Today I’m excited to participate in the Bookstagram & Creative Tour for Amulet of Wishes by Rita A. Rubinhosted by MTMC Tours. It’s the first book in the Chronicles of the Guardians and it was published on 28th April 2021! To celebrate Rita A. Rubin's Amulet of Wishes, I wanted to share some fun thing … Continue reading [blog tour] Amulet of Wishes + GIVEAWAY
【 ONLY A MONSTER 】 ★★★★★ The best Romeo and Juliet story I've read for a long time. Genre: Young Adult, Paranormal FantasyAuthor: Vanessa LenPublished: February 2022Publisher: Allen & UnwinPages: 416 (hardback) Thanks to Allen and Unwin for a copy for review ARGH. I loved this! I have been so excited to get my hands … Continue reading Jaw-Dropping Action in Only a Monster | Book Review
【 THE KING OF KORAHA 】 ★★★★★ Maria V. Snyder's books always give me the best warm fuzzies and the greatest adventures. Genre: Young Adult, FantasyAuthor: Maria V. SnyderPublished: December 2021Publisher: HarlequinPages: 528 (paperback) Thanks to Harlequin for a copy of this for review This was a fantastic conclusion to The Archives of the Invisible … Continue reading Fighting the Impossible in The King of Koraha | Book Review
【 SHADY HOLLOW 】 ★★★★ A woodland murder mystery that is both cute and thrilling. Genre: Fantasy, MysteryAuthor: Juneau BlackPublished: January 2022 (new edition)Publisher: Vintage Crime/Black Lizard TradePages: 204 (paperback) Thanks to Vintage Crime/Black Lizard Trade for a copy of this for review! I just knew I had to read this book when I read … Continue reading Woodland Murder Mystery in Shady Hollow | Book Review
【 SNOW LIKE ASHES 】 ★★★ Adventurous and unexpectedly twisty. Genre: Fantasy, Young AdultAuthor: Sara RaaschPublished: October 2014Publisher: Balzer + BrayPages: 422 (hardback) I'll start by saying I really didn't love the audiobook performance of this book, but that I loved the world and the magic system – so I will definitely be continuing the … Continue reading Seasonal Chaos in Snow Like Ashes | Book Reviews
【 PIRANESI 】 ★★★★★ Evocative and calmly thrilling. Genre: FantasyAuthor: Susanna ClarkePublished: September 2020Publisher: BloomsburyPages: 245 (hardback) I don't know what it is about this book, but the imagery cast in my mind is stunning – and I desperately want to see someone bring this to life on screen. I loved the character of Piranesi … Continue reading Mysterious Labyrinths in Piranesi | Book Review
【 WHITE TRASH WARLOCK 】 ★★★ This was much sadder than I expected. Genre: Fantasy, Paranormal, Young Adult, QueerAuthor: David R. SlaytonPublished: October 2020Publisher: Blackstone PublishingPages: 320 (paperback) Content warning (click to see) posession – death – guns – abandonment I think that honestly sums up my main thoughts about this book: it was much … Continue reading Fighting Spirits in White Trash Warlock | Book Review
【 THE QUEEN OF THE TEARLING 】 ★★★ This book was somewhat baffling and strugglesome to get through. Genre: Fantasy, Young AdultAuthor: Erika JohansenPublished: July 2015Publisher: BantamPages: 512 (paperback) Content warning (click to see) rape – pregnancy – death – gore – brutality – murder – suicide – slavery – sexism Quick thoughtsThis wasn't quite … Continue reading Keeping the Crown in The Queen of the Tearling | Book Review
【 GRACELING 】 ★★★★★ A beautiful rendering of the world in the Graceling Realm books. Genre: Fantasty, Young Adult, Graphic NovelAuthor: Kristin CashoreIllustrator: Gareth HindsPublished: November 2021Publisher: Etch/Clarion BooksPages: 272 (hardback) Quick thoughtsThis was absolutely stunning! I’m a long-time fan of Graceling and have been itching to revisit the story lately – and this beautiful … Continue reading Graphic Novel Adaptation of Graceling | Graphic Novel Review
【 LEGENDBORN 】 ★★★★★ A mind-blowing cocktail of exciting fantasy elements! Genre: Fantasy, Young AdultAuthor: Tracy DeonnPublished: September 2020Publisher: Simon & SchusterPages: 503 (paperback) Content warning (click to see) slavery mentions – death – severe injuries – grief – generational trauma (African American history) This book took me a hot second to get into (and … Continue reading Arthurian Legends in Legendborn | Book Review
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