Fantasy and reality collide in this retelling of Beauty and the Beast about a young woman’s heroic quest to save herself.Yes, I went to the woods to save my father. But I also went hoping I would be eaten by the Beast. Because I didn’t think anything else could save me.Beauty’s life is the stuff... Continue Reading →
THE LAST TALE OF THE FLOWER BRIDE by Roshani Chokshi – Dive into these pages for an alluring experience
A sumptuous, gothic-infused story about a marriage that is unraveled by dark secrets, a friendship cursed to end in tragedy, and the danger of believing in fairy tales—the breathtaking adult debut from New York Times bestselling author Roshani Chokshi.Once upon a time, a man who believed in fairy tales married a beautiful, mysterious woman named... Continue Reading →
Audiobook Mini Review: Mysteries of Thorn Manor by Margaret Rogerson
In this sequel novella to Sorcery of Thorns, Elisabeth, Nathaniel, and Silas must unravel the magical trap keeping them inside Thorn Manor in time for their Midwinter Ball!Elisabeth Scrivener is finally settling into her new life with sorcerer Nathaniel Thorn. Now that their demon companion Silas has returned, so has scrutiny from nosy reporters hungry for... Continue Reading →
[Blog Tour] ARC Review: Seven Faceless Saints by M. K. Lobb
Title: Seven Faceless Saints Author: M. K. Lobb Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Publication Date: February 7th, 2023 Genres: Young Adult, Fantasy Goodreads Link Purchase Links: Amazon || Barnes and Noble || Indigo || Book Depository || Indiebound In the city of Ombrazia, saints and their disciples rule with terrifying and unjust power,... Continue Reading →
Favorite (Non SFF) Fiction Books of 2022
I am majorly an SFF reader and fantasy is the genre I find myself most comfortable with, sprinkled with some sci-fi books in between. But I do tend to read 150+ books a year and am a huge mood reader, so rest of the genres are what I go for when I'm feeling down or... Continue Reading →
Best and Worst Series of 2022 Book Tag
I first did this tag way back in 2019 (check it out here) and had even more fun posting it last year, which you can find here. While I'm still figuring out what books will make it to my 2022 favorites list (it's currently at 48 and I haven't even started my Dec reading ...),... Continue Reading →
ARC Review: Empire of Exiles by Erin M. Evans
Twenty-seven years ago, a Duke with a grudge led a ruthless coup against the empire of Semilla, killing thousands. He failed. The Duke was executed, a terrifyingly powerful sorcerer was imprisoned, and an unwilling princess disappeared.The empire moved on.Now, when Quill, an apprentice scribe, arrives in the capital city, he believes he’s on a simple... Continue Reading →
ALC Review: The Empress of Time by Kylie Lee Baker
Half British Reaper, half Japanese Shinigami Ren Scarborough is no longer the girl who was chased out of England—she is the Goddess of Death ruling Japan’s underworld. But her problems have never been greater. Her Shinigami see her as a foreigner on the throne. Her brother, Neven, is gone, lost in the deep darkness. And... Continue Reading →
ALC Mini Review: Even Though I Knew the End by C. L. Polk
A magical detective dives into the affairs of Chicago's divine monsters to secure a future with the love of her life. This sapphic period piece will dazzle anyone looking for mystery, intrigue, romance, magic, or all of the above.An exiled augur who sold her soul to save her brother's life is offered one last job... Continue Reading →
Audiobook Review: Master of Sorrows by Justin Travis Call
You’ve heard the story before: an orphaned boy, raised by a wise old man, comes to a fuller knowledge of his magic and uses it to fight the great evil threatening his world. But what if that hero were destined to become the new dark lord? The Academy of Chaenbalu has stood against magic for... Continue Reading →