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  1. The Fitzgeralds of Dublin series is a sweeping 19th-century Irish family saga. Follow Will and Isobel through struggles, secrets, and choices that test their love and loyalty in a changing Ireland.

    Amazon - mybook.to/FitzgeraldsSeries
    Other Retailers - lornapeel.com/fitzgeralds/a-sc

    #TheFitzgeraldsOfDublinSeries #Books #BooksByLornaPeel #FamilySaga #HistoricalFiction #Ireland #BookSeries #KindleUnlimited @bookstodon

  2. The Fitzgeralds of Dublin series is a sweeping 19th-century Irish family saga. Follow Will and Isobel through struggles, secrets, and choices that test their love and loyalty in a changing Ireland.

    Amazon - mybook.to/FitzgeraldsSeries
    Other Retailers - lornapeel.com/fitzgeralds/a-sc

    #TheFitzgeraldsOfDublinSeries #Books #BooksByLornaPeel #FamilySaga #HistoricalFiction #Ireland #BookSeries #KindleUnlimited @bookstodon

  3. 🗺️ Welcome to The Valdai Romance Universe: A Guide to the Archive 🗺️

    My alternative 19th-century bilingual world is vast, exploring intense psychological slow-burn dynamics across the asexual spectrum. To help new readers navigate, here are the three distinct layers of my literary work:

    📖 1. The Main Canon
    The core timeline. An ongoing multichapter emotional saga following the gravity-defying connection between an alien engineer Virgil Carter and a lonely Valdai herbalist Januar Walday.

    ⏳ 2. Standalone Stories (Canon Companions)
    Canon historical layers and side-stories exploring the characters' lives across different eras. This includes deep dives into their youth and past memories, as well as standalone emotional snapshots set in the present and even the future of the main timeline.

    🌌 3. Alternative Universes (AU / Spin-offs)
    The timelines where the year 1838 remains the absolute, unchangeable anchor of fate. Virgil and Januar are destined to meet in 1838 no matter what, but the circumstances of their crossroads shift dramatically - from a desperate rescue at a lonely estate to a fateful encounter at an old tavern. Deep psychological snapshots exploring intense tactile hunger across the asexual spectrum.

    🔗 All stories are original fiction and completely FREE to read. Choose your doorway into the universe via the link:
    medium.com/@xenidavyd/the-comp
    🖤 🩶 🤍 💜

    #thevaldairomance #januarandvirgil #indiewriters #alternateuniverse #bookseries #queerfiction #AsexualRomance #Asexuality #homoromance #androromance #scifibooks #historicalfiction #slowburnromance #mlmbooks #bilingualbooks #acespectrum #acespectrumpride #bookaesthetic #19thcentury #russianqueerpride #russianqueer #russianenglish #lgbtqfiction #lgbtq

  4. 🗺️ Welcome to The Valdai Romance Universe: A Guide to the Archive 🗺️

    My alternative 19th-century bilingual world is vast, exploring intense psychological slow-burn dynamics across the asexual spectrum. To help new readers navigate, here are the three distinct layers of my literary work:

    📖 1. The Main Canon
    The core timeline. An ongoing multichapter emotional saga following the gravity-defying connection between an alien engineer Virgil Carter and a lonely Valdai herbalist Januar Walday.

    ⏳ 2. Standalone Stories (Canon Companions)
    Canon historical layers and side-stories exploring the characters' lives across different eras. This includes deep dives into their youth and past memories, as well as standalone emotional snapshots set in the present and even the future of the main timeline.

    🌌 3. Alternative Universes (AU / Spin-offs)
    The timelines where the year 1838 remains the absolute, unchangeable anchor of fate. Virgil and Januar are destined to meet in 1838 no matter what, but the circumstances of their crossroads shift dramatically - from a desperate rescue at a lonely estate to a fateful encounter at an old tavern. Deep psychological snapshots exploring intense tactile hunger across the asexual spectrum.

