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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 LifeTea You at the Altar (Tomes & Tea #3)Accomplice to the Villain

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  • The Wayfarer Prince (Kingdom of Sword & Moon #1)
    hanamaren
    Oct 17, 2025
    4.5
    Enjoyment: 4.5Quality: 5.0Characters: 5.0Plot: 4.5
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    I loved this book! It’s a character-driven fantasy. It ends on quite a cliffhanger, so I can’t wait for the next one in the series (seriously, be prepared to cancel your plans when you get to the last act, you won’t be able to put it down). I enjoyed the characters and thought they felt relatable. It has 3 POVs and I feel the author managed them beautifully. The baddie is complex and I felt for her, so I’m glad she had some “screen time” as a POV character. The cover design is stunning.

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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 (Spellshop, #2)

    The Enchanted Greenhouse (Spellshop, #2)

    Sarah Beth Durst

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