A Reading Journal
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Source: NetGalley, thank you so much to the publisher - And I purchased a copy! Thanks me!TL;DR: A bit heavy on purple prose, but a fun story with a great redemption for Ursula Plot: Ursula is attempting to take back her life while Xavier breaks an enchantment. It was simple, and romance heavy.Characters: Ursula shone... Continue Reading →
Source: Netgalley - Thank you to the publisher (genuinely I appreciate it but... what is this?)TL;DR: Uhhmm... No? Why? Plot: Can't find one hereCharacters: They didn't existSetting: Wherever your brain fog decides I supposeMagic: That's funny. The magic of confusion. Thoughts: I don’t even know where to begin with this one. The Corset & The... Continue Reading →
Source: Purchased - Thank you Past Sarah!TL;DR: Magical Creatures + Magical School with Saturday Morning Cartoon Vibes! Plot: Volke and his sister gain magical creatures and join a magical school and it's a FANTASTIC adventureCharacters: The characters were diverse and super interesting!Setting: It is just beginning to introduce the world, but so far I'm loving... Continue Reading →
Source: NetGalley - Thank you to the publisher!TL;DR: A little overwritten and much more focused on the romance than the central plot. But I did like it! Plot: Focused in on the romance more than anything but it was interesting enough to keep me through with a few very attention grabbing pointsCharacters: There was a... Continue Reading →
Source: NetGalley - Thank you to the publisher!TL;DR: Nah - No thanks Plot: "Escape, get betrayed, learn the truth" type of journey. Unfortunately not much past thatCharacters: The single most infuriating part of this. Ava is one note simple sweetness, and Kaye is just angry and frankly, dumb. Everyone else is a simple line drawing... Continue Reading →
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