HeyJaredCyn's Workshop
The official podcast for Cyn's Workshop, a place for book lovers to listen to us discuss our latest read.
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August Reading Wrap-Up 📚 | 10 Books, Reader Fatigue & Some Incredible Reads (opens the original)
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August did not go according to my TBR plans. 😅 I went into the month with another wildly ambitious reading goal and finished 10 books—but surprisingly, it wasn’t because I was reading bad books. Between reader fatigue, everyday life, and getting completely sucked back into writing my own books, reading time kept turning into writing time. And despite reading less, August gave me some fantastic books. I had mixed feelings about Umbra, especially its nonlinear storytelling and characterization, wh
Umbra: Dark Fantasy, Romance & the Beginning of the Echoes of Fate (opens the original)
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Today I’m reviewing Umbra by Catalina Matei, a dark fantasy romance and the first book in the Echoes of Fate series. 🌑✨ Released August 27, 2026, Umbra kicks off a brand-new fantasy series blending dark fantasy and romance as Matei begins building the world, characters, and larger story that will carry through Echoes of Fate. 🎧 Tune in for my spoiler-free review as I share my thoughts on the characters, romance, worldbuilding, pacing, and darker fantasy elements, including what worked for me, wh
It’s About Time: Witchy Salem Vibes, Murder & a Brand-New Cozy Mystery (opens the original)
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Today I’m reviewing It’s About Time by Carol J. Perry, the first book in the Wicked Salem Mystery series and a spin-off of her popular Witch City Mysteries. 🔮⏰ Published June 30, 2026, this new series brings us back to Salem for another dose of cozy mystery goodness, blending murder, mystery, and Perry’s signature witchy New England atmosphere. As the start of a brand-new series, it’s also an opportunity to jump into another corner of the Witch City world. 🎧 Tune in for my spoiler-free review as
When Flowers Wilt: A Sapphic Paranormal Romance with a Devilish Twist (opens the original)
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Today I’m reviewing When Flowers Wilt by G.E. Masters, the first book in the Deal with the Devil duet—a sapphic paranormal romance that brings supernatural intrigue and romance together in one seductive story. As the beginning of a duet, When Flowers Wilt sets the stage for a larger story while developing its central sapphic romance and paranormal elements. And with a title like Deal with the Devil, you know things aren't going to stay simple for long. 😈🌹 🎧 Tune in for my spoiler-free review as
Shadow Reaper: Dark Magic, Deadly Secrets & a Fantasy Worth Getting Lost In (opens the original)
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Today I’m reviewing Shadow Reaper, a dark fantasy adventure packed with dangerous magic, secrets, and a world where survival comes with a price. 🎧 Tune in for my spoiler-free thoughts as I break down the characters, worldbuilding, pacing, and fantasy elements, along with what worked for me, what didn’t quite land, and whether Shadow Reaper deserves a spot on your TBR. Follow on Spotify for more fantasy, romantasy, sci-fi, monthly reading wrap-ups, and spoiler-free book reviews from Cyn’s Worksho
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