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Fee, fie, foe, fum… another indie gem has come!

","url":"https://thestarlitshelf.com/blog-1/f/crimson-jewel-by-a-gordon","title":"Crimson Jewel by A. Gordon","summary":"Fee, fie, foe, fum… another indie gem has come!","date_modified":"2026-07-01T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://thestarlitshelf.com/blog-1/f/twisted-fates-by-megan-rico","html_content":"

If you’re someone who loves fantasy books with fae, dragons, mystery, and a romance that slowly builds over time, Twisted Fates by Megan Rico is definitely one to check out.

","url":"https://thestarlitshelf.com/blog-1/f/twisted-fates-by-megan-rico","title":"Twisted Fates by Megan Rico","summary":"If you’re someone who loves fantasy books with fae, dragons, mystery, and a romance that slowly builds over time, Twisted Fates by Megan Rico is definitely one to check out.","date_modified":"2026-06-22T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://thestarlitshelf.com/blog-1/f/the-secrets-of-pine-holler-by-maddie-leigh","html_content":"

When I was growing up, I was completely obsessed with fairies. Fairies helped me believe there was magic in the world, even if I couldn’t see it. That feeling of magic and whimsy came rushing back to me while reading The...

","url":"https://thestarlitshelf.com/blog-1/f/the-secrets-of-pine-holler-by-maddie-leigh","title":"The Secrets of Pine Holler by Maddie Leigh","summary":"When I was growing up, I was completely obsessed with fairies. Fairies helped me believe there was magic in the world, even if I couldn’t see it. That feeling of magic and whimsy came rushing back to me while reading The...","date_modified":"2026-06-15T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://thestarlitshelf.com/blog-1/f/the-scent-of-sea-and-ash-by-beth-ann-bautiste","html_content":"

I literally just put down The Scent of Sea and Ash by Beth Ann Bautiste and had to immediately come over to my computer to write about it. Holy crap. The end of this book is A LOT to process, and I am DYING for book two.

","url":"https://thestarlitshelf.com/blog-1/f/the-scent-of-sea-and-ash-by-beth-ann-bautiste","title":"The Scent of Sea and Ash by Beth Ann Bautiste","summary":"I literally just put down The Scent of Sea and Ash by Beth Ann Bautiste and had to immediately come over to my computer to write about it. Holy crap. The end of this book is A LOT to process, and I am DYING for book two.","date_modified":"2026-06-08T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://thestarlitshelf.com/blog-1/f/meet-the-author-beth-ann-bautiste","html_content":"

When I tell you I immediately ran to my computer after finishing The Scent of Sea and Ash by Beth Ann Bautiste, I mean immediately. I genuinely have not stopped thinking about this book, the world, the characters, or the...

","url":"https://thestarlitshelf.com/blog-1/f/meet-the-author-beth-ann-bautiste","title":"Meet the Author: Beth Ann Bautiste","summary":"When I tell you I immediately ran to my computer after finishing The Scent of Sea and Ash by Beth Ann Bautiste, I mean immediately. I genuinely have not stopped thinking about this book, the world, the characters, or the...","date_modified":"2026-06-01T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://thestarlitshelf.com/blog-1/f/legion-of-pride-by-stephanie-storm","html_content":"

If Dexter and Constantine had a demon baby, it would be Legion of Pride by Stephanie Storm. I’ve always been drawn to murder mysteries and religious mythology, and this book blends the two in a way that feels both famili...

","url":"https://thestarlitshelf.com/blog-1/f/legion-of-pride-by-stephanie-storm","title":"Legion of Pride by Stephanie Storm","summary":"If Dexter and Constantine had a demon baby, it would be Legion of Pride by Stephanie Storm. I’ve always been drawn to murder mysteries and religious mythology, and this book blends the two in a way that feels both famili...","date_modified":"2026-05-25T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://thestarlitshelf.com/blog-1/f/author-spotlight-stephanie-storm","html_content":"

The best part about what I do is getting to know these authors on a much deeper level than the typical reader. One of my favorite things to do through The Starlit Shelf is interview authors, and I have to say, Stephanie ...

