I’ve come to realize recently that I am actually quite taken with romance novels. Previously, I figured that they were pointless and romance was best as a plot point in a high fantasy novel to be explored in depth but never take over the main plot. However, I read like six romance novels in aContinue reading “The Brown Sisters: A Recommendation”
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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”
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”
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”
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”
Sawkill Girls by Claire Legrand
One-Sentence Summary: When Marion moves to Sawkill, she’s immediately met with a supernatural murder and has to solve it with the help of the queen bee and outcast of the island. My Review: First of all, what was going through Claire Legrand’s mind? This book is SO MORBID. Like, I loved it, but also IContinue reading “Sawkill Girls by Claire Legrand”
The Dark Tide by Alicia Jasinska
One-Sentence Summary: To save her brother and the boy she loves, Lina volunteers to be a human sacrifice for the Witch Queen to stop the tides from consuming her island. My Review: This came highly recommended from my best friend, so of course I had to try it. First of all, this is officially aContinue reading “The Dark Tide by Alicia Jasinska”
A Dark and Hollow Star by Ashley Shuttleworth
One-Sentence Summary: Four queer teens unite to track down a killer targeting ironborn fae. My Review: I expected to like this book, but it was really amazing. The characters had a lot of depth and the author really nailed interpersonal relationships. At some points, it was terrifying, but at others, it was hilarious. This wasContinue reading “A Dark and Hollow Star by Ashley Shuttleworth”
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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