Another Book, Another Destiny…
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
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
Crown of War and Shadow is a great start to J.R. Ward's Kingdom of the Compass Series! I loved the intricate worldbuilding and plot. The world is so vivid and easy to visualize, and the plot is twisty and action-packed. With monsters, demons, gods, ogres, some horrifyingly scary spiders, and malicious humans, it’s a brutal … Continue reading Book Review: Crown of War and Shadow by J.R. Ward
What a charming and fun story! Set in 1920s Montreal, this cozy fantasy follows Agnes Aubert, a widow in her 30s who is devoted to her struggling cat rescue. After renting a place for the shelter, Agnes learns her new landlord is Havelock Renard, a dangerous Dark Lord, and he's using the shelter as a … Continue reading Book Review: Agnes Aubert’s Mystical Cat Shelter by Heather Fawcett
I went into The Wicked and the Damned with high hopes because I really loved The Serpent and the Wolf, the first book in the series. I'm happy to say this sequel absolutely delivered for me. The story picks up right after that cliffhanger ending, and I was instantly pulled back in. The tone is … Continue reading Book Review: The Wicked and the Damned by Rebecca Robinson
This is such a fun and cosy romantic fantasy with so much charm and cute moments, as well as a quirky mystery. The story follows Rhea, who has just lost her job and broken up (again) with her boyfriend, when she learns she has inherited property from her estranged grandmother. Rhea seizes the opportunity to … Continue reading Book Review: Books & Bewitchment by Isla Jewell
I had so much fun reading Sorcery and Small Magics by Maiga Doocy! The story centers on Leovander “Leo” Loveage, a scriver known for his charm and mischief, and Sebastian “Grimm” Grimm, his grumpy, rule-following classmate who works as a caster. Their rocky partnership takes a turn when Grimm accidentally casts a forbidden spell that … Continue reading Book Review: Sorcery and Small Magics by Maiga Doocy
Wow! Sabaa Tahir proves once again that she is a master storyteller with this immersive and layered novel with amazing characters, a gripping plot, and intricately developed world building. This was even better than I expected, and I expected it to be great. I absolutely loved the first series, An Ember in the Ashes, and … Continue reading Book Review: Heir by Sabaa Tahir
