‘Empire of Gold’ is pure gold, I’m sorry | A Spoiler-Free Review
Note: While I’m going to avoid spoilers for The Empire of Gold, it is the third in a series and I may mention significant plot […]
‘There Will Come A Darkness’ is The Light of My Life | A Spoiler-Free Review
There Will Come A Darkness has an awesome title and an absolutely breathtaking cover, but there is another reason it has garnered so much attention […]
‘Spin the Dawn’ combines Project Runway and Mulan | A Spoiler-Free Review
★★★☆☆ // ★★★★☆ 3.5 Stars (Rounds up on Goodreads) The only reason this isn’t a solid 4-star read for me is that the pacing, I felt, […]
Please Don’t Sleep on ‘Steel Crow Saga’ | A Spoiler-Free Review
I love the way he writes all of his characters, the way each one feels unique. They aren’t just pieces in different places on his storyboard; they are unique, individual characters who drive their stories in different ways.
‘Wicked Saints’ is Everything I Needed | A Spoiler-Free Review
I was somehow deeply invested. I needed to know this story, these characters, this setting.
‘Romanov’ Walks, Then Sprints | A Spoiler-Free Review
Brandes combined that knowledge with a world where magic could be harnessed. And she wrote a story that made my heart stop and restart several times.
‘Kingdom of Copper’ Has Me Reeling | A Spoiler-Free Review
This is not your usual fantasy ‘sophomore slump’ sequel. This book was every bit as enthralling as the first one; possibly a bit more.
‘A Touch of Gold’ Shines Bright | A Spoiler-Free Review
★★★★☆ You have never read a fantasy retelling like this. I was vaguely interested in A Touch of Gold because it was a retelling of […]
‘Girls of Paper and Fire’ Welcomes YA Into 2018 | A Spoiler-Free Review
2018 is here: A book with trigger warnings and a stellar LGBT romance is being championed by a big time publisher.
‘A Curse So Dark and Lonely’ Was Surprisingly Magical | A Review
Discover the magic of meeting for the first time.
‘The Memory of Fire’ Lives Up to Book One | A Spoiler-Free Review
This book was interesting, well-written and immersive. just like book one. The lack of split POVs and the focus on Jahan’s storyline helped Bates a lot here.
‘Furyborn’: my favorite thing about 2018 so far | A Spoiler-Free Review
Furyborn will keep you up at night. It will grip you and not let you go until you can peel your eyes off the pages to try to get some sleep (so that you can read more in the morning). Savor it.
‘The Queens of Innis Lear’: Dense, in a Good Way
Tessa Gratton’s King Lear-inspired book was a well-written, fun read, but not a huge page-turner for me.
Your Next Obsession: ‘Children of Blood and Bone’
I can honestly say that Children of Blood and Bone deserves every bit of praise and hype it’s gotten, plus infinitely more.
Reign of the Fallen (And of My Heart) | A Spoiler-Free Review
This book wasn’t on my shortlist of most exciting 2018 releases, but it absolutely should have been.
Reining In My Love for ‘Reign the Earth’ | A Spoiler-Free Review
‘Reign the Earth’ was an immersive, wonderfully-written YA fantasy. Strong women, magic, a pinch of politics, and thoughtful plotlines make this a must-read.