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This is a dark and atmospheric romantasy with a slow-building, enemies-to-lovers romance that follows a princess who must travel with her ex love to marry the leader of a vampire prince. Thalia loathes vampires and her ex, Cassius, who became one several years ago, so she sees this marriage of convenience not as a way … Continue reading Book Review: We Become Darkness by Grace Morrow
Mayhem and the Mortal is such a great romantasy! With a dangerous mission, a cursed sister, a fabulous protagonist, a moody and broody MMC, and a journey through a brutal, unpredictable world with brutal and unpredictable characters, this is an entertaining read from start to finish. The world-building is also fantastic. It's immersive and easy … Continue reading Book Review: Mayhem and the Mortal by Shanora Williams
Bright Burns the Flame is an entertaining and suspenseful dark academia romantasy with great world-building and tons of heart-stopping moments. The story follows Lory, who is dragged from life on the streets into Ashthorn Ward, an exclusive and brutal military academy that turns people into weapons. Overseeing her is a ruthless, suspicious, and gorgeous captain … Continue reading Book Review: Bright Burns the Flame
I have mixed feelings about this one. I love the author's writing style and the found family vibes, but I struggled with the time jumps and the pacing. I think I expected a different story when I first began, and instead of a dark, vampire romance, a lot of it felt more like a horror … Continue reading Book Review: The Fox and the Devil by Kiersten White
Her Hidden Fire is an intriguing and unique debut by Cliodhna O'Sullivan. The worldbuilding and magic system were rich and atmospheric and immediately pulled me into the story. The hierarchy of Channellers and Keepers, the tension surrounding the Reckoning, and the political and school intrigue were all layered and immersive, and I like how the … Continue reading Book Review: Her Hidden Fire by Cliodhna O’Sullivan
I absolutely loved The Dark Lord's Guide to Dating (and Other War Crimes). The story is fun and funny, a little bit dark, and a lot romantic. I really enjoyed the author’s writing style. It is immersive without ever feeling heavy, with strong world-building and pacing. And the humor! There are so many comical moments, … Continue reading Book Review: The Dark Lord’s Guide to Dating (and Other War Crimes) by Tiffany Hunt
Weavingshaw is such a fantastic debut Gothic romantasy! It completely captivated me with its rich and atmospheric world-building, romantic tension, unsettling vibes, and layered characters and plot. It feels dark and moody and emotional, and I found it hard to put down. The Gothic elements throughout the story are SO good. Weavingshaw, in particular, is … Continue reading Book Review: Weavingshaw by Heba Al-Wasity
The Trident and the Pearl was such a great read! I went into it expecting romance and sea magic, and I don't know if I was prepared for how much the story would suck me in and rip me apart. lol From the opening chapters, I was riveted by this dark and dangerous world of … Continue reading Book Review: The Trident and the Pearl by Sarah K.L. Wilson
