Another Book, Another Destiny…
Every once in a while, a book comes along that completely steals my heart, and this was one of those books. From the first chapter, I was hooked by the world, the characters, and, of course, the dragons and the romance. Frankly, I think it was even before I picked up the book. As soon … Continue reading Book Review: When Dealing with Dragons by Dana Swift
All We Hunger For is a unique romantasy with a magical baking competition, political power struggles, and two people trying to find their place in a world shaped by class, control, and expectations. I really enjoyed it, especially the food magic elements, the characters, and the author's engrossing writing style. Elara is a great protagonist. … Continue reading Book Review: All We Hunger For by Anna Mercier
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
Midnight on the Celestial immediately caught my attention with its premise, and I ended up really enjoying it. In it, Roe Damarcus loses control of her resurrection magic during a crucial trial and is sent to work aboard the Celestial, a glamorous cruise ship that turns deadly after dark. While competing for a chance to … Continue reading Book Review: Midnight on the Celestial by Julia Alexandra
Den of Liars swept me into a world of glittering danger where secrets are currency, and it left me mildly feral with a jaw-dropping cliffhanger ending. Set in a unique and magical world with a casino where secrets are worth everything, Den of Liars is like a YA fantasy mash-up of a heist movie and … Continue reading Book Review: Den of Liars by Jessica S. Olson
I was initially drawn in by the stunning cover and the premise, which sounded so intriguing. I was all in for a gender-bent Zorro reimagining! I liked the characters and a lot of the messages about equality, empowerment, corruption, justice, and the importance of family. However, the pacing was uneven, and the internal monologue felt … Continue reading Book Review: Salvación by Sandra Proudman
Wow! What an intense ride! It's The Selection meets Bridgerton meets The Cruel Prince, and I was swept up into this dark fantasy so fast! The main character, Ivy, is very easy to root for, and I liked the others in the competition too. The story has a love triangle, which isn't a trope I … Continue reading Book Review: The Rose Bargain by Sasha Peyton Smith
Carvinfg Shadows into Gold is the second book in the Forging Silver into Stars series by Brigid Kemmerer. Picking up right where the first book left off, the story is an entertaining mix of mystery, political intrigue, and complex characters. Like the first book, the story's strengths are the writing, the characters, the relationships, and … Continue reading Book Review: Carving Shadows Into Gold by Brigid Kemmerer
