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!”
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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”
Kingdom of the Wicked by Kerri Maniscalco
One-Sentence Summary: After the death of her twin sister, Emilia must step into a world of demons and intrigue to solve her sister’s murder and keep the world safe. My Review: I love Kerri’s books, I do, but this one fell flat. I had actually been warned that it was disappointing, but I went inContinue reading “Kingdom of the Wicked by Kerri Maniscalco”
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”
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”
Keeper of the Lost Cities by Shannon Messenger
One-Sentence Summary: After discovering that she is an elf, 12-year-old prodigy Sophie Foster tried to trace back her origins and the source of her powers in a world unknown to her. My Review: All right, here we go. I read KOTLC for the first time a few years ago and I’m rereading the series toContinue reading “Keeper of the Lost Cities by Shannon Messenger”
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