By: Jenny Gardner Weathering the Wicked by C. Penticoff was a quick entertaining read. From the beginning, the author takes care to make the sibling interactions realistic. The twins’ struggle for identity is captured in an interesting light. Many novels focus solely on a strong twin connection, but author Penticoff makes this story more realistic... Continue Reading →
Author: Megan O'RussellGet a copy here! Synopsis: Ever wanted to grow a five-story tall flower in central park? How about fight a deadly battle under the subway tunnels of Manhattan? Don’t worry. I never wanted to either. But if you’re ever being chased by ladies made of mist and have to save the girl with... Continue Reading →
By: Brandi Goss This is book three of the Ravenspire series by the same author, and a fairytale retelling of The False Prince and The Prince and the Pauper. We meet Javan, a prince who has just finished graduating, and is on a mission to prove to his father that he is ready to take... Continue Reading →
By: Cait Marie The Shadow Queen is the first book in the Ravenspire series. I've mentioned several times that this is one of my favorite series. Each book is a different fairy tale retelling focused on different characters, all of which take place in the same world. I have reviewed books 3 and 4, The... Continue Reading →
By: Hayley Green In this fantasy novel, we meet unassuming professor Diana Bishop, who specializes in alchemical texts. When she calls a book from the stacks of the library at Oxford University where she lives and works, she realizes quickly that there is something wrong with it. We find out that Diana has long familial... Continue Reading →
By: Cait Marie In honor of the O.W.L.s Magical Readathon, I thought I'd do something a bit different. Everyone knows I love Harry Potter, but what most people don't know is that Harry is actually one of my least favorite characters in the series. Now, that's not to say I don't like him. There are... Continue Reading →
By: Cait Marie Generation after generation, the Basiles have been forced by a curse to serve as protectors to the Durands—the royal family of Gaule. The Basiles themselves are the descendants and heirs to Bela, a kingdom that had been defeated and destroy long ago to a sorceress. To protect the Durands and the people... Continue Reading →
Author: Jane Delaney 500 years ago the Fae vanished without a trace. Now, none can pass the treacherous storms guarding their former home The Countdown Clock is Ticking In the city of Dynas Rhydent, all who are born with magic must succumb to the Trials by their 19th birthday. Pass, and you’ll be granted the... Continue Reading →
By: Cait Marie *I received a free ARC of this book from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (via giveaway) for my honest review.* In a kingdom that forbids magic and executes anyone suspected of being a witch, Princess Aurelia must hide her abilities to use blood magic. She just has to keep the secret until she reaches... Continue Reading →
By: Cait Marie *I received an ARC of this book for my honest review. This is the second book in the Chaos of Souls series. This review will contain spoilers of book one, The Gates of Galorath. This book picks up right after the first book's ending, just after the Menace. Arielle, Angus, and the... Continue Reading →
Functionally Fictional 