Art by Elena Zakharchuk It's once again time for Wyrd and Wonder - an entire month where readers celebrate their love for the fantasy genre. The theme for 2024 is comfort reads, whatever that means to you! Fantasy in general is what I would consider a comfort read, though there are certainly a few specific themes... Continue Reading →
Can’t Wait Wednesday: Emily Wilde’s Compendium of Lost Tales by Heather Fawcett
Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Wishful Endings to share upcoming book releases that we’re excited about! This meme is based on Waiting on Wednesday, which was created and hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine. Imagine my delight when I saw a cover reveal for the third book in the Emily Wilde series! Emily Wilde's Compendium... Continue Reading →
The Hidden Legion by Snorri Kristjansson – Review
Published: September 12, 2023 Publisher: Rebellion Publishing Series: The Blood Dawn Trilogy Genre: Fantasy Pages: 297 (Kindle) My Rating: 4 Stars Synopsis:DEATH HAS COME TO AEMILIUS. It is the twentieth year of the reign of Emperor Tiberius Caesar Augustus. The Empire spans the known world. No power is greater, and nothing can threaten the peace... Continue Reading →
Currently Reading: 4/29/24
Relics of Ruin by Erin M. Evans I feel like I've been knocking out a ton of sequels lately and Relics of Ruin is the latest in my reading queue. I really enjoyed the blend of mystery and magic in the first book! Disquiet Gods by Christopher Ruocchio I cannot wait to listen to this!!!... Continue Reading →
The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo – Review
Published: April 9, 2024 Publisher: Flatiron Books Series: N/A Genre: Fantasy, Historical Pages: 387 (Hardcover) My Rating: 5 Stars Synopsis:From the New York Times bestselling author of Ninth House, Hell Bent, and creator of the Grishaverse series comes a highly anticipated historical fantasy set during the Spanish Golden Age In a shabby house, on a shabby street,... Continue Reading →
Stacking the Shelves: 4/27/24
Stacking The Shelves is a weekly (or in my case monthly) meme hosted by Reading Reality and it’s all about sharing the books you’ve added to your shelves, may it be physical or virtual. You can include books you buy in a physical store or online, books you borrow from friends or the library, review books, gifts,... Continue Reading →
Hunt on Dark Waters by Katee Robert – Review
Published: November 7, 2023 Publisher: Berkley Series: Crimson Sails #1 Genre: Romance, Fantasy Pages: 326 (Kindle) My Rating: 2.5 Stars Synopsis:Evelyn is a witch with a perfect storm of impulses: terrible taste in bed partners, sticky fingers, and a lust for danger. After she steals from her vampire ex and falls through a portal to... Continue Reading →
Can’t Wait Wednesday: This Girl’s A Killer by Emma C. Wells
Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Wishful Endings to share upcoming book releases that we’re excited about! This meme is based on Waiting on Wednesday, which was created and hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine. First of all, what a stunning cover! It's so glam! This follows Cordelia Black - pharmaceutical rep by day and killer... Continue Reading →
Top Ten Tuesday: Unread Books On My Shelf I’d Like to Read Soon
Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly themed post first created by The Broke and the Bookish in 2010 and is now hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl. This week’s theme is all about the books that have been lingering on your shelf (physical or digital) that you'd love to check out soon! My choices run the gamut from... Continue Reading →
Currently Reading: 4/22/24
The Spellshop by Sarah Beth DurstI couldn't wait any longer to check out The Spellshop because I was dying for a good cozy fantasy!! I've read about half of this and I am really loving it, especially Caz the sentient spider plant! Dreadful by Caitlin RozakisIf I finish up The Spellshop in a reasonable amount... Continue Reading →