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”
Tag Archives: High Fantasy
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”
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”
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”
Crown of Feathers by Nicki Pau Preto
One-Sentence Summary: Following her sister’s betrayal, animage Veronyka pretends to be a boy to join the legendary Phoenix Riders. My Review: I originally read Crown of Feathers in December last year (I think?) so I think it’s important that I share my opinions from now and my first impressions (all of which are good becauseContinue reading “Crown of Feathers by Nicki Pau Preto”
Lightbringer by Claire Legrand
One-Sentence Summary: Timelines unite and characters die in the finale to the incredible Empirium Trilogy! My Review: … Wow. Just for reference, I read Furyborn almost two years ago and it was one of the first YA books that I really connected with. This series ending meant a lot to me. This review will mostContinue reading “Lightbringer by Claire Legrand”
5 Books to Read Before Summer Ends
Summer isn’t my favorite season (I’m a big autumn person), but it does have a surreal feeling of adventure and whimsy (Usually. I don’t really know what that is this year). Today I’m going to list some really fun books that really capture that feeling regardless of what season they take place in or genreContinue reading “5 Books to Read Before Summer Ends”
