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Caitlin G. @realmsofmymind.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Some exciting book mail today! Thanks to Bramble Romance for the ARC of LIGHTNING & THUNDER by Sara Raasch!!

Caitlin G. @realmsofmymind.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

If you hear me screaming, it's because SILVER DAWN has landed on my NetGalley shelf!! Thank you so much @torbooks.bsky.social!!

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Caitlin G. @realmsofmymind.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Got a sixth book done for the month just under the wire! What was your favorite read of July? #booksky

July Reads Graphic:

A FORSAKEN PROPHECY (ARC) - 4 Stars
SEA OF CHARMS (ARC) - 4 Stars
SUNRISE ON THE REAPING - 3.5 Stars
A TRADE OF BLOOD (ARC) - 4 Stars
MORTAL THINGS (ARC) - 3 Stars
FINDER (Audiobook) - 3.5 Stars

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Caitlin G. @realmsofmymind.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

San Diego Comic Con Book Haul! I once again had a lot of fun running around one of the busiest cons of the year. In between meeting friends and some awesome panels, I managed to find my way to the book booths and snag some free goodies. What looks good to you? #booksky

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Caitlin G. @realmsofmymind.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Been a minute since I had a Saturday morning to myself without adulting to do and I'm fully taking advantage of it!

Table with an iPad, keyboard, and a cup of coffee. Text reads "cozy morning at my local coffee shop to do some D&D prep"

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Caitlin G. @realmsofmymind.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

I cleared my reading decks yesterday, time to pick my next read! Going with my ARC of fantasy romance SUNSPLITTER, sequel to VOIDWALKER (which I loved) and the duology finisher!

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Caitlin G. @realmsofmymind.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Oops, I bought some more books...but this time, I was decidedly in a paperback mood. #booksky

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Caitlin G. @realmsofmymind.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

This week in reading! What are you reading this week?

A graphic of this week in reading.

Last: THE EYE OF LEVIATHAN by MA Carrick (ARC) 4 Stars, THE BONE RAIDERS by Jackson Ford, 3.5 Stars.

Now: GREEN CITY WARS by Adrian Tchaikovsky (ARC), THE EYE OF THE BEDLAM BRIDE (audiobook, 75% done)

Next: THE ENCHANTED GREENHOUSE by Sarah Beth Durst

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Caitlin G. @realmsofmymind.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Treated myself to a (restrained) bookstore trip this weekend!

Hardcover books THE TAPESTRY OF FATE by Shannon Chakrabortt and SEEK THE TRAITOR'S SON by Veronica Roth.

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Caitlin G. @realmsofmymind.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Heading into the weekend with kick-ass ladies and fire-breathing lizards!

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Caitlin G. @realmsofmymind.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

The folks at @torbooks.bsky.social have been VERY good to me this week - ARCs for sapphic romantic fantasy adventure CALL ME TRAITOR by Everina Maxwell and space opera THE INFINITE STATE by Richard Swan are in my hands!

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Caitlin G. @realmsofmymind.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

This week in reading! Happy to report THE UNICORN HUNTERS was everything I hoped it would be. 🥰

A Currently Reading Graphic with book covers and ratings. LAST: The Unicorn Hunters by Katherine Arden (ARC) 4.5/5 Stars. NOW: VOWS OF EMPIRE by Emily Skrutskie and THE EYE OF THE BEDLAM BRIDE by Matt Dinniman (Audiobook, 39% complete). NEXT: TBR Jar ARC Pick!

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Caitlin G. @realmsofmymind.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Book mail! Thanks to @torbooks.bsky.social for an ARC of the upcoming romantic fantasy THE COURT OF VENUS by Bel Banta!

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Caitlin G. @realmsofmymind.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

A little check in on what I've been reading, what I'm currently reading, and what's on deck!

A graphic of various book covers depicting what Caitlin has been/is/will be reading.

Last:
The Last Contract of Isako by Fonda Lee (ARC) 4.5/5 Stars

A Tempest of Tea by Hafsah Faizal 2.5/5 Stars

Now:
The Unicorn Hunters by Katherine Arden (ARC)

The Eye of the Bedlam Bride by Matt Dinniman (Audiobook)

Next:
Vows of Empire by Emily Skrutskie

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Caitlin G. @realmsofmymind.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Trying to rebound from a disappointing read with what I hope will be a surefire win!

