By: Stephanie Wyatt House of Earth and Blood tells the story of Bryce Quinlan, a young half-human half-fae. She's relatable because she lives with her best friend Danika in a slightly rundown apartment in Crescent City. She works for a magic artifact dealer, Jesiba Roga, who doesn't pay her nearly enough for the danger she... Continue Reading →
Top Ten Tuesday: Books Too Good To Review Properly
By: Leah Originally posted on Leah's Books. We’ve all read books that are so good that it’s ridiculously difficult to write a coherent review. This week’s topic was submitted by Dedra @ A Book Wanderer. I’m talking about books that were so good that I couldn’t come up with the right words to adequate express... Continue Reading →
Shadow Crusade: An Epic Dark Fantasy Romance (Primordials of Shadowthorn Book 1)
Author: Jessaca WillisGet it here! Demons chase her... But this badass huntress is ready to fight back!When horrifying monsters kill Halira's and Dimitri's families, they join the Shadow Crusade, a legion of warriors tasked with destroying demon-kind. Together, they'll avenge their loved ones, and perhaps find some small amount of comfort in having each other... Continue Reading →
Cait’s Review of “The Island Sanctuary” by Ann Maree Craven & Michelle MacQueen
By: Cait Marie Blurb They’re strangers……nothing more. Leyla Priestly observes life rather than participating in it. As an award-winning photo journalist, she travels the world, seeing many things others refuse to acknowledge. It’s her dream, to bring light to darkness and actually make a difference.But it comes at a cost.When a particularly heartbreaking mission leaves... Continue Reading →
Friday Favorites: Fictional Ships
By: Cait Marie Happy Friday! This week, in honor of Valentine's Day, we're talking all about favorite ships! Now, I want to make it clear that non-canon ships are acceptable. I have to admit, a couple of mine are based on nothing but hopes and fanfic. For a full list of the Friday Favorites prompts,... Continue Reading →
Leah’s Review of “Mexican Gothic” by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
By: Leah Originally posted on Leah's Books. Mexican Gothic Author: Silvia Moreno-GarciaGenre: HorrorPublication Date: June 30, 2020Publisher: Del Rey CONTENT WARNING: racism, mention of death, blood, gore, murder, suicide ★★★★★ Plot Summary He is trying to poison me. You must come for me, Noemí. You have to save me. After receiving a frantic letter from... Continue Reading →
WWW Wednesday: January 26, 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 list one... Continue Reading →
Cait’s ARC Review of “Here’s to Us” by Becky Albertali & Adam Silvera
By: Cait Marie *Originally posted on YA Books Central. Blurb Ben survived freshman year of college, but he’s feeling more stuck than ever. His classes are a slog, his part-time job working with his father is even worse, and his best friend Dylan’s been acting weird for weeks. Ben’s only real bright spot is his... Continue Reading →
Top Ten Tuesday: Books That Got Me Into An Author
By: Manuela Soares Happy Tuesday, readers, and welcome back to Top Ten Tuesday here at Functionally Fictional! I've been spending more time on bookstagram and booktok lately and have seen so many great reels and videos. I don't know about you, but sometimes I'll pick up a book before even reading the summary simply because... Continue Reading →
Cupid Wore Dog Tags
Author: Various AuthorsGet it here! This Valentine's Day Cupid has his arrows set on service members. Military life can be as extraordinary as it is stressful - especially during the holidays. Enjoy stories including Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, and a Coastie! Written by Authors who are military veterans or military spouses. Cupid Wore Dog Tags is... Continue Reading →
