#C.L. Clark

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Oxford Literary Festival

Tasha Suri, L.R. Lam and C.L. Clark are all really fabulous writers, and I feel very fancy being at the Oxford Literary Festival on such a great panel. I’m really excited to see what they say. (I will say things too.)

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THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN ME

do they need a third? 💔

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Most Anticipated LGBTQ+ Adult Fiction: July-December 2025

Once again, Romance will have its own post later this week! Today’s post is sponsored by Janelle Cressida and her brand-new m/m fantasy romance, Son of the Moon, on sale now for $2.99! Some acts of kindness change more than just one life… Buy it: Amazon *** Hot Girls With Balls by Benedict Nguyen (July 1st) Six is 6′7″, scheming to rejoin the starting lineup, and barely checks her phone. Green…

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I am begging y’all to go read Ambessa: Chosen of the Wolf by C. L. Clark. It’s an amazing story with multiple POVs including some from Mel. It really gives insight into who Ambessa is as a mother and a leader as well. An amazing prequel overall.

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Here are some of my favorite books I read this year, divided into three categories because I'm not good at choosing.

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Cover reveal for FATE'S BANE by C.L. Clark!

Art by @Marymetzgr, Design by @CFoltzer

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some quotes from c.l. clark’s interview about the ambessa book

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Did I just preorder this? Oh yes, I did.

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Touraine- Magic of the Lost series

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My Top 5 Favourite Reads In 2023

Nona the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir This seems like my obvious winner, The Locked Tomb is easily my favourite series at the moment and I want to eat up everything Tamsyn Muir releases from now on. I did actually finish Harrow this year too, and I did really enjoy it but I have an easier time reading characters like Gideon and Nona. The characters in Nona was more my speed than Harrow.

Godkiller by Hannah Kaner Nona was only the obvious winner because it's part of The Locked Tomb Series as individual books Godkiller and Nona is so hard to pick a preferred favourite. I really only picked this book up first because the cover is stunning and you can't blame me, but these characters had me in a chokehold. This is what I want from a reluctant allies to found family story, they were all so wary of each other at the start but found themselves doing the absolute most to protect each other at the end. I am screaming for Sunbringers release early.

Harley Quinn: Reckoning by Rachael Allen Harley my beloved, I can't even remember when my love for this character started I know it started from a purely aesthetic point, I loved her design. I moved into reading the Suicide Squad comics, because I really dislike Joker and wanted a Harley story without him. Then this book happened, Harley back in college (kind of) and still being the chaotic character while actually showcasing this brilliantly smart person. I loved this! The second wasn't a favourite but was still amazing and I can't wait for the thirds release.

The Faithless by C.L. Clark Yes I picked up The Unbroken because Touraine is hot, and yes Touraine and Luca are infuriating characters that make you question why you have such a loyal need to support them. Didn't stop Magic of the Lost become a favourite pretty much immediately, this sequel tops the first for mainly one singular reason, Sabine. Sabine was my self insert, shamelessly thirsting after both of the main characters while playing the dutiful match maker for them both too.

Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree L&L is the only 4 star read on this list, and this does make me reconsider my rating for that. Originally my 4 star was because despite knowing this was just a cozy read, I do feel the need for some action/drama happening. But this was exactly what I wanted this to be so it really does deserve the 5 stars. I read this with a friend who I play D&D with and we both do like to imagine the future of our characters after adventuring, and this is what that was. Retirement after a long DnD campaign. I do have Bookshops & Bonedust, and while I have started it this time of year is so busy I haven't had the chance to have the cozy atmosphere necessary for this book.

Honourable Mentions

If You'll Have Me by Eunnie Such a cute, fluffy romance between too very different people that are both wanting a romantic relationship but having a hard time to figure out what that actually means for both them. This was exactly what I needed when I was reading it, just unfortunately doesn't quite make the list.

Kill for Me Kill for You by Steve Cavanagh I read this alongside my mother and older sister (eventually the books getting passed onto so many people at work, I have no idea where my copy is anymore), the three of us love a good mystery. We were raised on murder mystery detective shows. I really enjoyed this book and the twists just kept coming. The only reason this isn't in my top 5 was because the others have been in my head a lot more than this one.

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[jenyifer]

Maybe Book 2’s in a trilogy are always hard.

6/10 🌶️/5

The sell: Luca is back in France I mean…. Baladraire fighting for her crown with her uncle the Duke. Meanwhile the people are organizing to overthrow the monoarchy however this time they are super racist and don’t have Touraine. Touraine is sent to get food for her people with the high priest and a teen who is shadowing Touraine. The battle of wills continues.

Okay so things I dislike….. everything felt pointless Touraine and Luca are both idiotic. I would have stopped reading it but I like the new characters. I have hope the children might lead the way to the future. Really what did Touraine and Luca’s plot do? Establish polyamory is a okay? In theory? Hmmm Touraine and Luca get some? Luca and Touraine are both weak and don’t see what’s really important even though they take loss after loss. I’m guessing in book 3 Luca loses her throne in 2 seconds.

Plus side I forgot to mention is Purit’’s side story was good I enjoyed it wish we had more time with her.

I guess I’m just held captive to the next book. I miss Quazel and characters with functioning brains.

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Title: The Faithless | Author: C.L. Clark | Publisher: Orbit (2023)

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Ambessa really loves her children so much. The pain and anger she feels in having to send Mel away? The way she just wants both Kino and Mel to be strong enough to protect themselves and their family? The worry that brings her? The hurt she feels at the loss of Rell? The way she swears to uproot the Black Rose for each and every one of them?! Are her methods of parenting the best? Absolutely not, but she is a mother! A mother who will do anything to protect the ones she holds dear.

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Bonus - We Mow Lawns - Magic of the Lost AU

Guess who’s back with another AU! This one of a decidedly different and very NSFW nature! Back in January when I was in Australia, I was driving around–being driven, actually–and we passed a black sign hung on someone’s fence that said in white paint, “WE MOW LAWNS” with a phone number on it. Dunno about you, but like any good lesbian, I don’t mow grass lawns because I believe in protecting the…

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Book Review: The Faithless

C.L. Clark's Faithless gathers the fragments of romance and revolution, building a story that cuts deep and clings on. Set once more in Clark's intricately spun North-African-inspired world, this sequel explores more complex loyalties, precarious alliances, and indeed—more heart-aching Sapphic yearning.

Like an well-honed sword, Clark's prose is still sharp-edged and slick, driven in fast, clean and deadly effective. Characters Touraine and Luca return; their responsibilities are greater, their decisions messier, their yearning sharper—seriously, these two might communicate better with semaphore signals across a roaring battlefield than they do face-to-face.

Watching Touraine and Luca stumble toward clarity and connection, frequently taking three frustrating steps back for every heart-thrilling step ahead, brings real excitement among changing power balances, smouldering rebellions, and political intrigue as thick as smoke. Get ready to gently shake your fist affectionately at the page, pine, and maybe sigh.

The Faithless will quickly entangle you in its wonderfully complex embrace if your ideal fantasy is still full of stubbornly human heroes, rebellions you would hesitate to join (but secretly adore), and relationships that make your heart hurt with both sweetness and frustration.