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Cyn's Workshop
The official podcast for Cyn's Workshop, a place for book lovers to listen to us discuss our latest read.
Episodes
Cyn's WorkshopOnyx Storm Review
Today, we're reviewing Onyx Storm and, unpopular opinion time, it was just okay. 🤷🏻♀️Follow the Author: https://rebeccayarros.com/Buy on B&N…
Cyn's WorkshopOur Infinite Fates Review
Today, we're reviewing Our Infinite Fates, a fast-paced and addictive romantasy that is gender fluid from beginning ot end.Follow the Author…
Cyn's WorkshopThe Last Tiger Review
Today, we're reviewing The Last Tiger, a thoughtful historical fantasy that follows the heart deep within a revolution.Follow the Author…
Cyn's WorkshopThe Rose Bargain Review
Today, we're reviewing The Rose Bargain, a fantasy that puts girls in a competition for a fae prince's hand in marriage.Follow the Author…
Cyn's WorkshopThe Last Bookstore on Earth Review
Today, we're reviewing The Last Bookstore on Earth, a natural disaster dystopian novel that falls flat with the dynamics.Follow the Author…
Cyn's WorkshopThe Notorious Virtues Review
Today, we're reviewing The Notorious Virtues, a fantasy that takes the Grimm Fairytales into the 1920s with flare, fantasy, and a competition for a magical…
Cyn's WorkshopAll Better Now Review
Today, we're reviewing All Better Now, a thoughtful dystopian-type novel that follows three characters navigating through a world where happiness is a disease…
Cyn's WorkshopBeneath These Cursed Stars Review
Today, we're reviewing Beneath These Cursed Stars, a follow up to her previous YA duology that deals with tough topics such as PTSD in a thoughtful way.Follow…
Cyn's WorkshopHouse of Roots and Ruin
Today, we're reviewing House of Roots and Ruin, a chilling follow up to House of Salt and Sorrows that will keep you on your toes and looking around every…
Cyn's WorkshopThe Immortal Games Review
Today, we're reviewing The Immortal Games, a brilliant standalone that combines Hunger Games and Greek Mythology in this fast-paced novel with a bit of romance…
Cyn's WorkshopBless Your Heart Review
Today, we're reviewing Bless Your Heart, a fun horror film perfect for Mother's Day. It follows a family that owns a funeral home by day and hunts vampires by…
Cyn's WorkshopThe Weavers of Alamaxa Review
Today, we're reviewing The Weavers of Alamaxa, a thrilling conclusion to The Alamaxa series that maintains the elemental theme. It is perfect for fans of…
Cyn's WorkshopThe Inheritance of Scars Review
Today, we're reviewing Inheritance of Scars, a fantasy rich in Norse mythology that features horror elements and a compelling enemies-to-lovers romance.Follow…
Cyn's WorkshopMy Imaginary Mary Review
Today, we're reviewing My Imaginary Mary, which follows the brilliant Mary Shelley and Ada Lovelace as they learn about their fae powers and how to keep the…
Cyn's WorkshopSeasons of Chaos Review
Today, we're reviewing Seasons of Chaos, a pretty cool follow-up to Seasons of the Storm that feels, unfortunately, also seemed unnecessary. Follow the Author…
Cyn's WorkshopThe Final Girl Support Group Review
Today, we're reviewing The Final Girl Support Group, an ideal horror film for slasher enthusiasts, paying homage to classics like Nightmare on Elm Street…
Cyn's WorkshopMagic By Any Other Name Review
Today, we're reviewing Magic By Any Other Name, a compelling fantasy that deals with healing from toxic and damaging relationships with a colorful cast of…
Cyn's WorkshopAnd Break The Pretty Kings Review
Today, we're reviewing And Break the Pretty Kings, a Korean-inspired fantasy that is confusing and lacks characterization. Follow the Author…
Cyn's WorkshopYou're Not Supposed To Die Tonight Review
Today, we're reviewing You're Not Supposed to Die Tonight, a slasher that keeps you guessing until the jaw-dropping ending. Follow the Author…
Cyn's WorkshopEveryone's Thinking It Review
