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The Sisters of the Winter Wood by Rena Rossner I had planned to read this not long after it arrived, but things happen so I'm just now getting around to it. So far it's interesting enough and the fact that each sister's chapter has its own writing style is pretty cool. I'm also finishing up... Continue Reading →
Published: September 18, 2018 (US) Publisher: Sourcebooks Landmark Series: Standalone Genre: Mystery Pages: 438 (Hardcover) My Rating: 4.5/5.0 A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: The Rules of Blackheath Evelyn Hardcastle will be murdered at 11:00 p.m. There are eight days, and eight witnesses for... Continue Reading →
Stacking The Shelves is a weekly meme hosted by Tynga’s Reviews and it’s all about sharing the books you are adding to your shelves, may it be physical or virtual. You can include books you buy in physical store or online, books you borrow from friends or the library, review books, gifts and of course ebooks! Received... Continue Reading →
“Waiting On Wednesday” is a weekly meme originally hosted on Breaking the Spine but has since linked up with “Can’t Wait Wednesday” at Wishful Endings now that the original creator is unable to host it anymore. This is a great way to share upcoming released you’re excited about! I have been waiting for what feels like FOREVER for the... Continue Reading →
Published: October 20, 2015 Publisher: Tor.com Series: Sin du Jour #1 Genre: Fantasy Pages: 225 (Paperback) My Rating: 4.0/5.0 Synopsis: In New York, eating out can be hell. Everyone loves a well-catered event, and the supernatural community is no different, but where do demons go to satisfy their culinary cravings? Welcome to Sin du... Continue Reading →
The Way of the Shield by Marshall Ryan Maresca Wow, so here we are with series #4 in the Maradaine universe. I'm ~40% through this one and it's good, but so far I just haven't clicked with the characters the same way as the previous books. Only time will tell! Kingdom of Ash... Continue Reading →
Published: November 20, 2018 Publisher: Tor Books Series: Untitled #1 Genre: Fantasy Pages: 400 (Paperback) My Rating: 5.0/5.0 A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: Five hundred years ago, magi created a weapon they couldn’t control. An infestation that ate magic—and anything else it came... Continue Reading →
“Waiting On Wednesday” is a weekly meme originally hosted on Breaking the Spine but has since linked up with “Can’t Wait Wednesday” at Wishful Endings now that the original creator is unable to host it anymore. This is a great way to share upcoming released you’re excited about! The first book in this series was a surprise 5 star... Continue Reading →
Published: November 13, 2018 Publisher: Harper Voyager Series: Metamorphosis #1 Genre: Fantasy Pages: 416 (Hardcover) My Rating: 4.5/5.0 A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: Our life is brief . . . While vacationing at the beach with her mother, Sasha Samokhina meets the mysterious... Continue Reading →
Vita Nostra by Marina and Sergey Dyachenko I've been looking forward to this book since I first came across the synopsis! Thus far it's weird but very good, so we'll see how the rest of the book pans out. This book may have the weirdest magic school yet, even stranger than Brakebills from Lev Grossman's... Continue Reading →
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