Review: Artificial Condition (The Murderbot Diaries #2) by Martha Wells

Title: Artificial Condition

Series: The Murderbot Diaries #2

Previous book in this series: All Systems Red

Author: Martha Wells

Genre: Adult, sci-fi

Publication date: May 2018

Published by: Tordotcom

Source: Borrowed from library

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Synopsis: It has a dark past – one in which a number of humans were killed. A past that caused it to christen itself “Murderbot." But it has only vague memories of the massacre that spawned that title, and it wants to know more.

Teaming up with a Research Transport vessel named ART (you don’t want to know what the “A” stands for), Murderbot heads to the mining facility where it went rogue.

What it discovers will forever change the way it thinks.

My rating: ★★★★⯪

Ah! I love Murderbot! In this next installment, Murderbot returns to the place where all the murders happened to once and for all figure out what actually happened. This whole incident is so freaking sad, and it makes me feel for Murderbot.

It's Monday! What Are You Reading? #465: Catching Up

It's Monday! What Are You Reading? is a weekly meme hosted by Book Date and Unleashing Reads.

Sunday Post #501: Readathon Weekend

Welcome to The Sunday Post hosted by Kimba @ Caffeinated Book Reviewer, where I talk about what is going on in life and the blog, and show you all the bookish things I got that week!

Relax & Read-athon: April 2026

It's time for another Relax & Readthon! Yay! And I actually really need it this month because I have not read a single book on my TBR this month 😬 I mean, I've been reading, just nothing on my TBR 😅😂 So I'm hoping this readathon will help me catch up because the month is almost over. Lol. This readathon was created and hosted by the Reading Nymph (Here is the announcement video.)

Review: A Blacksmith's Guide to Dragon-Rearing (Dragons of Safe Haven #2) by Julia Huni

Title: A Blacksmith's Guide to Dragon-Rearing

Series: Dragons of Safe Haven #2

Previous book in this series: A Dragon Rider's Guide to Retirement

Author: Julia Huni

Genre: Adult, cozy fantasy

Publication date: March 31st, 2026

Published by: IPH Media

Source: eARC for review of author

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Synopsis: Raising dragons is easier than raising a five-year-old. Probably.

Nevan never planned on becoming a dragon rider. He was perfectly content swinging a hammer in the forge—until an injured dragon rider retired to Safe Haven. Now he’s supposed to help train the island’s brand new sea dragon fire brigade. That means long days, soaked clothing, and a growing suspicion that dragons like to play matchmaker.

Franisa has her hands full keeping her bakery--and her daughter--in one piece, but she still manages to keep an eye on Nevan. After all, she’s known him since childhood—and maybe, just maybe, she’s starting to see the dragon rider in a new light.

But when sparks fly—literally and figuratively—the whole village gets involved. Between curious dragons, nosy neighbors, and one busy little girl, Nevan and Franisa might have to decide if their friendship is ready to turn into something more.

Dragons, fresh bread, and a magical island town—welcome back to Safe Haven.

My rating: ★★★★⯪

This book was just like a warm hug. I loved it!