Friday Finds – February 6, 2026
A cozy February edition of Friday Finds featuring recent blog highlights, an indie author spotlight, a quick healthy recipe, and curated bookish, cozy, kitchen, and crafty finds to ease into the weekend.
Review: The Young Stag (Islands in the Mist, Book 5) by J.M. Hofer
The final installment in J.M. Hofer’s Islands in the Mist series delivers an emotionally rich conclusion, blending Arthurian legend and Celtic myth with themes of legacy, loss, and enduring hope.
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Review: Into the Shadows (Islands in the Mist, Book 4) by J.M. Hofer
A darker, more inward turning point in the Islands in the Mist series, Into the Shadows shifts the focus toward power, politics, and consequence as Taliesin moves firmly to the center and the Arthurian future comes into clearer view.
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Review: Rise of the Pendragon (Islands in the Mist, Book 3) by J.M. Hofer
My review of Rise of the Pendragon by J.M. Hofer, Book 3 in the Islands in the Mist series. This installment deepens the myth, raises the stakes, and marks a darker turning point in the saga.
Review: Across the Sea (Islands in the Mist, Book 2) by J.M. Hofer
A thoughtful and immersive continuation of the Islands in the Mist series, Across the Sea deepens character arcs, expands mythological threads, and maintains its strong Iron Age historical grounding. This iRead Book Tours review explores how Book 2 strengthens the series as a whole.
Review: Islands in the Mist (Islands in the Mist, Book 1) by J.M. Hofer
A richly researched, character-driven fantasy steeped in Welsh and Arthurian legend. Strong characters, satisfying twists, and subtle magic make this an immersive start to J.M. Hofer’s Islands in the Mist series.
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Friday Finds – January 30, 2026
A cozy roundup of what’s new on the blog this week, a gentle healthy habit, an indie author spotlight, and a few practical finds to help you ease into the weekend.
Eight Years of Reading, Writing, and Finding My Voice
On January 26, 2018, I hit publish on my first post — a knitting book review — with no plan beyond loving books and wanting a small corner of the internet. Eight years later, I’m reflecting on how this blog has shifted, what’s stayed the same, and why I’m still showing up.
Review: Ethos of Cain by Seth W. James
A fast-paced science fiction thriller set in a dark near-future world, Ethos of Cain introduces a relatable mercenary forced to confront the cost of his choices. This review explores the action, themes, and why this series opener works so well.
BBNYA Finalist Spotlight: The Revenge of Captain Vessia by Leslie Allen
A BBNYA 2025 finalist spotlight for The Revenge of Captain Vessia by Leslie Allen — an adult fantasy romance with LGBTQIA2+ themes, dark stakes, and a vengeance-fueled twist.