","url":"https://thestarlitshelf.com/blog-1/f/author-spotlight-stephanie-storm","title":"Author Spotlight: Stephanie Storm","summary":"The best part about what I do is getting to know these authors on a much deeper level than the typical reader. One of my favorite things to do through The Starlit Shelf is interview authors, and I have to say, Stephanie ...","date_modified":"2026-05-18T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://thestarlitshelf.com/blog-1/f/a-fools-journey-by-danielle-m-orsino","html_content":"

I just finished A Fool’s Journey by Danielle M. Orsino, and I need to talk about this book!

","url":"https://thestarlitshelf.com/blog-1/f/a-fools-journey-by-danielle-m-orsino","title":"A Fool's Journey by Danielle M. Orsino","summary":"I just finished A Fool’s Journey by Danielle M. Orsino, and I need to talk about this book!","date_modified":"2026-05-08T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://thestarlitshelf.com/blog-1/f/intro-to-the-author-danielle-m-orsino","html_content":"

I’m so excited to share this author spotlight featuring Danielle M. Orsino. Every writer has a unique story behind how they found their way to storytelling, and Danielle’s journey is especially heartfelt. From her backgr...

","url":"https://thestarlitshelf.com/blog-1/f/intro-to-the-author-danielle-m-orsino","title":"Intro to the Author: Danielle M. Orsino","summary":"I’m so excited to share this author spotlight featuring Danielle M. Orsino. Every writer has a unique story behind how they found their way to storytelling, and Danielle’s journey is especially heartfelt. From her backgr...","date_modified":"2026-05-01T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://thestarlitshelf.com/blog-1/f/torn-between-realms-by-iris-gil","html_content":"

If you’re looking for a book that will grab your attention from the very beginning and not let go, you need to pick up Torn Between Realms by Iris Gil.

","url":"https://thestarlitshelf.com/blog-1/f/torn-between-realms-by-iris-gil","title":"Torn Between Realms by Iris Gil","summary":"If you’re looking for a book that will grab your attention from the very beginning and not let go, you need to pick up Torn Between Realms by Iris Gil.","date_modified":"2026-04-20T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://thestarlitshelf.com/blog-1/f/author-spotlight-iris-gil","html_content":"

One of the best parts about what I do here at The Starlit Shelf is that I get to discover what happened behind the scenes of writing these amazing books, and what's more is that I get it directly from the author who brou...

","url":"https://thestarlitshelf.com/blog-1/f/author-spotlight-iris-gil","title":"Author Spotlight: Iris Gil","summary":"One of the best parts about what I do here at The Starlit Shelf is that I get to discover what happened behind the scenes of writing these amazing books, and what's more is that I get it directly from the author who brou...","date_modified":"2026-04-16T13:25:27Z"},{"id":"https://thestarlitshelf.com/blog-1/f/fated-rebirth-by-reno-r-mist","html_content":"

Wow… just wow. Fated Rebirth by Reno R. Mist is one of the most unique fantasies I’ve read in a long time. And that ending? It had me absolutely sobbing. How dare you, Reno?! I genuinely don’t know if I’ll ever forgive y...

","url":"https://thestarlitshelf.com/blog-1/f/fated-rebirth-by-reno-r-mist","title":"Fated Rebirth by Reno R. Mist","summary":"Wow… just wow. Fated Rebirth by Reno R. Mist is one of the most unique fantasies I’ve read in a long time. And that ending? It had me absolutely sobbing. How dare you, Reno?! I genuinely don’t know if I’ll ever forgive y...","date_modified":"2026-04-06T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://thestarlitshelf.com/blog-1/f/meet-the-author-reno-r-mist","html_content":"

One of my favorite things about running The Starlit Shelf is getting to go beyond the books and really connect with the authors behind them. There’s something so powerful about understanding the experiences that create t...

