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Published: May 2, 2023 Publisher: Orbit Books Series: Lands of the Firstborn #1 Genre: Fantasy Pages: 608 (Paperback) My Rating: 4.25 Stars A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis:Many years ago, Sir Aelfric and his nine companions saved the world, seizing the Dark Lord's cursed... Continue Reading →
Artwork by astromoali I shared my planned reading list for Wyrd and Wonder last week, so let's talk about what's scheduled for this week! So far I'm right on track with where I intended to be. The Book That Wouldn't Burn by Mark LawrenceAs I type this, I'm only about 10% into this particular book, but... Continue Reading →
Artwork by astromoali As readers of fantasy, I think we've seen our fair share of magic systems during our reading career. They can be hard, rule-based magic systems, or the softer, more whimsical types of magic that don't have a concrete set of rules. While I appreciate the floaty, fae-like magic in many books, my most... Continue Reading →
Artwork by astromoali Published: April 18, 2023 Publisher: Delacorte Press Series: A Hunger of Thorns #1 Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult Pages: 432 (Hardcover) My Rating: 3 Stars A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis:Be swept away by a lush, witchy tale about forbidden magic and missing... Continue Reading →
Published: October 9, 2021 Publisher: Red Wombat Studios Series: The Saint of Steel #3 Genre: Fantasy, Romance Pages: 305 (Kindle) My Rating: 3.5 Stars Synopsis:Piper is a lich-doctor, a physician who works among the dead, determining causes of death for the city guard's investigations. It's a peaceful, if solitary profession…until the day when he's called... Continue Reading →
Artwork by astromoali 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. First off, this cover really grabbed my attention - I really like black, gold, and jade together. Plus,... Continue Reading →
Artwork by astromoali After many years of enjoying the event as an observer, I'm finally participating in Wyrd & Wonder, which is a celebration of all things fantastical throughout the whole month of May. You can read more about the Wyrd & Wonder event HERE. Rather than sharing only the books I'm reading this week, I'm... Continue Reading →
Published: October 3, 2022 Publisher: Podium Publishing Series: The House Witch #2 Genre: Fantasy Pages: 358 (Kindle) My Rating: 4.5 Stars Synopsis:House witch Finlay Ashowan must contend with matters of the heart, hearth, family, and kingdom in the second book of a whimsical and winning fantasy series. As a wielder of domestic magic, Finlay Ashowan... Continue Reading →
The Ferryman by Justin CroninThis is the book I've had on my NetGalley reading list the longest right now and it's high time I read it since the release date is rapidly approaching. I've never read Justin Cronin before, but what better place to start than with a dystopian standalone? The prologue left me with... Continue Reading →
Published: March 7, 2023 Publisher: Sourcebooks Bloom Books Series: N/A Genre: Fantasy, Romance Pages: 219 (Kindle) My Rating: 3.5 Stars Synopsis:"Could you love me?" he whispered. The question stole my breath and burned my lungs in the silence that followed. I wanted to answer, to whisper yes into the space between us, but I was... Continue Reading →
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