    🔗 All stories are original fiction and completely FREE to read. Choose your doorway into the universe via the link:
    medium.com/@xenidavyd/the-comp
    🖤 🩶 🤍 💜

    #thevaldairomance #januarandvirgil #indiewriters #alternateuniverse #bookseries #queerfiction #AsexualRomance #Asexuality #homoromance #androromance #scifibooks #historicalfiction #slowburnromance #mlmbooks #bilingualbooks #acespectrum #acespectrumpride #bookaesthetic #19thcentury #russianqueerpride #russianqueer #russianenglish #lgbtqfiction #lgbtq

  5. In 19th-century Dublin, a disillusioned doctor and a fallen woman discover that some meetings change everything.

    The Fitzgeralds of Dublin series is a sweeping Irish family saga following Will and Isobel through hardship, secrets, and the choices that shape their lives in a changing Ireland.

    Begin with A Scarlet Woman - free to read in Kindle Unlimited - mybook.to/ascarletwoman

    #Books #BooksByLornaPeel #FamilySaga #HistoricalFiction #KindleUnlimited #Ireland #BookSeries @bookstodon

  6. In 19th-century Dublin, a disillusioned doctor and a fallen woman discover that some meetings change everything.

    The Fitzgeralds of Dublin series is a sweeping Irish family saga following Will and Isobel through hardship, secrets, and the choices that shape their lives in a changing Ireland.

    Begin with A Scarlet Woman - free to read in Kindle Unlimited - mybook.to/ascarletwoman

    #Books #BooksByLornaPeel #FamilySaga #HistoricalFiction #KindleUnlimited #Ireland #BookSeries @bookstodon

  7. A sweeping saga of family, loyalty, and secrets that shape generations.

    Set against the rich backdrop of 19th-century Ireland, The Fitzgeralds of Dublin series explores love, sacrifice, and the ties that bind.

    📚️️️ Books 1–9 available in box sets
    📖 Free with Kindle Unlimited

    Discover the series - mybook.to/FitzgeraldsBoxSets

    #Books #BooksByLornaPeel #Ireland #BookSeries #HistoricalFiction #FamilySaga #KindleUnlimited @bookstodon

  8. A sweeping saga of family, loyalty, and secrets that shape generations.

    Set against the rich backdrop of 19th-century Ireland, The Fitzgeralds of Dublin series explores love, sacrifice, and the ties that bind.

    📚️️️ Books 1–9 available in box sets
    📖 Free with Kindle Unlimited

    Discover the series - mybook.to/FitzgeraldsBoxSets

    #Books #BooksByLornaPeel #Ireland #BookSeries #HistoricalFiction #FamilySaga #KindleUnlimited @bookstodon

  9. The Fitzgeralds of Dublin series is a sweeping 19th-century Irish family saga. Follow Will and Isobel through struggles, secrets, and choices that test their love and loyalty in a changing Ireland.

    Amazon - mybook.to/FitzgeraldsSeries
    Other Retailers - lornapeel.com/fitzgeralds/a-sc

    #TheFitzgeraldsOfDublinSeries #Books #BooksByLornaPeel #FamilySaga #HistoricalFiction #Ireland #BookSeries #KindleUnlimited @bookstodon

  10. The Fitzgeralds of Dublin series is a sweeping 19th-century Irish family saga. Follow Will and Isobel through struggles, secrets, and choices that test their love and loyalty in a changing Ireland.

    Amazon - mybook.to/FitzgeraldsSeries
    Other Retailers - lornapeel.com/fitzgeralds/a-sc

    #TheFitzgeraldsOfDublinSeries #Books #BooksByLornaPeel #FamilySaga #HistoricalFiction #Ireland #BookSeries #KindleUnlimited @bookstodon

  11. In 19th-century Dublin, a disillusioned doctor and a fallen woman discover that some meetings change everything.

    The Fitzgeralds of Dublin series is a sweeping Irish family saga following Will and Isobel through hardship, secrets, and the choices that shape their lives in a changing Ireland.

    Begin with A Scarlet Woman - free to read in Kindle Unlimited - mybook.to/ascarletwoman

    #Books #BooksByLornaPeel #FamilySaga #HistoricalFiction #KindleUnlimited #Ireland #BookSeries @bookstodon

  12. In 19th-century Dublin, a disillusioned doctor and a fallen woman discover that some meetings change everything.

    The Fitzgeralds of Dublin series is a sweeping Irish family saga following Will and Isobel through hardship, secrets, and the choices that shape their lives in a changing Ireland.

