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April 15, 2026
I say it every time but there is something about G.M. White’s writing that tickles my brain in all the right ways. I am always immediately hooked from the first sentence and Kindred was no exception.
A fantastic romance debut from her and I am so proud of her for stepping out of her comfort zone and writing this story. The tension of the budding romance and the unease of the underlying mystery is blended perfectly.
I was getting all the dark and chilling vibes that she does so well with the stalker mystery side of the story and once again she threw a twist at me I did not predict. The romance side was such a beautiful little love story about two lost souls finding each other. I was falling in love with Lyra and Otto while they were falling in love. They absolutely stole my emo millennial heart!
Amongst all the romance and thrilling chills there was also such a deep underlying message of womanhood and the fear that many of us have experienced at least once in our lives. The way it was portrayed through Lyra’s POV was so raw, relatable and real it honestly got me quite emotional at times. It made me feel seen and not alone.
Lastly I would like to say thankyou to G.M. White entrusting me to not only ARC read but BETA read this book. It’s such an honor to be on this journey with you, Lyra and Otto.
P.S. Never let Lyra cook for you... IYKYK. I was giggling so freaking hard!!
A fantastic romance debut from her and I am so proud of her for stepping out of her comfort zone and writing this story. The tension of the budding romance and the unease of the underlying mystery is blended perfectly.
I was getting all the dark and chilling vibes that she does so well with the stalker mystery side of the story and once again she threw a twist at me I did not predict. The romance side was such a beautiful little love story about two lost souls finding each other. I was falling in love with Lyra and Otto while they were falling in love. They absolutely stole my emo millennial heart!
Amongst all the romance and thrilling chills there was also such a deep underlying message of womanhood and the fear that many of us have experienced at least once in our lives. The way it was portrayed through Lyra’s POV was so raw, relatable and real it honestly got me quite emotional at times. It made me feel seen and not alone.
Lastly I would like to say thankyou to G.M. White entrusting me to not only ARC read but BETA read this book. It’s such an honor to be on this journey with you, Lyra and Otto.
P.S. Never let Lyra cook for you... IYKYK. I was giggling so freaking hard!!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 22, 2026
I honestly wish I could fully describe the way G. M. White writes, but you honestly need to pick up any of her books to know. Lyrical, poetic and deep, is my best explanation.
Kindred is about Lyra, she runs to the woods to survive,
clinging to the shadows as her only refuge.
Otto, is the scarred and guarded man who hides behind pride and biting sarcasm, convinced love has no place in his life.
The storm outside is relentless, thunder shaking the windows as though to tear their walls down. Fear stalks Lyra’s every breath, while Otto wears his cynicism like battered armor.
Yet danger has a way of stripping people bare, and in the dark, even their sharpest edges threaten to lock into place.
I will share my full review at a later date. But I have to say, I loved everything about this story. I love that we got a sweet romance mixed with suspense, mystery and a little bit of spookiness.
If you loved Juniper Ridge by Devney Perry, you’ll love this.
So make sure you pre-order now!
🍄🟫Forced proximity
🍄🟫Mystery
🍄🟫One bed
🍄🟫He tends her wounds
🍄🟫He cooks for her
🍄🟫Mushroom nerd
Kindred is about Lyra, she runs to the woods to survive,
clinging to the shadows as her only refuge.
Otto, is the scarred and guarded man who hides behind pride and biting sarcasm, convinced love has no place in his life.
The storm outside is relentless, thunder shaking the windows as though to tear their walls down. Fear stalks Lyra’s every breath, while Otto wears his cynicism like battered armor.
Yet danger has a way of stripping people bare, and in the dark, even their sharpest edges threaten to lock into place.
I will share my full review at a later date. But I have to say, I loved everything about this story. I love that we got a sweet romance mixed with suspense, mystery and a little bit of spookiness.
If you loved Juniper Ridge by Devney Perry, you’ll love this.
So make sure you pre-order now!
