting, and this book genuinely kept me on the edge of my seat the whole way through. It was so fun to catch up with the main characters I knew and loved and see their stories play out, but also to meet new characters that added just a little something extra. I absolutely think this was the perfect way to end the series. However if we were to get more story within this universe I absolutely would pick the next one up. I can see myself picking up a physical copy of this for my book trophies in the future and I will definitely be recommending this series to everyone and anyone who wants a magical, dark academia themed fantasy to read. I'm so excited to see what Catelyn does next.

I gave this book a 5/5 star rating on Goodreads.

This book is already out!

What did you think of this book? Who were your favourite or least favourite characters? Do you have any books you'd recommend for me to read and do a review on? Please let me know down in the comments below!

Have a wonderful day!

Love, Doe!

Short AF Book Review | Before We Collide | ARC Received By Netgalley

Hi friends! So today I'm going to be doing a review on "Before We Collide" by Kate Dylan. This review is going to be short and sweet (like the title suggests) and spoiler free (however there will be the Goodreads synopsis in this and sometimes it can contain spoilers, especially with this being the second book in the series, so please keep that in mind!)

"The thrilling sequel to Until We Shatter, the romantic heist fantasy, perfect for fans of Six of Crows, Master of One and Bone Crier's Dawn.

Raya Wryvern was supposed to be a prodigy. As the daughter of two powerful Shades - world - renowned for seeing the future - she was expected to follow in her parents' footsteps and graduate the Academy at the top of her class. Instead, she's failing. And the cost of failure is having her magic bound.

Desperate, Raya asks the future a forbidden question. But instead of an answer, it shows her the end of all magic and the death of her kind. And at the heart of the vision, Ezzo, the boy it claims she's destined to love.

Except Ezzo's not just a boy, he's an illegal half Shade who's spent the last year drinking away his past, and he's not interested in a future - his or hers.

With time running out on a prophecy only she can see, Raya must convince Ezzo to help her decipher the vision - before it's too late to steer (their) fate onto a different path."

I received this book as an ARC from Netgalley, however all opinions are my own.

So the reason I wanted to read this was because I read the first book (also as an ARC). Friends, I didn't know how Kate was going to continue this series because to me, even if there was enough space for their to be more story it seemed like the story had finished. I am so glad however that we got more, and I am super hoping that we do get a third too. As I said, because I didn't know what I was expecting to come from this second book it made it every bit as exciting and fun to read. It was so good to catch up with some old characters from the first book, but also to meet some new badass characters too. The found family that I fell in love with in the first book really shone through in this one, and truly taught us that no matter what happens the people you love will always be there for you (even if you don't want them to be). There was so many truly heartbreaking moments throughout this book so I do recommend a pack of tissues if you read it. I will definitely be picking up a physical copy of this book and I cannot wait to see what Kate does next with this universe.

I gave this book a 4/5 star rating on Goodreads.

This book is already out!

What did you think of this book? Who were your favourite or least favourite characters? Do you have any books you'd recommend for me to read and do a review on? Please let me know down in the comments below!

Have a wonderful day!

Love, Doe!

Short AF Book Review | High - Class Homos Volume 1| ARC Received By Netgalley

Hi friends! So today I'm going to be doing a review on "High - Class Homos Volume 1" by Momozerii This review is going to be short and sweet (like the title suggests) and spoiler free (however there will be the Goodreads synopsis in this and sometimes it can contain spoilers to please keep that in mind!)

"Princess Sapphia is decidedly not into princes, or any boys for that matter. So when her parents begin to push her to marriage, she quickly enlists her equally gay best friend to organize a sham marriage, navigate life and love, and hopefully get the girl, in High - Class Homos.

Princess Sapphia of Mytilene and Prince August of Phthia have been friends for years. They're both royalty in their own right, they both love getting to know the castle staff and knights, and they're both completely and utterly gay. When Princess Saphia's parents begin hinting that she needs to get married, she and August begin to put together a plan: Marry each other, continue pursuing their own romances. Simple!

Will Sapphia and August be able to pull of a successful engagement and eventual marriage? More importantly, will Sapphia ever land a date with the castle maids? Will August get the nerve to confess to the knight he's been pining after? Follow these high class homos as they navigate life, love, and (occasionally) their actual jobs."

I received this book as an ARC from Netgalley, however all opinions are my own.