Today, we're reviewing Everyone's Thinking It, a mystery layered within academia that addresses racism, classism, cultural appropriation, and the power of a…
Cyn's WorkshopThornhedge Review
Today, we're reviewing Thornhedge, yet another unpredictable, comical, and thoughtful retelling of Sleeping Beauty done in brilliant Kingfisher fashion. Follow…
Cyn's WorkshopA Fragile Enchantment Review
Today, we're reviewing A Fragile Enchantment, a wholesome regency-inspired fantasy perfect for fans of gossip and Bidgerton. Follow the Author…
Cyn's WorkshopThe Second Deaths of Edie and Violet Bond Review
Today, we're reviewing The Second Deaths of Edie and Violet Bond, a promising supernatural mystery hindered by poor characterization. Follow the Author…
Cyn's WorkshopBring Me Your Midnight Review
Today, we're reviewing Bring Me Your Midnight, an enchanting (slight) departure for Griffin that still delves into Witchy lore, environmentalism, and romance…
Cyn's WorkshopThe Temptation of Magic Review
Today, we're reviewing The Temptation of Magic, an enriching and tantalizing dark academic fantasy. Follow the Author…
Cyn's WorkshopWish of the Wicked Review
Today, we're reviewing Wish of the Wicked, a dark fairy tale retelling of Cinderella that puts twist on her fairy godmother. Follow the Author…
Cyn's WorkshopThrowback Review
Today, we're reviewing https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/throwback-maurene-goo/1141756040?ean=9781638930204, a trip through the 90s that deals with complex…
Cyn's WorkshopMomo Arashima Steals the Sword of the Wind Review
Today, we're reviewing Momo Arashima Steals the Sword of the Wind, a fun new start to a new adventure filled with laughs and tons of Japanese mythology. Follow…
Cyn's WorkshopBig Little Spells Review
Today, we're reviewing Big Little Spells, the fun and exciting witchy sequel to Small Town, Big Magic that keeps up the theme of brooding romances and strong…
Cyn's WorkshopTheir Vicious Games Review
Today, we're reviewing Their Vicious Games, a novel perfect for fans of Ready Or Not that pits girl against girl in a deadly game of power. Follow the Author…
Cyn's WorkshopThe Jump Review
Today, we're reviewing The Jump, a novel with an appreciably diverse cast that lacks depth, leading to an outlandish ending. Follow the Author: …
Cyn's WorkshopThis Will Be Fun Review
Today, we're reviewing This Will Be Fun, a heartfelt and cozy fantasy rom-com that will leave you smiling. Follow the Author…
Cyn's WorkshopStranger Skies Review
Today, we're reviewing Stranger Skies, the thrilling sequel to Curious Tides that kept me hooked from beginning to end as it deals with time travel and new…
Cyn's WorkshopMy Salty Mary Review
Today, we're reviewing My Salty Mary, the latest and greatest from The Janies that turns the little mermaid into a pirate! Follow the Author…
Cyn's WorkshopBloodguard Review
Today, we're reviewing Bloodguard, the latest by Red Tower Books, which was a complete waste of my time. Follow the Author: https://www.cecyrobson.com/ Buy on…
Cyn's WorkshopFace the Night Review
Today, we're reviewing Face the Night, a fantasy with a Western edge that worked so well. Follow the Author: https://www.instagram.com/laniforbes/ Buy on B&N…
Cyn's WorkshopCurious Tides Review
Today, we're reviewing Curious Tides, a unique fantasy with lunar magic tied to dark academia that had just a few hiccups. Follow the Author…
Cyn's WorkshopLittle Thieves Review
Today, we're reviewing Little Thieves, a retelling of The Goose Girl with a fierce anti-hero, FMC, hindered by the slow-dragging plot. Follow the Author…
Cyn's WorkshopEver Since Review
Today, we're reviewing Ever Since, a novel about sisterhood and trauma and finding your voice when the odds seem against you. Follow the Author…
Cyn's WorkshopWhat The River Knows Review
Today, we're reviewing What the River Knows, a historical fantasy that takes a young Latina into Egypt among magic, crypts, and betrayal. Follow the Author…
