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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 Iron Raven Review
Today we're discussing The Iron Raven, the first in a new series that takes place in the Iron Fey realm that gives Puck time to shine and grow.
Cyn's WorkshopPride and Premeditation Review
Today we're discussing Pride and Premeditation, a compelling retelling that is unique, clever, and tons of fun.
Cyn's WorkshopBlack Sun Review
Today we're discussing Black Sun, a creative and thoughtful narrative with compelling characters and excellent world-building.
Cyn's WorkshopThe Queen's Secret Review
Today we're discussing The Queen's Secret, the sequel to de la Cruz's The Queen's Assassin which suffers from much of the same problems coming off as a generic…
Cyn's WorkshopThe Wide Starlight Review
Today we're discussing The Wide Starlight, a young adult fantasy that blends realism with Norwegian fairy tales.
Cyn's WorkshopThose Who Prey Review
Today we're discussing Those Who Prey, a compelling narrative that highlighting the dangerous allure of a cult and the dangers of risk of escape when trapped.
Cyn's WorkshopAfter the Fire Review
Today we're discussing After the Fire, a compelling story of survival and escape from a cult that will keep the reader hooked page after page.
Cyn's WorkshopThe Queen's Assassin Review
Today we're discussing The Queen's Assassin by Melissa de la Cruz, a fantasy that is a tad too predictable leaving it underwhelming and forgettable.
Cyn's WorkshopCity of the Uncommon Thief Review
Today we're discussing City of the Uncommon Thief, a young adult high fantasy that sadly made its way onto my DNF pile.
Cyn's WorkshopThe Initial Insult Review
Today we're discussing The Initial Insult, an incredible story inspired by the works of Poe that keeps the tension going, keeping the reader hooked forevermore.
Cyn's WorkshopMagic Dark and Strange Review
Today we're discussing Magic Dark and Strange, a short novel with potential that unfortunately falls flat with stiff writing.
Cyn's WorkshopCurse of the Divine Review
Today we're discussing Curse of the Divine, the sequel to Ink in the Blood that surpasses its predecessor.
Cyn's WorkshopThis Golden Flame Review
Today we're discussing This Golden Flame, a YA fantasy with great LGBTQ representation that more than makes up for its boring villain.
Cyn's WorkshopIncendiary Review
Today we're discussing Incendiary, Zoraida Córdova's latest young adult fantasy that is gripping from beginning to end.
Cyn's WorkshopThe Companion Review
Today we're discussing The Companion, a YA gothic novel that makes the reader question the narrator with an eerie atmosphere.
Cyn's WorkshopThe City Below the Cloud Review
Today we're discussing, The City Below the Cloud, a novella with many goods ideas. However, it lacks direction, failing to pull together in a cohesive way.
Cyn's WorkshopMuse Review
Today we're reviewing Muse, a novel that rewrites history and the Worlds Fair of 1893 with a compelling narrative.
Cyn's WorkshopPhoenix Flame Review
Today we're discussing Phoenix Flame, the sequel to Havenfall that delves deeper into the fantasy and character dynamics.
Cyn's WorkshopUnchosen Review
Today we're discussing Unchosen, a novel that reinvents the "zombie" trope and gives the reader adventure with a compelling narrative.
Cyn's WorkshopFire Review
Today we're reviewing Fire, a companion novel to Graceling that offers too many distractions to be properly enjoyed.
Cyn's WorkshopThe Castle School (for Troubled Girls) Review
Today we're reviewing The Castle School (for Troubled Girls), an emotional young adult contemporary that handles mental illness and grief in an appropriate and…
Cyn's WorkshopCity of Villains Review
Today we're reviewing City of Villains, a novel that brings to life fairy tale villains with a contemporary yet fantastical twist.
Cyn's WorkshopGod Storm Review
Today we're reviewing God Storm, the fast-paced sequel to Shadow Frost fans should love.
Cyn's WorkshopAll These Monsters Review
Today we're reviewing All These Monsters, a novel that highlights that monsters do not always look like monsters and are often a wolf a sheep's clothing.
Cyn's WorkshopGraceling Review
Today we're reviewing Graceling, the first in a series with a fierce female protagonist and an unpredictable plot that keeps the reader guessing.
Cyn's WorkshopInto the Heartless Wood Review
Today we're reviewing Into the Heartless Wood, winner of Cyn's Workshop's January Book of the Month title, this novel captures what it means to have a soul…
Cyn's WorkshopCrown of Coral and Pearl Review
Today we're reviewing Crown of Coral and Pearl, a YA fantasy that focuses on the bond between sisters while tearing down the idea that beauty is everything.
Cyn's WorkshopThe PAN Review
Today we're reviewing The PAN by Jenny Hickman, a compelling retelling of Peter Pan that despite having a few problems, is still enjoyable.
Cyn's WorkshopWe Are The Ashes, We Are The Fire Review
Today we're discussing We Are The Ashes We Are The Fire, a contemporary YA novel written in prose and verse about rape culture.
