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The Bone Witch by Rin Chupeco I'm really looking forward to starting The Bone Witch a little later this week. I'm curious to see what all the hype is about... is the cover just nice, or is it actually awesome? I'll also be finishing Twelve Kings in Sharakhai and Tigana this week!
Published: February 7, 2017 Publisher: Tor Teen Genre: Young Adult, Mystery Pages: 320 (Hardcover) My Rating: 4.5/5.0 A review copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: Erin Blake has one of those names. A name that, like Natalee Holloway or Elizabeth Smart, is inextricably linked to... Continue Reading →
Fictional Fight Club is a new weekly feature at Powder & Page where I pair up fictional characters with similar abilities/skills and determine who would win in a fight. Corban ben Thannon & Storm vs. Jon Snow & Ghost Corban – Wields wolven claws & sword, trained by top tier Jehar warriors, has experience fighting... Continue Reading →
Published: April 1, 2016 Publisher: 47North Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult Pages: 318 (Hardcover) My Rating: 2.5/5.0 Synopsis: King Severn Argentine’s fearsome reputation precedes him: usurper of the throne, killer of rightful heirs, ruthless punisher of traitors. Attempting to depose him, the Duke of Kiskaddon gambles…and loses. Now the duke must atone by handing over his... Continue Reading →
Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine where bloggers feature a book that we just can’t wait to get our hands on! Can ACOWAR continue with the awesome upward trend that began in A Court of Mist and Fury???? I really, really hope so! This is probably my favorite... Continue Reading →
Tigana by Guy Gavriel Kay After returning a disappointing audiobook I decided to pick up TIgana, which I’ve been wanting to read for a few months now. Though I’m only a little way in, I’m already in love with this story! The idea of a place stricken from the memories of all except those who... Continue Reading →
A review copy of this book was received in exchange for an honest review. Published: February 14, 2017 Publisher: Del Rey Books Genre: Fantasy Pages: 368 (Hardcover) My Rating: 5.0/5.0 Synopsis: Not all are free. Not all are equal. Not all will be saved. Our world belongs to the Equals — aristocrats with magical... 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!... Continue Reading →
Published: April 8, 2015 Publisher: Titan Books Genre: Fantasy Pages: 208 (Hardcover) My Rating: 4.0/5.0 Synopsis: The classic Cinderella story is given a sexy contemporary makeover in this wicked fairy tale featuring all the heroes and villains that we know and love: the handsome prince, the fairy godmother, the wretched sisters, and the beautiful girl. One... Continue Reading →
Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine where bloggers feature a book that we just can’t wait to get our hands on! I am VERY excited for Our Dark Duet to release in June 2017! Much to my surprise and delight, I really enjoyed the first installment of... Continue Reading →
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