Tag Archives: Fantasy

Review: The God of Lost Words by A.J. Hackwith

Series: Hell’s Library #3Author: A.J. HackwithPublisher: AceReleased: November 2, 2021Received: NetGalley The God of Lost Words is the third, and unfortunately final, novel in A.J. Hackwith’s Hell’s Library Series. I say unfortunately here because I’m not ready to say goodbye to the series. … Continue reading

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Review: Magic Claims by Ilona Andrews

I think I’m in love. Again. Every time I dive back into this world, I’m quickly reminded why the Kate Daniels series was (and will always be) one of my favorite urban fantasy series. It’s so powerfully written, with rich and intense characters. Throw in dangerous enemies and an expansive world; there’s plenty to love. Continue reading

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Review: Comeuppance Served Cold by Marion Deeds

Author: Marion DeedsPublisher: Tor.comReleased: March 22, 2022Received: NetGalley First things first, I adore the title of this book: Comeuppance Served Cold. It’s fun, quirky, and a little bit evocative. It’s perfect for a historical thriller, at least in my mind. Written … Continue reading

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Review: Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians by Brandon Sanderson and Hayley Lazo

Series: Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians #1Author: Brandon SandersonIllustrator: Hayley LazoPublisher: StarscapeReleased: May 3, 2022Received: NetGalley If you’re looking for a fun middle-grade adventure written by the one and only Brandon Sanderson, you’ve got to check out Alcatraz vs. the Evil … Continue reading

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Review: A Shimmering World by A.C. Lowry

Author: A.C. LowryPublisher: Park Road PublishingReleased: January 17, 2022Received: Reedsy A Shimmering World is the first book I’ve ever read by A.C. Lowry, but it was the description that made me desperate to give it a try. Elves, politics, and a … Continue reading

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Review: The Last Tale of the Flower Bride by Roshani Chokshi

Yes! I’ve been SO looking forward to Roshani Chokshi’s latest novel. Her world-building and storytelling style is fantastic. Let me tell you – The Last Tale of the Flower Bride is no exception to this rule. Continue reading

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Review: Instinct: An Animal Rescuers Anthology

Admittedly, I mainly bought Instinct to read the stories from a few of my favorite series (Jane Yellowrock, Mercy Thompson, etc.) I also wanted to see what Seanan McGuire came up with for the standalone story in this anthology. Granted, I would have bought this anthology anyway once I learned the profits went to a rescue. I’m a sucker like that. Continue reading

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Review: Spear by Nicola Griffith

Author: Nicola GriffithPublisher: Tor.comReleased: April 19, 2022Received: NetGalley If you love Arthurian retellings (especially those with an LGBT twist), you’ve got to check out Spear by Nicola Griffith. She grew up in a cave – in the wild. Yet her whole life, … Continue reading

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Review: The London Seance Society by Sarah Penner

I’ll first tell you how much I adored The Lost Apothecary. As such, I was desperate to get my hands on The London Seance Society (and I may or may not have wound up with two copies as a result). However, I’m sad to admit that this book didn’t quite live up to my expectations. Continue reading

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Review: Bad Girls Drink Blood by S.L. Choi

Author: S.L. ChoiPublisher: City Owl PressReleased: May 17, 2022Received: NetGalley I’ve been craving a new fae series to sink my teeth into, so when I saw Bad Girls Drink Blood on my NetGalley feed, I knew I had to try it right … Continue reading

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