    Begin with A Scarlet Woman - free to read in Kindle Unlimited - mybook.to/ascarletwoman

    #Books #BooksByLornaPeel #FamilySaga #HistoricalFiction #KindleUnlimited #Ireland #BookSeries @bookstodon

  13. Why Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Deserves a True Sequel.

    Some stories stay with us long after we've turned the final page. For me, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is one of those rare books. While it brought the series to a satisfying conclusion, I've often wondered what became of Harry, Hermione, Ron, and the rest of the wizarding world. In this post, I share why I believe this beloved novel deserves a true sequel and why some stories never really end.

    dimmajoblog.com/2026/07/09/why

  14. Why Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Deserves a True Sequel.

    Some stories stay with us long after we've turned the final page. For me, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is one of those rare books. While it brought the series to a satisfying conclusion, I've often wondered what became of Harry, Hermione, Ron, and the rest of the wizarding world. In this post, I share why I believe this beloved novel deserves a true sequel and why some stories never really end.

    dimmajoblog.com/2026/07/09/why

  15. A sweeping saga of family, loyalty, and secrets that shape generations.

    Set against the rich backdrop of 19th-century Ireland, The Fitzgeralds of Dublin series explores love, sacrifice, and the ties that bind.

    📚️️ Books 1–9 available in box sets
    📖 Free with Kindle Unlimited

    Discover the series - mybook.to/FitzgeraldsBoxSets

    #Books #BooksByLornaPeel #Ireland #BookSeries #HistoricalFiction #FamilySaga #KindleUnlimited @bookstodon

  16. A sweeping saga of family, loyalty, and secrets that shape generations.

    Set against the rich backdrop of 19th-century Ireland, The Fitzgeralds of Dublin series explores love, sacrifice, and the ties that bind.

    📚️️ Books 1–9 available in box sets
    📖 Free with Kindle Unlimited

    Discover the series - mybook.to/FitzgeraldsBoxSets

    #Books #BooksByLornaPeel #Ireland #BookSeries #HistoricalFiction #FamilySaga #KindleUnlimited @bookstodon

  17. The Fitzgeralds of Dublin series is a sweeping 19th-century Irish family saga. Follow Will and Isobel through struggles, secrets, and choices that test their love and loyalty in a changing Ireland.

    Amazon - mybook.to/FitzgeraldsSeries
    Other Retailers - lornapeel.com/fitzgeralds/a-sc

    #TheFitzgeraldsOfDublinSeries #Books #BooksByLornaPeel #FamilySaga #HistoricalFiction #Ireland #BookSeries #KindleUnlimited @bookstodon

  18. The Fitzgeralds of Dublin series is a sweeping 19th-century Irish family saga. Follow Will and Isobel through struggles, secrets, and choices that test their love and loyalty in a changing Ireland.

    Amazon - mybook.to/FitzgeraldsSeries
    Other Retailers - lornapeel.com/fitzgeralds/a-sc

    #TheFitzgeraldsOfDublinSeries #Books #BooksByLornaPeel #FamilySaga #HistoricalFiction #Ireland #BookSeries #KindleUnlimited @bookstodon

  19. Writing a Series? Here’s How Book Awards Work for You

    In this Alliance of Independent Authors post, Book Award Adviser Hannah Jacobson explains how series authors can pursue awards for both individual books and their complete body of work.
    The post Writing a Series? Here’s How Book Awards Work for You appeared first on The Self-Publishing Advice Center.
    selfpublishingadvice.org/writi

    #Process5And6MarketingAndPromotion #ALLiadvice #bookawards #bookseries #hannahjacobson

  20. Writing a Series? Here’s How Book Awards Work for You

    In this Alliance of Independent Authors post, Book Award Adviser Hannah Jacobson explains how series authors can pursue awards for both individual books and their complete body of work.
    The post Writing a Series? Here’s How Book Awards Work for You appeared first on The Self-Publishing Advice Center.
    selfpublishingadvice.org/writi

    #Process5And6MarketingAndPromotion #ALLiadvice #bookawards #bookseries #hannahjacobson

  21. In 19th-century Dublin, a disillusioned doctor and a fallen woman discover that some meetings change everything.

    The Fitzgeralds of Dublin series is a sweeping Irish family saga following Will and Isobel through hardship, secrets, and the choices that shape their lives in a changing Ireland.