","url":"https://thestarlitshelf.com/blog-1/f/meet-the-author-reno-r-mist","title":"Meet the Author: Reno R. Mist","summary":"One of my favorite things about running The Starlit Shelf is getting to go beyond the books and really connect with the authors behind them. There’s something so powerful about understanding the experiences that create t...","date_modified":"2026-04-01T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://thestarlitshelf.com/blog-1/f/code-red-by-taila-cantrell","html_content":"

Caterpillar, Cheshire, Hatter, and Hare, oh my! If you have ever wondered what Alice would do in a why choose situation, look no further! Code Red by Taila Cantrell delivers exactly that, wrapped in a gritty dystopian fa...

","url":"https://thestarlitshelf.com/blog-1/f/code-red-by-taila-cantrell","title":"Code Red by Taila Cantrell","summary":"Caterpillar, Cheshire, Hatter, and Hare, oh my! If you have ever wondered what Alice would do in a why choose situation, look no further! Code Red by Taila Cantrell delivers exactly that, wrapped in a gritty dystopian fa...","date_modified":"2026-03-23T15:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://thestarlitshelf.com/blog-1/f/where-there-is-smoke-by-elle-j-brae","html_content":"

Wow. This book was so hot, I do not know when I will finally be able to cool down! Elle J. Brae’s Where There Is Smoke takes you on a wild ride, a motorcycle ride that is, filled with intensity, emotion, and undeniable c

","url":"https://thestarlitshelf.com/blog-1/f/where-there-is-smoke-by-elle-j-brae","title":"Where there is Smoke by Elle J. Brae","summary":"Wow. This book was so hot, I do not know when I will finally be able to cool down! Elle J. Brae’s Where There Is Smoke takes you on a wild ride, a motorcycle ride that is, filled with intensity, emotion, and undeniable c","date_modified":"2026-03-16T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://thestarlitshelf.com/blog-1/f/trial-of-bronze-and-blood-by-mk-deoradh%C3%A1n","html_content":"

Indie authors never cease to amaze me with their talent and originality, and Trial of Bronze and Blood by M.K. Deoradhán is no exception. This story is packed with action, political intrigue, and a deeply satisfying slow...

","url":"https://thestarlitshelf.com/blog-1/f/trial-of-bronze-and-blood-by-mk-deoradh%C3%A1n","title":"Trial of Bronze and Blood by M.K. Deoradhán","summary":"Indie authors never cease to amaze me with their talent and originality, and Trial of Bronze and Blood by M.K. Deoradhán is no exception. This story is packed with action, political intrigue, and a deeply satisfying slow...","date_modified":"2026-03-08T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://thestarlitshelf.com/blog-1/f/meet-the-author-mk-deoradh%C3%A1n","html_content":"

I am so excited introduce you to M.K. Deoradhán, the spotlight author for March! M.K. is the brilliant mind behind Trial of Bronze and Blood, a sweeping romantic fantasy that feels as vivid and immersive as a film unfold...

","url":"https://thestarlitshelf.com/blog-1/f/meet-the-author-mk-deoradh%C3%A1n","title":"Meet the Author: M.K. Deoradhán ","summary":"I am so excited introduce you to M.K. Deoradhán, the spotlight author for March! M.K. is the brilliant mind behind Trial of Bronze and Blood, a sweeping romantic fantasy that feels as vivid and immersive as a film unfold...","date_modified":"2026-03-01T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://thestarlitshelf.com/blog-1/f/the-shards-of-the-conduit-by-sn-yusuf","html_content":"

Where do I even begin with this one? I do not read a ton of sci fi, not because I do not like it, but because most of the authors I follow write romantasy. But every time I do read sci fi, I am reminded of how incredible...

