Holy Hell, this is a bloody good book!!! I loved Kaylie Smith’s writing, the vivid and detailed descriptions, the world building, the fabulous group of characters, the gothic vibe, the steamy scenes, and the element of danger. I am usually hit or miss with books in the fantasy genre, but Phantasma cast it’s spell on me. I was addicted to this book and the characters from the very first page.

Phantasma is a game held inside a haunted mansion. As with all games there are rules and in Phantasma, not following the rules can have deadly consequences. But don’t worry, the rules are simple enough: stay alive and don’t fall in love. If you can make it to the end, you win a prize! The prize – you get to make a wish! It had better be a good one!

When Ophelia’s sister goes missing, Ophelia, a necromancer, enters Phantasma to find her. Once in Phantasma, Ophelia must complete 9 levels (like the 9 circles of hell), each one more dangerous and deadly than the last. The contestants will be up against each other, demons, various temptations, and deadly challenges. There will be only one winner. It is not for the faint of heart!

Blackwell, a mysterious, charismatic, sexy and handsome man/ghost/? offers her a bargain, Ophelia decides to take him up on it. But everything is not as it seems in Phantasma!

I had the pleasure of having both the physical book and the audiobook which made for pure bliss. Laura Horowitz, the narrator of the audiobook, did an amazing job. Seriously she nailed it! It was pure listening bliss. I highly recommend the audiobook if you enjoy listening to books. I am so happy that I decided to take a chance on this book, and it paid off big time! I absolutely loved this dark, fantasy romance!

The characters are fantastic, as were their names. Plus, there is some great dialogue and banter in this book. Some characters are likeable, some are creepy, some sinister, some are vile, and some grew on me like a weed. Plus, Phantasma has a devilishly wonderful gothic vibe to it.

Addictive, sexy, sinister, fun, entertaining and hard to put down!

Highly Recommend this devilishly delightful book!

Thank you to Second Sky/Forever, Bookouture Audio | Second Sky Books and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.

What a delightful, fun, engaging, gripping and entertaining book! Love and Other Conspiracies made a believer out of me in Mallory Marlowe’s writing, wonderful characters, great banter, and vivid descriptions.

At the beginning of this book, Hallie Barrett finds herself out of a job when her boyfriend dumps her. She was the producer of his online show but now needs to find herself something new. But then Hayden Hargrove caught her attention when she saw him discussing Bigfoot on his docuseries. So, Hallie takes a chance and offers him a chance to have his own web show. Hayden takes a chance on the blue haired producer who doesn’t believe in Bigfoot but believes in him.

I adored this book. I love how Hallie had to come from behind the camera to be on the show with Hayden. They go on many adventures in search of the unknown, paranormal entities, ghosts, cryptids, etc. and capture the heart of their viewers in the process. This book gives strong X-files vibes in case you haven’t guessed. The true magic is in the relationships and in its message. I loved the opposites attract vibe. I also loved the messages of do what you love, be yourself, find your own voice, finding the self-confidence to stand up for yourself, the importance of standing up for and beside those you care about, and being open to new experiences.

Most of the characters are likeable, quirky, and fun. I loved the banter between Hallie and Hayden. It was fun, cute and entertaining. The story was adorable as well. This book was like a breath of fresh air. Told through Hallie’s POV, this book delights and entertains.

Thank you to Berkley Publishing Group and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.

Another compelling, chilling, gripping, and enticing book in the Rylan Flynn mystery series! This book grabbed my attention from the very first page! The Haunted Child: A completely unputdownable paranormal mystery thriller proved to be a fast paced page turner which I enjoyed in one sitting! Rylan Flynn has a special gift of seeing ghosts/spirits and helps to solve the mystery of their deaths and helps them to move on. I have enjoyed this series from the very first book, The Spirit Girls, and have to say that the series keeps getting better and better.

Andrea Evans was found with a bloody knife in her hands and her boyfriend dead at her feet. She knows Rylan from their time together at Camp Lakewood when they were children. When Rylan meets with Andrea, Rylan knows that Andrea is innocent and sets out to find the real killer and help Andrea clear her name. During her investigation, readers are given glimpses back to the summer when Rylan met Andrea. I enjoyed being able to see Rylan when she was younger and away at summer camp. Fans of the series will be pleased to see Detective Ford Pierce in this book as well.

I enjoy the paranormal aspects of this book, the mystery of the present day and the events which occurred at camp, and the relationship between Rylan and Ford. I also enjoy how nothing in this book is overly graphic or scary. The Haunted Child: A completely unputdownable paranormal mystery thriller a nice paranormal mystery which keeps me on my toes while glued to the pages. This book, as with the other books in this series, was well written, well thought out, and had a nice amount of character development.

I loved doing my own super sleuthing along with Ford and Rylan and did not see the ending coming! I love it when that happens. I also loved the twists, the tension, the mounting dread, and suspense in this book. I didn’t want it to end!

Addictive, chilling, haunting and hard to put down! I can’t wait to read the next book in the series!

Thank you to Second Sky Books and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.