Summary: With a truly great number of POVs and intertwined plots, people all over the continent attempt to vanquish the Nameless One and prevent his return. My Review: My God. Oh boy. First of all, there are three reasons why people read Priory: it’s sapphic, it’s great to be able to say you read itContinue reading “The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon”
Category Archives: Fantasy
Sawkill Girls by Claire Legrand
One-Sentence Summary: When Marion moves to Sawkill, she’s immediately met with a supernatural murder and has to solve it with the help of the queen bee and outcast of the island. My Review: First of all, what was going through Claire Legrand’s mind? This book is SO MORBID. Like, I loved it, but also IContinue reading “Sawkill Girls by Claire Legrand”
The Dark Tide by Alicia Jasinska
One-Sentence Summary: To save her brother and the boy she loves, Lina volunteers to be a human sacrifice for the Witch Queen to stop the tides from consuming her island. My Review: This came highly recommended from my best friend, so of course I had to try it. First of all, this is officially aContinue reading “The Dark Tide by Alicia Jasinska”
A Dark and Hollow Star by Ashley Shuttleworth
One-Sentence Summary: Four queer teens unite to track down a killer targeting ironborn fae. My Review: I expected to like this book, but it was really amazing. The characters had a lot of depth and the author really nailed interpersonal relationships. At some points, it was terrifying, but at others, it was hilarious. This wasContinue reading “A Dark and Hollow Star by Ashley Shuttleworth”
The Jasmine Throne – ARC Review
One-Sentence Summary: A rebel, lady-in-waiting, and princess fight against an oppressive empire and a spreading magic sickness. My Review: Did I like this book? Absolutely. Did it feel much longer than it was? Yes.So overall, I liked what was going on. We had some clear worldbuilding, cool characters and well-developed backstories and relationships, etc. ThereContinue reading “The Jasmine Throne – ARC Review”
Prince’s Gambit by C.S. Pacat
One-Sentence Summary: In the sequel to Captive Prince, Laurent and Damen travel to the border while trying to foil assassination attempts and frequent attacks. My Review: First of all, the improvement from CaPri to this is astonishing. My main takeaway from the book is that the first one sucks even more than I thought sinceContinue reading “Prince’s Gambit by C.S. Pacat”
Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo
One-Sentence Summary: Cartographer Alina Starkov is pulled into a cutthroat world of magic and luxury after revealing her unique powers, the only Sun Summoner, to the Darkling, a powerful man with powers opposite hers. My Review: I reread Shadow and Bone recently to refresh my memory for the TV show. I really love this series.Continue reading “Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo”
Captive Prince by C.S. Pacat
TW: Rape, sexual slavery, sexual abuse, drug use, aphrodisiacs, torture. SPOILER WARNING AHEAD One-Sentence Summary: Betrayed by his brother, Damen, prince of Akielos, is forced into slavery serving Laurent, the prince of enemy country Vere. My Review: Most people who read this book go in knowing what to expect: a lot of graphic r*pe andContinue reading “Captive Prince by C.S. Pacat”
Beneath the Citadel by Destiny Soria
One-Sentence Summary: After getting captured during an infiltration attempt, Cassa, Evander, Alys, and Newt are caught between a centuries-old executioner and his escape, and the most powerful man in the city wishing him dead. My Review: OH MY GOD I LOVED THIS BOOK. First of all, ALYS!!!! I’m dedicating a special portion of this reviewContinue reading “Beneath the Citadel by Destiny Soria”
Among the Beasts and Briars by Ashley Poston
One-Sentence Summary: After everything she’s ever known is overcome by the cursed woods, Cerys must travel through the woods themselves with the help of a Fox-turned-boy and benevolent bear to save her friends, family, and kingdom. My Review: This book was everything I wanted. A darker fantasy standalone with amazing characters and woodland monsters? SignContinue reading “Among the Beasts and Briars by Ashley Poston”
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