Cyn's WorkshopWings of Ebony Review
Today we're reviewing Wings of Ebony, an empowering YA fantasy dealing with social injustice and racial inequality.
Cyn's WorkshopRenegade Review
Today we're discussing Renegade, now titled Heir of Lies, a novel with a promising premise and prologue that unfortunately falls flat in chapter one and beyond.
Cyn's WorkshopA Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Review
Today we're reviewing A Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, the compelling prequel to the critically acclaimed Hunger Games series that does not disappoint.
Cyn's WorkshopFat Chance, Charlie Vega Review
Today we're reviewing Fat Chance, Charlie Vega, a novel that fights against fatphobia and encourages the reader to be empowered and love themselves.
Cyn's WorkshopRoman and Jewel Review
Today we're discussing Roman and Jewel, a diverse and compelling new spin on Romeo and Juliet.
Cyn's WorkshopThe Left Handed Booksellers of London Review
Today we're reviewing The Left-Handed Bookseller of London, a novel I was sure I was going to love, but one that ultimately fell flat with lackluster…
Cyn's WorkshopNight Shine Review
Today we're reviewing Night Shine, a novel that threw me through a loop and took me on a rollercoaster ride with its pacing.
Cyn's WorkshopThe Broken Raven Review
Today we're reviewing The Broken Raven, the sequel to the Good Hawk that continues to explore the mystical land of Scotland.
Cyn's WorkshopMiss Meteor Review
Today we're reviewing Miss Meteor, a powerful story about finding your home and your identity among friends and loved ones.
Cyn's WorkshopThe Ninth Life Review
Today we're reviewing The Ninth Life. a novel that deals with the complexities of being human rather poorly.
Cyn's WorkshopGiven Review
Today we're discussing Given, a high fantasy novel with a strong YA protagonist with a poor male lead.
Cyn's WorkshopAuxiliary: London 2039
Today we're reviewing Auxiliary: London 2039, an interesting premise with an unlikable protagonist.
Cyn's WorkshopUnbirthday Review
Today we're reviewing Unbirthday, a Twisted Tale novel that takes Alice back to Wonderland while also giving readers a thoughtful social commentary.
Cyn's WorkshopRage and Ruin Review
Today we're reviewing Rage and Ruin, the second novel in the Harbinger series that delivers great characterization and develops the story in an amazing way.
Cyn's WorkshopInk in the Blood Review
Today we're reviewing Ink in the Blood, a tense and somber story with a slow pace and powerful message of faith.
Cyn's WorkshopScavenge the Stars Review
Today we're reviewing Scavenge the Stars, a compelling gender-bent retelling of The Count of Monte Cristo.
Cyn's WorkshopNobody Knows But You Review
Today we're reviewing Nobody Knows But You, a promising YA thriller with excellent pacing and misdirection.
Cyn's WorkshopThe Good Hawk Review
Today we're reviewing The Good Hawk, a compelling YA fantasy set in mythical Scotland with strong representation for the disabled community.
Cyn's WorkshopThe Revolution of Jack Frost Review
Today we're reviewing The Revolution of Jack Frost, a strange science fiction novel that was a bitter disappointment.
Cyn's WorkshopThe Shadows Between Us Review
Today we're reviewing The Shadows Between Us, an intoxicating YA fantasy with masterful layering and a strong female protagonist.
Cyn's WorkshopWindswept Review
Today we're reviewing Windswept, a YA science fiction novel that is too similar to Jumper making it feel unoriginal.
Cyn's WorkshopRebel Rose Review
Today we're discussing Rebel Rose, a historical fiction story that follows Belle and her Beast after their happily ever after and into revolutionary France.
Cyn's WorkshopOutrun the Wind Review
Today we're discussing Outrun the Wind, a Greek retelling of Atalanta and Artemis that fails to impress.
Cyn's WorkshopThe Cats Came Back Review
Today we're discussing The Cats Came Back, a fun mystery that will leave the reader thrilled and feeling perfectly cozy.
Cyn's WorkshopDaughter of the Serpentine Review
Today we're reviewing Daughter of the Serpentine, the second novel in the Dragoneer Academy series.
Cyn's WorkshopThe Circus Rose Review
Today we're discussing The Circus Rose, a very interesting and unique retelling of Snow White and Rose Red with strong LGBTQ representation
Cyn's WorkshopThe Good Girls Review
Today we're reviewing The Good Girls, a YA contemporary mystery highlighting the importance of the #MeToo movement.
Cyn's WorkshopDreamwalkers Review
Today we're reviewing Dreamwalkers, a novel that takes too long to develop and requires much effort on the reader to be engaged.
Cyn's WorkshopHow To Break An Evil Curse Review
Today we're reviewing How To Break An Evil Curse, a campy and hilarious fairy tale that is engaging for readers of any age.
Cyn's WorkshopThese Violent Delights Review
Today we're discussing These Violent Delights a 1920s retelling of Romeo and Juliet with a mysterious fantastical twist.
Cyn's WorkshopThis Is Not a Ghost Story Review
Today we're discussing This Is Not a Ghost Story, a haunted house story balanced perfectly with excellent characterization and humor.