by CassieSwindon | Apr 30, 2023 | Blog posts, Reviews
(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...
by CassieSwindon | Apr 30, 2023 | Blog posts, Top 10
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...
by CassieSwindon | Apr 25, 2023 | Blog posts
“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...
by CassieSwindon | Apr 24, 2023 | Blog posts, Reviews
(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...
by CassieSwindon | Apr 23, 2023 | Blog posts, Reviews
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,...
by CassieSwindon | Apr 16, 2023 | Blog posts, Reviews
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...
