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...
by CassieSwindon | Apr 7, 2023 | Blog posts, Reviews
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...
by CassieSwindon | Apr 6, 2023 | Blog posts, Reviews
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...
by CassieSwindon | Mar 31, 2023 | Blog posts, Top 10
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...
by CassieSwindon | Mar 30, 2023 | Blog posts, Reviews
This YA standalone fantasy got a 4.95/5 stars for me. Written in one point of view, the author did an amazing job with setting, prose, character development, love interest, mythical creatures, and more! Here’s my live thoughts while reading: The setting...
