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Artwork by astromoali As readers of fantasy, I think we've seen our fair share of magic systems during our reading career. They can be hard, rule-based magic systems, or the softer, more whimsical types of magic that don't have a concrete set of rules. While I appreciate the floaty, fae-like magic in many books, my most... Continue Reading →
Artwork by astromoali Published: April 18, 2023 Publisher: Delacorte Press Series: A Hunger of Thorns #1 Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult Pages: 432 (Hardcover) My Rating: 3 Stars A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis:Be swept away by a lush, witchy tale about forbidden magic and missing... Continue Reading →
Published: October 9, 2021 Publisher: Red Wombat Studios Series: The Saint of Steel #3 Genre: Fantasy, Romance Pages: 305 (Kindle) My Rating: 3.5 Stars Synopsis:Piper is a lich-doctor, a physician who works among the dead, determining causes of death for the city guard's investigations. It's a peaceful, if solitary profession…until the day when he's called... Continue Reading →
Artwork by astromoali 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 off, this cover really grabbed my attention - I really like black, gold, and jade together. Plus,... Continue Reading →
Published: May 2, 2023 Publisher: Ballantine Books Series: N/A Genre: Science Fiction Pages: 560 (Hardcover) My Rating: 4 Stars A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis:Founded by the mysterious genius known as the Designer, the archipelago of Prospera lies hidden from the horrors of a... Continue Reading →
Artwork by astromoali After many years of enjoying the event as an observer, I'm finally participating in Wyrd & Wonder, which is a celebration of all things fantastical throughout the whole month of May. You can read more about the Wyrd & Wonder event HERE. Rather than sharing only the books I'm reading this week, I'm... Continue Reading →
Published: January 24, 2023 Publisher: Redhook Series: N/A Genre: Horror Pages: 464 (Paperback) My Rating: 3.75 Stars Synopsis:From the macabre mind of Bram Stoker Award nominated author Craig DiLouie, Episode Thirteen is a heart pounding novel of horror and psychological suspense that takes a ghost hunting reality TV crew into a world they could never have imagined... Continue Reading →
Published: October 3, 2022 Publisher: Podium Publishing Series: The House Witch #2 Genre: Fantasy Pages: 358 (Kindle) My Rating: 4.5 Stars Synopsis:House witch Finlay Ashowan must contend with matters of the heart, hearth, family, and kingdom in the second book of a whimsical and winning fantasy series. As a wielder of domestic magic, Finlay Ashowan... Continue Reading →
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. I thought the title sounded cool an lo, when I read the synopsis the author is none other than Anthony Ryan... Continue Reading →
Published: April 18, 2023 Publisher: Crooked Lane Books Series: N/A Genre: Thriller, Horror Pages: 320 (Kindle) My Rating: 3.5 Stars A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis:In the vein of Jennifer Hillier and Lisa Jewell, Jen Williams melds grisly urban legends and macabre secrets in... Continue Reading →
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