Atheist's Angel (Celestial Series #1), by A. Velfman (dark fantasy, romantic fantasy; May 28, 2022) Note: I received a free ARC and am voluntarily writing an honest review. Atheist's Angel contains scenes of violence, child abuse, self-harm and torture. I can honestly say I haven't read another book like this! Atheist's Angel delivers interesting takes … Continue reading Atheist’s Angel review
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Heir of Fire review
I’ve been reading the Throne of Glass series for the first time. You can find my reviews of Throne of Glass and Crown of Midnight here…which means it’s time for my Heir of Fire review! Heir of Fire (Throne of Glass #3), by Sarah J. Maas (YA fantasy; September 2, 2014) This is by far … Continue reading Heir of Fire review
All the Horses of Iceland review
All the Horses of Iceland, by Sarah Tolmie (historical fiction/fantasy, magical realism; March 1, 2022) This little book took me by surprise. More the length of a novelette or novella, it's written in the style of an Icelandic saga. For me, reading it lands somewhere between Tale of Genji and Julie Otsuka's The Buddha in … Continue reading All the Horses of Iceland review
The Theft of Sunlight review
Fans of Tamora Pierce won’t want to miss this one. Up next is my much belated The Theft of Sunlight review! The Theft of Sunlight (Dauntless Path #2), by Intisar Khanani (YA fantasy; March 23, 2021) The Theft of Sunlight is an issues book without compromising action and story, and I am there for it! … Continue reading The Theft of Sunlight review
Of Heists and Hexes review
If you like your fantasy romances extra spicy, my Of Heists and Hexes review is here! This is the first time I’ve read anything by S.L. Prater, and she certainly knows how to turn on the steam. Read on! Of Heists and Hexes (A Witch’s Ever After #1), by S.L. Prater (steamy fantasy romance, fairytale … Continue reading Of Heists and Hexes review
Crown of Midnight review
For my review of Throne of Glass #1, click here. Did you love Throne of Glass? In this Crown of Midnight review, we’ll take a look at how the tone of the series majorly shifts in book two of the series. Crown of Midnight (Throne of Glass #2), by Sarah J. Maas (YA fantasy, romantic … Continue reading Crown of Midnight review
Her Dreadful Will review
Do these words check any boxes for you? Slow-burn romance. Spice. Witches. Southern gothic. Modern technology meets magic society. Opposites attract. If all that sounds good to you, you need to read this Her Dreadful Will review (and maybe pick up a copy!). Her Dreadful Will, by Rebecca F. Kenney (fantasy romance, southern gothic, urban … Continue reading Her Dreadful Will review
Skin of the Sea review
African mermaids and dragons, mythological odysseys and mortals versus the gods, oh my! In this Skin of the Sea review, I delve into this spectacular book (and what other popular YA fantasy I’d compare it to). Skin of the Sea (Skin of the Sea #1), by Natasha Bowen (mythology, YA fantasy; November 9, 2021) In … Continue reading Skin of the Sea review
Only a Monster review
This one is for fantasy, romance and time travel fans. This Only a Monster review takes a look at the fast-paced YA fantasy by Vanessa Len, including the unusual romance and the one thing that might turn readers off. Only a Monster (Monster #1), by Vanessa Len (romantic YA fantasy, time travel; February 22, 2022) … Continue reading Only a Monster review
Bride of the Shadow King review
If you’re looking for romantic fantasy where plot comes first, action is second and romance claws it’s way into third, with princesses, fae vs. humans, trolls (ahem, trolldefolk) and arranged marriage (or if you thought yes to any one of these things), might I enthusiastically suggest this Bride of the Shadow King review? Read on! … Continue reading Bride of the Shadow King review