Cyn's Workshop

Today, we're reviewing Rust in the Root, a thrilling, intense and fantasy look into an alternate version of Depression-era America. Follow the Author:  https://www.authorjustinaireland.com/ Buy on B&N:  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/rust-in-the-root-justina-ireland/1140800166?ean=9780063038233 Buy on Bookshop:  https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9780063038226 Become a Supporter:     https://po...

Today, we're reviewing House of Marionne , a fantasy that takes dangerous magic and hides it in plain sight behind ballgowns and tea parties. Follow the Author:  https://www.dianemariebrown.com/ Buy on B&N:  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/house-of-marionne-j-elle/1142778737?ean=9780593527702 Buy on Bookshop:  https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9780593527702 Become a Supporter:     https://podca...

Today, we're reviewing Black Candle Women , a novel that felt more like an episodic soap opera with some very unlikable characters. Follow the Author:  https://www.dianemariebrown.com/ Buy on B&N:  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/black-candle-women-diane-marie-brown/1141490072 Buy on Bookshop:  https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9781525899911 Become a Supporter:     https://podcasters.spotify.co...

Today, we're reviewing Our Crooked Hearts , a witchy and gothic read worthy of fans of The Craft . Follow the Author:  https://www.instagram.com/melissaalbertauthor/ Buy on B&N:  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/our-crooked-hearts-melissa-albert/1139985392?ean=9781250826381 Buy on Bookshop:  https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9781250826367 Become a Supporter:     https://podcasters.spotify.com/po...

Today, we're reviewing A Winter's Promise , an unpredictable fantasy that takes one young girl from her world and puts her in the wolf's den. Follow the Author:  http://christelledabos.com/international/ Buy on B&N:  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-winters-promise-christelle-dabos/1129069424?ean=9781609456078 Buy on Bookshop:  https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9781609456078 Become a S...

Today, we're reviewing Vampire Weekend , a quirky punk rock urban fantasy about the struggles of immortality and living life to the fullest. Follow the Author:  https://www.mikechenbooks.com/ Buy on B&N:  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/vampire-weekend-mike-chen/1141227912?ean=9780778386964 Buy on Bookshop:  https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9780778334316 Become a Supporter:     https://podcast...

Today, we're reviewing Lore Olympus: Volume 4 , the next collection in this breathtaking and masterful series. Follow the Authos:  https://www.instagram.com/usedbandaid/ Buy on B&N:  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/lore-olympus-rachel-smythe/1141982359?ean=9780593600078 Buy on Bookshop:  https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9780593599051 Become a Supporter:     https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s...

Today, we're reviewing Twin Crowns , a rom-com fantasy that is full of laughter and magic. Follow the Authos:  https://www.kwebberwrites.com/ & https://www.catherinedoylebooks.com/ Buy on B&N:  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/twin-crowns-catherine-doyle/1139955284?ean=9780063116115 Buy on Bookshop:  https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9780063116139 Become a Supporter:     https://podcasters.s...

Today, we're reviewing  Threads That Bind , a novel that sets Io, a descendant of the Greek Fates who must solve a series of impossible murders to save her sisters, her soulmate, and her city. Follow the Author:   https://kikahatzopoulou.com/ Buy on B&N:   https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/threads-that-bind-kika-hatzopoulou/1142297829?ean=9780593698662 Buy on Bookshop:  https://bookshop.org...

Today, we're reviewing  The Daughters of Izdihar , the perfect fantasy for fans of Avatar the Last Airbender and Legend of Korra. Follow the Author:  https://hadeerelsbai.com/ Buy on B&N:  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-daughters-of-izdihar-hadeer-elsbai/1141342772?ean=9780063114746 Buy on Bookshop:  https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9780063114746 Become a Supporter:     https://podcasters...

Today, we're reviewing  The Midnight Girls , a dark fantasy that offers an interesting take on Baba Yaga and two witches who must fight each other for power before falling in love. Follow the Author:  https://aliciajasinska.com/ Buy on B&N:  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-midnight-girls-alicia-jasinska/1138848790?ean=9781728257938 Buy on Bookshop:  https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9781728...

Today, we're reviewing Fourth Wing , the fantasy that took the world by storm. But did it deliver? Follow the Author:  https://www.rebeccayarros.com/ Buy on B&N:  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/fourth-wing-rebecca-yarros/1142297916?ean=9781649374042 Buy on Bookshop:  https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9781649374042 Become a Supporter:     https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cyns-workshop ht...

