Book Reviews + More
One Dark Window by Rachel GilligAll the gothic creepiness! I'm not far in, but I'm intrigued by the early set up - a girl with a voice in her head, a fever that causes magic, and witch hunters. I think it's going to be fabulous and *atmospheric*. Daisy Darker by Alice FeeneyI've seen several glowing... Continue Reading →
Published: June 7, 2022 Publisher: Riyria Enterprises Series: The Rise and Fall #2 Genre: Fantasy Pages: 440 (Kindle) My Rating: 5.0/5.0 Synopsis:Some truths are dangerous, certain secrets best concealed, and one story never should have been written at all. Being an unwanted twin in the imperial line of succession, Farilane becomes a scholar, an adventurer,... Continue Reading →
Published: January 18, 2022 Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca Series: Dark Olympus #2 Genre: Romance Pages: 375 (Hardcover) My Rating: 3.5/5.0 Synopsis:He was the most beautiful man alive.And if I wasn't careful, he was going to be my death. *A scorchingly hot modern retelling of Psyche and Eros that's as sinful as it is sweet.* In the... 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. Oh boy, I am so excited to see The Cradle of Ice has a cover and synopsis out now!! I really... Continue Reading →
Published: September 6, 2022 Publisher: Berkley Books Series: N/A Genre: Thriller Pages: 368 (Hardcover) My Rating: 4.0/5.0 A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis:Older women often feel invisible, but sometimes that's their secret weapon. They've spent their lives as the deadliest assassins in a clandestine... Continue Reading →
The Dark Between the Trees by Fiona BarnettI'm embracing mood reading in September since I have a slim ARC schedule this month. And here I am reading an October ARC! I'm 30% into the story and Moresby Wood is definitely an unsettling place! All of Our Demise by Amanda Foody and Christine Lynn HermanSo excited... Continue Reading →
Published: September 5, 2017 Publisher: Disney-Hyperion Series: Prosper Redding #1 Genre: Fantasy, Middle Grade Pages: 362 (Hardcover) My Rating: 4.0/5.0 Synopsis:I would say it's a pleasure to meet thee, Prosperity Oceanus Redding, but truly, I only anticipate the delights of destroying thy happiness. Prosper is the only unexceptional Redding in his old and storied family... 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 ready Claire Legrand's first book, Furyborn, ages ago and loved it. I haven't picked up the rest of the books... Continue Reading →
Published: November 2, 2021 Publisher: Quill Tree Books Series: N/A Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult Pages: 482 (Hardcover) My Rating: 5.0/5.0 Synopsis:Perfect for readers of The Hazel Wood and The Night Circus, this lush and layered story about magic and the captivating power of dreams is delivered with acclaimed author Rebecca Ross’s signature exquisite style. A curse plagues the... Continue Reading →
Gunmetal Gods by Zamil AkhtarI succumbed to the algorithm and decided to check out Gunmetal Gods since Amazon kept recommending it to me. The reviews are pretty excellent and though I'm only a short way in, I think it has a ton of potential! I'm still catching up on books from last week, so I'm... Continue Reading →
Powder & Page 