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Carnival Fantástico is another entertaining, mysterious, and immersive read by Angela Montoya. It follows Esmeralda, a runaway posing as a fortune-teller at a magical traveling carnival, whose one-year contract is coming to its end. If she doesn’t win the lead role in the Big Top show, she has to leave the carnival and risks being … Continue reading Book Review: Carnival Fantástico by Angela Montoya
A Steep and Savage Path has such an interesting premise. It begins with Irina, the protagonist, marrying a vampire named Stefan so she can travel to the underworld and bring back her sister’s soul. She and Stefan have a difficult journey as they traverse this wholly new and dangerous world in search of Irina’s younger … Continue reading Book Review: A Steep and Savage Path by J.J. Harwood
I really enjoyed the author's last book Castle of the Cursed and was excited to read this one. I love her writing style and the rich, atmospheric reads she creates, so The Last Vampire immediately caught my attention. The story follows Lorena Navarro, an Austen-loving senior who enrolls in a new boarding school with her … Continue reading Book Review: The Last Vampire by Romina Garber
The Bookshop Below is a unique and atmospheric fantasy about a hidden network of magical bookshops beneath London, full of enchanted bargains, magical books, and a lot of danger. It's a story about stories, consequences, second chances, and choosing who you want to be, even when the odds are stacked against you. When Cassandra Fairfax … Continue reading Book Review: The Bookshop Below by Georgia Summers
The Rebel and the Rose pulled me right back into Fantome, and honestly, this sequel gave me everything I was hoping for. It was suspenseful and intense, the found family vibes were great, and the characters and romance were fantastic! Sera continues to be a layered and compelling character, and I liked seeing her in … Continue reading Book Review: The Rebel and the Rose by Catherine Doyle
Secrets, Spells, and Chocolate is an adorable, cozy fantasy with a really fun magical twist on cooking and baking. I loved the creativity of the culinary magic with recipes that turn into spells, enchanted sweets, and magical classrooms that make Brindille School feel charming and unique. Sylvie is an easy protagonist to root for. Her … Continue reading Book Review: Secrets, Spells, and Chocolate by Marisa Churchill
Wow! What a brilliant read. I feel like I say this every time I read a new book by Heather Frost, but it's so worth repeating - She is a master storyteller, and I will read anything she writes. The story picks up right where Esperance left off, and the world continues to expand as … Continue reading Book Review: Invictus by Heather Frost
An Unlikely Coven, the first book in the Green Witch Cycle by A.M. Kvita, is a fun, fast-paced, and heartfelt fantasy debut with a great found family dynamic. Joan Greenwood is a fantastic protagonist. She's witty, loyal, and stronger than she (and her family) gives herself credit for. Returning to New York City and her … Continue reading Book Review: An Unlikely Coven by A.M. Kvita
