Charmanda Reads

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  • Solace of Dusk: Book Review

    Solace of Dusk by K.V. MeadowsWould I Recommend: Absolutely 100%; 10/10; YesRead: 11/26-12/7/2025 Wow. What a book. For real. I received a copy of this book alongside the eARC for the sequel as result of a giveaway from the author and a bookstagrammer (@luna.reads.things on Instagram). After the tsunami that was the Twilight Saga, I Continue reading

  • Twilight: Behind Blue Tinted Glasses

    I have wanted to revisit Twilight for a few years now, but it always got pushed back for something new, spooky season around the corner, or just not the right mood for something I love but I know is not good. That is the crux of these books – they are objectively Not Good. They Continue reading

  • A Week in Berlin: Book Review

    A Week in Berlin by Angelina Der Arakelian-DenningtonWould I Recommend: YesRead: 9/2-9/21/2025 I was offered the opportunity to work with Angelina Der Arakelian-Dennington through Upwork for the review of her new novel A Week in Berlin and I am glad I did. My job was to read and review, but I was also able to Continue reading

  • Ballad of the Blade: Book Review

    Ballad of the Blade by Andrew P. MerrittWould I Recommend: YesRead: 8/17-8/30/2025 Ballad of the Blade is an epic dark fantasy debut by Andrew P. Merritt. I jumped at the opportunity to work with Andrew regarding the eBook formatting for this novel and I am very grateful he took a chance on me because this Continue reading

  • Helfyre: Book Review

    Helfyre by Mariel Pomeroy Would I Recommend: YesRead: 8/14-8/17/2025 I picked up Helfyre a few years ago thanks to an Instagram ad and much like every other book I buy, it sat on my TBR for a while. I bought this book before I truly became a romance reader. I was dabbling in it, teetering Continue reading

  • Charmanda Reads Returns

    I had a blog I updated semi-regularly with my book reviews and I loved it. I felt important, put together, and semi-professional. This was back when the Instagram algorithm wasn’t against me and I felt like anything was possible. I could be an influencer✨ My last block was on a domain hosted by a former Continue reading