Author: R. S. WilliamsGet it here! Magic is back in Adelith, and with it the return of Cyran.Elijah spends his days preparing for the annual Hollom horse race and working at his guardian Merrick's forge. That is, until Merrick is summoned back to Castle Aebarrow in Adelith by the king.Unable to stay in Rheanydd without... Continue Reading →
Leah’s Review of “Gilded” by Marissa Meyer
By: Leah Originally posted on Leah's Books. Gilded Author: Marissa Meyer Genre: FantasyPublication Date: November 2, 2021 Publisher: Macmillan AudioSeries: Gilded #1 CONTENT WARNING: gore, violence, death of a parent, death of children ★★★★ Plot Summary Marissa Meyer, #1 New York Times-bestselling author, returns to the fairytale world with this haunting retelling of Rumpelstiltskin. Long ago cursed by the... Continue Reading →
Leah’s Review of “Four Treasures of the Sky” by Jenny Tinghui Zhang
By: Leah Originally posted on Leah's Books. Four Treasures of the Sky Author: Jenny Tinghui ZhangGenre: Historical FictionPublication Date: April 5, 2022Publisher: Macmillan Audio Thank you to libro.fm for providing me with an ALC of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review. CONTENT WARNING: rape, racism, xenophobia, violence ★★★★★ Plot Summary A propulsive and... Continue Reading →
Heather’s Review of “The Last Summer” by Cait Marie
By: Heather Dowell *Previously published on Heather's blog here. Review Lila and Gavin were best friends growing up, but for the last seven years, they’ve had their own lives. Gavin has no idea why their falling out happened, but it’s the summer before college and he want to change things. Fate (or shall we say... Continue Reading →
The Blood of Bones
Author: N.T. McQueenGet it here! The boy’s name is Tesfahun. Nestled in the vastness of Ethiopia, he lives among an ancient tribe untouched by modern civilization. His people live an isolated life where revenge killings are required and ruled by superstitions where mingi or cursed babies are thrown into the river for the sake of... Continue Reading →
Claimed: Wanted Trilogy Book 3
Author: Annika JamesGet it here. Ashlinn is finally turning eighteen, finally coming into her powers, and finally going through the claiming ceremony; one vampire short of a triumvirate. With Matt still out recuperating, Conor and Ashlinn must solidify their bond in order to join the vampires and witches against a mutual enemy. Still unsure what... Continue Reading →
Family: A Writing Bloc Anthology
Author: Writing Bloc AnthologiesGet it here! A journey into the heart of the bond that shapes us all.FAMILY. Everybody has one. In 2022, families come in all shapes and sizes: blended, same-sex parented, nuclear, chosen. Some are estranged, strained, and some merely strange. Some run on love and some are fueled by resentment. Some are... Continue Reading →
Mariah’s ARC Review of “New Year’s Resolution” by Hope Kingston and Ivy Penn
By: Mariah Brown I started this ARC book with no clue what I was getting myself into. Turns out, it was an amazing read, and I can't wait to read more in this world. Hope and Ivy work really well together when they write books, and I cannot wait to read more by them both... Continue Reading →
Leah’s Review of “Gods of Jade and Shadow” by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
By: Leah Originally posted on Leah's Books. Gods of Jade and Shadow Author: Silvia Moreno-GarciaGenre: FantasyPublication Date: July 23, 2019Publisher: Del Rey Books CONTENT WARNING: bullying, blood, racism, misogyny, violence, mild gore ★★★★★ Plot Summary The Mayan god of death sends a young woman on a harrowing, life-changing journey in this dark fairy tale inspired... Continue Reading →
Mariah’s Review of “The Dryad’s Pawprint” by Laura Greenwood
By: Mariah Brown I have loved all of the books that I have read by Laura Greenwood. That still remains to be true after reading my first ever shifter book. I absolutely loved this book. It was short but concise and told the story very well. I was introduced to characters in a great way.... Continue Reading →
