Tag Archives: Fantasy review

Review: Defend the Dawn by Brigid Kemmerer

Defend the Dawn is a whirlwind, providing us with one heck of a reading experience. Our leading characters, and thus the readers, are thrown from one extreme to the next, getting little time to relax or breathe. Continue reading

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Review: River Woman, River Demon by Jennifer Givhan

Author: Jennifer GivhanPublisher: Blackstone PublishingReleased: October 4, 2022Received: Reedsy Wow! I grabbed River Woman, River Demon from Reedsy on an impulse because the cover looked SO good. I’m ecstatic to have taken the risk here because this was a phenomenal read. Written … Continue reading

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Review: Paladin’s Grace by T. Kingfisher

I’ve had The Saint of Steel series on my TBR list from the moment I discovered T. Kingfisher, and man, was I not disappointed here! Paladin’s Grace is heavy-hitting, with strong emotional tones, a decent romantic subplot, plus lots of mystery and adventure. In other words, it’s exactly what I was looking for. Continue reading

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Review: Veil by Dylan Farrow

Series: Hush #2Author: Dylan FarrowPublisher: Wednesday BooksReleased: April 26, 2022Received: NetGalley Veil is the second novel in Dylan Farrow’s Hush series, and I love this cover. I know I say that a lot, but seriously, it’s so pretty. I love the colors and … Continue reading

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Review: Thistlefoot by GennaRose Nethercott

Wow! Thistlefoot was such an intense read. I went into it expecting something fun and fascinating, and what I got was so much more. This is a book that isn’t afraid to get a bit dark. But it has a light and fascinating moments to help balance the story. Continue reading

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Review: Extasia by Claire Legrand

Claire Legrand is back, but this time her fantasy world is much darker than her usual tales (which is saying something). Enter Extasia, an LGBTQ+ friendly horror novel full of the paranormal and more. Continue reading

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Review: Hell Bent by Leigh Bardugo

Wow. No, seriously – wow! It’s been a hot minute since I read a book that made me gasp during momentous revelations. Hell Bent did that – and then some. This book is the sequel I had been hoping for, and it is worth the wait. Continue reading

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Review: God of Neverland by Gama Ray Martinez

God of Neverland: A Defenders of Lore NovelAuthor: Gama Ray MartinezPublisher: Harper VoyagerReleased: April 12, 2022Received: NetGalley If the title didn’t make this one abundantly clear: God of Neverland is a classic retelling of Peter Pan, and who can resist … Continue reading

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Review: Sil in a Dark World by Brindi Quinn

I’ve been a fan of Brindi Quinn for years, yet I haven’t read a fair amount of her backlog. So one of my goals this year is to read through them! Starting with Sil in a Dark World. Obviously, I knew I would enjoy this read, and I was not disappointed! Continue reading

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Review: Sanctuary by Andi C. Buchanan

Author: Andi C. BuchananPublisher: Robot Dinosaur PressReleased: April 12, 2022Received: NetGalley Before I begin my review, I want to take a moment to talk about this cover: it is gorgeous! I’m in love. Seriously, if there was a print available … Continue reading

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