Published: October 8, 2019 Publisher: Flatiron Books Series: Alex Stern #1 Genre: Fantasy Pages: 458 (Hardcover) My Rating: 4.0/5.0 Synopsis: Galaxy “Alex” Stern is the most unlikely member of Yale’s freshman class. Raised in the Los Angeles hinterlands by a hippie mom, Alex dropped out of school early and into a world of shady drug... Continue Reading →
Currently Reading: 11/11/19
Blood of Empire by Brian McClellan This lovely showed up on my doorstep this week and I wasn't about to wait any longer to read it! It's one of my most anticipated releases/finales of the year and it's great thus far. I'm off work today and plan on doing lots of reading and will hopefully... Continue Reading →
Waiting on Wednesday: Ashes of the Sun by Django Wexler
“Waiting On Wednesday” is a weekly meme originally hosted on Breaking the Spine but has since linked up with “Can’t Wait Wednesday” at Wishful Endings now that the original creator is unable to host it anymore. This is a great way to share upcoming released you’re excited about! Epic sibling rivalry, a world on the brink of civil war,... Continue Reading →
The Throne of the Five Winds by S.C. Emmett – Review
Published: October 15, 2019 Publisher: Orbit Books Series: Hostage of Empire #1 Genre: Fantasy Pages: 704 (Paperback) My Rating: 5.0/5.0 A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: Two queens, two concubines, six princes. Innumerable hidden agendas. Yala, lady-in-waiting to the princess of a vanquished kingdom,... Continue Reading →
Currently Reading: 11/4/19
The Monstrous Citadel by Mirah Bolender I've been looking forward to reading this since I finished the first book last year on vacation! I like to think of the characters being magical Terminex people, wiping out magical infestations that threaten to destroy the city. Oh yeah, and there are gangs, politics, and some personal drama... Continue Reading →
Subscription Box Review: FairyLoot – October 2019
Basic Box Info FairyLoot has only one box option, featuring a YA fantasy book and 5-6 bookish items each month for $33.90 USD or £26. International shipping is available, with the exception of Mexico, Brazil, El Salvador, Fiji, Guadeloupe, Costa Rica, Israel, Palestine and Haiti. Boxes ship between the 20th - 25th of each month.... Continue Reading →
Subscription Box Review: The Bookish Box – October 2019
Basic Box Info This box has a few different subscriptions options (shipping not included) : Book + Shirt + Bookish Goodies – $43.00 Book + Bookish Goodies – $28.99 Shirt + Bookish Goodies – $29.99 Shirt + Book – $28.99 Book Only – $17.99 Shirt Only – $18.00 You can also pick whether you want... Continue Reading →
The Dragon Republic by R.F. Kuang – Review
Published: August 8, 2019 Publisher: Harper Voyager Series: The Poppy War #2 Genre: Fantasy Pages: 560 (Hardcover) My Rating: 4.0/5.0 Synopsis: The searing follow-up to 2018’s most celebrated fantasy debut – THE POPPY WAR. In the aftermath of the Third Poppy War, shaman and warrior Rin is on the run: haunted by the atrocity she... Continue Reading →
Waiting on Wednesday: The Winter Duke by Claire Eliza Bartlett
“Waiting On Wednesday” is a weekly meme originally hosted on Breaking the Spine but has since linked up with “Can’t Wait Wednesday” at Wishful Endings now that the original creator is unable to host it anymore. This is a great way to share upcoming released you’re excited about! I am in LOVE with this book cover! The Winter Duke... Continue Reading →
Serpent & Dove by Shelby Mahurin – Review
Published: September 3, 2019 Publisher: HarperTeen Series: Serpent & Dove #1 Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy Pages: 528 (Hardcover) My Rating: 4.0/5.0 Synopsis: Bound as one to love, honor, or burn. Two years ago, Louise le Blanc fled her coven and took shelter in the city of Cesarine, forsaking all magic and living off whatever she... Continue Reading →
