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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 WorkshopThe Lightstruck Review
Today, we're reviewing The Lightstruck, the sequel to The Darkening that, unfortunately, just felt like more of the same. Follow the Author…
Cyn's WorkshopCertain Dark Things Review
Today, we're reviewing Certain Dark Things, a neo-noir horror that shows vampires in a new light in a dangerous Mexico City. Follow the Author…
Cyn's WorkshopWeyward Review
Today, we're reviewing Weyward, a riveting debut perfect for Alice Hoffman and Sarah Penner fans. Follow the Author…
Cyn's WorkshopA Fate Inked in Blood Review
Today, we're reviewing A Fate Inked in Blood, a strong enough novel with fierce characters, steamy scenes, and compelling world-building. Follow the Author…
Cyn's WorkshopFind Him Where You Left Him Dead Review
Today, we're reviewing Find Him Where You Left Him Dead, a thrilling horror that more than deserved its Bram Stoker Nomination. Trust me, you won't want to put…
Cyn's WorkshopQueen's Catacombs Review
Today, we're reviewing Queen's Catacombs, a novel that continues to play with exciting role-reversals. Follow the Author: https://jordanhbartlett.com/ Buy on…
Cyn's WorkshopThis Delicious Death Review
Today, we're reviewing This Delicious Death, a novel that gives the zombie trope a contemporary spin and takes four "ghouls" to a music festival in the desert…
Cyn's WorkshopThe Last Heir to Blackwood Library
Today, we’re reviewing The Last Heir to Blackwood Library, a gothic tale with a sinister and speculative twist. Follow the Author: https://hesterfox.com/…
Cyn's WorkshopThe Great Texas Dragon Race Review
Today, we're reviewing The Great Texas Dragon Race, a fun and unique action-packed adventure full of dragons and risks. Follow the Author…
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March Wrap Up!
Hey there, everyone! I hope everyone had a great March! I didn't get to read all the books I wanted to this month, surprise surprise, but it was a more…
Cyn's WorkshopThe Cruel Prince Review
Today, we're reviewing The Cruel Prince, a thrilling enemies-to-lovers romance that was definitely worth the hype. Follow the Author: https://blackholly.com/…
Cyn's WorkshopSeven Faceless Saints Review
Today, we're reviewing Seven Faceless Saints, a tense enemies-to-love fantasy with a murder mystery that pulls two former friends back into each other's orbit…
Cyn's WorkshopLove & Resistance Review
Today, we're reviewing Love & Resistance, a book with enough teenage angst and romance to keep the reader engaged as it tackles racism and bullying. Follow the…
Cyn's WorkshopAriadne Review
Today, we're reviewing Ariadne, a mesmerizing tale that is hypnotic from beginning to end. Follow the Author: https://www.jennifersaint.com/ Buy on B&N…
Cyn's WorkshopManslaughter Park Review
Today, we're reviewing Manslaughter Park, a fun queer retelling of Mansfield Park that turns Fanny into an artist and investigator. Follow the Author…
Cyn's WorkshopZhara Review
Today, we're reviewing Guardians of Dawn: Zhara, the book that lives up to its potential and is perfect for fans of Sailor Moon and Cardcaptor Sakura! Follow…
Cyn's WorkshopFollow the Shadows Review
Today, we're reviewing Follow the Shadows, a book that had all the makings of something I would love...and yet was something I did not bother finishing. Follow…
Cyn's WorkshopThe Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein Review
Today, we're reviewing The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein, a chilling retelling of the classic 'Frankenstein' that I think Mary Shelley would love and…
Cyn's WorkshopIda in the Middle Review
Today, we're reviewing Ida in the Middle, a moving story about one girl's journey to find her passion and discover a stronger connection to her Palestinian…
Cyn's WorkshopThe Byways Review
Today, we're reviewing The Byways, a dark and contemporary fantasy of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, showing readers the true meaning of being lost and…
Cyn's WorkshopCity of Nightmares Review
Today, we're reviewing City of Nightmares, a fun, fast-paced novel full of mystery, monsters, and laughs. Follow the Author…
Cyn's WorkshopThieves' Gambit Review
Today, we're reviewing Thieves' Gambit, a high-stakes and fast-paced novel of heists and romance. Follow the Author: https://www.kayvionlewis.com/Buy on B&N…
Cyn's WorkshopNocturne Review
Today, we're reviewing Nocturne, an urban fantasy that reads slow but would be incredible if adapted to the stage. Follow the Author…
Cyn's WorkshopThis Cursed Crown Review
Today, we're reviewing This Cursed Crown, which relies heavily on the previous novel but thankfully brings out a lot of characterization. Follow the Author…
Cyn's WorkshopDelicious Monsters Review
Today, we're reviewing Delicious Monsters, a novel split between ten years that is part investigative and part haunted horror. Follow the Author…
Cyn's WorkshopWinterkeep Review
Today, we're reviewing Winterkeep, the fourth novel in the Graceling series, bogged down by a slow pace and too much world-building. Follow the Author…
Cyn's WorkshopWild is the Witch Review
Today, we're reviewing Wild is the Witch, an immersive slow burn enemies-to-lovers romance that takes readers through a trek into the Washington wilderness…
Cyn's WorkshopThose We Drown Review
Today, we're reviewing Those We Drown, a completely unfortunate and disastrous read. Follow the Author: https://www.instagram.com/amygoldsmith_writes/Buy on…
Cyn's WorkshopMurder at a Scottish Wedding Review
Today, we're reviewing Murder at a Scottish Wedding, an unpredictable, cozy mystery that keeps up the pace and delivers on all fronts. Follow the Author…