    Begin with A Scarlet Woman - free to read in Kindle Unlimited - mybook.to/ascarletwoman

    #Books #BooksByLornaPeel #FamilySaga #HistoricalFiction #KindleUnlimited #Ireland #BookSeries @bookstodon

  22. In 19th-century Dublin, a disillusioned doctor and a fallen woman discover that some meetings change everything.

    The Fitzgeralds of Dublin series is a sweeping Irish family saga following Will and Isobel through hardship, secrets, and the choices that shape their lives in a changing Ireland.

    Begin with A Scarlet Woman - free to read in Kindle Unlimited - mybook.to/ascarletwoman

    #Books #BooksByLornaPeel #FamilySaga #HistoricalFiction #KindleUnlimited #Ireland #BookSeries @bookstodon

  23. Dog Man is an incredibly popular series with our older kids. In fact, this set is number four because we keep losing so many copies.
    .
    #Dogman #BookSeries #Books #Libraries #CollectionDevelopment #Cataloging #PublicLibraries #Librarian #librarylife

  24. Dog Man is an incredibly popular series with our older kids. In fact, this set is number four because we keep losing so many copies.
    .
    #Dogman #BookSeries #Books #Libraries #CollectionDevelopment #Cataloging #PublicLibraries #Librarian #librarylife

  25. A sweeping saga of family, loyalty, and secrets that shape generations.

    Set against the rich backdrop of 19th-century Ireland, The Fitzgeralds of Dublin series explores love, sacrifice, and the ties that bind.

    📚️ Books 1–9 available in box sets
    📖 Free with Kindle Unlimited

    Discover the series - mybook.to/FitzgeraldsBoxSets

    #Books #BooksByLornaPeel #Ireland #BookSeries #HistoricalFiction #FamilySaga #KindleUnlimited @bookstodon

  26. A sweeping saga of family, loyalty, and secrets that shape generations.

    Set against the rich backdrop of 19th-century Ireland, The Fitzgeralds of Dublin series explores love, sacrifice, and the ties that bind.

    📚️ Books 1–9 available in box sets
    📖 Free with Kindle Unlimited

    Discover the series - mybook.to/FitzgeraldsBoxSets

    #Books #BooksByLornaPeel #Ireland #BookSeries #HistoricalFiction #FamilySaga #KindleUnlimited @bookstodon

  27. The Fitzgeralds of Dublin series is a sweeping 19th-century Irish family saga. Follow Will and Isobel through struggles, secrets, and choices that test their love and loyalty in a changing Ireland.

    Amazon - mybook.to/FitzgeraldsSeries
    Other Retailers - lornapeel.com/fitzgeralds/a-sc

    #TheFitzgeraldsOfDublinSeries #Books #BooksByLornaPeel #FamilySaga #HistoricalFiction #Ireland #BookSeries #KindleUnlimited @bookstodon

  28. The Fitzgeralds of Dublin series is a sweeping 19th-century Irish family saga. Follow Will and Isobel through struggles, secrets, and choices that test their love and loyalty in a changing Ireland.

    Amazon - mybook.to/FitzgeraldsSeries
    Other Retailers - lornapeel.com/fitzgeralds/a-sc

    #TheFitzgeraldsOfDublinSeries #Books #BooksByLornaPeel #FamilySaga #HistoricalFiction #Ireland #BookSeries #KindleUnlimited @bookstodon

  29. Step into 19th-century Ireland!

    Forbidden love, family secrets, and a sweeping saga await in A Scarlet Woman.

    Start reading The Fitzgeralds of Dublin series today in Kindle Unlimited.

    Amazon - mybook.to/ascarletwoman

    #TheFitzgeraldsOfDublinSeries #Books #BooksByLornaPeel #Ireland #BookSeries #HistoricalFiction #KindleUnlimited #Romance #HistoricalRomance @bookstodon

  30. Step into 19th-century Ireland!

    Forbidden love, family secrets, and a sweeping saga await in A Scarlet Woman.

    Start reading The Fitzgeralds of Dublin series today in Kindle Unlimited.