A hand holding an ARC of THE UNICORN HUNTERS by Katherine Arden.

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Caitlin G. @realmsofmymind.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Pretty decent reading month - ended on a banger!

Cover collage with star ratings:

The Republic of Memory-4 Stars
Books & Bewitchment- 3 Stars
Steel Gods - 4 Stars
Crucible of Gold- 3 Stars
Oaths of Legacy -4 Stars
A Lady Awakened -3.5 Stars
The Last Contract of Isako - 4.5 Stars

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Caitlin G. @realmsofmymind.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Diving into this highly anticipated read today! Thanks Orbit Books for the ARC!

A hand holding an ARC of THE LAST CONTRACT OF ISAKO by Fonda Lee

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Caitlin G. @realmsofmymind.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

Finished OATHS OF LEGACY, book two in a YA sci-fi trilogy about two guys raised on opposite sides of an empire/rebellion conflict who fall in love and have to navigate conflicting loyalties. Plenty of space battles, a splash of politics, and some romance on the side. 4/5⭐️

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Caitlin G. @realmsofmymind.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

The ARC gods have been extremely generous lately! Where would you start in this stack?

A silver dragon statue sits atop a pile of ARCs and finished copies from publishers. In the stack is:

Sea of Charms by Sarah Beth Durst
Among the Thorns by Jennifer K Lambert
The Last Contract of Isako by Fonda Lee
The Faith of Beasts by James SA Corey
The Unicorn Hunters by Katherine Arden
This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me by Ilona Andrews

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Caitlin G. @realmsofmymind.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

New bookmail! Thank you so much Orbit Books for this ARC of THE FAITH OF MEMORY by James SA Corey!

A hand holding a paperback ARC of The Faith of Beasts by James SA Corey in front of a bookshelf.

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Caitlin G. @realmsofmymind.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

My week in reading! What are you reading/watching/playing?

A graphic depicting reading update with book covers.

Last
The Republic of Memory by Mahmud El Sayed (ARC) 4 Stars

Now
Books & Bewitchment by Isla Jewell
Steel Gods by Richard Swan
Crucible of Gold by Naomi Novik

Next
Oaths of Legacy by Emily Skrutskie

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Caitlin G. @realmsofmymind.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

I had a pretty awesome reading month in March!

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Caitlin G. @realmsofmymind.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Happy release day to THIS KINGDOM WILL NOT KILL ME by Ilona Andrews! I thoroughly enjoyed this read, an Isekai-style novel that has all the vibes and intrigue of a good dark fantasy. Thank you @torbooks.bsky.social for this beautiful finished copy!

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Caitlin G. @realmsofmymind.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Starting a new ARC today - The Republic of Memory by Mahmud El Sayed! This sci-fi tale from @sagapressbooks.bsky.social is set on a generation ship approaching the halfway point on it's 400 year journey as the crew questions if the ship's mission is worth continuing. 15% in and intrigued so far!

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Caitlin G. @realmsofmymind.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

The NetGalley gods were VERY good to me over the weekend! Thank you @sagapressbooks.bsky.social and Del Rey for the ARCs!

The red cover for A Forsaken Prophecy by Stacey McEwan.

The cover for A Trade of Blood by Robert Jackson Bennett

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Caitlin G. @realmsofmymind.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Last summer, I won an amazing prize package from Del Rey: a copy of everything book they release in 2026! My first batch of books just arrived and I'm so excited to dive in!

A stack of books topped with a silver dragon statue.

Books in stack:

To Ride a Rising Storm by Moniquill Blackgoose
Books & Bewitchment by Isla Jewell
Agnes Aubert's Mystical Cat Shelter by Heather Fawcett
Innamorata by Ava Reid
The Book of Blood and Roses by Annie Summerlee
Weavingshaw by Heba Al-Wasity
The Fox and the Devil by Kiersten White

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Caitlin G. @realmsofmymind.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Breakfast out with a book! Finally starting this finale after far too long.

A kindle with text cover THE LOTUS EMPIRE by Tasha Suri and a tray of breakfast food.

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Caitlin G. @realmsofmymind.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

I recently was able to visit Powell's City of Books in Portland - here is the damage from my trip!

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Caitlin G. @realmsofmymind.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Finally made it to one of my bookish bucket list items!

Photo of building with sign that says "Powell's City of Books."