","url":"https://thestarlitshelf.com/blog-1/f/the-shards-of-the-conduit-by-sn-yusuf","title":"The Shards of the Conduit by S.N. Yusuf","summary":"Where do I even begin with this one? I do not read a ton of sci fi, not because I do not like it, but because most of the authors I follow write romantasy. But every time I do read sci fi, I am reminded of how incredible...","date_modified":"2026-02-23T17:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://thestarlitshelf.com/blog-1/f/the-last-stitch-by-chantelle-kerr","html_content":"

Time travel, witches, and a slow-burn enemies-to-lovers romance? What more could you ask for? I just finished The Last Stitch by Chantelle Kerr, and I am still thinking about it. This book completely pulled me in, and I ...

","url":"https://thestarlitshelf.com/blog-1/f/the-last-stitch-by-chantelle-kerr","title":"The Last Stitch by Chantelle Kerr","summary":"Time travel, witches, and a slow-burn enemies-to-lovers romance? What more could you ask for? I just finished The Last Stitch by Chantelle Kerr, and I am still thinking about it. This book completely pulled me in, and I ...","date_modified":"2026-02-16T17:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://thestarlitshelf.com/blog-1/f/the-trouble-with-love-and-ink-by-harriet-ashford","html_content":"

Have you ever finished a book and then hugged it afterward? That’s exactly how I felt after finishing The Trouble with Love and Ink by Harriet Ashford. This was one of the cutest books I’ve read in a long time, and I am ...

","url":"https://thestarlitshelf.com/blog-1/f/the-trouble-with-love-and-ink-by-harriet-ashford","title":"The Trouble with Love and Ink by Harriet Ashford","summary":"Have you ever finished a book and then hugged it afterward? That’s exactly how I felt after finishing The Trouble with Love and Ink by Harriet Ashford. This was one of the cutest books I’ve read in a long time, and I am ...","date_modified":"2026-02-08T17:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://thestarlitshelf.com/blog-1/f/meet-the-author-harriet-ashford","html_content":"

One of my favorite parts of my job is that I get the amazing opportunity to interview my authors and get to know them on a personal level. Harriet Ashford, to me, is her book personified—super cute, hilarious, and full o...

","url":"https://thestarlitshelf.com/blog-1/f/meet-the-author-harriet-ashford","title":"Meet the Author: Harriet Ashford","summary":"One of my favorite parts of my job is that I get the amazing opportunity to interview my authors and get to know them on a personal level. Harriet Ashford, to me, is her book personified—super cute, hilarious, and full o...","date_modified":"2026-02-01T17:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://thestarlitshelf.com/blog-1/f/author-and-book-spotlight-from-the-cold-by-mia-k-rose","html_content":"

From the Cold by Mia K. Rose is an atmospheric read that draws you in immediately. The story centers around Claris, a young woman raised to be a lady of the court who is not content with the life of silks and expectation...

","url":"https://thestarlitshelf.com/blog-1/f/author-and-book-spotlight-from-the-cold-by-mia-k-rose","title":"Author and Book Spotlight: From the Cold by Mia K. Rose","summary":"From the Cold by Mia K. Rose is an atmospheric read that draws you in immediately. The story centers around Claris, a young woman raised to be a lady of the court who is not content with the life of silks and expectation...","date_modified":"2026-01-26T17:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://thestarlitshelf.com/blog-1/f/witch-awakening-by-jacqueline-lestrange","html_content":"

I was completely blown away by my most recent indie read, Witch Awakening by Jacqueline L’Estrange. I have always been drawn to stories

","url":"https://thestarlitshelf.com/blog-1/f/witch-awakening-by-jacqueline-lestrange","title":"Witch Awakening by Jacqueline L'Estrange","summary":"I was completely blown away by my most recent indie read, Witch Awakening by Jacqueline L’Estrange. I have always been drawn to stories","date_modified":"2026-01-19T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://thestarlitshelf.com/blog-1/f/this-time-maybe-by-ali-morgans","html_content":"

When you think of contemporary romance, you usually think fun, sexy, maybe a little messy, but ultimately a happy ending. I picked up Ali Morgans' This Time, Maybe with exactly those expectations. I assumed it would be a...

