2025 – Red-Haired Ash Reads

ARC Review: How to Survive the End of the World: A Graphic Exploration of How to (Maybe) Avoid Extinction by Katy Doughty

March 31, 2026

This is a graphic novel that discusses the end of the world and the various ways this can happen. It blends facts, history, and future scenarios to give you a general overview of what might happen. So while a bit depressing at times, this gives a great overview of the state of the world and … More ARC Review: How to Survive the End of the World: A Graphic Exploration of How to (Maybe) Avoid Extinction by Katy Doughty

Review: Whack Job: A History of Axe Murder by Rachel McCarthy James

March 17, 2026

“The axe is a tool of construction and progress, an instrument of growth easily turned into a method of death.” While this book has an interesting topic, it didn’t end up being exactly what I was expecting from the title. When you think of axe murder, you think of serial killers and crimes of passion … More Review: Whack Job: A History of Axe Murder by Rachel McCarthy James

Review: Role Model by Rachel Reid

January 30, 2026

I went into this book not expecting to like it since Troy has been an asshole in this series. But, this ended up being really good and I was hooked to Troy’s story and how he was turning his life around for the better. Troy has his whole life changed in a matter of days. … More Review: Role Model by Rachel Reid

Review: Common Goal by Rachel Reid

January 26, 2026

Veteran goaltender Eric Bennett has decided to make some big changes with his life. He is finally admitting that he is bisexual and is looking to hook up with a guy for the first time. When his friend Kyle suggests a friends with benefits situation to get him used to dating men, he decides to … More Review: Common Goal by Rachel Reid

Review: A Rogue in Sight by Alice Winters

January 23, 2026

After reading the previous book I was really hoping that we would get a story focused on Asmodeus and Ellison’s relationship. So I was really happy when I jumped into this one and realized it was just what I was wanting. This book is kind of split into two because the first half of this … More Review: A Rogue in Sight by Alice Winters

Review: Lover Forbidden by J. R. Ward

January 22, 2026

I have mixed feelings about this book. I enjoyed aspects of it but other aspects I didn’t love. First, I will be honest, I think the time skip was a mistake. I have mentioned this before and my opinion has not changed. I do not love how this war continues to be dragged out when … More Review: Lover Forbidden by J. R. Ward

Review: Tough Guy by Rachel Reid

January 20, 2026

Pro hockey player Ryan Price may be an enforcer, but off the ice he struggles with anxiety and the reality that he doesn’t want to fight. He was recently traded to the Toronto Guardians and is determined to try and make some real connections this time, and living in the city’s LGBTQ village will help. … More Review: Tough Guy by Rachel Reid

Review: A Hero in Hiding by Alice Winters

January 19, 2026

Landon spends his days reading, petting his cat, and lusting over August. While he doesn’t really do anything villainous anymore, he still occasionally ends up helping August out during his superhero duties. When illusionists seem to be targeting August and their group, Landon is determined to get to the root of the matter and find … More Review: A Hero in Hiding by Alice Winters

Review: A Villain for Christmas by Alice Winters

January 16, 2026

Landon knew he shouldn’t have agreed to help his brother rob a bank but if he had then he wouldn’t have run into August, the city’s main superhero, and the man he has been crushing on since he was in middle school. As Landon spends time with August, he realizes how much he likes this … More Review: A Villain for Christmas by Alice Winters

Review: Prince of Darkness by Rebecca Zanetti

January 15, 2026

In the aftermath of war, there is a fragile peace between the Kurjan nation and the Realm. Vero Phoenix is determined to protect his newfound brother and king, and that means continuously putting himself in dangerous positions as his enforcer. But while he is focused on protecting his brother and finding peace for the Kurjan … More Review: Prince of Darkness by Rebecca Zanetti

ARC Review: Red and the Wolves by Cherry Zong

January 13, 2026

Red is a loyal hunter and is dedicated her life to stopping the spread of Nawa (monsters) with her witch Grand Mother. But no matter how many monsters she stops the mysterious illness called Rot, keeps spreading and devastating the land. When Red stumbles upon an injured wolf-girl named Sil, everything changes and she begins … More ARC Review: Red and the Wolves by Cherry Zong

Review: King of Hollywood by Fae Quin

January 12, 2026

Somehow when I read the Spooky Boys series earlier this year, I missed that this book was a part of it. So of course as soon as I realized, I had to dive right in. This was another fantastic, adorable, and very emotional book! Marshall is a serial killer living in a tiny town. When … More Review: King of Hollywood by Fae Quin