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French themed books
All of these books are set in France. I have read more so I think this may be part 2 of a similar blog already posted. As always, these books have individual reviews in my blog if you search for them. Do you agree with my ratings? What's your favorite French themed...
An Enchantment of Ravens
(Review #363) This YA fantasy romance (clean) standalone was a 4.7/5 stars for me. Written in all of Isobel’s point of view, we get a glimpse into a unique world that stands out among others. Here’s my thoughts while reading: Isobel is a human painter whose Craft has...
Forbidden love books
These are my favorite books with forbidden love. I was surprised I didn’t have more listed. What is yours? Do you agree with my ratings below? As always, these each have individual reviews on my blog if you’d like to search for more info. Master of Salt and Bones by...
April wrap up
Here’s my 6 books I’ve finished in April 2023. I didn’t have many because I’ve written 50k words in my current work in progress. Each have their own review on my blog. Do you disagree with any of my ratings? 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.2 4.5 4.7
Favorite first sentences
These are my favorite first sentences of recent books. What is yours? As always, these all have individual reviews on my blog if you'd like to learn more. “Death has a way of leaving breadcrumbs, little particles of the past that catch and settle and stain.” -A...
Top Fairy tale retellings
I already made one blog about fairy tale retellings. Here’s my second list. As usual, my favorite is saved for last, so keep scrolling. All of these have individual reviews under my blog if you search #8 The Surface Breaks by Louise O’Neill (4/5) Depressing Little...
Most memorable books
These are the books I couldn’t get off my mind a year after finishing. What's your most memorable read and why? These all have their own review on my blog if you search for them. Serpent and Dove by Shelby Mahurin The Nature of Witches by Rachel Griffin Fable by...
Favorite couples in fiction
These are my favorite couples, with the best saved for last. I have left one empty for y'all to message me your favorite and why! #10 ____ send me your favorite #9 Bee & Levi in Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood (4.5/5) Contemporary Romance- females in STEM #8...
DNF- A Tale of Love and Revenge
“Beast- A Tale of Love and Revenge” by Jensen was a solid DNF for me. Basically Lucie is pissed that the prince raped her. He’s turned into a beast. And then Lucie falls in love with him (as a beast)/forgives? Nope. I don’t need this story y’all. Sorry if it’s a harsh...
Beauty in Darkness
(Review #362) I give this simple B&B retelling a 4.5/5 stars. The first chapter of Beauty in Darkness by Elizabeth Briggs is from Princess Rose’s point of view. She’s the second sister of six and apparently her father’s (the king’) least favorite. She practices...
Review #361
Crown of Crimson is a sequel of River of Shadows (which I rated a 4.0/5 stars in October). My consensus after the first one was: “I can’t really label this as a romance in any way though it’s marketed as “dark fantasy adult romance.” Yes there were 3ish sex scenes,...
Review #360
I gave this witchy fantasy a 4.1/5 stars! It has not one but TWO detailed maps before it starts gets me all excited. In the prologue, Teneriffe is buying magic to disguise himself as his father so he can walk into a bank and take out as much money as needed to solve...
Review #359
I’m giving this action packed prequel/novella a 4.2/5 stars. See below for my thoughts: Zelma is on a voyage to request help from a neighboring tribe but they’re attacked by massive flying insects monsters. Her betrothed is on this mission but I’m guessing she will...
Review #358
This historical fiction stand-alone received a 4.2/5 stars. Tho mediums weren’t witches but the story still had that witchy vibe that I love. Again, basically all men are evil and yucky. I’m at the point now that if a male is truly positive in any book it’s...
March wrap up
I finished 8 novels in March while also drafting 7 chapters of my work in progress, a Beauty and the Beast retelling. As you can see I read many of that trope to find any possible comps. Of those listed, “Of Beast and Beauty” is the most closely related one with...