One-Sentence Summary: When a mage forced into servitude is recruited by a group of rebels, she’s roped into a much bigger scheme to change the structure of the kingdom. My Review: This book was honestly really good. For some reason I thought it was over 300 pages when I requested, but it’s actually under 200.Continue reading “Servant Mage by Kate Elliott – ARC Review”
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A Marvellous Light by Freya Marske – ARC Review
Thank you to Tor Books and NetGalley for providing a digital galley of this book in exchange for an honest review! One-Sentence Summary: After being assigned a job he’s certainly not qualified for involving magic, Robin must work with his new coworker to solve the mystery of his disappearing predecessor. My Review: ALL THE STARS.Continue reading “A Marvellous Light by Freya Marske – ARC Review”
People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry
One-Sentence Summary: After two years of near-silence, Poppy asks her friend Alex to accompany her on a final trip reminiscent of those they took every summer before their falling out. My Review: Am I a fan of friends to lovers? No. Here’s why: I almost always think that the lovers would be better off ifContinue reading “People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry”
The Brown Sisters: A Recommendation
I’ve come to realize recently that I am actually quite taken with romance novels. Previously, I figured that they were pointless and romance was best as a plot point in a high fantasy novel to be explored in depth but never take over the main plot. However, I read like six romance novels in aContinue reading “The Brown Sisters: A Recommendation”
Oaths of Legacy by Emily Skrutskie – ARC Review
Thank you to Del Rey Books and NetGalley for providing this book as a digital galley in exchange for an honest review. One-Sentence Summary: In the sequel to Bonds of Brass, Gal attempts to escape the clutches of his former friend and lover to support his own empire. My Review: First, I would like toContinue reading “Oaths of Legacy by Emily Skrutskie – ARC Review”
The Deal by Elle Kennedy
One-Sentence Summary: Hannah makes a deal with notorious hockey player Garrett Graham to help him with a retake in exchange for help with her love life. My Review: First of all, the bad. I really hated how in one of the first paragraphs of Garrett’s POV, he immediately sexualized Hannah and basically harassed her intoContinue reading “The Deal by Elle Kennedy”
The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon
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”
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”
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”
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