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I finished (and reviewed) A Judgement of Powers this week and then started An Arcane Inheritance by Kamilah Cole. I made it to ~30% and decided to DNF for several reasons, but mostly because I was bored with it. I also wrapped up An Alchemy of Secrets by Stephanie Garber, which was a fun story... Continue Reading →
Published: October 20, 2025 Publisher: Grimdark Magazine Series: Empire of the Wolf #0.5 Genre: Fantasy Pages: 145 (Kindle) My Rating: 4 Stars Synopsis:Fifteen years before the events of The Justice of Kings, Vonvalt and Bressinger investigate the imprisonment of a fellow justice for murder. I was delighted to return to the world of Empire of the... Continue Reading →
Published: November 4, 2025 Publisher: Ace Series: Inheritance of Magic #3 Genre: Fantasy Pages: 343 (Kindle) My Rating: 4 Stars A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis:The super-rich control everything-including magic-in this thrilling and brilliant, contemporary fantasy from the author of the Alex Verus novels.... 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. A fantasy murder mystery from R.J. Barker is an absolute must read for me! Mortedant's Peril follows a cleric who reads... Continue Reading →
Published: November 11, 2025 Publisher: Ace Series: Isle of Wyrd #1 Genre: Fantasy Pages: 528 (Kindle) My Rating: 4.5 Stars A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis:A young detective investigating crimes of the uncanny will learn that bargains can change your fate—for good or ill—in... Continue Reading →
I had a very productive reading week! I finished up The Blackfire Blade by James Logan AND posteda review. I started reading A Judgement of Powers by Benedict Jacka and have made it about 30% through. I also finally finished Career of Evil and then picked up the audiobook of Alchemy of Secrets by Stephanie... Continue Reading →
Published: November 4, 2025 Publisher: Tor Books Series: The Last Legacy #2 Genre: Fantasy Pages: 489 (Kindle) My Rating: 4 Stars A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis:The hotly anticipated sequel to The Silverblood Promise continues the incredible new epic fantasy series perfect for fans of Scott... 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 am ridiculously curious to see how Hannah Whitten moves into the horror genre, especially since I've really enjoyed her fantasy... Continue Reading →
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 a fun one - the first 10 randomly selected books from your shelves. I'm doing digital shelves so I can scrooooolllll and select one with my eyes... Continue Reading →
Published: September 30, 2025 Publisher: Pamela Dorman Books Series: Thursday Murder Club #5 Genre: Mystery Pages: 368 (Kindle) My Rating: 4 Stars Synopsis:Who's got time to think about murder when there's a wedding to plan? It’s been a quiet year for the Thursday Murder Club. Joyce is busy with table plans and first dances. Elizabeth... Continue Reading →
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