A Reading Journal
Source: NetGalley! Many thanks to the publisher! TL;DR: A fun Romance with a fantastical setting and western vibes. I would not go into this for the fantasy though, go for the romance and you'll be great! Thoughts: Fantasy meets Western meets Romance. That’s the best three words I can use for this book. The Undertaking... Continue Reading →
Source: NetGalley, many many thanks to the publisher!TL;DR: I loved it. It's a space adventure in the truest sense, with lots of questions and a fantastic twist. Thoughts: Eversion by Alastair Reynolds is the story of a doctor tasked with keeping his crew alive on an exploratory mission. Be it in the1800s aboard a ship,... Continue Reading →
Source: Netgalley, thank you to the publisher! TL; DR : An portal fantasy with a strong moral lesson set in the world of jinn. Thoughts: Nura and the Immortal Palace is a portal fantasy with an incredibly strong moral message to it. Nura, an admittedly greedy girl, is a mica miner who accidently causes a cave-in seeking... Continue Reading →
Source: Netgalley, thank you to the publisher! Note: I did also purchase my own copy I loved it so much.TL; DR : An amazing new middle-grade story about a young black girl finding power in what she sees as her greatest flaw - her hair! Thoughts: Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun takes the ‘fantasy magical... Continue Reading →
I super enjoy Non-Fiction on specific niche objects so when I saw this I couldn't not give it a try. Life in Miniature: A History of Doll's Houses by Nicola Lisle Source: Netgalley, thank you to the publisher Pen and Sword History booksTL; DR : Though a bit dry in places this gives a little... Continue Reading →
So it's been a slow month. I'm trying to keep up and do a little bit of reading here and there as I can. I do have a few things to talk about though, and a few little digital purchases to list! So a few things I've picked up on sale, received one as a... Continue Reading →
The Bright and Breaking Sea by Chloe Neill Kit can lead her ship and clever crew on her own, but with the fate of queen and country at stake, Kit and Rian must learn to trust each other, or else the Isles will fall.... Source: Netgalley via Berkley Books - Thank you so much!TL;DR: A... Continue Reading →
We're going to pretend that November didn't happen. Most of October too. Tendonitis in my dominate hand was a reality (which left me nearly incapable of reading anything or typing for that matter), while everything else in the world felt like it was a rollercoaster. Instead we're moving forward into the new year with reviews... Continue Reading →
Black Sun (Between Earth and Sky #1) by Rebecca Roanhorse A god will returnWhen the earth and sky convergeUnder the black sun Source: Saga Press, Thank you so much for the Review Copy!TL;DR: Incredibly rich world and character cast that sinks it's talons into you and will not let go. Thoughts: Black Sun is the... Continue Reading →
Pilgrimage of Swords and The Kraken's Tooth by Anthony Ryan Source : Pilgrimage of Swords - originally a library read, purchased for rereading purposes The Kraken's Tooth - Provided by the Publisher, thank you!TL;DR: Highly recommended classic quest style fantasy, with a depth and twists you don't see coming. Last year when Pilgrimage of Swords... Continue Reading →
Sarah Evermotion's Reads 