Cyn's Workshop

Today we're discussing A Year to the Day , a cinematic feeling novel that moves backward as it deals with death, grief, and survivors guilt. Follow the Author:  https://www.robinbenway.com/ Buy on B&N:  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-year-to-the-day-robin-benway/1140185732?ean=9780062854438 Buy on Bookshop:  https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9780062854438 Buy on Amazon:  https://amzn.to/3XZr...

Today we're discussing Yesterday , a thrilling sci-fi adventure with the perfect amount of time travel, action, and romance. Follow the Author:  https://www.instagram.com/rebeccaphelpswriter/?hl=en Buy on B&N:  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/yesterworld-rebecca-phelps/1139985427?ean=9781990259265 Buy on Bookshop:  https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9781990259265 Buy on Amazon:  https://amzn.to/...

Today we're discussing Spell Bound , a wonderful, wholesome, cute frenemy romantasy. Follow the Author:  https://www.ft-lukens.com/ Buy on B&N:  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/spell-bound-ft-lukens/1141651880?ean=9781665940184 Buy on Bookshop:  https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9781665916226 Buy on Amazon:  https://amzn.to/46WQ6WP Become a Supporter:     https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show...

Today we're discussing These Infinite Threads , the sequel to This Woven Kingdom that, unfortunately, pales in comparison. Follow the Author:  https://taherehmafi.com/ Buy on B&N:  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/these-infinite-threads-tahereh-mafi/1141697282?ean=9780063292727 Buy on Bookshop:  https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9780062972477 Buy on Amazon:  https://amzn.to/43fAhqO Become a Supp...

Today we're discussing The Weight of Our Sky , a deeply moving novel following one girl with OCD as she struggles to find her mother during the infamous 1969 race riots in Malaysia. Follow the Author: https://hannaalkaf.com/ Buy on B&N:  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-weight-of-our-sky-hanna-alkaf/1128864426?ean=9781534426092 Buy on Bookshop:  https://bookshop.org/a/8108/978153442608...

Today we're discussing Brightly Burning , a sci-fi gothic retelling of Jane Eyre that is compelling, inventive, and addictive. Follow the Author:  https://alexadonne.com/ Buy on B&N:  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/brightly-burning-alexa-donne/1126762443?ean=9781328604385 Buy on Bookshop:  https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9781328604385 Buy on Amazon:  https://amzn.to/3qMlJl2 Become a Supporte...

Today we're discussing A Thousand Heartbeats , a young adult romance that keeps the reader on the edge of the seat. Follow the Author:  http://www.kieracass.com/news Buy on B&N:  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-thousand-heartbeats-kiera-cass/1140344547?ean=9780062665782 Buy on Bookshop:  https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9780062665782 Buy on Amazon:  https://amzn.to/43Wr4EM Become a Supporter...

Today we're discussing I Will Leave You Never , a book that was a complete waste of my time. Follow the Author:  https://www.annputnamwriter.com/ Buy on B&N:  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/i-will-leave-you-never-ann-putnam/1141942067 Buy on Bookshop:  https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9781647424244 Buy on Amazon:  https://amzn.to/3J2qI7s Become a Supporter:     https://podcasters.spotify.com/...

Today we're discussing Bindle Punk Bruja , an urban fantasy that takes readers into the Prohibition era with some Latinx flare despite a slow pace. Follow the Author:  http://www.desideriamesa.com/ Buy on B&N:  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/bindle-punk-bruja-desideria-mesa/1140775526?ean=9780063056084 Buy on Bookshop:  https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9780063056084 Buy on Amazon:  https://am...

Today we're discussing She is A Haunting , exploring identity, familial trauma, and colonialization through a horror lens. Follow the Author:  https://trangthanhtran.com/ Buy on B&N:  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/she-is-a-haunting-trang-thanh-tran/1141344297?ean=9781547613212 Buy on Bookshop:  https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9781547610815 Buy on Amazon:  https://amzn.to/3WIuY1x Become a Su...

Today we're discussing The Society for Soulless Girls , a poorly done feminist retelling of Jekyll and Hyde. Follow the Author:  https://www.laura-steven.com/books Buy on B&N:  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-society-for-soulless-girls-lk-steven/1140714337?ean=9780593703915 Buy on Bookshop:  https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9780593703915 Buy on Amazon:  https://amzn.to/3BY3TOj Become a Sup...

Today we're discussing  Chain of Gold , the first novel in Cassandra Clare's Last Hours Trilogy that brings Shadowhunter fans back to London to follow the children of Will and Tessa. Follow the Author:  https://cassandraclare.com/ Buy on B&N:  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/chain-of-gold-cassandra-clare/1129994128?ean=9781481431880 Buy on Bookshop:  https://bookshop.org/a/8108/978148...