","url":"https://thestarlitshelf.com/blog-1/f/this-time-maybe-by-ali-morgans","title":"This Time, Maybe by Ali Morgans","summary":"When you think of contemporary romance, you usually think fun, sexy, maybe a little messy, but ultimately a happy ending. I picked up Ali Morgans' This Time, Maybe with exactly those expectations. I assumed it would be a...","date_modified":"2026-01-08T17:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://thestarlitshelf.com/blog-1/f/author-spotlight-ali-morgans","html_content":"

There is something especially powerful about stories written from lived experience, the kind that are unafraid to sit in the messy and deeply human moments. Ali Morgans writes with honesty, heart, and a fearless willingn...

","url":"https://thestarlitshelf.com/blog-1/f/author-spotlight-ali-morgans","title":"Author Spotlight: Ali Morgans","summary":"There is something especially powerful about stories written from lived experience, the kind that are unafraid to sit in the messy and deeply human moments. Ali Morgans writes with honesty, heart, and a fearless willingn...","date_modified":"2026-01-01T17:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://thestarlitshelf.com/blog-1/f/the-elflaine-chronicles-ballad-of-dawn","html_content":"

When I was a little girl, I was obsessed with fairies and magic. As I got older, the magic slowly faded. That is until I rediscovered my love for fantasy books, and suddenly I had come full circle, right back to obsessin...

","url":"https://thestarlitshelf.com/blog-1/f/the-elflaine-chronicles-ballad-of-dawn","title":"The Elflaine Chronicles: Ballad of Dawn","summary":"When I was a little girl, I was obsessed with fairies and magic. As I got older, the magic slowly faded. That is until I rediscovered my love for fantasy books, and suddenly I had come full circle, right back to obsessin...","date_modified":"2025-12-15T17:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://thestarlitshelf.com/blog-1/f/author-spotlight-haley-hamilton","html_content":"

I am so excited to introduce our featured author for December, Haley Hamilton, author of The Elflaine Chronicles. She currently has two books out in the trilogy, Ballad of Dawn and Song of Starlight. I’ve had the privil...

","url":"https://thestarlitshelf.com/blog-1/f/author-spotlight-haley-hamilton","title":"Author Spotlight: Haley Hamilton","summary":" I am so excited to introduce our featured author for December, Haley Hamilton, author of The Elflaine Chronicles. She currently has two books out in the trilogy, Ballad of Dawn and Song of Starlight. I’ve had the privil...","date_modified":"2025-12-01T17:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://thestarlitshelf.com/blog-1/f/the-fourth-portal-by-ja-merkel","html_content":"

In our society, there are still people who believe they have the right to dictate who others are allowed to love. Imagine a world where love is not only forbidden but punishable by death. J.A. Merkel explores this idea i...

","url":"https://thestarlitshelf.com/blog-1/f/the-fourth-portal-by-ja-merkel","title":"The Fourth Portal by J.A. Merkel","summary":"In our society, there are still people who believe they have the right to dictate who others are allowed to love. Imagine a world where love is not only forbidden but punishable by death. J.A. Merkel explores this idea i...","date_modified":"2025-11-14T17:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://thestarlitshelf.com/blog-1/f/author-spotlight-ja-merkel","html_content":"

One of the best parts of promoting indie authors is getting to know them on a much deeper level than the typical reader ever could. J.A. Merkel is one of those authors I’ve had the honor of meeting (and reading!) and he’...

","url":"https://thestarlitshelf.com/blog-1/f/author-spotlight-ja-merkel","title":"Author Spotlight: J.A. Merkel","summary":"One of the best parts of promoting indie authors is getting to know them on a much deeper level than the typical reader ever could. J.A. Merkel is one of those authors I’ve had the honor of meeting (and reading!) and he’...","date_modified":"2025-11-01T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://thestarlitshelf.com/blog-1/f/book-review-when-the-portals-open-by-mercedes-koefoed","html_content":"

This month on The Starlit Shelf, we’re featuring When the Portals Open by Mercedes Koefoed, a debut fantasy that has been enchanting readers with its blend of adventure, heart, and imagination. It’s one of those stories ...

