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!”
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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”
Don’t Call the Wolf by Aleksandra Ross
One-Sentence Summary: A legendary dragon hunter and queen of the forest team up to defeat the dragon terrorizing their homes and find the hunter’s lost brother. My Review: I just really loved this book. The characters were all complex, I couldn’t hate one of the crew for too long because I learned more about them.Continue reading “Don’t Call the Wolf by Aleksandra Ross”
These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong
I’m back! I know I was gone forever, I plan on writing a bunch of reviews soon and I read seven books this week. 😂 One-Sentence Summary: In this Romeo and Juliet retelling, Roma Montagov and Juliette Cai must set aside their past and overcome their family rivalry to stop a madness spreading in 1920sContinue reading “These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong”
Kingdom of the Wicked by Kerri Maniscalco
One-Sentence Summary: After the death of her twin sister, Emilia must step into a world of demons and intrigue to solve her sister’s murder and keep the world safe. My Review: I love Kerri’s books, I do, but this one fell flat. I had actually been warned that it was disappointing, but I went inContinue reading “Kingdom of the Wicked by Kerri Maniscalco”
The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna – ARC Review
*Thank you to Delacorte Press and NetGalley for providing this book as a digital galley in exchange for an honest review. One-Sentence Summary: After finding out that she’s one of the alaki, a demonic race of golden-blooded girls, Deka is recruited to be a soldier for the emperor. My Review: I didn’t know much aboutContinue reading “The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna – ARC Review”
From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout
I’m so sorry for being MIA, have this review! One-Sentence Summary: Penellaphe “Poppy” Balfour, the Maiden, navigates through a rebellion against her kingdom and growing feelings for her new personal guard, Hawke Flynn. My Review: To start off positive: the worldbuilding and plot! I actually thought those were pretty decent. I don’t love vampires andContinue reading “From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout”
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