Kiss of the Selkie by Tessonja Odette was so good! I've loved all of her Entangled with Fae books so far and I'm happy to report that this w4.5 stars!
Kiss of the Selkie by Tessonja Odette was so good! I've loved all of her Entangled with Fae books so far and I'm happy to report that this was no exception. Maisie was such a fun character to follow and I was very invested in the happiness of Podaxis. I always enjoy the unique fairytale connection Tessonja makes with her stories. It's never an exact retelling and despite knowing the general plot of the fairytales, I still get surprised.
I will definitely be reading future books in this series! Tessonja is officially an auto-read author for me....more
Paper and Smoke is an excellent conclusion to the Chronicles of Whynne series! I have been so curious as to what was going to happen with Ad4.5 Stars!
Paper and Smoke is an excellent conclusion to the Chronicles of Whynne series! I have been so curious as to what was going to happen with Adam and I was not disappointed in the least. Wren and Luka are as snarky as ever and I could read a whole series based on Lindy. It's been so interesting to read about the aftermath of the events from The Night King.
I can't wait to see what Bethany Anne Lovejoy will come out with next! Thanks so much to the author for a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review. ...more
B.A. Lovejoy has blown me away again! I didn't expect to enjoy Quill and Cobweb as much as Ink and Foxglove but it was just as good. Wren an4.5 stars!
B.A. Lovejoy has blown me away again! I didn't expect to enjoy Quill and Cobweb as much as Ink and Foxglove but it was just as good. Wren and Luka are delightfully complex and compelling characters to read about and Lovejoy consistently writes intriguing side characters. I am very invested in what happens to Adam Harlow. I can't wait for the next book and can't recommend The Chronicles of Whynne enough!
Thanks so much to the author for an e-arc of the book in exchange for an honest review....more
Shuriken of Honor by A.C. Ward is the fourth book in The Kami Prophecy, a YA series inspired by Feudal Japan that is full of mythology and r4.5 Stars!
Shuriken of Honor by A.C. Ward is the fourth book in The Kami Prophecy, a YA series inspired by Feudal Japan that is full of mythology and romance.
Shou is fiercer than ever in Shuriken of Honor as she uncovers pieces of her past and fights to stay alive as both mortals and Kami alike try to kill her. Shou spends a large portion of the book unhappily separated from Masaru while he fights his enemies within and outside of the Date clan and strives to find his way Daimyo.
Another part of the prophecy is unearthed but the future couldn't be more unknown for the Marked and the Fated.
I cannot wait for the next book in this series! Hopefully it has even more of Geki in it.
I didn't realize this was going to be more than one book so the ending left me surprised but I enjoyed this twist on Cinderella. Prince Charming was wI didn't realize this was going to be more than one book so the ending left me surprised but I enjoyed this twist on Cinderella. Prince Charming was witty and well, charming; the evil stepmother is toxic and abusive; and Elya, "Cinderella," is kind despite her dark upbringing. I'm very curious about book 2!
Thanks so much to the author for the e-arc!...more
I'll be honest, I was skeptical when I first started Ink and Foxglove because I REALLY loved The Night King and it's quickly apparent that a4.5 stars!
I'll be honest, I was skeptical when I first started Ink and Foxglove because I REALLY loved The Night King and it's quickly apparent that about 100 years have passed since then. But the witty banter between Wren and Luka won my heart in no time and the plot kept me guessing.
After that ending, I desperately want the next book!
Also, another stunning cover!
Thanks so much to Bethany Anne Lovejoy for a free copy of the book to read and give an honest review....more
I didn't expect to enjoy Heart of the Raven Prince as much as Curse of the Wolf King but it didn't disappoint! I loved the banter between Em4.5 Stars!
I didn't expect to enjoy Heart of the Raven Prince as much as Curse of the Wolf King but it didn't disappoint! I loved the banter between Ember and Franco and I am usually not a big fan of the fake-dating trope but I was hooked on this one!
These standalone spin-off books set in Faerwyvae are so fun and I can't wait for the next one! I have not read the Fair Isle Trilogy yet so I can confirm it is not necessary to enjoy these standalone books, although I have a sneaking suspicion I'll appreciate them even more once I have. I am very curious about the mysterious Maisie's that was teased at the end of the book as well!
Thanks so much to the author for a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review! ...more
An excellent sequel! Sword of Compassion picks up pretty much where Katana of Trust left off, skipping what would have been unexciting traveling sc4.5
An excellent sequel! Sword of Compassion picks up pretty much where Katana of Trust left off, skipping what would have been unexciting traveling scenes. It starts with Masaru, Shou and Katashi arriving at the Date Palace where things quickly go awry.