    Amazon - mybook.to/ascarletwoman

    #TheFitzgeraldsOfDublinSeries #Books #BooksByLornaPeel #Ireland #BookSeries #HistoricalFiction #KindleUnlimited #Romance #HistoricalRomance @bookstodon

  31. Fantasy with Friends: Series or Standalone?

    Briana and Krysta at Pages Unbound are hosting a fantasy discussion meme this year called Fantasy with Friends. Since fantasy is my favorite genre, I thought it would be fun to take part. This week, their question is:

    Do you currently prefer standalone fantasies or series? Is there a certain number of books that seems like “too much,” whether that means the series feels intimidating to start or just that the author might need to move on to something else? Is there a point at which you worry that a series is just a “cash grab?”

    Once, mostly when I was in high school, I almost always only picked books based on how many books were in the series. The longer the series, the better, in my opinion. It made hunting down my next read easier, and faster. I had a somewhat odd method of finding what I wanted to read next, which took a lot of time.

    In a way, I still feel like that. I love getting to spend as much time as possible with some favorite characters in an amazing world. I would gladly take more books with them. I always believe there are more adventures out there, and I always wonder what the aftermath of the big clash is like and how the heroes deal with life afterwards. I feel like the epic high fantasies could turn into delightful cozies as we follow the heroes from the beginning to the big battle and then to what happens next when life settles down.

    At the same time, sometimes the story is just over and I don’t feel like I need or want to know what comes next. At that point, it definitely feels like it’s “too much” in that the author should probably move on. Sometimes it feels like some authors just get stuck and they run out of interesting stories to tell. I don’t think I ever feel intimidated by long series; I feel like I never have enough time. Between my never ending work as a mom and my pursuit of publication, I just don’t have as much time as I’d like to spare for everything I want to read. So, if it’s a really long series, it goes on a mental list that I quietly promise I’ll get to one day when I’m old and my kids are, hopefully, self-sufficient. Or at least don’t need me to make food for them every few hours.

    During this season of my life, I’ll take either a series or a standalone. I just want a whole story, however many books it takes. Sometimes I feel like a series really needs more than 3 books. Other times, one probably would have been good enough.

    This blog is my home base, but you can also find me on:
    Pinterest | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook

    #bookSeries #books #fantasy #fantasyWithFriends #pagesUnbound #standalone
  32. Fantasy with Friends: Series or Standalone?

    Briana and Krysta at Pages Unbound are hosting a fantasy discussion meme this year called Fantasy with Friends. Since fantasy is my favorite genre, I thought it would be fun to take part. This week, their question is:

    Do you currently prefer standalone fantasies or series? Is there a certain number of books that seems like “too much,” whether that means the series feels intimidating to start or just that the author might need to move on to something else? Is there a point at which you worry that a series is just a “cash grab?”

    Once, mostly when I was in high school, I almost always only picked books based on how many books were in the series. The longer the series, the better, in my opinion. It made hunting down my next read easier, and faster. I had a somewhat odd method of finding what I wanted to read next, which took a lot of time.

    In a way, I still feel like that. I love getting to spend as much time as possible with some favorite characters in an amazing world. I would gladly take more books with them. I always believe there are more adventures out there, and I always wonder what the aftermath of the big clash is like and how the heroes deal with life afterwards. I feel like the epic high fantasies could turn into delightful cozies as we follow the heroes from the beginning to the big battle and then to what happens next when life settles down.

    At the same time, sometimes the story is just over and I don’t feel like I need or want to know what comes next. At that point, it definitely feels like it’s “too much” in that the author should probably move on. Sometimes it feels like some authors just get stuck and they run out of interesting stories to tell. I don’t think I ever feel intimidated by long series; I feel like I never have enough time. Between my never ending work as a mom and my pursuit of publication, I just don’t have as much time as I’d like to spare for everything I want to read. So, if it’s a really long series, it goes on a mental list that I quietly promise I’ll get to one day when I’m old and my kids are, hopefully, self-sufficient. Or at least don’t need me to make food for them every few hours.

    During this season of my life, I’ll take either a series or a standalone. I just want a whole story, however many books it takes. Sometimes I feel like a series really needs more than 3 books. Other times, one probably would have been good enough.

    This blog is my home base, but you can also find me on:
    Pinterest | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook

    #bookSeries #books #fantasy #fantasyWithFriends #pagesUnbound #standalone
  33. Bright Dead Things (Bitter Legacies 1) by Hailey Turner | Book Review

    If the forest stares back at you, you’re already prey.

