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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Little Thieves by Margaret Owen – ARC Review!
Thank you so much to YALLWEST and Fierce Reads for sending me this ARC as a giveaway prize! One-Sentence Summary: The goddaughter of Death and Fortune must fend off the authorities and a curse while trying to both right her wrongs and maintain the life she stole. My Review: I completely underestimated this book. IContinue reading “Little Thieves by Margaret Owen – ARC Review!”
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 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”
“Shadow & Bone” on Netflix – My Thoughts
Hello, all! I haven’t been posting as many reviews lately, but I wanted to give my opinions on the “Shadow & Bone” TV show taking the book world by storm. For those of you who don’t know, “Shadow and Bone” is the miniseries on Netflix adapted from Shadow & Bone and Six of Crows, orContinue reading ““Shadow & Bone” on Netflix – My Thoughts”
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”
Announcement: First Riders!
Hello, all! I just wanted to let all of you know that I joined a street team. I’m now part of the First Riders (2.0), the street team for Crown of Feathers by Nicki Pau Preto! Crown of Feathers is a high fantasy novel about Veronyka, an animage, and her struggles becoming a Phoenix RiderContinue reading “Announcement: First Riders!”
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”
The Silvered Serpents by Roshani Chokshi
One-Sentence Summary: In the sequel to The Gilded Wolves, the gang travels to Russia to find a lost artifact to survive and become more powerful than ever. My Review: I loved The Gilded Wolves, but I was really convinced that The Silvered Serpents would be worse. When you read a really great book, it’s hardContinue reading “The Silvered Serpents by Roshani Chokshi”
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