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”
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Prince’s Gambit by C.S. Pacat
One-Sentence Summary: In the sequel to Captive Prince, Laurent and Damen travel to the border while trying to foil assassination attempts and frequent attacks. My Review: First of all, the improvement from CaPri to this is astonishing. My main takeaway from the book is that the first one sucks even more than I thought sinceContinue reading “Prince’s Gambit by C.S. Pacat”
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!”
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”
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”
Winter’s Orbit by Everina Maxwell – ARC Review
*This book was provided as a digital galley by NetGalley and Tor Books in exchange for an honest review. One-Sentence Summary: After his cousin Taam’s death, Prince Kiem must marry Jainan, Taam’s widower, and solve his murder to save the alliance between Thea and the Iskat Empire. My Review: I… love this book. First of all,Continue reading “Winter’s Orbit by Everina Maxwell – 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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