    Bran Gallagher grew up with three rules passed down through his coven: beware forest paths that lead to dangerous mounds, always keep iron close, and never speak of magic.

    Cillian Dunne grew up with his mother’s love, his father’s absence, and secret warnings to never trust a witch.

    In Pelham’s forest, where bright lights haunt the trees and hunt the lost, there are traditions kept for survival and others out of habit, none of which should be broken.

    Bran and Cillian unknowingly broke tradition and ruined each other in the aftermath of a kiss years ago. Reunited in the wake of a family tragedy, they cross paths with something old, something terrifying—something that wants them dead. When Bran’s younger sister is stolen away by a nightmare into the Otherworld, they can only follow and try to keep each other alive in a strange and haunting land.

    Trapped in a dangerous Fae Court, Bran learns being a witch comes with a death sentence. To save him, Cillian must fight against those who seek power from a past he has no memory of, and the only person he can trust is the witch who broke his heart.

    But it might be too late.

    For the Fae have never been kind, and they have always hungered, and this time, what they hunger for is revenge.

    How was it?

    One of the weird things about me, is that when I pick up one of my trusted authors’ books, I sometimes don’t want to know anything about it before diving in. That’s been my approach with Hailey Turner after Soulbound. At most tell me there are witches, Fae, and a new fantasy world to explore, and I’m in.

    Unfortunately, I accidentally read the blurb before starting Bright Dead Things. I say unfortunately because the blurb reveals an event that doesn’t happen immediately enough, and for the entire first quarter of the book, I found myself waiting for that moment instead of fully experiencing the story as it unfolded. It’s not the book’s fault, but it definitely changed my reading experience a little.

    I still got pulled into the story. I sat down to read a few chapters and suddenly found myself around 20% into the book without really noticing, which is a good sign since I’m a slow reader.

    The biggest strength of Bright Dead Things is its atmosphere. The forests is eerie, the Otherworld feels dangerous, and there’s this constant sense that something is lurking in the edges, just beyond sight. Turner is very good at worldbuilding and creating an atmosphere, here it’s a creeping feeling that something is wrong long before the characters fully realize it themselves.

    This book is very fantasy forward, the romance between Bran and Cillian is almost an after thought, yes there’s some longing but it’s a genuine slow burn. I’m happy with that here because the story and world surrounding it is more interesting to me than a second-chance romance. The world, the mysteries, and the hints of larger dangers kept me engaged while the relationship developed at its own pace.

    The one thing I wasn’t entirely sold on was the magic system. It feels a bit loose compared to fantasy worlds with clearly defined magical rules. The casting itself, mostly Bran’s and his witchmarks, often sounded complicated and time-consuming. I feel like Bran could get shot before witchmarking himself a shield, and maybe that’s the point he’s not supposed to duck and hide so he could raise a shield, lol.

    There’s a slow build, with clues and unsettling details scattered throughout the first half, before everything starts accelerating. The first quarter of the novel is largely spent setting up the events described in the blurb, which is why I’m annoyed I read it! It’s really around the halfway point that the pace picks up significantly, bringing more action, revelations, and a clearer picture of the larger threat lurking behind everything.

    I enjoy that gradual crescendo because I’ve come to trust Turner, I know she’s building toward something worthwhile. But I worry about how a brand-new reader would feel about it. If you’re unfamiliar with her talent, the slower first half might require a bit more patience, but if you(re familiar, enjoy the ride.

    I am invested in seeing where this series goes next, despite not being quite as attached to Bran and Cillian as I usually am after the first book of a Hailey Turner series. I like them. They’re good characters, I care about what happens to them. I’d be annoyed if they get hurt or killed but it wouldn’t ruined my day at this point. I haven’t formed a deeper emotional attachment yet.

    However, the mysteries introduced here, the larger mythology taking shape, and the unanswered questions left hanging have me eager to return to this world.

    Overall, Bright Dead Things is a strong opening to a new fantasy series. It’s atmospheric, creepy, full of intriguing folklore, and steadily builds toward something much bigger. If you’re willing to embrace a slower start and enjoy stories where the mysteries unfold piece by piece, there’s a lot here to enjoy.

    Rating: 4 out of 5.