Today we're reviewing Daughter of Sparta , an action-packed novel full of fierce women, a slow burn romance, and Greek myths. Follow the Author:  https://www.instagram.com/cmandrewslit/ Buy on B&N:  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/daughter-of-sparta-claire-andrews/1137840425?ean=9780316540087 Buy on Bookshop:  https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9780316540070 Become a Supporter:     https://podca...

Today we're reviewing  Pandora , a compelling tale that leans more into the history of Greek Myths with a subtle touch of magic and fantasy. Follow the Author:  https://www.susanstokeschapman.com/ Buy on B&N:  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/pandora-susan-stokes-chapman/1141450343?ean=9780063280021 Buy on Bookshop:  https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9780063280021 Become a Supporter:     https:/...

Today we're reviewing Unseelie , an adventure fantasy with a neurodivergent MC that goes on an incredible journey. Follow the Author: https://www.ivelissehousman.com/ Buy on B&N:  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/unseelie-ivelisse-housman/1141358824?ean=9781335428592 Buy on Bookshop:  https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9781335428592 Become a Supporter:     https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/...

Today, we're reviewing  The Three-Body Problem , an exhilarating sci-fi read that sucks you in and abducts your mind. Follow the Author:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liu_Cixin Buy on B&N:  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-three-body-problem-cixin-liu/1119317099?ean=9780765382030 Buy on Bookshop:  https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9780765382030 Become a Supporter:     https://podcasters.spo...

Today, we're reviewing Sadie , an emotionally devastating book that will stick with me forever. Follow the Author:  https://www.courtneysummers.ca/ Buy on B&N:  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/sadie-courtney-summers/1127684955?ean=9781250267139 Buy on Bookshop:  https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9781250267139 Become a Supporter:     https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cyns-workshop https://...

Today, we're reviewing Marcus' Misadventures , a fun and quick pun-tastic read. Follow the Author:  https://twitter.com/3_Cat_Day Buy on B&N:  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/marcus-misadventures-cat-a-tonic-book-1-jeremy-m-moore/1143220277?ean=9798987909409 Buy on Bookshop:  https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9798987909409 Become a Supporter:     https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cyns...

Today, we're reviewing  King of Fools , the rivetting sequel to Ace of Shades that begins, what I like to call, Enne's "villain era." Follow the Author:  https://www.amandafoody.com/ Buy on B&N:  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/king-of-fools-amanda-foody/1128780409?ean=9781335040015 Buy on Bookshop:  https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9780525511335 Become a Supporter:     https://p...

Today, we're reviewing One for the Road , an urban fantasy with a meaningful message. Follow the Author:  https://twitter.com/3_Cat_Day Buy on B&N:  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/one-for-the-road-jeremy-moore/1137951950?ean=9798987909423 Buy on Bookshop:  https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9780525511335 Become a Supporter:     https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cyns-workshop https://www.b...

Today, we're reviewing Woman of Light , yet another novel I was unable to connect to that ended up in the DNF pile. Follow the Author:  https://www.kalifajardoanstine.com/ Buy on B&N:  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/woman-of-light-kali-fajardo-anstine/1140141935?ean=9780525511328 Buy on Bookshop:  https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9780525511335 Become a Supporter:     https://podcasters.spotif...

Today, we're reviewing The Chamber , a suspenseful mystery that unfortunately failed to hold my attention. Follow the Author:  https://www.christopherhawke.com/ Buy on B&N:  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-chamber-christopher-hawke/1141546284?ean=9781645993827 Buy on Bookshop:  https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9781645993827 Become a Supporter:     https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cy...

Today, we're reviewing  Fall of the School for Good and Evil , the cherry on top of a magnificent series that will leave you at the edge of your seat and hungover for days to come. Follow the Author:  https://somanchainani.com/ Buy on B&N:  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/fall-of-the-school-for-good-and-evil-soman-chainani/1142334198?ean=9780063318137 Buy on Bookshop:  https://bookshop.or...

Today we're reviewing Drawing Outside the Lines , an empowering story chronicling the life of architect Julia Morgan and all the barriers she broke. Follow the Author: https://susanjaustin.com/ Buy on B&N:  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/drawing-outside-the-lines-susan-austin/1140832285?ean=9781684631599 Buy on Bookshop:  https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9781684631599 Become a Supporter:    ...

Today we're reviewing The Whispering Dark , a dark academic novel with a messy blend of genres and inconsistent characterization. Follow the Author:  https://www.authorkellyandrew.com/ Buy on B&N:  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-whispering-dark-kelly-andrew/1140774094?ean=9781338809473 Buy on Bookshop:  https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9781338809473 Become a Supporter:     https://podcast...