Cyn's WorkshopDragons of Eternity Review
Today, we're reviewing Dragons of Eternity, the final novel in the Dragonlance: Destinies trilogy. It was so fantastic; it literally had me in tears. Follow…
Cyn's WorkshopIron Flame Review
Today, we're reviewing Iron Flame, which was, in short, a bit of a disappointment. And remember, I hopped on that Fourth Wing bandwagon hard. Follow the…
Cyn's WorkshopDragons of Fate Review
Today, we're reviewing Dragons of Fate, the sequel to Dragons of Deceit that takes our heroes to the past to face off against Takhisis, the Dragon Queen, with…
Cyn's WorkshopSilver in the Bone Review
Today, we're reviewing Silver in the Bone, Alexandra Bracken's take on the myth and magic surrounding King Arthur and Avalon. Follow the Author…
Cyn's WorkshopThe Unmaking of June Farrow Review
Today, we're reviewing The Unmaking of June Farrow, a smooth, steady-paced novel that deals with time travel and makes it a little trippy read. Follow the…
Cyn's WorkshopA Multitude of Dreams Review
Today, we're reviewing A Multitude of Dreams, a historical fantasy that tells a vampire-filled tale inspired by Poe's "The Masque of the Red Death." Follow the…
Cyn's WorkshopA British Girls Guide to Hurricanes and Heartbreak Review
Today, we're reviewing A British Girls Guide to Hurricanes and Heartbreak, a heartfelt novel dealing with grief and heartache, all while taking a trip to South…
Cyn's WorkshopThe Blonde Dies First Review
Today, we're reviewing The Blonde Dies First, a horror reminiscent of Scream but continues to flip the switch on the tropes in exciting and fun ways! Follow…
Cyn's WorkshopSpells for Forgetting Review
Today, we're reviewing Spells for Forgetting, an intriguing contemporary fantasy with two estranged former lovers, the murder that still haunts them, and the…
Cyn's WorkshopLegends & Lattes Review
Today, we're reviewing Legends & Lattes, an absolutely perfect cozy fantasy that will make you want to dive right into the book. Follow the Author…
Cyn's WorkshopHalf Sick of Shadows Review
Today, we're reviewing Half Sick of Shadows, an excellent tale of Camelot and King Arthur that focuses on the minor characters rather than Arthur himself…
Cyn's WorkshopEverything We Never Said Review
Today, we're reviewing Everything We Never Said, a YA novel that deals with mature topics such as toxic and abusive relationships. Follow the Author…
Cyn's WorkshopThe Wren in the Holly Library Review
Today, we're reviewing The Wren in the Holly Library, one of my highly anticipated reads that was a bit difficult to get into. Follow the Author…
Cyn's WorkshopDreadful Review
Today, we're reviewing Dreadful, a hilarious, cozy fantasy that will have you smiling from the absurdity from beginning to end. Follow the Author…
Cyn's WorkshopBad Graces Review
Today, we're reviewing Bad Graces, an addictive read about five girls stranded on an island when the strange and unusual begin to change them. Follow the…
Cyn's WorkshopThe Dangerous Ones
Today, we're reviewing The Dangerous Ones, a thrilling romantasy that takes readers back to the Civil War, where one fierce former slave falls in love with an…
Cyn's WorkshopWithin These Wicked Walls Review
Today, we're reviewing Within These Wicked Walls, a novel that may have started as a Jane Eyre retelling but has a life and heart of its own. Follow the…
Cyn's WorkshopWhen the Moon Hatched Review
Today, we're reviewing When the Moon Hatched, an incredibly amazing fantasy filled with adventure and a steamy, slow-burn Romance. Follow the Author…
Cyn's WorkshopBright Ruined Things Review
Today, we're reviewing Bright Ruined Things, a gilded and fantastical take on Shakespeare's The Tempest. Follow the Author: https://www.samanthacohoe.com/ Buy…
Cyn's WorkshopFurysong Review
Today, we're reviewing Furysong, the amazing finale of the Aurelian trilogy! Honestly, this was such an amazing book!Follow the Author…