","url":"https://thestarlitshelf.com/blog-1/f/book-review-when-the-portals-open-by-mercedes-koefoed","title":"Book Review: When the Portals Open by Mercedes Koefoed","summary":"This month on The Starlit Shelf, we’re featuring When the Portals Open by Mercedes Koefoed, a debut fantasy that has been enchanting readers with its blend of adventure, heart, and imagination. It’s one of those stories ...","date_modified":"2025-10-13T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://thestarlitshelf.com/blog-1/f/author-spotlight-mercedes-koefoed","html_content":"

It’s the beginning of the month which means I have a new author to shine the spotlight on. This month is all about Mercedes Koefoed, the author of When the Portals Open. Mercedes is a homeschooling mom of three who has a...

","url":"https://thestarlitshelf.com/blog-1/f/author-spotlight-mercedes-koefoed","title":"Author Spotlight: Mercedes Koefoed","summary":"It’s the beginning of the month which means I have a new author to shine the spotlight on. This month is all about Mercedes Koefoed, the author of When the Portals Open. Mercedes is a homeschooling mom of three who has a...","date_modified":"2025-10-01T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://thestarlitshelf.com/blog-1/f/a-witchs-guide-to-magical-innkeeping-by-sangu-mandanna-review","html_content":"

If you are searching for the perfect book to curl up with this autumn, the kind of story that feels like a giant, comforting hug, look no further than Sangu Mandanna’s A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping.

","url":"https://thestarlitshelf.com/blog-1/f/a-witchs-guide-to-magical-innkeeping-by-sangu-mandanna-review","title":"A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna Review","summary":" If you are searching for the perfect book to curl up with this autumn, the kind of story that feels like a giant, comforting hug, look no further than Sangu Mandanna’s A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping.","date_modified":"2025-09-16T01:45:09Z"},{"id":"https://thestarlitshelf.com/blog-1/f/author-spotlight-sorcha-reagh-author-of-cerulean-truth","html_content":"

September is here, and with Virgo season in full swing, we’re focusing on authors who pour their heart, humor, and a little chaos into their craft. This month’s featured indie author is Sorcha Reagh, the brilliant mind b...

","url":"https://thestarlitshelf.com/blog-1/f/author-spotlight-sorcha-reagh-author-of-cerulean-truth","title":"Author Spotlight: Sorcha Reagh, Author of Cerulean Truth","summary":"September is here, and with Virgo season in full swing, we’re focusing on authors who pour their heart, humor, and a little chaos into their craft. This month’s featured indie author is Sorcha Reagh, the brilliant mind b...","date_modified":"2025-09-01T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://thestarlitshelf.com/blog-1/f/atmosphere-by-taylor-jenkins-reid-review","html_content":"

This book may be one of my favorites of the year. It hit me in my feels on multiple levels, and it’s not a story I’ll soon forget. It reminded me of how far we’ve come and how far we still have to go when it comes to lo...

","url":"https://thestarlitshelf.com/blog-1/f/atmosphere-by-taylor-jenkins-reid-review","title":"Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid Review","summary":" This book may be one of my favorites of the year. It hit me in my feels on multiple levels, and it’s not a story I’ll soon forget. It reminded me of how far we’ve come and how far we still have to go when it comes to lo...","date_modified":"2025-08-11T16:08:10Z"},{"id":"https://thestarlitshelf.com/blog-1/f/indie-author-spotlight-lj-claren","html_content":"

We're kicking off our Indie Author Spotlight series with a powerful debut: The Silversmith by L.J. Claren. Set in a richly imagined world with a touch of divine power, this romantasy blends forbidden love, slow-burn tens...

