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 →
A Song For You and I by K. O’Neil
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 →
Breath of the Dragon by Shannon Lee & Fonda Lee
TL;DR: I think my expectations were too high and this was just… not for me. Source: NetGalley, thank so much to the publisher! Plot: Jun runs away to compete and become the Guardian, a government appointed super warrior. But learns some hard truths on the way. Characters: This might have been one of the breaking... Continue Reading →
But Not Too Bold by Hache Pueyo
TL;DR: If you don’t like spiders, don’t read this. But if you do it’s awesome. Source: Netgalley, Thank you SO much to the publisher! Plot: A young woman is elevated to Keeper of the Keys after her predecessor is eaten for allowing a thief in. So deliciously weird. Characters: I quite enjoyed these creepy folks.... Continue Reading →
A Dark and Drowning Tide by Allison Saft
TL;DR: This is one of those books I have to recommend if you love vibes - but also a twisty mystery. Source: Netgalley - Thanks you to the publisher! Plot: Lorelei and Sylvia set out on an academic quest which quickly turns into a murder mystery. Characters: I both loved and hated these characters in... Continue Reading →
Immortal by Sue Lynn Tan
TL;DR: A completely unpredictable fantasy with a complex and lovely world. Source: Netgalley - Thanks you to the publisher! Plot: This one, like the setting, went all over the place. We started out with one task and ended up with another and it was a ride. Characters: At times infuriating, and other times fantastic. The... Continue Reading →
The Starlight Heir by Amalie Howard
TL;DR: Quite a disappointment. Source: Netgalley - Thanks you to the publisher! Plot: Randomly chosen women are made to compete for a prince’s hand in marriage, and it gets spicy. Characters: Honestly, no thank you. I didn’t enjoy them at all. Setting: We got the flavor of our inspiration here, but it was lost entirely... Continue Reading →
The Last Hour Between Worlds by Melissa Caruso
TL;DR: This one caught me by surprise but it’s SO creative! Source: Netgalley - Thanks you to the publisher! Plot: Kembral comes to a party to relax and that’s not at all what happens. Characters: The characters were fun, sometimes over the top but not the strongest for me. Setting: This was where this book... Continue Reading →
Miss Amelia’s List by Mercedes Lackey
TL;DR: A bit slow, but a truly cozy Regency fantasy. Source: Netgalley, thank you so much to the publisher! Plot: Amelia and her cousin head to England from America for business and to possibly find a match! Characters: I genuinely came to love all of our primary characters, especially Amelia and her cousin. By the... Continue Reading →
The Twice-Sold Soul by Katie Hallahan
TL;DR: A very strong start that lost me a little at the end. I’ll probably continue the series as it shows a lot of promise. Source: NetGalley, thank you so much to the publisher! Plot: McKeena, who has been on the run for ten years, is hoodwinked by an ex to return home… and things... Continue Reading →