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The City of Dusk by Tara Sim – ARC Review

Thank you to Orbit Books and NetGalley for providing this book as a digital galley in exchange for an honest review. One-Sentence Summary: The heirs of four Houses descended from the gods must unite to bring down the barriers between worlds and prevent users of dark magic from wreaking havoc on the world. My Review:Continue reading “The City of Dusk by Tara Sim – ARC Review”

A Thousand Steps into Night by Traci Chee – ARC Review

Thank you to Clarion Teen and NetGalley for providing this book as a digital galley in exchange for an honest review. One-Sentence Summary: Upon being cursed by a demon, serving girl Miuko must travel with her magpie companion and avoid a demon prince to become human and live in her village once again. My Review:Continue reading “A Thousand Steps into Night by Traci Chee – ARC Review”

Extasia by Claire Legrand – ARC Review

Thank you so much to Claire Legrand for providing a physical ARC of this book as a giveaway prize! One-Sentence Summary: In a dystopian society prioritizing the safety of men and the obedience of women, newly appointed Saint Amity finds out about witches close to her home that could change her entire world. My Review:Continue reading “Extasia by Claire Legrand – ARC Review”

The best books of 2022 — In my humble opinion

I did make a TikTok about this ( @thefictionfeature on TikTok and IG 😉 ), but who has the attention span for 2:33 of a disembodied voice incoherently rambling about YA books? Not me, that’s for sure. Anyways, here’s what I’m looking forward to. The same disclaimer as in my TikTok applies here; I’ve readContinue reading “The best books of 2022 — In my humble opinion”

Servant Mage by Kate Elliott – ARC Review

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”

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”

Lakesedge by Lyndall Clipstone – ARC Review

Thank you to Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group and YALLWEST for providing this book as a digital galley as a giveaway prize. One-Sentence Summary: Let’s grapples with the Underworld when her brother is recruited to help fend off a spreading blight at the manor of a lord. My Review: I thought this book was okay, butContinue reading “Lakesedge by Lyndall Clipstone – ARC Review”

When Night Breaks by Janella Angeles – ARC Review

Thank you to Wednesday Books and NetGalley for providing this book as a digital galley in exchange for an honest review. One-Sentence Summary: Jack and Kallia navigate unknown perils and trials in a secret world as the others attempt to find them before their inevitable demise. My Review: I love this duology so much. TheContinue reading “When Night Breaks by Janella Angeles – ARC Review”

Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao – ARC Review

Thank you for Penguin Teen and NetGalley for providing this book as a digital galley in exchange for an honest review. One-Sentence Summary: Wu Zetian’s successful revenge plot results in higher stakes than she imagined in this sci-fi book inspired by Chinese history. My Review: Oh. My. Gosh.HOW DO YOU GIVE A BOOK MORE THANContinue reading “Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao – ARC Review”

In the Ravenous Dark by A.M. Strickland

One-Sentence Summary: Bloodmage Rovan has to adapt to life with those who ruined her life in the past and grapple with romantic struggles and the undead. My Review: This book blew away my expectations. First of all, there’s so much queer representation. There’s an asexual nonbinary character, the main character is pansexual, and one ofContinue reading “In the Ravenous Dark by A.M. Strickland”