The Reformatory by Tananarive Due

TL;DR: If you want to make yourself terrified read this! I was affected for days. Source: NetGalley, thank so much to Saga Press! Plot: Ultimately this one is just about survival. Gloria is attempting to help her brother, and fighting against racism while her brother is just trying to survive the Reformatory and it’s ghosts.... Continue Reading →

Breath of the Dragon by Shannon Lee & Fonda Lee

TL;DR: I think my expectations were too high and this was just… not for me. Source: NetGalley, thank so much to the publisher! Plot: Jun runs away to compete and become the Guardian, a government appointed super warrior. But learns some hard truths on the way. Characters: This might have been one of the breaking... Continue Reading →

Immortal by Sue Lynn Tan

TL;DR: A completely unpredictable fantasy with a complex and lovely world. Source: Netgalley - Thanks you to the publisher! Plot: This one, like the setting, went all over the place. We started out with one task and ended up with another and it was a ride. Characters: At times infuriating, and other times fantastic. The... Continue Reading →

Masquerade by O.O. Sangoyomi

TL;DR: A deeply immersive and wonderful read, I devoured this. Source: Thank you to the publisher for an ARC via Netgalley! Plot: Òdòdó is kidnapped from her life as a blacksmith to wed the king, thrusting her from a life of poverty to political tensions and backstabbing. Characters: The cast was varied and unique and... Continue Reading →

Mask of Flies by Matthew Lyons

TL;DR: A bit long and drawn out, this read very episodic and fairly disconnected. Source: Netgalley! Thank you to the publisher! Plot: Divided into three parts we follow post robbery, with a cult, and running/back to the cult. It felt a little drawn out to be honest. Characters: I didn’t end up very connected to... Continue Reading →

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