So the reason I wanted to read this is because as you all know I love queer graphic novels. What you might not know, however, is I spend a lot of time on webtoons. I am actuallysomewhat surprised that I never picked this one up. Friends, I am not joking when I say I was truly missing out and I'm so appreciative that Netgalley has introduced this to me . This graphic novel was so funny and was packed full of diverse characters. If the beautiful art and colours of this graphic novel didn't get my attention the characters and all of their personalities certainly did. This 1000% gave me slice of life but make it queer. I genuinely got through this in one sitting and I'm so excited for the next one to come out. Now whether I'll wait for it to come our or read it straight on webtoons, then buy the books as trophies is another matter. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who just wants a cute, fun, queer graphic novel to read. 

I gave this book a 4/5 star rating on Goodreads.

This book comes out on the 11th November 2025!

What did you think of this book? Who were your favourite or least favourite characters? Do you have any books you'd recommend for me to read and do a review on? Please let me know down in the comments below!

Have a wonderful day!

Love, Doe!

Short AF Book Review | The Devil She Knows | ARC Received By Netgalley

 Hi friends! So today I'm going to be doing a review on "The Devil She Knows" by Alexandria Bellefleur. This review is going to be short and sweet (like the title suggests) and spoiler free (however there will be the Goodreads synopsis in this and sometimes it can contain spoilers to please keep that in mind!)

"A down - on - her - luck woman makes a deal with a crafty demon to win back her ex - girlfriend after a proposal gone awry, only to discover the girl of her dreams might be the devil she knows, from nationally bestselling author Alexandria Bellefleur.

Samantha Cooper is having a day from hell.

In less than 24 hours, her life has unraveled, leaving her single and with nowhere to live. Adding insult to injury, she's trapped in an elevator with a gorgeous woman claiming to be a demon.

Daphne is not at all what Samantha expeccted from someone claiming to be an evil supernatural entity. She's pretty, witty, dressed in pink, and smells nice. And she's here to offer Samantha a deal she can't refuse. Six wishes in exchange for one tiny trade - Samantha's soul. There's a glaring loophole in their contract, one Samantha fully intends to exploit so she doesn't fork over her soul. After all, she only needs one wish to win her ex back.

Hell - bent to gather the last of the one thousand souls she needs to that she can be free of her own devilish deal, Daphne grants each of Samantha's wishes... with a twist, so that Samantha is forced to make another.

As Samantha's wishes dwindle and Daphne offers her glimpses into the life she thought she wanted, the unlikely pair grows close. Perhaps the girl of Samantha's dreams is actually the stuff of nightmares, but Samantha and Daphne will have to outsmart the Devil himself if they want a chance at happily ever after."

I received this book as an ARC on Netgalley, however all opinions are my own.

Friends, have you ever watched Brendan Frasier's "Bedazzled" and thought, this would be so much better if it was more campy and had lesbians"... That is exactly what this book was for me. So the reason I wanted to read this as bad as it sounds is because the cover caught my eye and I noticed it was queer, so I applied for it. I could not be more happy to have applied for and read this story knowing absolutely nothing about it. This was such a fun and easy read. This book was campy, and funny, and heartwarming and I just so easily fell in love with it. The character development between Daphe and Samantha was incredible and definitely kept me on my toes at times (fuck Hannah though). I loved the message that this book was trying to portray of self empowerment and female badassery, of putting yourself first whilst still proving that it is absolutely a-okay to rely on those closest to you whilst you are going through hard times. I loved that this book almost had me in tears both from laughing and hurting with the characters. I absolutely will be recommending this book to everyone and anyone and I will be picking up a physical copy of this when I get the chance too. I'll also definitely be reading more of Alexandria's works and I can't wait to see what she writes next!

I gave this book a 5/5 star rating on Goodreads.

This book is already out!

What did you think of this book? Who were your favourite or least favourite characters? Do you have any books you'd recommend for me to read and do a review on? Please let me know down in the comments below!

Have a wonderful day!

Love, Doe!

Short AF Book Review | My Lips, Her Voice | ARC Received By Netgalley

Hi friends! So today I'm going to be doing a review on "My Lips, Her Voice" by L.L. Madrid. This review is going to be short and sweet (like the title suggests) and spoiler free (however there will be the Goodreads synopsis in this and sometimes it can contain spoilers to please keep that in mind!)

"Copper City's bloody history is steeped in ghost stories and whispers of serial killers, but three girls have caught the attention of something far more sinister.

A grandmother tormented by visions tried to warn the town, but no one listened. Now, a haunted inheritance has passed to her granddaughters, Audrey and Mara. When Mara's body is discovered in the old mine, Audrey fears her grandmother's premonition is manifesting.

