Another Book, Another Destiny…
First, I have to say that this cover is absolutely stunning, and I’ve spent way too much time staring at it. Happily, the story is great too! It’s immersive and intriguing with dynamic characters and a swoon-worthy romance. Riela and Garrick are both layered and compelling characters, and I like that the chapters alternate between … Continue reading Book Review: Silver & Blood by Jessie Mihalik
A Stage Set for Villains is a dark and captivating new romantasy that pulled me in almost immediately with the twisty world of the Playhouse, and the way magic, illusion, and danger are all tangled together. The world-building and magic system is vivid and immersive, and I love how you never really know what's real … Continue reading Book Review: A Stage Set for Villains by Shannon J. Spann
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
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 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
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
Break Wide the Sea has such a fascinating premise and a world that immediately pulled me in. The idea of a cursed family, heartbreak that literally turns you into a monster, and a world haunted by finfolk is so intriguing. The author’s worldbuilding is rich and atmospheric, and it initially felt fresh and immersive. That … Continue reading Book Review: Break Wide the Sea by Sara Holland
Wow! What a great story! Dark, suspenseful, and captivating with a compelling cast of characters, a unique plot, a swoon-worthy romance, and an academic setting, The Ordeals ticked a lot of boxes for me. The story follows Sophia, a young thief desperate to break free from the man who has had power over her since … Continue reading Book Review: The Ordeals by Rachel Greenlaw