Today we're discussing Twelve Hours in Manhattan , a romance about second chances that will sweep you off your feet. Follow the Author:  https://www.maangabriel.com/ Buy on B&N:  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/twelve-hours-in-manhattan-maan-gabriel/1141942050?ean=9781647423957 Buy on Bookshop:  https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9781647423957 Buy on Amazon:  https://amzn.to/3MHAC0M Become a Sup...

Today, we're discussing A House with Good Bones , a creepy and hilarious Southern Gothic. Follow the Author:  https://www.redwombatstudio.com/ Buy on B&N:  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-house-with-good-bones-t-kingfisher/1141344167?ean=9781250829795 Buy on Bookshop:  https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9781250829795 Buy on Amazon:  https://amzn.to/3Bfktc9 Become a Supporter:     https://www.b...

Today we're discussing A Dreadful Splendor , a gothic mystery/romance that delivers an unexpected and delightful plot twist. Follow the Author:  https://brmyers.ca/ Buy on B&N:  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-dreadful-splendor-b-r-myers/1140775557?ean=9780063209831 Buy on Bookshop:  https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9780063209831 Buy on Amazon:  https://amzn.to/3nBNJ9U Become a Supporter:   ...

Today we're discussing We Could Be Villains , a promising novel that unfortunately derails from the beginning with poor characterization and juvenile storytelling. Follow the Author:  https://meganmccullough.com/ Buy on B&N:  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/we-could-be-villains-megan-mccullough/1142968111?ean=9781778004452 Buy on Bookshop:  https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9781778004452 Buy on...

Today we're discussing The Davenports , a riveting novel that follows four African-American Women as they deal with racism, classism, and romance in 1910 Chicago. Follow the Author:  https://krystalmarquis.com/ Buy on B&N:  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-davenports-krystal-marquis/1141407164?ean=9780593696767 Buy on Bookshop:  https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9780593463338 Buy on Amazon: ...

Today we're discussing This Woven Kingdom , an engaging slow-burn fantasy that delves into Persian Mythology and the Jinn. Follow the Author:  https://taherehmafi.com/ Buy on B&N:  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/this-woven-kingdom-tahereh-mafi/1139612850?ean=9780062972453 Buy on Bookshop:  https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9780062972446 Buy on Amazon:  https://amzn.to/3NaMB7A Become a Supporte...

Today we're discussing Small Town, Big Magic , a fun and wildly entertaining witchy rom-com. Follow the Author:  https://hazel-beck.com/ Buy on B&N:  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/small-town-big-magic-hazel-beck/1140810563?ean=9781525804717 Buy on Bookshop:  https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9781525804717 Buy on Amazon:  https://amzn.to/3V8tjl7 Become a Supporter:     https://www.buymeacoffee...

Today we're discussing Hotel Magnifique , a dark fantasy that unfortunately falls flat with poor characterization. Follow the Author:  http://emilyjtaylorauthor.com/ Buy on B&N:  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/hotel-magnifique-emily-j-taylor/1139821798?ean=9780593404515 Buy on Bookshop:  https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9780593404515 Buy on Amazon:  https://amzn.to/41CkjXI Become a Supporter:...

Today we're discussing Children of Ragnarok , delving into a world of Norse Mythology where Ragnarok has come, and the Gods are gone. Follow the Author:  https://www.cindachima.com/ Buy on B&N:  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/children-of-ragnarok-cinda-williams-chima/1143234098?ean=9780063018686 Buy on Bookshop:  https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9780063018686 Buy on Amazon:  https://amzn.to/4...

Today we're discussing The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi , a thrilling high-seas adventure following one formidable female pirate on her quest to save an old comrade's daughter. Follow the Author:  https://www.sachakraborty.com/ Buy on B&N:  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-adventures-of-amina-al-sirafi-s-a-chakraborty/1141649241?ean=9780063312371 Buy on Bookshop:  https://bookshop...

Today we're discussing A Vow So Bold and Deadly , the final Cursebreakers novel that brings everything to a climactic end. Follow the Author:  https://brigidkemmerer.com/ Buy on B&N:  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-vow-so-bold-and-deadly-brigid-kemmerer/1136846542?ean=9781547608775 Buy on Bookshop:  https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9781547608775 Buy on Amazon:  https://amzn.to/3Ub5IQc Becom...

Today we're discussing  The Honeys , a trippy horror novel that breaks away from conformity to solve the mystery behind the bees. Follow the Author:  https://www.ryanlasala.com/ Buy on B&N:  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-honeys-ryan-la-sala/1140074403?ean=9781338745313 Buy on Bookshop:  https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9781338745313 Buy on Amazon:  https://amzn.to/40odw3v Become a Suppor...

Today we're discussing Gilded by the masterful Marissa Meyer, which retells the tale of Rumpelstiltskin in dark and enchanting new ways. Follow the Author:  https://www.marissameyer.com/ Buy on B&N:  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/gilded-marissa-meyer/1138594957?ean=9781250618849 Buy on Bookshop:  https://bookshop.org/a/8108/9781250618849 Buy on Amazon:  https://amzn.to/3KjRBoH Become a...