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Assassins Anonymous by Rob HartThis is an action-packed story about an assassin who is trying to give up killing, but the past has come back to haunt him. I'm really enjoying it! The Court of Mortals by A.J. LancasterI couldn't resist beginning the third book in the Stariel quartet immediately after I finished The Prince... Continue Reading →
Published: March 12, 2024 Publisher: St. Martin's Press Series: Empire of the Vampire #2 Genre: Fantasy Pages: 709 (Hardcover) My Rating: 3 Stars Synopsis:From the New York Times bestselling author of the Nevernight Chronicle, Jay Kristoff, comes the much-anticipated sequel to the #1 international bestselling sensation EMPIRE OF THE VAMPIRE. From holy cup comes holy... Continue Reading →
I'm very excited to team up with Angry Robot Books to reveal the lovely new covers for the first three books in the Realm of Fey series by Ben Alderson! The Realm of Fey series follows Robin Icethorn, a half-fey boy who grows up in the human land, blissfully unaware that he is the last... Continue Reading →
Published: May 28, 2024 Publisher: Titan Books Series: N/A Genre: Fantasy Pages: 368 (Kindle) My Rating: 4 Stars A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis:A sharp-witted, high fantasy farce featuring killer moat squid, toxic masculinity, evil wizards and a garlic festival - all at once.... 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. At this point, my readers who've been around awhile know that I won't turn down a book that features the Fae,... Continue Reading →
Art by Elena Zakharchuk Wyrd & Wonder's daily challenges are extra special in 2024 because they've been put on a map and you can use the prompts of your choosing to journey from Mount TBR to Journey's End. You can check out Ariana's post at The Book Nook for more information and the lovely map! Today... Continue Reading →
The Prince of Secrets by A.J. LancasterAfter gushing about how much I like The Lord of Stariel, I decided it was time to pick up the next installment. Salt & Broom by Sharon Lynn FisherI bought this SO fast when it popped up as an Audible Daily Deal recently because I remember seeing a wonderful... Continue Reading →
Published: May 29, 2012 Publisher: Ace Books Series: Alex Verus #2 Genre: Fantasy Pages: 304 (Kindle) My Rating: 4 Stars Synopsis:Benedict Jacka's acclaimed Alex Verus series continues with Cursed. Since his second sight made him infamous for defeating powerful dark mages, Alex has been keeping his head down. But now he's discovered the resurgence of a... Continue Reading →
Art by Elena Zakharchuk Each week during Wyrd and Wonder has a themed 'top five' style post and this week's theme is Outside Your Zone. This focuses on books you've read or would like to read that are outside your comfort zone. My list will be a mix - two books I want to read... Continue Reading →
Art by Elena Zakharchuk At this point, I think most fantasy readers have heard of Fourth Wing and Eragon, so I'm going to share a few of my favorite dragon-centric books that are a little less well known. The Summer Dragon by Todd LockwoodThough Todd Lockwood is usually known for his artwork, he also released this... Continue Reading →
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