Title- The Black Witch Rating– DNF Genre- YA fantasy POV- first person Trope- academic setting, “chosen one” My emotions- frustrated Characters– Elloren Gardner- main character is 17 year female without power. Plot/Blurb- Elloren Gardner is the spitting image of her grandmother, who drove back the enemy forces in the last Realm War. But while herContinue reading “Review #60”
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Review #55
Title- Gods & Monsters (3rd in trilogy following Serpent and Dove, then Blood & Honey) Author– Shelby Mahurin Rating– 4.3/5 Genre- Fantasy, witches POV- first person, past tense (usually switching back and forth between Lou & Reid) Trope- enemies to lovers, evil parents, save the kingdom My emotions- a little frustrated by the pacing ofContinue reading “Review #55”
Review #46
Title- The Gilded Ones Rating– 4.5/5 Genre- YA fantasy POV- first person, present tense Trope- dark, the chosen one, feminist Similar Books/Comps– Children of Blood and Bone, Witches Steeped in Gold, Legendary My emotions- intrigued, curious Characters– Deka- 16 years old without many people she can rely on in her village or origin. Her motherContinue reading “Review #46”
Review #44
Title- Crown Duel Rating– 4/5 Genre- YA historical fiction Trope- The “chosen one,” royalty courting Similar Books/Comps– The Truth-Telle’s Tale, Keturah and Lord Death Emotions- adventurous, intrigued Characters– Mel- strong heroine who loves her brother/father Plot/Blurb- A deathbed promise to their father sends a daring girl and her brother off to war. Filled with intrigue,Continue reading “Review #44”
Review #43
Title- Blood and Honey (Sequel to Serpent and Dove) Rating– 4.5/5 Genre- Fantasy Trope- witches, unknown magical powers of the hero, secretive family connections, self sacrifice My emotions- Overall I was super engaged, but during the time early in the novel when Lou & Reid were in separate places physically for their plan Characters– LouContinue reading “Review #43”
Review #42
Title- Children of Virtue and Vengeance (this is a sequel) Rating– 4/5 Genre- YA Fantasy POV- Keep in mind there are three POVs and the chapters are short so they switch quickly Similar Books/Comps– Daughters of Nri, The Ancient Orishas, The Gilded Ones My emotions- I thoroughly enjoyed this YA fantasy book but finished feelingContinue reading “Review #42”
Review #37
Title- The Queen of Nothing Third in the series Rating– 4.75/5 Genre- YA fantasy POV- first person present tense Trope- enemies to lovers, evil parent My emotions- I enjoyed this one much more than the sequel. The second half was captivating! Comments- YA books like this make me wonder why so much violence is okayContinue reading “Review #37”
Review #35
Title- The Wicked King Sequel to The Cruel Prince Author- Holly Black Rating– 3.5/5 Genre- YA Fantasy POV- first person, present tense Trope- royalty, enemies to … enemies? Similar Books/Comps– The Cruel Prince, The Red Queen My emotions- frustrated but intrigued Characters– See list from my review on The Cruel Prince Comments- This almost feelsContinue reading “Review #35”
Review #32
Title- Children of Blood and Bone Rating– 5/5Genre- YA Fantasy POV- First person, present tense. Alternating 3 POV My emotions- Entranced. The magical elements were awesome since it felt more spiritual and natural-based. Vibe– Epic! Characters– Zélie Adebola- heroine, protagonist- I love that the main character was female and a warrior/fighter. Rogue Princess Amari HandsomeContinue reading “Review #32”
Review #31
Title- The Cruel Prince Author- Holly Black Rating– 4/5 Genre- YA fantasy POV- First person, present tense. ONE POV Trope- Bully romance. Enemies to lovers. Academic setting Similar Books/Comps– Red Queen, Six of Crows My emotions- frustrated in the beginning and nervous I’d hate it with the bully theme. I enjoyed it much more asContinue reading “Review #31”
Cassie Swindon 