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DNF- The Wicked Deep
The Wicked Deep is a YA fantasy stand-alone with a great premise (see below) but I’m not usually in the mood for YA books that are academia related. When high school classes and social media is brought into the plot, I’m usually out. But the writing flowed really well...
All The Wandering Light
Review #397 I’m unsure if I categorize this as an official ‘DNF’ or not. Lemme know after reading my few comments and thoughts below. The sequel randomly added the point of view of River, but in third person so it’s a bit more removed. I’m intrigued as to why the...
Even The Darkest Stars
(Review #396) 4.8/5 stars for this YA fantasy, “Even The Darkest Stars” by Heather Fawcett. I’ll be starting the sequel immediately called, “All The Wandering Light.” Written in one point of view, the heroine is a strong, bad ass, ice-climbing expert. Here’s my...
August wrap up
These 8 books I finished in August. Two are a duology set. Overall my ratings were pretty high this month. Have you read any of these? Do you agree or disagree? They all have individual reviews on my blog. (My favorite is at the bottom) 3.9/5 stars 4.0/5 stars 4.1/5...
DNF – The Starless Sea
I wish I were a more patient person because I heard this one was great. But I didn’t finish. In the beginning… There are different sections called Sweet Sorrows but I’m unsure if the book has technically started at chapter 1 or not. Apparently some sort of prisoner is...
DNF- Blade of Secrets
The cover is beautiful. The prose flow so smoothly. I’ve read all of Tricia Levenseller’s other books So I’m legit fuming that this one won’t work for me. The main heroine has social anxiety and panic attacks. It’s written so well that it’s too relatable and I need a...
DNF- Raybearer
At the start I’m confused of the timing and location and her age. It seems like within the first few paragraphs she’s having a flashback or dream but I haven’t yet been grounded in the here and now. And soon after it says her sleepwalking started when she was 5 which...
The Ashes & the Star Cursed King
(Review #395) I rated this epic fantasy sequel a 4.1/5 stars. It follows a non-vampire, yet potential vampire, Oraya through the second half of her story. If blood and battles and ruthless violence is your thing then check it out. I kept needing to take breaks because...
The Serpent & The Wings of Night
(Review #394) I rate this adult fantasy as 4.7/5 stars because it will be memorable compared to others, especially the last 100 pages. I didn’t enjoy how brutal, bloody and violent the whole story was throughout. Like EVERYONE dies a terrible death. But the writer did...
DNF- The Path of Thorns
So the first chapter feels like a mix between the Sound of Music or Mary Poppins and a dark Beauty and the Beast The language and prose are written like historical fiction which I hadn’t expected from the cover image. What are the secrets Asher carries in...
Dreams Lie Beneath
(Review #393) I’ve read “A River Enchanted” duology, also by Rebecca Ross, which has a much different vibe & prose than this one. I gave “Dreams Lie Beneath” a 4.9/5 stars. This clean YA fantasy stand-alone was all written in one point of view from Clementine and...
Briar Girls
(Review #392) Briar Girls received a 4.8/5 stars. I loved this YA (clean) standalone fantasy romance written in one point of view. Lena and her father have moved to a move town, or fled from their precious one. Lena is traumatized by whatever catastrophe she had...
DNF- There Will Come a Darkness
Ephyra has killed 14 (terrible) people to collect their blood. It’s the only way to keep her sister alive until they reach the trained healer. “Their eyes went dark. And Ephyra felt a sweet, stated, relief, and in equal measure, a deep, inescapable fear- that killing...
The Layover
(Review #391) I flew through The Layover by Lacie Waldon and barely wrote any notes since I was so absorbed. Contemporary romance is a hit or miss for me. They’re either DNF or almost 5 stars and this one is a 4.9/5 rating. I loved so much about it. Ava and Jack are...
Melody of Midnight
(Review #390) I rated Melody of Midnight, an epic fantasy romance by Angela J Ford, a 4.0/5. It has two points of view. It’s a fast read with clear writing. Check out her other books at www.thesignedbookshop.com Here’s my thoughts and comments while reading: Zekiel...