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RECOMMENDED: Tender Cruelty by Katee Robert is $1.99! This is book nine in the Dark Olympus series and it’s probably best to read in order. Lara gave it a B+. Have you kept up with the series?
This book is a delight! I know the cover is not nearly as cute as the cover of the first in this series, Partners in Crime, but don’t be put off! Enemies to lovers is suspenseful, twisty, swoony and so so good. I don’t want to spoil anything about this story, so please refer to the cover copy below for the basics of the plot. I have so many wonderful things to say about Enemies … Continue reading Enemies to Lovers by Alisha Rai
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This piece of literary mayhem is exclusive to Smart Bitches After Dark, but fret not. If you’d like to join, we’d love to have you! Have a look at our membership options, and come join the fun! If you want to have a little extra fun, be a little more yourself, and be part of keeping the site open for everyone in the future, we can’t wait to see you in our new subscription-based section … Continue reading Sunday Sale Digest!
Please be advised that this post contains the names of deceased persons. In lieu of images of the deceased, which are offensive to Aboriginal persons, this post contains images of art by contemporary Aboriginal artists. TW: genocide, slavery, exile, sexual violence, imprisonment, forced labor For this month’s Kickass Women in History, we go to Tasmania, an island state of Australia, home of the Palawa people. The Palwala people called their home Lutruwita, and early British … Continue reading Kickass Women in History: Tarenorerer
The Duke of Shadows by Meredith Duran is $1.99! We always get lots of comments when we feature a Duran title; many are hoping she’ll return to writing someday. If you need hope, I found a Reddit thread that mentioned Duran had updated her “About” page in the last couple years and makes references to finishing a manuscript. Sarah reviewed it back in 2008 and gave it a B-:
Julian was tortured and noble, and though he didn’t change so much as come to own himself and the power at his disposal in both of the cultures that shaped him, his journey was fascinating. Julian was marvelous, and did things I wished heroes in other historical novels would do, including beating the ever living shit out of someone who truly deserved it, and being vindicated for doing so. YUM.
Every time I remember an old video I’d like to add to my list of potential Friday Videos, I look at how long ago it was posted and I feel truly ancient. So this one is from 16 years ago. I would have sworn it was less than 10. But no, I’m wrong. This is a song I think about constantly, especially the piano cascade in the middle of the chorus: “Symphony of Science” by … Continue reading Friday Videos Remember We Are All Connected
You’ve been hearing me talk about this book for awhile, and I am so excited to share with you my conversation with Fortesa Latifi, author of Like, Follow, Subscribe: The Cost of a Childhood Online. Her research into family vloggers and influencers is superb and I’m still thinking about some of the revelations in this book. We discuss the origins of influencing and family vlogging, the benefits and the harms that arise from becoming popular, … Continue reading 712. Like, Follow, Subscribe: The Cost of A Childhood Online with Fortesa Latifi
In Bed with a Highlander by Maya Banks is $1.99! This is the first book in the McCabe Trilogy and features a forced/arranged marriage. Some felt the historical romance seemed a little too modern, but others recommend it for a quick, fun read.
This Bookstore Trip Report is from Elizabeth! Although Elizabeth learned the joys of escaping into books in grammar school, she is only a recent convert to the romance genre, mostly thanks to SB Amanda’s introductions to Alice Clayton, Katee Robert, Sierra Simone, and the like. She delights in watching seemingly impossible conflicts resolve themselves into happily ever after endings, especially if there’s no deus ex machina required. It’s literally a dream come true for her … Continue reading Bookstore Trip Report: Montgomery & Taggert, The Spice Cabinet, and Blush Book Lounge
