Caffeine and Curses Blog
-
TBR Spotlight: “Assistant to the Villain” by Hannah Nicole Maehrer
What many of us first saw as series of humorous TikTok posts has become a best-selling, incredibly popular fantasy novel. Here is our overview and review of "Assistant to the Villain"...
-
TBR Spotlight: “When the Moon Hatched” by Sarah A. Parker
When the Moon Hatched” by Sarah A. Parker is the start of a rich fantasy romance series that will simultaneously blow your mind and break your heart. In this blog post, we'll first provide a...
-
What the C+C Team is Reading This Spooky Season
We've put together a seasonal TBR with immaculate vibes to match the perfect autumn reading weather. Now, some of us are more into the creepy genre than others, so don’t worry!...
-
TBR Spotlight: “The Serpent and the Wings of Night” by Carissa Broadbent
Carissa Broadbent's "The Serpent and the Wings of Night" is like “The Hunger Games” mixed with “Twilight,” but slightly elevated for a more adult audience. It has hot vampires, a...
-
TBR Spotlight: “7th Circle” by Tate James
Tate James's “7th Circle” is a quick, engaging read that balances plot and spice in a really satisfying way. It’s a solid start to the series and, like its main character,...
-
Our C+C-sonal Reading List for June, July, and August
Check out what's on C+C's seasonal reading list! Read along and discuss with us, and you may pick up a few hints about future designs along the way.
-
The Art of the Slow Burn: How It Works, and Why It Makes Us Absolutely Feral
It takes a lot of skill and finesse to craft a great romance of any kind, but there’s just something special about a well-executed slow burn romance. What makes this romance...
-
Celebrating Sirens: 7 Books That Feature the Alluring, Potentially Deadly, Ocean-Dwellers
There is something fascinating and majestic about the concept of sirens and mermaids. Perhaps we find the mysteries and possibilities of the vast, unexplored ocean simply intriguing. Whatever the case,...
-
Finding the Strength to DNF a Book (Especially a Popular One)
This may be a controversial thing to say, but it is okay not to finish a book. Yes, even if it’s an extremely popular one. Stay with us. A lot...
-
April 2024 Book Releases We Can’t Wait to Add to Our Shelves
With the start of a new month comes a list of new releases to add to our TBR pile. Our wallets may not like it, but the book dragon living...
-
Most anticipated reads for February 2024!
February is here, and you know what that means – a fresh batch of literary wonders to swoon over! Let's take a deep dive into the most anticipated reads this...
-
The Death Siblings and Parthos: A Theory.
There's only a few months left, so it's time to get into the good stuff: the theories. This one about the Bone Carver, his siblings and their connection to Parthos...