The nightmare begins as Mara's spirit returns - lurking under Audrey's skin, hellbent on vengeance and desperate to rekindle things with her former girlfriend, Zadie. Willing to hijack Audrey's body to get what she wants, Mara drags them both into a deadly pursuit.

When another girl in town goes missing, Audrey, Mara, and Zadie know the killer has struck again. In a fight to solve Mara's death and uncover the mystery of disappearances in Copper City, the girls soon find themselves at war with each other. How do you survive long enough to hunt a murderer on the loose if the person inside you might kill you first?"

I received this book as an ARC on Netgalley, however all opinions are my own.

So the reason I wanted to read this is because I genuinely love a good queer thriller. Friends, this book did not disappoint. I was genuinely on the edge of my seat through most of reading this story and got sucked into it straight away. This story was fast paced, tense and just left me wanting more. It was so nice to see these teenage girls being strong and powerful through everything they were going through, and to see the strong feminist message come through with not only how they acted, but how they thought and felt. I'm not going to lie, the multiple POV did confuse me at the time of reading, however I am really glad they were included, especially Audrey's grandma's from the past as it gave us a much bigger view of the full story, than it would have if we'd only had Audrey's and Zadie's. There was parts of this story that were genuinely difficult to read so if you do want to read this one please check the trigger warnings first. I really enjoyed reading this one, and as much as there were some things I didn't necessarily always understand, it was actually quite a good read, just not one of my favourites. I would recommend this to anyone who wants a good queer thriller, and as much as I don't think I'll be getting a physical copy of this one I will definitely be reading whatever L.L does write next.

I gave this book a 4/5 star rating on Goodreads.

This book is already out!

What did you think of this book? Who were your favourite or least favourite characters? Do you have any books you'd recommend for me to read and do a review on? Please let me know down in the comments below!

Have a wonderful day!

Love, Doe!

Short AF Book Review | Teenage Girls Can Be Demons | ARC Received By Netgalley

 Hi friends! So today I'm going to be doing a review on "Teenage Girls Can Be Demons" by Hailey Piper. This review is going to be short and sweet (like the title suggests) and spoiler free (however there will be the Goodreads synopsis in this and sometimes it can contain spoilers to please keep that in mind!)

"13 terrifying coming - of - rage stories from the Bram Stoker Award - winning author of Queen Of Teeth, perfect for fans of Clive Barker, Mariana Enriquez and Eric LaRocca.

13 coming - of - rage stories the way only Bram Stoker Award - winning author Hailey Piper can tell them - wildly inventive, brilliantly imaginative, and completely and utterly enthralling.

A vicious group of college upperclassmen prey on the freshman girls in 'Why We Keep Exploding;' an impossible world of sinister desire opens beneath a family basement in 'A Living Piece Of Time;' a girl on a night out realizes a bizarre cop is hunting her in 'The Long Flesh Of The Law;' and in the acclaimed novella 'Benny Rose, The Cannibal King,' a Halloween prank goes horribly wrong when a murderous ghost steps out of an urban legend into the real world.

These stories take our most difficult years of transformation and twist them into new and terrifying shapes, where the monsters are real and you'll do whatever t takes to get away, or get even."

I received this book as an ARC from Netgalley, however all opinions are my own.

So the reason I wanted to read this is because I love queer storytelling as you all know, but I especially love queer storytelling when it comes to horror. Friends, I'm not going to lie. I was a bit 50/50 with this one. That is to say, half of the stories I loved, half of the stories I either wasn't to keen on or just didn't keep me interested. I loved that quite a few of these stories focused on trans/queer main characters and Hailey clearly used her own thoughts/experiences to get through those stories and make them as loveable and spooky as they are. My favourite story by far was "Magical Girls Child Crusader Squad" and I would genuinely love for it to be turned into a full novel and not just a short story, as I feel like there was so much potential with that one. It took me so long to read this book because as y'all know I am a night reader and some of these stories were just super scary. The stories that I didn't like wasn't necessarily because of bad writing, just that they didn't grip me as much as the others did. I feel that's because the stories that I loved really pulled me in and made me want to read more, whereas the ones I weren't too keen on just didn't. All in all, I do truly believe that there is a story in this book for everyone to enjoy, and I will be recommending this to my horror loving friends.

I gave this book a 3/5 star rating on Goodreads.

This book is already out!

What did you think of this book? Who were your favourite or least favourite characters? Do you have any books you'd recommend for me to read and do a review on? Please let me know down in the comments below!

Have a wonderful day!

Love, Doe!