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 This is an anthology that has a common theme, but several genres throughout. I enjoyed all of the short stories - even the horror (I'm a giant wuss!). There was different representations weaved into the stories - disability, LGBTQIA+, and POC. I loved they all were in this anthology, as no anthology is complete without these stories/voices. The stories were also truly eclectic! In this one, my standouts were Old Rifts and Snowdrifts, and Under Our Masks. Both just really drew me in!  Overall, this anthology receives a 4/5 from me! Thanks to Algonquin for an eARC of this title in preparation for the publication and blog tour of this book!

Any Way the Wind Blows was a fun read - I enjoyed how fun Baz and Simon and crew were, and generally how chaotic they are. It also was different to what I expected for this book, but that's not necessarily a bad thing! I had a giggle at them all attempting to adult because I genuinely have the same cluelessness. I also live for the chaotic nature of Penny Bunce, and I aspire to be like her lmao.  Although I enjoyed it, I feel like it didn't address Wayward Son very much, but then again that might have been the point.  Overall, I rate this a 4/5!  Thanks to PanMac for a copy of this for review.

This book may be short, but wow it packs a PUNCH! The questionable ethics, the RI, the whole story - had me gripped from the first page! There were so many questions I had when reading this one, and it really kept me on the edge of the seat! This is definitely one I'd recommend to New Adult and Adult readers! Rating: 5/5 Thanks to Liv for sending me a copy of this book to review!

 The Queen WIill Betray You is an action packed book, the second in the Kingdoms of Sands and Sky series.  From the first page, I was hooked in with the plot. It kinda felt like Game of Thrones in a way, but more suited to a YA audience. The world is expanded, and we get a good storyline. It was a delight to read, and one I'd definitely recommend to those who like the princess bride/princess will save the day types.  I also kinda like the poisons/alchemy aspects in this one, I'm not sure why but it was kind of cool. Rating: 3.5/5 Tor Teen for an eARC of this title!

 This one was interesting! It had mythology, and it was kinda historical (but also not in my eyes, but that's because I born in the late 90s hahaha).  It was also dark, and definitely combined both fantasy and realism - something I don't read a lot of. It was definitely something to me. I felt that Iph and Orr were written well as characters, and that is something I do appreciate in a book. The plot and world were a little odd to me, but that may have been just me at the time. Rating: 3.5/5 Thanks to Soho Press for an eARC of this book!

 This book is a delightful coming of age queer OzYA, with a focus on the friends to lovers trope I can get around. It has a dramatics, it has a distinct sense of 2000s Australia, and a fun plot! Henry Hamlet sounds unlike most school captains - a little unpopular (hehe Spew Grant), but also down to have fun with the boiys (intentional spelling).  I loved having the side characters, and Len was 100% the opposite to Henry that it was kind of funny to me. I also found it compelling that it dealt not only with typical Australian high school scenarios, but also family.  It was definitely one with heart. Rating: 4.5/5 Thanks to UQP for a physical copy to review! :)