Curse of the Zodiac by Ashley Kaplan: A Book Review Genre: Fantasy Set in the far future, Ashley Kaplan starts a captivating series with its first book, Curse of the Zodiac. Surrounding the story of Arianna, Kaplan spins a story intertwining both western Zodiac mythology and eastern Zodiac mythology throughout, detailing a world abandoned by … Continue reading Watch Out Jackson!
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Give Me Death! – magic that is
Frozen Hearts and Death Magic by Day Leitao: A Book Review Genre: Fantasy Romance Leitao writes a great start to her upcoming Of Fire and Fae series. Giving mostly background information while focusing on creating a connection with the characters, Frozen Hearts and Death Magic is a thrilling beginning to what could only be a … Continue reading Give Me Death! – magic that is
Excuse me – I need more
A Kingdom of Flame and Fury by Whitney Dean: A Book Review Genre: Fantasy Fun fact: for the longest time I thought the second book in Armentrout’s From Blood and Ash series was A Kingdom of Fire and Fury even when I knew it wasn’t. So, imagine my surprise when Dean’s work was presented to … Continue reading Excuse me – I need more
All Hail the Almighty Penguin!
Eggs for the Ageless by Kyle A. Massa: A Book Review Genre: Satire Massa writes an intriguing piece of thought in his novel, Eggs for the Ageless. Even still at this moment, I am unsure how much I even liked the story and how I should review it. I will start with the statement that … Continue reading All Hail the Almighty Penguin!
Ignorant of Life’s Secrets?
The Art of Always by Patricia Friedrich: A Book Review Genre: Romance Friedrich writes an interesting love story between two best friends since birth. In many ways, Friedrich illustrates the ideal fairytale – lowly working woman struggling to get by and rich white knight willing to help and whisk her away. From a writing perspective, … Continue reading Ignorant of Life’s Secrets?
Boarding School for Troubled Teens? Right…
Strange Gods by Alison Kimble: A Book Review Genre: Fantasy Overall, Alison Kimble writes an interesting story in her first novel, Strange Gods. While a little slow in the beginning, the story does start to get more intriguing when the characters of Elliot and Bree are introduced – mainly, I think, due to how more … Continue reading Boarding School for Troubled Teens? Right…
Innocent Love – Wild Ride
Paint Me Perfect by Kay Cove: A Book Review Genre: Romance Kay Cove starts out an epic series in her first novel, Paint Me Perfect. Surrounding the story of a divorcee mother and a struggling actor, Cove’s steamy romance starts off with the bang of a fake relationship. Honestly, I wish the story contained more … Continue reading Innocent Love – Wild Ride
The Cards Will Show, Just Choose Three
The Fool and the Sparrow by Dana Fox: A Book Review Genre: Fantasy/ Romance Fox starts a dazzling series in her debut novel, The Fool and the Sparrow. Surrounding the tale of an assassin out to right their wrongs, Fox brings The Fool card to life in her character, Kit. As The Fool, Kit is … Continue reading The Cards Will Show, Just Choose Three
Did She Really?
Verity by Colleen Hoover: A Book Review Genre: Suspense/Romance Colleen Hoover writes a very interesting story in her novel, Verity. As a writer looking at it, it is actually kind of aspiring seeing chapters written in the antagonist’s point of view (like the antagonist’s books that are talked about in the main story). As it … Continue reading Did She Really?