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A Letter to the Luminous Deep : the perfect cosy magical academia read! by Sylvie Cathrall

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A Letter to the Luminous Deep : the perfect cosy magical academia read! by Sylvie Cathrall'An underwater treasure chest to be slowly unpacked, full of things I adore: nosy and loving families, epistolary romance, gorgeous worldbuilding, and anxious scholars doing their best to meet the world with kindness and curiosity' Freya Marske, author of A Marvellous LightA charming fantasy set in an underwater world with magical academia and a heartwarming penpal romance, perfect for fans of A Marvellous Light and Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of

'An underwater treasure-chest to be slowly unpacked, full of things I adore: nosy and loving families, epistolary romance, gorgeous worldbuilding, and anxious scholars doing their best to meet the world with kindness and curiosity' Freya Marske, author of A Marvellous LightA charming fantasy set in an underwater world with magical academia and a heartwarming penpal romance, perfect for fans of A Marvellous Light and Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries.

A beautiful discovery outside the window of her underwater home prompts the reclusive E. to begin a correspondence with renowned scholar Henerey Clel. The letters they share are filled with passion, at first for their mutual interests, and then, inevitably, for each other.

Together, they uncover a mystery from the unknown depths, destined to transform the underwater world they both equally fear and love. But by no mere coincidence, a seaquake destroys E.'s home, and she and Henerey vanish.

A year later, E.'s sister Sophy, and Henerey's brother Vyerin, are left to solve the mystery of their siblings' disappearances with the letters, sketches and field notes left behind. As they uncover the wondrous love their siblings shared, Sophy and Vyerin learn the key to their disappearance - and what it could mean for life as they know it.

Praise for Sylvie Cathrall:'With its gorgeous underwater setting and whimsical academic sensibility, A Letter to the Luminous Deep is a strange, epistolary wonder.' Mary McMyne, author of The Book of Gothel'A shimmering, delicately crafted delight. . . Readers looking for heart warming romance and scholarly mystery against the backdrop of a wildly imaginative world will be charmed' H.G. Parry, author of The Magician's Daughter'Cathrall's debut caught me up on a wave of whimsy and swept me away with its charm. A story to be cherished' Lyra Selene, author of A Feather So Black'A Letter to the Luminous Deep is a fascinating and charming story told in a uniquely elegant voice. A watery wonder of a novel! I loved it.' Louisa Morgan, author of A Secret History of Witches 'A Letter to the Luminous Deep is like nothing I've read before. The heartfelt intimacy of the epistolary narrative, juxtaposed with the magnificent oceanic world-building, results in a novel that is at once deeply human and mind-bogglingly imaginative. Both the setting and the story are exquisite, but it was the lovingly crafted voices of the characters that kept me hooked from beginning to end' Megan Bannen, author of The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy

