CassieSwindon

Top Ten September Books

I don’t have too much of a variety this month because I binged a trilogy. Most of these are fantasy and next month you’ll be seeing a lot of witchy books. For individual reviews of each book listed check out my blog at http://www.cassieswindon.com Number 10 From These Dark Depths by Vanessa Rasanen (4.0/5) thisContinue reading “Top Ten September Books”

Review #299

So the finale of this steamy fantasy trilogy is a 4.6/5 stars. The author has done a really good job of the pacing for the believability of going from enemies to “I’d scorch the earth to save you” I’ve decided that this series is like the movie, Inception. The first time you see it/read it,Continue reading “Review #299”

Review #298

I liked the first one better so I rate this sequel a 4.5/5 stars. The third one comes out in a few days. Sometimes the mystery aspect felt too discombobulated and I’m pretty sure a bunch of answers still weren’t given by the end. My favorite part was the seductive steamy scenes, even though …Continue reading “Review #298”

Review #297

This amazing fantasy was a 4.9/5 stars! The dark themes were done so well and I really enjoyed the ride. I can’t wait to start the sequel tonight. Some would categorize this as young adult since she’s 18 but it didn’t feel YA to me. Here’s my live thoughts while reading: The prologue is fromContinue reading “Review #297”

Review #296

I rated Love At First Spite as 4.0/5 stars. This standalone had a fantastic opening scene that wasn’t expected and pleasantly refreshing. I really appreciated the author’s creativity. And then Wyatt comes into the picture. Let the games begin. When she asks herself if this is the worst or best idea she has…. It surprisesContinue reading “Review #296”

Review #295

I gave this young adult fairy-tale retelling a 3.7/5 stars. Here’s my live thoughts and notes while reading: The mood is set that the dark forest holds monsters that are afraid of fire and years ago her father was attacked by a wolf of sorts. Adele is making the journey on the path for theContinue reading “Review #295”

Ten Books I “Did Not Finish”

Do you feel guilty not finishing a book? I do. Every. Single. Time. But I’m trying to convince myself recently that it’s okay and some books that aren’t for me could be someone else’s absolute favorite! Book Of Night by Holly Black I’ve read four of her other books but this one didn’t work forContinue reading “Ten Books I “Did Not Finish””

Top 10 Memorable Fantasy

My top 10 most memorable fantasy within the last year. Check out each’s individual reviews on my blog complete with the cover image. Number 10 Spellmaker by Charlie N. Holmberg (4.1/5) This is the sequel to Spellbreaker Number 9 King of Battle and Blood by Scarlett St. Clair (4.2/5)- this is the first in aContinue reading “Top 10 Memorable Fantasy”

Review #294

I gave this young adult dark fantasy a 4.5 stars. Here’s my thoughts live while reading: That was the best prologue opener I’ve ever read. Who poisoned them all? Why? Does the reaper follow Signa everywhere? Why? How has she escaped death so many times? Why can she see spirits? I love the vibe andContinue reading “Review #294”

Review #293

I rated this a 3.4/5 stars. I won’t be reading the sequel. Here’s my live thoughts while reading: So, Iris, a 17 year old employee glass blower seems to envy her twin sister, Malina’s skill. But I’m unsure exactly what their magic is, if it’s about flowers blooming or related to art and music andContinue reading “Review #293”