Book Reviews + More
The Falconer by Elizabeth May I got a copy of this from NetGalley a few days ago and I'm just super excited to read this one! This is the first book in trilogy which will be completed in June 2017, so if I like it I'll binge read the next two books in the next... Continue Reading →
Published: March 28, 2017 Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy Pages: 416 (Hardcover) My Rating: 3.5/5.0 Synopsis: The thrilling first book in a YA fantasy trilogy for fans of Red Queen. In a world where social prestige derives from a trifecta of blood, money, and magic, one girl has the ability... Continue Reading →
Published: September 20, 2016 Publisher: Henry Holt and Company Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult Pages: 546 (Hardcover) My Rating: 3.5/5.0 Synopsis: When you can't beat the odds, change the game. Kaz Brekker and his crew have just pulled off a heist so daring even they didn't think they'd survive. But instead of divvying up a... 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! Isn't it beautiful!!!? Deadhouse Landing is the second book in the Path to Ascendancy series which tells the story of the rise of Dancer, Kellanved, and the Malazan... Continue Reading →
Published: September 1, 2015 Publisher: DAW Genre: Fantasy Pages: 592 (Hardcover) My Rating: 5.0/5.0 Synopsis: Sharakhai, the great city of the desert, center of commerce and culture, has been ruled from time immemorial by twelve kings—cruel, ruthless, powerful, and immortal. With their army of Silver Spears, their elite company of Blade Maidens, and their holy... Continue Reading →
Alas, my schedule has been extra busy as of late- lots of books to read and reviews to schedule by a certain date, weekend activities, etc. This has limited the amount of time I've spent on my 'extra' posts like Fictional Fight Club. It will be a few weeks yet before you'll see another, but... 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! The cover for Hunting Prince Dracula by Kerri Maniscalco has finally been revealed, meaning I can finally feature this beauty as my Waiting on Wednesday for the week!!... Continue Reading →
Published: March 14, 2017 Publisher: Tor.com Genre: Fantasy Pages: 160 (Paperback) My Rating: 5.0/5.0 A review copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: The year is 1850 and Great Britain is flourishing, thanks to the Royal Society of the Esoteric Arts. When a new mage is discovered, Royal Society... Continue Reading →
The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin This book was SO confusing when I first started it that I almost gave up and switched to another. I decided to persevere and push through a few more hours’ worth of listening and things are starting to make more sense! I like it. It’s definitely unusual and as... Continue Reading →
Published: March 14, 2017 Publisher: Pyr Genre: Fantasy Pages: 340 (Paperback) My Rating: 4.0/5.0 A review copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: Since he became the guardian of the Gate between our world and Feirie sixteen hundred years ago, Nick Medea, once Saint George, has battled to keep... Continue Reading →
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