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Review: A Universe of Wishes: A We Need Diverse Books Anthology

Posted on May 2, 2021 by Liz (AKA Cat)

A Universe of Wishes is another amazing anthology that I cannot recommend enough to science fiction and fantasy fans out there. It contains fifteen short stories, all with the single minded focus of celebrated own-voices, diversity, and representation. Continue reading →

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Review: The Seventh Perfection by Daniel Polansky

Posted on April 30, 2021 by Liz (AKA Cat)

The Seventh Perfection is the latest novella to come from the mind of Daniel Polansky, and it’s an adventurous take on a fantastical world. Continue reading →

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Review: The Lives of Saints by Leigh Bardugo

Posted on April 24, 2021 by Liz (AKA Cat)

The Lives and Saints, written by Leigh Bardugo, fits nicely in with the rest of her Grishaverse series. These are all of the stories that have been alluded to this whole time. The good, the beautiful, the horrifying, and the bad. Continue reading →

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Review: Burning Roses by S.L. Huang

Posted on April 24, 2021 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Written by S.L. Huang, Burning Roses is a unique fantasy, one that merges elements from classic stories and turns it into something newer. Continue reading →

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Review: King of Scars by Leigh Bardugo

Posted on April 23, 2021 by Liz (AKA Cat)

King of Scars is the first in a series of the same name, but it is also part of Leigh Bardugo’s larger world, the Grishaverse. That makes it the sixth novel in that series, and I sincerely recommend that all potential fans read them in that order (it’ll make more sense this way, and increase your overall appreciation – I promise!). Continue reading →

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Review: Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo

Posted on April 22, 2021 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Guys, the hype for Crooked Kingdom (Six of Crows #2) is real – and it is deserved! This novel is everything I had hoped it would be, and then a whole lot more. It concludes this duology, but it does so with a bang. Also, thankfully it is far from being the end for this world. Continue reading →

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Review: Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Okay, so I am very obviously pretty behind on the times, but I finally sat down and read Six of Crows! Actually, I enjoyed it so much I read both it and Crooked Kingdom back to back, but more on that in another review. Continue reading →

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Review: Fortress of Magi by Mirah Bolender

Posted on April 20, 2021 by Liz (AKA Cat)

It’s time. Fortress of Magi is the third and final novel in Mirah Bolender’s Chronicles of Amicae series. Honestly, I’m not sure that I’m prepared for this series to end, but you better believe that I won’t let that stop me from reading it! Continue reading →

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Blog Tour & Review: These Feathered Flames by Alexandra Overy

Posted on April 19, 2021 by Liz (AKA Cat)

These Feathered Flames is the first novel in a series of the same name, written by Alexandra Overy. If you love it when fantasy meets folklore, then this is the series for you. These Feathered Flames is an LGBT+ retelling of ‘The Firebird,’ a classic Russian tale. Continue reading →

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Review: The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow

Posted on April 18, 2021 by Liz (AKA Cat)

The Ten Thousand Doors of January, written by Alix E. Harrow is a novel that I’ve been hearing about non-stop. Honestly, I’m a little upset with myself for taking this long to read it! Continue reading →

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