By: Manuela Soares A simple, but big, wish is all it takes to throw Kyra Kozelsik's life and world into even more chaos. Who knew that in a bout of frustration, that wishing all Ordull (human) men would disappear would come true? Teaming up with a Mystier named Jadox Griffin, the only male to not... Continue Reading →
Manuela’s Review of “Heliotrope” by Palmer Pickering
By: Manuela Soares Fantasy stories, especially magical fantasy, require several things to be successful: great world-building, a believable magic system, characters that are given room to grow and have their arcs, descriptive writing to show readers what’s going on rather than just telling us, and a decent amount of patience to bring all these things... Continue Reading →
Manuela’s Review of “Copper Waters” by Marlene M. Bell
By: Manuela Soares Still reeling from events not long passed, and tension with her almost fiancé Alec, Annalisse Drury receives a message from an old farm hand about her MIA mother. Desperate for some space from the tension and issues with Alec, Anna takes off to New Zealand to try and track down her elusive... Continue Reading →
Heather’s Review of “Masking the Love” by Cait Marie
By: Heather Dowell BLURB Kade is living a secret life. So, when he sees someone being bullied for the same thing he's hiding from the world, he can't help but step in. Even if it's the star pitcher from his rival baseball team.What starts as an unlikely friendship grows into something more. The only problem... Continue Reading →
Cait’s Review of “Rise of the Vicious Princess” by C. J. Redwine
By: Cait Marie *Originally posted on YA Books Central. Blurb Princess Charis Willowthorn is the dutiful sword of Calera. Raised to be ruthless and cunning, her only goal is to hold her war-torn kingdom together long enough to find a path toward peace with their ancient foe Montevallo, even if the cost is her own... Continue Reading →
Stephanie’s ARC Review of “Sun & Dream” by J Steven Lamperti
By: Stephanie Wyatt *I was given an ARC for my honest review.* This book is the sequel to Moon & Shadow, and it's the second book in The Channeler Trilogy. This book follows Anise on her journey at the Academy, a school for the magically gifted. I love magical schools. Each one has a different... Continue Reading →
Cait’s ARC Review of “Fae’s Return” by Melissa A. Craven and M. Lynn
By: Cait Marie Blurb A dangerous voyage. The last hope for a kingdom on the edge of destruction. Tia O’Shea is finally going home. It’s all she’s wanted since her arrival in the strange land, and yet, leaving Lenya feels like abandoning her heart and the one who holds it. But all of Lenya is... Continue Reading →
Leah’s Review of “The Jasmine Throne” by Tasha Suri
By: Leah Originally posted on Leah's Books. The Jasmine Throne Author: Tasha SuriGenre: FantasyPublication Date: June 8, 2021Publisher: OrbitSeries: Burning Kingdoms #1 Thank you to Orbit for sending me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. ★★★★★ CONTENT WARNING: violence, murder, gore, grief, blood Plot Summary Author of Empire of Sand and Realm of... Continue Reading →
Heather’s Review of “The Last Hurrah” by Victoria Anders
By: Heather Dowell *This review was originally posted here. 3 nights, 2 days, and 1 massive music fest . . . I’ve been content sweating under the covers, hiding from life all summer. That’s what happens when you suffer from a broken heart. After being away most of the break, my best friend returns and... Continue Reading →
Cait’s Review of “Always a Roommate” by Michelle MacQueen
By: Cait Marie Blurb She’s a wedding planner who has given up on love……he’s her best friend’s grumpy brother who needs a place to stay. How did they end up as roommates?Rae has had a crush on Shane Kelly since she was a young girl. His sister is her best friend, his family hers. But... Continue Reading →