Review: When the Tiger Came Down the Mountain (The Singing Hills Cycle #2), by Nghi Vo (Fantasy; 2020) Vo (The Chosen and the Beautiful) is another repeat author for me. When the Tiger Came Down the Mountain follows The Empress of Salt and Fortune, though one could easily be read before the other. When the … Continue reading Review of When the Tiger Came Down the Mountain (Vo)
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Protected: The Fishermen’s Princess, Chapter 6
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Review: Throne of Glass (Maas)
Throne of Glass (Throne of Glass #1), by Sarah J. Maas (YA/New Adult Fantasy, August 2012) This was not 100% my kind of book...yet I found myself reading it for hours on end! At 18, Celaena Sardothien is the Queen of the Underworld, the most accomplished assassin in Adarlan and a prisoner at the Endovier … Continue reading Review: Throne of Glass (Maas)
Review: A Trial of Thorns (Rookwood & Vince)
A Trial of Thorns (A Court of Fairy Tales #2), by Helena Rookwood and Elm Vince (June 17, 2021; fantasy, fairytale retelling) (Note: I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.) A Trial of Thorns departs from its roots as a Beauty and the Beast retelling as a major … Continue reading Review: A Trial of Thorns (Rookwood & Vince)
Review: Witches Steeped in Gold (Smart)
Witches Steeped in Gold (Witches Steeped in Gold #1), by Ciannon Smart (Dark Fantasy; April 2021) Aiyca, the witch-led world of dueling narrators Jazmyne and Iraya, is absolutely fascinating. Iraya (“Ira”) is the rightful heir to a toppled throne, sent to prison like so many of her Obeah sistren. Jazmyne is the heir to the … Continue reading Review: Witches Steeped in Gold (Smart)
Protected: The Fishermen’s Princess Chapter 4
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Review: The Road to Farringale (English)
This week brings us another funny fantasy from an indie author. It's time for... The Road to Farringale (Modern Magick #1), by Charlotte E. English (quirky fantasy, 2017) Author Charlotte E. English has a sense of humor—there's no doubt about that. In this quirky and lovable tale of a secret, magical society trying to save … Continue reading Review: The Road to Farringale (English)
Interview: Helena Rookwood and Elm Vince (An Enchantment of Thorns)
Today, I get to bring you all something special: an interview with An Enchantment of Thorns co-authors Helena Rookwood (The Thief and the Throne) and Elm Vince (Tapestry of Night). This interview was conducted via email with the Scotland-based authors. True to form, they've even written many of their answers together! First of all, congratulations … Continue reading Interview: Helena Rookwood and Elm Vince (An Enchantment of Thorns)
April promos!
Now that the third of three BookFunnel promos I'm participating in this month has begun, I thought I'd collect everything in one place!I'm finally building a newsletter, so it makes the most sense to change how I tell you about these promos. From now on, I'll be including links to current promos at the bottom … Continue reading April promos!
Review: An Enchantment of Thorns (Rookwood & Vince)
Today's Indie Book Spotlight lands on a retelling of one of my very favorite tales... An Enchantment of Thorns (A Court of Fairy Tales #1), by Helena Rookwood and Elm Vince (Romantic Fantasy/Fairy Tale Retelling, May 6, 2021) Note: I received a free advanced review copy in exchange for an honest review. Holy mackerel! I … Continue reading Review: An Enchantment of Thorns (Rookwood & Vince)