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Published: July 13, 2021 Publisher: Tor Books Series: The Fall of the Gods #2 Genre: Fantasy Pages: 496 (Hardcover) My Rating: DNF @ 55% A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: Featuring boardroom intrigue, masquerade balls, gondola chases, street gangs, and shapeshifting mages, Ryan Van... Continue Reading →
The Godstone by Violette MalanSince August (and thus the release date of this) is rapidly approaching, I figured I'd better pick this up! It's been tickling my interest for months now, with mysterious magical practitioners and dangerous artifacts that could destroy the world. I like the sound of this and hope it's as good as... Continue Reading →
Published: September 28, 2021 Publisher: Del Rey Books Series: The Scholomance #2 Genre: Fantasy Pages: 400 (Hardcover) My Rating: 5.0/5.0 A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: A budding dark sorceress determined not to use her formidable powers uncovers yet more secrets about the workings... 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 releases you’re excited about! Another sequel I'm really, really stoked to get my hands on!... Continue Reading →
The Pariah by Anthony RyanThe start of a shiny new fantasy trilogy!! I won't attempt my own synopsis here - I think the original will serve well enough - but I am very, very excited to have something awesome to read while I'm on vacation this week! Song of the Forever Rains by E.J. MellowI've... Continue Reading →
Published: May 25, 2021 Publisher: Tor Books Series: Blacktongue #1 Genre: Fantasy Pages: 416 (Hardcover) My Rating: 4.5/5.0 Synopsis: Kinch Na Shannack owes the Takers Guild a small fortune for his education as a thief, which includes (but is not limited to) lock-picking, knife-fighting, wall-scaling, fall-breaking, lie-weaving, trap-making, plus a few small magics. His debt... Continue Reading →
Stacking The Shelves is a weekly (or in my case monthly) meme hosted by Tynga’s Reviews 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 →
“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 releases you’re excited about! I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed the first... Continue Reading →
The Justice in Revenge by Ryan Van LoanThis may honestly be the series that comes closest to filling the Locke Lamora shaped hole in my heart. Swashbuckling, cunning, and now politics in a city that sounds like Venice?? I have hopes this will be at least as good as the first book, though the few... Continue Reading →
Published: July 6, 2021 Publisher: Sourcebooks Fire Series: Standalone (?) Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy Pages: 336 (Paperback) My Rating: 2.5/5.0 A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: From the author of Mask of Shadows comes a dark and intricate story of a girl who must tether herself... Continue Reading →
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