Another Book, Another Destiny…
I don't usually say judge a book by its cover, but in this case, you totally should! It's gorgeous, and the story is exciting and dark and so incredibly immersive. I read this with Leslie @ Books Are the New Black, and we flew through it. A fast-paced, action-packed, thought-provoking fantasy, this is a great … Continue reading Book Review: Queen of Faces by Petra Lord
Rings of Fate was such a fun read, and I honestly didn’t expect to tear through it as fast as I did. The story follows Aren, a barmaid who is sick of drunken marriage proposals and has spent her entire life putting others first, and Dietan, a cursed prince with magic bound beneath his skin. … Continue reading Book Review: Rings of Fate by Melissa de la Cruz
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
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 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