🍄🟫Forced proximity
🍄🟫Mystery
🍄🟫One bed
🍄🟫He tends her wounds
🍄🟫He cooks for her
🍄🟫Mushroom nerd
April 16, 2026
This is the first book I have read of Gabi's and I can tell you right now, she is now an instant buy author for me now.
I've been told this is more romance heavy than her others but wow, the slow burn and I mean slowest of slow burn romances that was soft, filled with friendship but hope too.
Then add in the constant fear of being watched, things that go bump in the night and then eventually the big reveal? Yes!
Do yourself a favour and add this book to your TBR 🫶🏻
I've been told this is more romance heavy than her others but wow, the slow burn and I mean slowest of slow burn romances that was soft, filled with friendship but hope too.
Then add in the constant fear of being watched, things that go bump in the night and then eventually the big reveal? Yes!
Do yourself a favour and add this book to your TBR 🫶🏻
April 6, 2026
I received this as an early access ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Lyra is a horror writer. Unfortunately for her, her life has started to resemble the books she writes, so she escapes to the bush to catch up on work and get some space.
Otto is a true crime podcaster who returns to his family’s cabin in the woods to record, only to find Lyra already there.
When a massive storm rolls in, they are stranded together and unable to leave. What starts as a slow, tentative camaraderie gradually shifts into something deeper.
But as the days pass, Lyra’s paranoia begins to grow. Is someone actually watching them, or is it just her imagination shaped by the horrors she writes?
I love G. M. White’s writing. It is always lyrical and poetic, with a way of weaving beauty into darker, more suspenseful stories, and this was no exception.
The pacing is a little slow at first, but it works in the novel’s favour. It builds tension gradually, layering in unease and making you question both the characters and what is really happening.
I love the “he cooks for her” trope, so I absolutely ate that up. There is something so quietly intimate about those moments, and it really grounded their relationship in a way that felt soft and genuine against everything else unfolding around them.
What really stood out to me were the themes of belonging and healing, and how the bush becomes both a place of refuge and something almost suffocating. There is this constant push and pull between safety and danger, comfort and fear, and it creates such an eerie, lingering tension throughout the story.
The feminist undertones were incredible. There were so many sharp, powerful lines about fear, autonomy, and what it means to exist as a woman in spaces that do not always feel safe, and I was highlighting like mad. It added another layer to Lyra’s paranoia that felt grounded and real, rather than purely psychological.
That contrast between warmth and dread, connection and unease, is what really made this story stick with me.
Lyra is a horror writer. Unfortunately for her, her life has started to resemble the books she writes, so she escapes to the bush to catch up on work and get some space.
Otto is a true crime podcaster who returns to his family’s cabin in the woods to record, only to find Lyra already there.
When a massive storm rolls in, they are stranded together and unable to leave. What starts as a slow, tentative camaraderie gradually shifts into something deeper.
But as the days pass, Lyra’s paranoia begins to grow. Is someone actually watching them, or is it just her imagination shaped by the horrors she writes?
I love G. M. White’s writing. It is always lyrical and poetic, with a way of weaving beauty into darker, more suspenseful stories, and this was no exception.
The pacing is a little slow at first, but it works in the novel’s favour. It builds tension gradually, layering in unease and making you question both the characters and what is really happening.
I love the “he cooks for her” trope, so I absolutely ate that up. There is something so quietly intimate about those moments, and it really grounded their relationship in a way that felt soft and genuine against everything else unfolding around them.
What really stood out to me were the themes of belonging and healing, and how the bush becomes both a place of refuge and something almost suffocating. There is this constant push and pull between safety and danger, comfort and fear, and it creates such an eerie, lingering tension throughout the story.
The feminist undertones were incredible. There were so many sharp, powerful lines about fear, autonomy, and what it means to exist as a woman in spaces that do not always feel safe, and I was highlighting like mad. It added another layer to Lyra’s paranoia that felt grounded and real, rather than purely psychological.
That contrast between warmth and dread, connection and unease, is what really made this story stick with me.
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