Source: NetGalley, many thanks to the publisher!TL;DR: While the characters were a bit flat and one-note the world and magic was very interesting. If you aren't a character driven reader this could be a real winner! Plot: What begins as a love triangle arranged marriage turns into an almost spurned fated mate (by our main... Continue Reading →
Grievar’s Blood (Combat Codes #2) by Alexander Darwin
Source: Netgalley - Thank you to the publisher!TL;DR: A big improvement for me over book one! I really didn't want to put this one down! Plot: We follow both Cego at the academy and Sol out in the world itself as they both search for answers about their families (plus one mystery character I will... Continue Reading →
The Dragons of Deepwood Fen by Bradley P. Beaulieu
Source: Netgalley! Many thanks to the publisherTL;DR: While an absolute banger of an idea (and cover), the pacing on this made it a miss for me Plot: A complicated net of PoVs following the politics and scheming of the native folks called Kin, and the empire that rules them. Add dragons.Characters: The most disappointing part.... Continue Reading →
Spirit of the Wood by Kristen Britain
Source: Netgalley, thank you to the publisher!!TL;DR: An absolutely lovely novella for new and old readers about empathy and how life continues on. Plot: A new Green Rider has to keep his cold superior alive after an attack. They end up in a deep wood, and then magic!Characters: I loved the characters, and this as... Continue Reading →
Daughters of Izdihar by Hadeer Elsbai
Source: NetGalley - Thank you to the publisher!TL;DR: Another YA book marketed at adult readers. Definitely not my favorite read, if you want something with this setting and inspiration there are better books out there. Plot: Two girls, who naturally end up in a messy love triangle, and the fight for women's rights with the... Continue Reading →
Forged by Blood by Ehigbok Okosun
Source: NetGalley, Many thanks to the publisher!TL;DR: This isn't Adult Fantasy, this is exactly what you would expect out of YA Fantasy. Plot: Girl goes on journey in the middle of a love triangle. Betrayal, heartbreak, fated mates. Characters: The classic three - Revenge Girl, Childhood Friend Love Interest, and Sad Boy Love InterestSetting: This... Continue Reading →
Knock Knock Open Wide by Neil Sharpson
Source: NetGalley, thank you to the publisher!TL;DR: A really entertaining and creepy take on some classic Irish folklore. I really think it's worth a read! Plot: Alternating timelines and PoVs built a very interesting and spooky story.Characters: The interactions and characters were one of my favorite parts, I genuinely enjoyed them.Setting: The setting was very... Continue Reading →
Thoughts: Ruined by Sarah Vaughn, Sarah Winifred Searle, & Niki Smith
Source: NetGalley - Thank you to the publisher!TL;DR: A delightful Regency romance with a lovely inclusive art style and queer normative society Plot: A simple one, but well executed. Ruined Heroine and a Hero with an estate and family wealth in ruins. Romance ensues.Characters: I loved the cast here, it didn't focus entirely on Andrew... Continue Reading →
Anything With Nothing Edited by Mercedes Lackey
Source: NetGalley - thank you so much to the publisher. I have pre-ordered a copy as well!TL;DR: I adored this, but I may be biased. Nearly all the stories were winners. Plot: All varied but each held to the idea of Valdemar where bad things happen but hope is at the end.Characters: Diverse and interesting,... Continue Reading →
The Fall is All There Is by C.M. Caplan
Source: Kindle Unlimited - Then purchased (thanks past Me!)TL;DR: A distinct and fantastic voice on this one grabs and does not let go. Plot: Quadruplet heirs to the throne and family things make it messy and so much fun.Characters: I loved all the siblings in here, and genuinely felt strong things for almost all the... Continue Reading →