Another Book, Another Destiny…
The Arcane Arts is a slow-building dark academia with a dual POV that I enjoyed. It has a really interesting premise, which is what drew me in, and I love the dark academia vibes. Newlyn Academy is a college with secrets, hidden agendas, forbidden magic, and deadly societies, and that dark undertone is woven throughout … Continue reading Book Review: The Arcane Arts by S.D. Coverly
This was a fun paranormal romance! It's an easy, light-hearted paranormal rom-com, and the premise hooked me immediately. A wedding planner who happens to be Aphrodite’s daughter but doesn’t believe in love fake dates her rockstar neighbor? Love it! Both characters have reasons for wanting to be in a fake relationship, but neither plans to … Continue reading Book Review: The Cupid Dilemma by April Asher
I had high hopes for The Thorn Queen after reading and loving The Rose Bargain, the first book in the duology. I have to say, it didn't disappoint. The story went in a slightly different direction than I expected, and it was fantastic. I loved the different points of view, the different worlds, and how … Continue reading Book Review: The Thorn Queen by Sasha Peyton Smith
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
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
October is my favorite month for spooky reads, and The Hollow and the Haunted was at the top of my list. I loved this debut from the start. With its fantastic cast of characters, immersive world-building, and spectacular banter, it was an engrossing and enchanting read. The grumpy/sunshine vibes between Miles and Gabriel is such … Continue reading Book Review: The Hollow and the Haunted by Camilla Raines
MY THOUGHTS ON THE GODS BELOW: What a great series starter! I loved the different POVs and the distinct voices of each perspective. Hakara and Rasha’s stories gripped me from the start, though there were a couple that took me a bit longer to get invested in. Towards the beginning, I struggled a bit to … Continue reading Book Reviews: The Gods Below by Andrea Stewart & The Phoenix Keeper by S.A. MacLean
This is a tough review to write, because I went into the book excited to read it, and it was not what I had hoped. I loved the cover and premise, and the epistolary style was so intriguing. Unfortunately, the book fell flat for me, and though I buddy read it with Leah @ Leah's … Continue reading Book Review: A Letter to the Luminous Deep by Sylvie Cathrall