I really enjoyed getting to see Shou's bond with Masaru grow stronger while they face both mystical troubles with the Kami and more earthly problems such as attraction and familial discord. The prophecy is always there, driving the overall plot and it finally reveals the meaning of the 2nd verse and gives a peek at the 3rd.
The Japanese inspiration is just as enjoyable in this book as in the 1st and once again, I'm surprised at the amount of world-building that occurs in such a short book. I've been left with questions and burning suspicions so I can't wait for the 3rd book!
Thanks so much to A.C. Ward for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review!...more
This is such a good series! It can easily be read as one long, continuous book with a prologue.
It's a tale of adventure and magic set in the same worlThis is such a good series! It can easily be read as one long, continuous book with a prologue.
It's a tale of adventure and magic set in the same world as Alisha Klapheke's Enchanting the Elven Mage and Kingdoms of Lore series but I can attest that it can be read without reading either.
Despite being 5 books long, the series is still under a thousand pages but has more world-building than some series 2 and 3 times as long. I really enjoyed Vahly, Arcturus, and Nyx's characters and was intrigued by every encounter with the Sea Kynd. It added extra depth to experience the story unfolding from both Vahly and the Sea Kynd's points of view also.
If you enjoy bingeing a series, this is one is very bingeable!...more
I officially love this series! Stones of Light by Zack Argyle is just as good as Voice of War if not a tiny bit better.
First and foremost, Argyle is jI officially love this series! Stones of Light by Zack Argyle is just as good as Voice of War if not a tiny bit better.
First and foremost, Argyle is just a good writer. The story flows and just really draws you in. He expands the world-building, fleshes out the characters and thickens the plot. Even more impressively, this does not have the 2nd book drag that a lot of series fall victim to.
Stones of Light continues to follow Chys, Laurel and Alverax as their paths twist and weave around one another. I'm very intrigued by Willow and was glad to see more of her. I enjoyed the new characters introduced as well.
There were several quotes I highlighted while reading but the quote below is the one that stuck with me the most.
Mocking others’ appearance is the lowest form of humor. If a man is cruel, speak of his cruelty. If a man is vain, speak of his vanity. Physicality plays no part in the morality of men.
I was surprised and very pleased as well that he included a brief recap of what happened in Voice of War. It's a small thing I wish more fantasy books had.
Overall, this was an excellent sequel and I cannot wait for the 3rd book! A huge thank you to Zack for a copy of the book!...more
I was a little skeptical of how I was going to like the book when Gemma says she hates snow but I kn4.5 stars
"You make me feel the way books do."
I was a little skeptical of how I was going to like the book when Gemma says she hates snow but I knew I was going to love it when the Tomato Sauce scene happened. I laughed to myself and rolled my eyes just as I imagined Gemma did.
The world-building was quite good and I liked every character in their own little way but the banter is what won me over. Despite being a Beauty and the Beast retelling, I definitely second the Bridgerton vibes. Elliott is is the brooding royal we readers can never resist and Gemma is the independent bookworm we all see ourselves as. I also really appreciated the female empowerment Gemma embodies and that she is strong enough to carry her own giant stack of books.
Overall, it's a fast paced Beauty and the Beast retelling with some slow burn romance and I will definitely be reading more from Tessonja! Also, this cover is gorgeous!
Thanks so much to the author for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review!...more
"I’d much rather read about handsome young men than talk to them myself.”
This is the enemies to lovers with Fae I wanted Cruel Prince to be!4.5 stars!
"I’d much rather read about handsome young men than talk to them myself.”
This is the enemies to lovers with Fae I wanted Cruel Prince to be! I was completely enthralled with this book and couldn't put it down.
There's always something interesting about a plot that involves a competition for choosing a spouse from a group of strangers. I can't resist a good tricky Fae wording plot element either.
I will definitely be reading more from this author!
Thanks so much to the author for a digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!...more
This book was GREAT! The characters are well rounded and flawed and the plot is intriguing but what really sets it apart for me was the wor4.75 stars!
This book was GREAT! The characters are well rounded and flawed and the plot is intriguing but what really sets it apart for me was the world-building and magic system. There aren't flashy spells or anything and I love how the characters use threadweaving when they're fighting. It's seamlessly integrated into the world with the added intrigue of people being able to get addicted to it. AND the cover is awesome!
Also, I would totally want to live in the Fairenwild.
I'm definitely starting the sequel, Stones of Light ASAP!...more
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