TL;DR: This was a book I read but I have no real strong feelings about. Source: NetGalley - Thank you to the publisher!! Plot: There are some witches, some characters ‘inspired’ by sleepy hollow, and sex. Characters: Flat as paper for me sadly. Setting: It was dark and had all the right words for atmospheric.... Continue Reading →
A Fate Forged in Fire by Hazel McBride
TL;DR: This one was quite mediocre. Source: NetGalley - Thank you to the publisher!! Plot: Girl with powers is trying to become a queen and bond a dragon. Fights follow. Characters: One incredibly obnoxious main character and a flat cast around her. Setting: Cold and a norse/celtic (?) inspired. Not a great one. Romance: Flat... Continue Reading →
Spellcaster by Jaymin Eve
TL;DR: This one is entirely just for fun. Source: NetGalley - Thank you to the publisher!! Plot: Paisley’s dormant magic pokes it’s head up so she goes to Weatherstone College and monsters begin to appear, hunting her down. Characters: They were okay. Setting: This was nice, it’s a magical school so it has some very... Continue Reading →
Learn My Lesson by Katee Robert
TL;DR: Probably one of the best books I’ve read by this author. Source: NetGalley - Thank you to the publisher!! Plot: Hercules gets roped into a deal with Meg and Hades Characters: I really enjoyed these three. They had sharp edges but fit well together. Setting: Definitely not the focus but it had some good... Continue Reading →
The Gentleman and His Vowsmith by Rebecca Ide
TL;DR: A fantastic start with drag of a middle and end. Source: NetGalley - thank you so much to the publisher! Plot: Two families are locked in with a murderer on the loose - it’s less tense than you’d think. Characters: I liked most the characters here. They were quite well done! Setting: The crumbled... Continue Reading →
A Letter from the Lonesome Shore by Sylvie Cathrall
TL;DR: I am very disappointed, wow. Source: NetGalley - thank you so much to the publisher! Plot: We finally see E. and Henerey and where they’ve ended up and then how their family reaches them. Characters: The characters I loved in book one were dialed up to 11 and were so much worse. Setting: This... 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 →
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 →
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 →
Forbidden Games by Katee Robert
TL;DR: Quick and easy, mostly smut with little story. Source: NetGalley, thank so much to the publisher! Plot: The plots on both of these are basically people just finding the time and self worth for love, filled with a ton of smut. Characters: I can’t give you many details on these guys, they felt very... Continue Reading →