A Reading Journal
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 →
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 →
TL;DR: This one took me by surprised but I ended up so happy with it. Source: NetGalley and purchased - thank you so much to myself and Orbit. Plot: Jenny Greenteeth is just living a simple life caring for her pond when a witch is thrown in and her world is upended. Characters: I loved... Continue Reading →
TL;DR: Not for me, not at all sadly. Cringey and with so much smut, yikes. Source: NetGalley, thank you so much to the publisher!. Plot: Izzy meets her brother’s rival and has a summer fling and they end up going to the same school. It gets smutty and stupid decisions are made. Characters: Nikolai was... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
TL;DR: This was very interesting - a narrative of Kim Mager’s interviews with a serial killer. Source: NetGalley, thank you St. Martin’s Press! Plot: This one is fast paced as it’s almost entirely the interviews between Mrs. Major and the killer. It really pulls you through. Characters: We focused primarily on Mrs. Mager and the... Continue Reading →
TL;DR: Unfortunately rather forgettable, but a unique execution on the idea. Source: NetGalley, thank you to the publisher! Plot: A second chance romance with a brother’s best friend. It was very cute and at times very funny. Characters: They were lovely. I actually quite liked our primary characters. Her brother made me very mad however.... Continue Reading →
TL;DR: This has some great ideas but not-so-great execution. Source: NetGalley, thank you to the publisher! Plot: Elia is desperate to take care of her family, and ends up doing a favor to a prince that has huge ramifications. Characters: I wasn’t a huge fan of anyone here to be honest. I felt for the... Continue Reading →
TL;DR: You bet I pre-ordered this as soon as I was done. I adored this. Source: NetGalley and I have pre-ordered my own copy! Plot: Rowan is assigned work with Leone while their winged horse companion heals, and the two couldn’t be more different. Characters: The strength of K. O’Neil to me (besides their art)... Continue Reading →
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