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Caitlin G. @realmsofmymind.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

I GOT NETGALLEY APPROVAL FOR THE INFINITE STATE EVERYBODY STAY CALM. Thank you @torbooks.bsky.social!!!

Book cover for THE INFINITE STATE by Richard Swan, book 1 in The Decurion Saga. It features two stylized birds of prey, one gold, one red, against a backdrop of a field of stars.

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Caitlin G. @realmsofmymind.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

A bit of a rougher month, lot of "mid" books, with one standout exception. Hopefully some better reads in March!

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Caitlin G. @realmsofmymind.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

New ARC arrival on the NetGalley shelf! CALL ME TRAITOR by Everina Maxwell is a sapphic romantic fantasy adventure following two women sent to hunt down traitors to the realm. But what happens when one of them is in league with the very traitors they're hunting? Thanks @torbooks.bsky.social!

Blue and yellow cover of two women facing off on a hill, one wielding magic and the other a sword. The tag line reads "Ultimate Weapon Meets Complete Disaster."

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Caitlin G. @realmsofmymind.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

I absolutely loved: The Raven Scholar by Antonia Hodgson (court politics and murder mystery at a competition to choose the next emperor) The Lost Reliquary by Lyndsay Ely (divine warrior hunts for god-killing weapon so she can kill the god she's bound to)

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Caitlin G. @realmsofmymind.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Moving on to a new ARC for the weekend - what are you reading?

The cover for THE BOOK OF FALLEN LEAVES by A.S. Tamaki, which depicts a black & white samurai jumping with sword out. A giant red blade slashes diagonally across the cover behind him.

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Caitlin G. @realmsofmymind.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Currently reading! What are you reading this week?

A graphic showing Caitlin is currently reading an ARC of The Fox and the Devil by Kiersten White (36% complete) and the audiobook of The Butcher's Masquerade by Matt Dinniman (54% complete).

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Caitlin G. @realmsofmymind.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

It's raining, I have the day off, and 70 pages left in this book. That's my morning plans sorted!

A hand holding an ARC of THIS KINGDOM WILL NOT KILL ME by Ilona Andrews. It is resting on a plaid pillow.

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Caitlin G. @realmsofmymind.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Starting a new ARC today! Hey @fantasybookcritic.bsky.social, I think you liked this one or something, right? 😉

A hand holding an ARC of THIS KINGDOM WILL NOT KILL ME by Ilona Andrews in front of a white bookcase.

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Caitlin G. @realmsofmymind.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Kicking off my weekend with a new NetGalley approval! AMONG THE THORNS is a slow burn fantasy romance about two dream sorceresses who are each determined to prove they are the most powerful in the realm...and then things get messy. Thanks @torbooks.bsky.social and Bramble Romance for the ARC!

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Caitlin G. @realmsofmymind.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Starting a new read today: Green and Deadly Things by Jenn Lyons! Thanks @torbooks.bsky.social for this ARC about a knight waking a long-sleeping necromancer to face a dark force threatening the kingdom!

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Caitlin G. @realmsofmymind.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

Moving for the first time in years - let the Great Book Packing begin!

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Caitlin G. @realmsofmymind.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

Been a bit quiet as I am packing and getting ready for a move, but I have to celebrate my newest NetGalley acquisition! Green City Wars by Adrian Tchaikovsky is pitched as Redwall meets Philip Marlowe and that sounds AMAZING.

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Caitlin G. @realmsofmymind.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

I could not have hit the NetGalley download button faster.

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Caitlin G. @realmsofmymind.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

Starting the weekend off with a new read! CHILDREN OF FALLEN GODS is the sequel to DAUGHTER OF NO WORLDS, one of my top reads for 2025. Thanks to Bramble Romance for the free finished copy!

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Caitlin G. @realmsofmymind.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

Weekend reading! Working on my ARC of THE TRIDENT AND THE PEARL! What are you reading for the first weekend of the new year?

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Caitlin G. @realmsofmymind.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

All the games I managed to fully beat in 2025!

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Caitlin G. @realmsofmymind.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Finished THE GATE OF THE FERAL GODS with a few hours ro spare, bringing me to 65 books for the year, not bad!

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Caitlin G. @realmsofmymind.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

Juggling some adulting on this last day of the year, but maybe I can knock out the final two hours od THE GATE OF THE FERAL GODS before midnight?

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