Philosophy and a Modern Twist

The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune: A Book Review Genre: Fantasy Klune writes an interesting story partially in line with George Orwell’s 1984. Focusing around an all-seeing government managing the registration of magical creatures, Klune discusses philosophy and propaganda throughout life as well as it’s effect on the beings surrounded by it. … Continue reading Philosophy and a Modern Twist →

Not GoT – Not PJO – Better

House of Dragons by Jessica Cluess: A Book Review Genre: Fantasy Cluess writes a brilliant story invoking the master sense of George R. R. Martin’s Game of Thrones. Surrounding the tale of a whole different empire, Cluess has five houses all centering around a particular kind of dragon. At the death of the emperor, one … Continue reading Not GoT – Not PJO – Better →

Smart Minds, Killing Times

Inhuman Acts by Brooke L. French: A Book Review Genre: Thriller French hits every thriller mark in her debut novel, Inhuman Acts. Surrounding the story of Letty, readers are able to see a woman’s world crash around her even as she fights to remain upright – but that’s not all – something is going on … Continue reading Smart Minds, Killing Times →

Blast from the Past

Delay of Game by Bex Jalise: A Book Review Genre: Romance Bex Jalise writes a beautiful story of second chances surrounding the young love of two best friends able to rekindle their flame. Like for all good romance stories, Jalise gives a strong independent woman longing for more but always alone, a strong capable man … Continue reading Blast from the Past →

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 →

Catching Flies Over Here

River of Ashes by Alexandrea Weis & Lucas Astor: A Book Review Genre: Suspense Pardon my jaw-drop Weis and Astor writes a phenomenal thriller in their novel, River of Ashes. While the beginning was rather slow, once the middle hit I couldn’t bare to put the book down. All I could wonder was ‘who was … Continue reading Catching Flies Over Here →

Where 2 equals 1

Mother of Pearl by Blanka H. Madow: A Book Review Genre: Fantasy Madow starts an amazing series here in Mother of Pearl. Thrust into an unknown land, Valeri only wants to go back home – only problem is that she can’t – in fact, no one even knows how she got there as it is … Continue reading Where 2 equals 1 →

Hard Order to Fill – One Asked for Every Year

Ash Princess by Laura Sabastian: A Book Review Genre: Fantasy Sebastian starts a thrilling story in her work Ash Princess. Caught between saving her people and saving herself, young sixteen year old, Theo finds she is now two people: Lady Thora, Princess of Ashes; and Queen Theodesia of Astrea. The only question for her now … Continue reading Hard Order to Fill – One Asked for Every Year →

I’ll Take a Hardcover please – and a Second Book too

Secrets of a Rose by Adina Chiles: A Book Review Genre: Fantasy Chiles writes a daring beginning to a kingdom on the verge of disaster in her debut novel, Secrets of a Rose. Flashing from past to present, Chiles shows the beginnings of the kingdom crumbling – the signs no one wanted to see – … Continue reading I’ll Take a Hardcover please – and a Second Book too →

Numbers Don’t Lie – People do

The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren: A Book Review Genre: Romance Best friend duo, Christina Lauren, delivers an epic love story in their novel, The Soulmate Equation, but still offers a tackling array of character development throughout. Focusing on a single mom, Lauren’s MC, Jess, has no time for love – but she desperately wants … Continue reading Numbers Don’t Lie – People do →