TL;DR: A fantastic and intricate grimdark fantasy. Source: eArc via the author - I also purchased my own copies as well because I loved it so much! Plot: Our characters find their paths as conflict looms, each completely separate but tying together so well. Characters: Each character truly had their own strong unique voice, which... Continue Reading →
Rose/House by Arkady Martine
TL;DR: I’m not smart enough for this story but I enjoyed it regardless. Source: NetGalley - Thank you so much to the publisher! Plot: A murder in an unbreachable house with it’s own AI personality. It’s a bit creepy and a lot weird. Characters: The characters, outside the house’s own, are fairly shallow but work... Continue Reading →
The Phoenix Keeper by S.A. MacLean
TL;DR: This is warm, feathered hug in a book and I adore it. Source: Netgalley! Thank you so much to the publisher Plot: An overly anxious zookeeper has to try to get her life and her phoenix charge in order to save a species. Characters: Oh my gosh - I started out not liking our... Continue Reading →
Daughter of Daring by Mallory O’Meara
TL;DR: Full of some interesting information but completely ruined for me because of the authorial voice Source: Netgalley! Thank you so much to the publisher Plot: This one primarily covers the rise of Hollywood and film with aspects of Helen Gibson. Characters: Helen is mentioned a lot and is in there, but it touches on... Continue Reading →
The Wind Weaver by Julie Johnson
TL;DR: A fun romantasy that fans of ACOTAR will enjoySource: NetGalley - Many thanks to the publisher! Plot: A halfling girl is captured and on the brink of death is saved by the last person she expected.Characters: I liked them! I don’t think they were anything wild and new, but I enjoyed them nevertheless.Setting: A fantasy... Continue Reading →
The River Has Roots by Amal El-Mohtar
TL;DR: A beautifully written and imaginative fairy tale about sisters and being broken apart. Source: NetGalley, thank you so much to the publisher!! Plot: The Hawthorn sisters keep the willows between Faerie and the Mortal lands till a persistent suitor change everything. Characters: Lovely characters, though mostly used for the point of the story.Setting: The... Continue Reading →
Wooing the Witch Queen by Stephanie Burgis
TL;DR: The cozy fantasy romance I didn’t know I needed Source: NetGalley and my own purchase. Thanks me! And thank you to the publisher! Plot: Archduke Felix flees an abusive relationship for the Witch Queen’s tower, but he hides his identity and manages to fall in love in the process. Characters: Absolutely delightful, every last... Continue Reading →
A Duke Never Tells by Suzanne Enoch
TL;DR: This was very fun, a unique premise for a historical. Source: NetGalley, thank so much to the publisher! Plot: Meg and her Aunt Clara change identities to find out more about the Duke she’s arranged to marriage. But they aren’t they only ones lying about their identities. Characters: They were all pretty good but... Continue Reading →
Something in the Walls by Daisy Pearce
TL;DR: A strong start to a disappoint twist. Source: NetGalley, thank you so much to the publisher! Plot: An inexperienced child psychologist faces against evil - of what kind is the problem. Characters: These were pretty bland. What you might expect from a thriller/horror. Setting: This started in town but headed into a small village.... Continue Reading →
Swordheart by T. Kingfisher
TL;DR: Another fun and romantic fantasy from T. Kingfisher. Source: NetGalley, thank you Bramble! Plot: Halla, while attempting to end her life, ends up with a magical guardian from within a sword. Hijinks follow. Characters: As always T. Kingfisher’s characters are easy to love. They’re fun and friendly and it’s hard to go wrong. Setting:... Continue Reading →