Cyn's WorkshopRust in the Root Review
Today, we're reviewing Rust in the Root, a thrilling, intense and fantasy look into an alternate version of Depression-era America. Follow the Author…
Cyn's WorkshopHouse of Marionne Review
Today, we're reviewing House of Marionne, a fantasy that takes dangerous magic and hides it in plain sight behind ballgowns and tea parties. Follow the Author…
Cyn's WorkshopBlack Candle Women Review
Today, we're reviewing Black Candle Women, a novel that felt more like an episodic soap opera with some very unlikable characters. Follow the Author…
Cyn's WorkshopOur Crooked Hearts Review
Today, we're reviewing Our Crooked Hearts, a witchy and gothic read worthy of fans of The Craft. Follow the Author…
Cyn's WorkshopA Winter's Promise Review
Today, we're reviewing A Winter's Promise, an unpredictable fantasy that takes one young girl from her world and puts her in the wolf's den. Follow the Author…
Cyn's WorkshopVampire Weekend Review
Today, we're reviewing Vampire Weekend, a quirky punk rock urban fantasy about the struggles of immortality and living life to the fullest. Follow the Author…
Cyn's WorkshopLore Olympus Volume 4 Review
Today, we're reviewing Lore Olympus: Volume 4, the next collection in this breathtaking and masterful series. Follow the Authos…
Cyn's WorkshopTwin Crowns Review
Today, we're reviewing Twin Crowns, a rom-com fantasy that is full of laughter and magic. Follow the Authos: https://www.kwebberwrites.com/ &…
Cyn's WorkshopThreads That Bind Review
Today, we're reviewing Threads That Bind, a novel that sets Io, a descendant of the Greek Fates who must solve a series of impossible murders to save her…
Cyn's WorkshopThe Daughters of Izdihar Review
Today, we're reviewing The Daughters of Izdihar, the perfect fantasy for fans of Avatar the Last Airbender and Legend of Korra. Follow the Author…
Cyn's WorkshopThe Midnight Girls Review
Today, we're reviewing The Midnight Girls, a dark fantasy that offers an interesting take on Baba Yaga and two witches who must fight each other for power…
Cyn's WorkshopFourth Wing Review
Today, we're reviewing Fourth Wing, the fantasy that took the world by storm. But did it deliver? Follow the Author: https://www.rebeccayarros.com/Buy on B&N…
Cyn's WorkshopDaughter of Sparta Review
Today we're reviewing Daughter of Sparta, an action-packed novel full of fierce women, a slow burn romance, and Greek myths. Follow the Author…
Cyn's WorkshopPandora Review
Today we're reviewing Pandora, a compelling tale that leans more into the history of Greek Myths with a subtle touch of magic and fantasy. Follow the Author…
Cyn's WorkshopUnseelie Review
Today we're reviewing Unseelie, an adventure fantasy with a neurodivergent MC that goes on an incredible journey. Follow the Author…
Cyn's WorkshopThe Three-Body Problem Review
Today, we're reviewing The Three-Body Problem, an exhilarating sci-fi read that sucks you in and abducts your mind. Follow the Author…
Cyn's WorkshopSadie Review
Today, we're reviewing Sadie, an emotionally devastating book that will stick with me forever. Follow the Author: https://www.courtneysummers.ca/Buy on B&N…
Cyn's WorkshopMarcus' Misadventures Review
Today, we're reviewing Marcus' Misadventures, a fun and quick pun-tastic read. Follow the Author: https://twitter.com/3_Cat_DayBuy on B&N…
Cyn's WorkshopKing of Fools Review
Today, we're reviewing King of Fools, the rivetting sequel to Ace of Shades that begins, what I like to call, Enne's "villain era." Follow the Author…
Cyn's WorkshopOne for the Road Review
Today, we're reviewing One for the Road, an urban fantasy with a meaningful message. Follow the Author: https://twitter.com/3_Cat_DayBuy on B&N…
Cyn's WorkshopWoman of Light Review
Today, we're reviewing Woman of Light, yet another novel I was unable to connect to that ended up in the DNF pile. Follow the Author…
Cyn's WorkshopThe Chamber Review
Today, we're reviewing The Chamber, a suspenseful mystery that unfortunately failed to hold my attention. Follow the Author…
Cyn's WorkshopFall of the School for Good and Evil Review
Today, we're reviewing Fall of the School for Good and Evil, the cherry on top of a magnificent series that will leave you at the edge of your seat and…
Cyn's WorkshopDrawing Outside the Lines Review
Today we're reviewing Drawing Outside the Lines, an empowering story chronicling the life of architect Julia Morgan and all the barriers she broke. Follow the…
Cyn's WorkshopThe Whispering Dark Review
Today we're reviewing The Whispering Dark, a dark academic novel with a messy blend of genres and inconsistent characterization. Follow the Author…
Cyn's WorkshopAll the Dead Lie Down Review
Today we're reviewing All the Dead Lie Down, a masterful gothic tale in a manor by the sea and creeping undead. Follow the Author…
Cyn's WorkshopThe Witches of Moonshyne Manor Review
Today we're reviewing The Witches of Moonshyne Manor, an entertaining story of witches who refuse to let age define them. Follow the Author…
Cyn's WorkshopThe Cherished Review
Today we're reviewing The Cherished, which unfortunately had an apathetic main character that made it hard to connect to. Follow the Author…
Cyn's WorkshopAce of Shades Review
Today we're discussing Ace of Shades, a dark fantasy with casinos and deadly card games. Follow the Author: amandafoody.comBuy on B&N…
Cyn's WorkshopA Year to the Day Review
Today we're discussing A Year to the Day, a cinematic feeling novel that moves backward as it deals with death, grief, and survivors guilt. Follow the Author…
Cyn's WorkshopYesterworld Review
Today we're discussing Yesterday, a thrilling sci-fi adventure with the perfect amount of time travel, action, and romance. Follow the Author…