By: Manuela Soares "He had always wanted more-and look where that had gotten him." Tor, Ch. 13. This is a story chock-full of adventure, friendship, and reflection. I think that everyone at some point in their lives has questioned the path they're on in life; that's part of being human. On Emblem Island though, the... Continue Reading →
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WWW Wednesday: May 25, 2022
By: Cait Marie Hello! It's that time again. WWW Wednesday is a weekly reading update hosted by Taking on a World of Words. The Three Ws are: What are you currently reading?What did you recently finish reading?What do you think you’ll read next? I read multiple books at a time, so I'm only going to share one... Continue Reading →
Cait’s Review of “I Believe in a Thing Called Love” by Maurene Goo
By: Cait Marie Blurb Desi Lee believes anything is possible if you have a plan. That’s how she became student body president. Varsity soccer star. And it’s how she’ll get into Stanford. But—she’s never had a boyfriend. In fact, she’s a disaster in romance, a clumsy, stammering humiliation magnet whose botched attempts at flirting have... Continue Reading →
Top Ten Tuesday: Comfort Reads
By: Cait Marie Top Ten Tuesday used to be a weekly post hosted by The Broke and the Bookish, but was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in 2018. I'm actually using next week's prompt because I'm super excited about it. I'm the queen of re-reading, so comfort books are really important to me. Below... Continue Reading →
Leah’s Review of “The Lies of Locke Lamora” by Scott Lynch
By: Leah Originally posted on Leah's Books. The Lies of Locke Lamora Author: Scott LynchGenre: FantasyPublication Date: June 27, 2006Publisher: Bantam SpectraSeries: Gentleman Bastard #1 CONTENT WARNING: blood, violence, torture, murder, gore ★★★★★ Plot Summary An orphan’s life is harsh—and often short—in the island city of Camorr, built on the ruins of a mysterious alien... Continue Reading →
Silvana’s Trial (The Wordmage’s Tales)
Author: Astrid V.J.Get it here! Silvana, crown princess of Oruna, is faced with a task that most would fail. She is ordered to accompany her mortal enemy, the man who tried to murder her father when she was seven years old. The imperial prince wants to tour her nation and Silvana is the only person... Continue Reading →
The Stone Mermaid (Fantasy Romance Book 1)
Author: Aisha UroojGet it here! He will give up everything for love. As dark prince of the dark seas, Victor has everything. Everything except Ariana's love. Victor is Ursula's son, so he can't blame Ariana for not trusting him. He will do anything for her, but she is falling for a mortal prince. Can Ariana... Continue Reading →
Friday Favorites: Books That Take Place At Sea
By: Cait Marie Happy Friday! With my new release this week, I decided a sea theme would be fun. If you didn't know, I love pirates, always have, as well as the ocean in general. So, here are some of my favorite books that take place at or near the sea. For a full list... Continue Reading →
Heather’s Review of “The Lost Legends” by Cait Marie
By: Heather Dowell *This review was originally posted on Heather's blog. BLURB A plague. A prophecy. A centuries-long curse.All her life, Princess Adalina heard tales of the legendary, immortal warriors known as the Nihryst. Cursed and bound to a deck of tarot cards by her ancestors, the Nihryst were stranded on a remote island nearly... Continue Reading →
WWW Wednesday: May 18, 2022
By: Mariah Brown Hello! It’s that time again. WWW Wednesday is a weekly reading update hosted by Taking on a World of Words. The Three Ws are: What are you currently reading?What did you recently finish reading?What do you think you’ll read next? What are you currently reading? Losing Sight by Alyssa Lynn Fangs for Nothing by Laura... Continue Reading →