Another Book, Another Destiny…
Returning to the world of the Fair Folk series in A Crown So Silver was such a treat, and I was so eager to see where Fia and Irian's stories were headed. Lyra Selene pulls you right back into the fae realm, weaving together magic, danger, and a complicated love story. The Silver Isle, with … Continue reading Book Review: A Crown So Silver by Lyra Selene
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
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
I have some mixed feelings about this book. It started off strong, and I really enjoyed the beginning of the story. It has an intriguing plot, and the writing style is immersive. I was easily pulled into the story from the first shocking line, and I was curious about the main characters and the world, … Continue reading Book Review: Mistress of Lies by K.M Enright
I was so excited to return to the unique and fascinating world we were first introduced to in The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy. I adored Hart and Mercy and their swoon-worthy romance, and it made my heart so happy to see them as well as some other faves from the first book. One character … Continue reading Book Review: The Undermining of Twyla and Frank by Megan Bannen
Sometimes the hardest book reviews to write are the ones for books you completely inhale body and soul because what can you say that compares to how much you loved the book? That's how I'm feeling with The Last Song of Penelope, the final book in Claire North's The Songs of Penelope series. A fresh … Continue reading Book Review: The Last Song of Penelope by Claire North
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
The Hemlock Queen is the second book in The Nightshade Crown series by Hannah Whitten. I think many people who loved The Foxglove King will enjoy this one, too. For me, though, it was a little lackluster and suffered from middle-book syndrome. The pacing felt off, with a lot of exposition, a draggy middle, and … Continue reading Book Review: The Hemlock Queen by Hannah Whitten
