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hanamaren

Love anything fantasy, especially the kind that's cozy, romantic, funny, (bonus points for animal companions). Also into sci-fi, contemporary romance, regency romance, historical fiction, & mystery.

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My Taste
Assistant to the Villain (Assistant to the Villain, #1)
Swordheart
The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels (Dangerous Damsels, #1)
The Wishing Game
Heartless Hunter (Crimson Moth, #1)
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Mexican GothicIt All Makes Sense Now: Embrace Your ADHD Brain to Live a Creative and Colorful LifeAccomplice to the Villain

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  • A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping
    hanamaren
    Sep 07, 2025
    4.5
    Enjoyment: 5.0Quality: 4.0Characters: 5.0Plot: 4.0
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    Very cozy. I enjoyed the diverse cast and ND representation. The opening lines were amazing and I loved the magic system. It touched on several very real issues without reservation. It felt honest and relatable and heartfelt. Bonus points for weird animal companions.

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    A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping

    A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping

    Sangu Mandanna

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  • The Geographer's Map to Romance (Love's Academic, #2)
    hanamaren
    Sep 03, 2025
    4.5
    Enjoyment: 5.0Quality: 4.0Characters: 5.0Plot: 4.0
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    Fun! I really enjoy India Holton’s books! This was a lighthearted romance/adventure and had great pacing. I loved the characters and found them very relatable (FMC feels like she may be ADHD like me, where MMC has some OCD tendencies) - I felt seen and like I understood them and their chaos/conflict all the more. It felt a little heavy handed on some of the jokes/puns but did I laugh out loud? Yes. Yes I did. Many times throughout listening. Audiobook narrator was great, had excellent timing and carried out the goat’s lines with grace and humor. Overall I had a really fun time listening to this and look forward to Holton’s next book!

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  • The Sirens
    hanamaren
    Sep 01, 2025
    2.5
    Enjoyment: 3.0Quality: 4.0Characters: 3.5Plot: 2.0
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    The Enchanted Greenhouse

    The Enchanted Greenhouse

    Sarah Beth Durst

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  • Nettle & Bone
    hanamaren
    Aug 30, 2025
    5.0
    Enjoyment: 5.0Quality: 5.0Characters: 5.0Plot: 5.0

    One of my favorite reads of the year. I really enjoy T. Kingfisher. I love her ability to weave dark with quirky, and deliver an unlikely cast of heroes every time. Her fairy tale type stories are always so, so good. Bonus points for interesting animal companions.

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  • The Spellshop
    hanamaren
    Aug 30, 2025
    4.5
    Enjoyment: 4.5Quality: 4.5Characters: 4.5Plot: 4.5
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    I loved this - so cozy. I'm a sucker for strange companions, bookish MCs, and low-stakes. Looking forward to the follow up!

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