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  34. Bright Dead Things (Bitter Legacies 1) by Hailey Turner | Book Review

    If the forest stares back at you, you’re already prey.

    Bran Gallagher grew up with three rules passed down through his coven: beware forest paths that lead to dangerous mounds, always keep iron close, and never speak of magic.

    Cillian Dunne grew up with his mother’s love, his father’s absence, and secret warnings to never trust a witch.

    In Pelham’s forest, where bright lights haunt the trees and hunt the lost, there are traditions kept for survival and others out of habit, none of which should be broken.

    Bran and Cillian unknowingly broke tradition and ruined each other in the aftermath of a kiss years ago. Reunited in the wake of a family tragedy, they cross paths with something old, something terrifying—something that wants them dead. When Bran’s younger sister is stolen away by a nightmare into the Otherworld, they can only follow and try to keep each other alive in a strange and haunting land.

    Trapped in a dangerous Fae Court, Bran learns being a witch comes with a death sentence. To save him, Cillian must fight against those who seek power from a past he has no memory of, and the only person he can trust is the witch who broke his heart.

    But it might be too late.

    For the Fae have never been kind, and they have always hungered, and this time, what they hunger for is revenge.

    How was it?

    One of the weird things about me, is that when I pick up one of my trusted authors’ books, I sometimes don’t want to know anything about it before diving in. That’s been my approach with Hailey Turner after Soulbound. At most tell me there are witches, Fae, and a new fantasy world to explore, and I’m in.

    Unfortunately, I accidentally read the blurb before starting Bright Dead Things. I say unfortunately because the blurb reveals an event that doesn’t happen immediately enough, and for the entire first quarter of the book, I found myself waiting for that moment instead of fully experiencing the story as it unfolded. It’s not the book’s fault, but it definitely changed my reading experience a little.

    I still got pulled into the story. I sat down to read a few chapters and suddenly found myself around 20% into the book without really noticing, which is a good sign since I’m a slow reader.

    The biggest strength of Bright Dead Things is its atmosphere. The forests is eerie, the Otherworld feels dangerous, and there’s this constant sense that something is lurking in the edges, just beyond sight. Turner is very good at worldbuilding and creating an atmosphere, here it’s a creeping feeling that something is wrong long before the characters fully realize it themselves.

    This book is very fantasy forward, the romance between Bran and Cillian is almost an after thought, yes there’s some longing but it’s a genuine slow burn. I’m happy with that here because the story and world surrounding it is more interesting to me than a second-chance romance. The world, the mysteries, and the hints of larger dangers kept me engaged while the relationship developed at its own pace.

    The one thing I wasn’t entirely sold on was the magic system. It feels a bit loose compared to fantasy worlds with clearly defined magical rules. The casting itself, mostly Bran’s and his witchmarks, often sounded complicated and time-consuming. I feel like Bran could get shot before witchmarking himself a shield, and maybe that’s the point he’s not supposed to duck and hide so he could raise a shield, lol.

    There’s a slow build, with clues and unsettling details scattered throughout the first half, before everything starts accelerating. The first quarter of the novel is largely spent setting up the events described in the blurb, which is why I’m annoyed I read it! It’s really around the halfway point that the pace picks up significantly, bringing more action, revelations, and a clearer picture of the larger threat lurking behind everything.

    I enjoy that gradual crescendo because I’ve come to trust Turner, I know she’s building toward something worthwhile. But I worry about how a brand-new reader would feel about it. If you’re unfamiliar with her talent, the slower first half might require a bit more patience, but if you(re familiar, enjoy the ride.

    I am invested in seeing where this series goes next, despite not being quite as attached to Bran and Cillian as I usually am after the first book of a Hailey Turner series. I like them. They’re good characters, I care about what happens to them. I’d be annoyed if they get hurt or killed but it wouldn’t ruined my day at this point. I haven’t formed a deeper emotional attachment yet.

    However, the mysteries introduced here, the larger mythology taking shape, and the unanswered questions left hanging have me eager to return to this world.

    Overall, Bright Dead Things is a strong opening to a new fantasy series. It’s atmospheric, creepy, full of intriguing folklore, and steadily builds toward something much bigger. If you’re willing to embrace a slower start and enjoy stories where the mysteries unfold piece by piece, there’s a lot here to enjoy.

    Rating: 4 out of 5.

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