*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”
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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”
Lore by Alexandra Bracken – ARC Review
This book was provided as a digital galley by NetGalley and Disney Publishing Worldwide in exchange for an honest review. One-Sentence Summary: Lore joins forces with a goddess and two childhood friends to get revenge against the man who killed her family. My Review: LORE was just so unique. I love Greek mythology and I’veContinue reading “Lore by Alexandra Bracken – ARC Review”
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”
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”
The Way Back by Gavriel Savit
*Thank you to NetGalley and Knopf Books for Young Readers for providing this book as a digital galley in exchange for an honest review. One-Sentence Summary: After the appearance of Death in both of their lives, two young people, Bluma and Yehuda Leib, travel through lands of demons and avoid capture to survive. My Review:Continue reading “The Way Back by Gavriel Savit”
Archenemies by Marissa Meyer
I finished this, like, two weeks ago so bear with me. One-Sentence Summary: Tensions rise and secrets get more and more dangerous in the second book of the Renegades Trilogy. My Review: First things first, I liked Renegades better. I think objectively they’re pretty equal, but while Archenemies had more of a sense of urgency,Continue reading “Archenemies by Marissa Meyer”
Beyond the Ruby Veil by Mara Fitzgerald
One-Sentence Summary: After killing the only water source in her city, Emanuela escapes and accidentally stumbles upon another city with a surplus of water and a suspicious ruler. My Review: Did I hear about some of the potential warnings in this book? Yes. Did I ignore them? … Also yes. Friends! The “eye horror” describedContinue reading “Beyond the Ruby Veil by Mara Fitzgerald”
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”
King of Fools by Amanda Foody
One Sentence Summary: Sequel to Ace of Shades features even more gangs and political intrigue. My Review: Well. First of all, Narinder was done dirty. He’s my favorite character but he barely has time on the page. [MILD SPOILER I GUESS BUT NOT REALLY] I feel like his only purpose was to be Levi’s badContinue reading “King of Fools by Amanda Foody”
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