Published: July 7, 2020 Publisher: Knopf Series: The Blood of Stars #2 Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult 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: The thrilling sequel to SPIN THE DAWN, a magical series steeped in Chinese culture. Maia Tamarin’s... Continue Reading →
Winterwood by Shea Ernshaw – Review
Published: November 5, 2019 Publisher: Simon Pulse Series: Standalone Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult Pages: 323 (Hardcover) My Rating: 3.5/5.0 Synopsis: From New York Times bestselling author of The Wicked Deep comes a haunting romance perfect for fans of Practical Magic, where dark fairy tales and enchanted folklore collide after a boy, believed to be missing, emerges from the magical woods—and falls... Continue Reading →
Driftwood by Marie Brennan – Review
Published: August 14, 2020 Publisher: Tachyon Publications Series: Standalone Genre: Fantasy Pages: 240 (Paperback) My Rating: 3.0/5.0 A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: Who is Last? Fame is rare in Driftwood- it’s hard to get famous if you don’t stick around long enough for... Continue Reading →
The Empire of Gold by S.A. Chakraborty – Review
Published: June 30, 2020 Publisher: HarperVoyager Series: The Daevabad Trilogy #3 Genre: Fantasy Pages: 766 (Hardcover) My Rating: 4.5/5.0 A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: “No series since George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire has quite captured both palace intrigue and... Continue Reading →
Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer – Review
Published: April 1, 2003 Publisher: Disney-Hyperion Series: Artemis Fowl #1 Genre: Fantasy, Middle Grade(?) Pages: 396 (Paperback) My Rating: 4.0/5.0 Synopsis: Twelve-year-old Artemis Fowl is a millionaire, a genius, and above all, a criminal mastermind. But even Artemis doesn't know what he's taken on when he kidnaps a fairy, Captain Holly Short of the LEPrecon... Continue Reading →
Illuminae by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff – Review
Published: October 20, 2015 Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers Series: The Illuminae Files #1 Genre: Young Adult, Science Fiction Pages: 602 (Hardcover) My Rating: 4.5/5.0 Synopsis: Kady thought breaking up with Ezra was the worst thing she'd ever been through. That was before her planet was invaded. Now, with enemy fire raining... Continue Reading →
The Beautiful by Renee Ahdieh – Review
Published: October 8, 2019 Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers Series: The Beautiful #1 Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy Pages: 448 (Hardcover) My Rating: 3.5/5.0 Synopsis: In 1872, New Orleans is a city ruled by the dead. But to seventeen-year-old Celine Rousseau, New Orleans provides her a refuge after she's forced to flee her... Continue Reading →
Spirit by A.C. Cobble – Review
Published: May 1, 2020 Publisher: Cobble Publishing LLC Series: The Cartographer #3 Genre: Fantasy Pages: 518 (eBook) My Rating: 4.0/5.0 Synopsis: The fate of empire is to crumble from within. Duke Oliver Wellesley and the Priestess Samantha unmasked and destroyed a cabal of sorcerers planning an incredible sacrifice. But preventing the horrific bloodshed left lingering... Continue Reading →
A Declaration of the Rights of Magicians by H.G. Parry – Review
Published: June 23, 2020 Publisher: Redhook Series: Standalone Genre: Fantasy, Historical Pages: 544 (Hardcover) My Rating: 4.5/5.0 A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: A sweeping tale of revolution and wonder in a world not quite like our own, A Declaration of the Rights of Magicians is... Continue Reading →
The Kingdom of Liars by Nick Martell – Review
Published: May 5, 2020 (eBook) Publisher: Gallery/Saga Press Series: The Legacy of the Mercenary Kings #1 Genre: Fantasy Pages: 608 My Rating: 4.5/5.0 A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: In this brilliant debut fantasy, a story of secrets, rebellion, and murder are shattering the... Continue Reading →
