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”
Tag Archives: High Fantasy
In the Serpent’s Wake by Rachel Hartman – ARC Review
Thank you to Random House Books for Young Readers and NetGalley for providing this book as a digital galley in exchange for an honest review. One-Sentence Summary: The protagonist of book one, Tess, joins an expedition to find another Serpent in the polar circle along with crew members and old enemies. My Review: As civilContinue reading “In the Serpent’s Wake by Rachel Hartman – ARC Review”
Castles in Their Bones by Laura Sebastian – 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: Sisters Daphne, Sophronia, and Beatriz must find ways to unseat their new husbands, the leaders of rival kingdoms, in order to give power to their empress mother. My Review: I’ve only readContinue reading “Castles in Their Bones by Laura Sebastian – ARC Review”
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”
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!”
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”
The Endless Skies by Shannon Price
One-Sentence Summary: After sickness begins to spread amongst the young of the Leonodai, warrior elect Rowan decides to search for the cure despite being unable to take her vows so that the young prince survives. My Review: This book is once again proof that reading books because one author you liked blurbed them is completelyContinue reading “The Endless Skies by Shannon Price”
Wings of Shadow by Nicki Pau Preto
One-Sentence Summary: In the finale to the Crown of Feathers Trilogy, Veronyka must face off against some of her only remaining family in order to bring peace to the empire and safety for animages and Phoenix Riders. My Review: This book completely blew me away and my standards were already sky-high! First, I want toContinue reading “Wings of Shadow by Nicki Pau Preto”
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”
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