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Binding: Paperback,
Pagination: 384 pages
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ro427
Lowell, US
★★★★★ 5
Great crime thriller! Fun,crazy, strong main character! Surprising & shocking twists! Perfection.
Format: Kindle
Wow what a great read this was !! I just finished it and truly enjoyed this. It had everything that I wanted in a book. I loved the mystery and the crime thriller in this mixed with some really fun found family, love, and crazy fun banter. My heart broke with the journey and the losses and the heartfelt struggles to move forward after loss. I loved how smart, strong and wonderfully crazy Ridley was. It made the story so fun even with the crime saga journey. Loved all the characters and how well they were described. You could honestly picture everything. This had a surprising twist at the end that made it all come together and really shock you. I actually yelled out "OH NO HELP HER! at one point of the book and walked away for a minute and then had to immediately jump back in. lol I really enjoyed this book! Really needs to become a series of this type of crime solving. Great writing. I have found a new great author to follow because I now have to have more of her writing.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2025
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Lindsay
Lowell, US
★★★★★ 3
If you have read one, you have read them all
Format: Kindle
Catherine Cowles isn't a bad author, but she's incredibly predictable and NEVER deviates from her formula. It's getting to the point it's grating at this point. I feel like I should have a checklist. - heroine is feisty but vulnerable? Check - hero is grumpy with some cutesy nickname for the heroine that he WAY overuses? Check - there will be some mystery in the plot and heroine will need rescuing because of danger she manages to get herself into multiple times? Check - characters have bizarre names you will rarely encounter in real life and I swear are the results of a love affair with a baby name book? Check, but tbf these aren't too bad, usually her books are worse - plenty of quirky side characters with potential for additional books? Check If you want predictability and safety then by all means, go for it. There's just something about her books I'm rapidly losing interest in. I think it's the cutesy pet names the hero gives the heroine I can't stand anymore. They are NEVER something you'd hear on real life and they are very overused. Why can't she ever make it based on the character's name? Why is it ALWAYS some random word like "chaos" or "trouble" or "rebel" or "reckless"?
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Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2025
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Jen Valencia
Lake Worth, US
★★★★★ 5
My first 5+-starred read of 2025!
Format: Kindle
This! This is Catherine Cowles's best work to date, and I'm saying that as a reader who has perused all her books and have enjoyed the heck out of them. All the Missing Pieces is a complete standalone; yes, there's a mention of a character from a previous Cowles novel, and I wouldn't mind a novella for two supporting characters, but for all intents and purposes, this romantic suspense masterpiece can absolutely be read on its own. If you're new to this author, this book is an amazing place to experience her storytelling; if you've read Cowles before, sit back and relish all of the small-town rom-sus goodness. When Ridley Sawyer Bennett (27) arrives in the small town of Shady Cove, California in Bessie the van with cat Tater riding shotgun, she quickly wears out her welcome when her true intentions come to light. The true crime podcaster is connecting dots, suspecting unsolved abductions, including her own twin sister's from five years ago, and murders are linked to one person--and that it all began with what happened to Emerson Sinclair nearly a decade ago. The residents of Shady Cove, however, are protective of Emmie, most especially the town's sheriff, Colter Brooks (36). He wants nothing more for Ridley to up and leave, but Colt is also at war with his pesky attraction to her. Soon, they're not only teaming up, they're diving into their fiery connection. Are they wading into long lost answers or could they quickly drown in danger? Unsolved crimes, undeniable chemistry, small-town feels, AND fur babies?! Catherine Cowles delivers what has just become my very first five-plus-starred read for 2025. All the Missing Pieces is her first traditionally published novel, and let me just say this: The hype is oh-so-real. Cowles kept me on my toes, leading me to second-guessing whoever I had atop my list of potential suspects. Heck, there was a point in the story where I actually wasn't sure about the entire list I had! So, the suspense aspect was a hit with me, and the romance? Gah! The tension between Ridley and Colt was superb! Think not merely a chef's kiss but several of them. This book grabbed me from the get-go and just never let go. Five-plus stars!
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Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2025
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DKW
Battle Creek, US
★★★★★ 5
Good skincare products, see review for tips!
These products are skincare for men. I am a woman but I tried them out (I have skin too). Here are my thoughts and some tips. First of all, this is a pretty good value to get these three full-sized products. Face Scrub: This is a dark green scrub for washing your face. It has a pleasant scent. It has little beads for scrubbing and exfoliation to get rid of those dead skin cells if you have them. I usually find facial scrubs drying and even irritating, this one actually worked very well and did not dry or irritate my face. I have really delicate, soft facial skin so I think this would be great for men’s facial skin which is probably not as delicate. I would recommend to make it easy, right before you shower, put some in your hand with some water and lather it up in your hand, then massage it around your face. You can do this harder if you need a good scrub, or softer. Then hop in the shower and let the shower rinse it off. Much easier than trying to splash it off your face with water! And it says only use 3-5 times a week, this is probably due to the exfoliation part, you don’t want to do that every day. If you are out all day and grimy or sweaty, that would also be a great time to use this. Facial Moisturizer: This is a creamy moisturizer. It has some really good ingredients. I think it would work for dry, combination, or oily skin, it’s really an all-purpose type facial moisturizer. It says it’s unscented, there is a mild scent but it’s more like a utilitarian scent, I don’t know how to describe it, but men probably would be fine with it. Eye cream: This is a great eye cream. It doesn’t have a scent, goes on really nice, and is soothing and moisturizing. Men, if you use anything, use this! I often see older men with dry skin around their eyes when it would be so easy just to put some eye cream on in the morning, not only will it makes around your eyes look better but they will feel so much better. If I don’t use eye cream, the skin around my eyes feels dry all day, especially in winter. There is a solution! So this is a great gift if you think the man in your life would use it. It’s in a nice box. The only thing I was a little surprised at was when you open the box the three products are just loose in there, I expected there to be some packing or something inside.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2025
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Deana
Waukegan, US
★★★★★ 5
Polished, Well-Balanced Gift Set with a Refined Scent
This gift set feels thoughtfully put together and well presented. The packaging looks clean and gift-ready without being excessive. The scent profile is balanced and subtle rather than overpowering. Each product feels cohesive as part of the set instead of random add-ins. Texture and absorption are comfortable for daily use. Nothing felt greasy or heavy after application. The set works well for travel or everyday grooming. It’s something I’d feel comfortable gifting without additional wrapping. Overall, it feels polished and intentionally curated.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2025

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