","url":"https://thestarlitshelf.com/blog-1/f/indie-author-spotlight-lj-claren","title":"Indie Author Spotlight: L.J. Claren","summary":"We're kicking off our Indie Author Spotlight series with a powerful debut: The Silversmith by L.J. Claren. Set in a richly imagined world with a touch of divine power, this romantasy blends forbidden love, slow-burn tens...","date_modified":"2025-08-01T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://thestarlitshelf.com/blog-1/f/why-we-love-red-flags-in-fiction","html_content":"

We book lovers have fully embraced our love for morally gray characters. One of my personal favorite tropes? That deliciously unhinged “touch her and die” energy. But let’s be real. If I were single and actually met a ma...

","url":"https://thestarlitshelf.com/blog-1/f/why-we-love-red-flags-in-fiction","title":"Why We Love Red Flags in Fiction","summary":"We book lovers have fully embraced our love for morally gray characters. One of my personal favorite tropes? That deliciously unhinged “touch her and die” energy. But let’s be real. If I were single and actually met a ma...","date_modified":"2025-07-18T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://thestarlitshelf.com/blog-1/f/bury-our-bones-in-the-midnight-soil-review","html_content":"

I grew up on vampire stories. Dracula, Interview with the Vampire, and of course, the Twilight series. But Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil offers something different. A fresh, haunting take on the vampire mythos that...

","url":"https://thestarlitshelf.com/blog-1/f/bury-our-bones-in-the-midnight-soil-review","title":"Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil Review","summary":"I grew up on vampire stories. Dracula, Interview with the Vampire, and of course, the Twilight series. But Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil offers something different. A fresh, haunting take on the vampire mythos that...","date_modified":"2025-07-10T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://thestarlitshelf.com/blog-1/f/why-i-don%E2%80%99t-believe-in-guilty-pleasure-reads","html_content":"

“Guilty pleasure” is a term we hear often — whether it’s about food, movies, shows, or books. I’ll be honest: I’ve used it myself to describe books I devoured but didn’t think were “high quality.” But after sitting with ...

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Synopsis:

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When I joined the Bookstagram community, it was simply to talk about books and hopefully meet a few people who shared my love for reading. What I didn’t expect was just how deep and meaningful those connections would bec...

","url":"https://thestarlitshelf.com/blog-1/f/announcing-the-indie-author-spotlight","title":"Announcing: The Indie Author Spotlight","summary":"When I joined the Bookstagram community, it was simply to talk about books and hopefully meet a few people who shared my love for reading. What I didn’t expect was just how deep and meaningful those connections would bec...","date_modified":"2025-06-16T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://thestarlitshelf.com/blog-1/f/shield-of-sparrows-spoiler-free-review","html_content":"

Devney Perry’s first journey into fantasy starts off with a bang!

","url":"https://thestarlitshelf.com/blog-1/f/shield-of-sparrows-spoiler-free-review","title":"Shield of Sparrows Spoiler-Free Review!","summary":"Devney Perry’s first journey into fantasy starts off with a bang!","date_modified":"2025-06-08T15:55:57Z"},{"id":"https://thestarlitshelf.com/blog-1/f/more-than-just-books-what-this-community-means-to-me","html_content":"

For my second blog post, I wanted to get a little more personal and share why I created this site, this blog, and my book club. I originally planned to post a long-form book review, but between working on all my new proj...

","url":"https://thestarlitshelf.com/blog-1/f/more-than-just-books-what-this-community-means-to-me","title":"More Than Just Books: What This Community Means to Me","summary":"For my second blog post, I wanted to get a little more personal and share why I created this site, this blog, and my book club. I originally planned to post a long-form book review, but between working on all my new proj...","date_modified":"2025-06-05T17:09:51Z"},{"id":"https://thestarlitshelf.com/blog-1/f/welcome-to-the-starlit-shelf-a-new-chapter-begins","html_content":"

Welcome, readers!

","url":"https://thestarlitshelf.com/blog-1/f/welcome-to-the-starlit-shelf-a-new-chapter-begins","title":"Welcome to The Starlit Shelf: A New Chapter Begins","summary":"Welcome, readers!","date_modified":"2025-05-29T00:43:32Z"}]}