Synopsis A former slave fighting for justice. A reclusive warrior who no longer believes it exists. And a dark magic that will entangle their fates. Ripped from a forgotten homeland as a child, Tisaanah learned how to survive with nothing but a sharp wit and a touch of magic. But the night she tries to […]
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The House Saphir by Marissa Meyer
Synopsis The ghost of Bluebeard. A handsome count. A con artist in over her head. Mallory Fontaine is a fraud. She’s descended from witches, and pretends to be one, although her only magic is the ability to see ghosts. She can barely make a living – but Count Armand Saphir will pay a fortune if […]
Arc Review: Dragon Bone Elixir (Dragon Reich Series) by Jordan Loyal Short
Synopsis Delve into Wormwood’s wonderfully warped mind and discover a secret the Thule Society will kill for. Dragon Bone Elixir puts the high in high stakes adventure as the alchemist Jabar Wormwood unravels a psychic puzzle with clues scattered across the Continent. To cure the magical tumors transforming his dearest friends, Wormwood embarks on a […]
Witchlight (The Witchlands, #5) by Susan Dennard
Synopsis The heart-stopping finale in Susan Dennard’s New York Times bestselling Witchlands series, full of epic adventure and spectacular magic. Paths converge and prophecies unfold as Safi and Iseult – the legendary Cahr Awen – fight their way across the Witchlands to heal the final Origin Well. With ancient figures rising from the past, the Raider King’s […]
Book Review: Blackfire Blade (The Last Legacy #2) by James Logan
TL;DR Review: A massive level-up from Book 1! Powerful found family vibes, a great adventure, and a beautiful hook for what’s to come. Synopsis: Winter has come early to Korslakov, City of Spires, and Lukan Gardova has arrived with it. Most visitors to this famous city of artifice seek technological marvels, or alchemical ingenuity. Lukan […]
Review: Legacy of the Brightwash (Tainted Dominion Book1) by Krystle Matar
Synopsis: Tashué’s faith in the law is beginning to crack. Three years ago, he stood by when the Authority condemned Jason to the brutality of the Rift for non-compliance. When Tashué’s son refused to register as tainted, the laws had to be upheld. He’d never doubted his job as a Regulation Officer before, but three […]
Book Review: Empire of the Dawn (Empire of the Vampire #3) by Jay Kristoff
TL;DR Review: A climax bigger, bloodier, darker, and more messed up than I could have expected—and I loved every minute of it! Synopsis: From holy cup comes holy light;The faithful hand sets world aright.And in the Seven Martyrs’ sight,Mere man shall end this endless night. Gabriel de León has lost his family, his faith, and […]
Silver & Smoke (The Ashes of Thezmarr, #3) by Helen Scheuerer
Synopsis Alchemist. Poisoner. Reluctant queen. Wren Embervale knows her duty demands a crown, even if it means a strategic betrothal to the influential Lord Darian Devereux. Their arranged marriage promises the formidable army she needs to wrestle her kingdom from the clutches of the tyrannical usurper, Silas. Yet Wren’s heart still belongs to Torj Elderbrock, […]
The Red Winter by Cameron Sullivan
Synopsis A devastating love story. A bewitching twist on history. A blood-drenched hunt for purpose, power and redemption. In 1785, Professor Sebastian Grave receives the news he fears most: the terrible Beast of Gévaudan has returned, and the French countryside runs red in its wake. Sebastian knows the Beast. A monster-slayer with centuries of experience, […]
Review: Witches of Dubious Origin by Jenn McKinlay
Synopsis: When a librarian discovers she’s descended from a long line of powerful witches, she’ll need all of her bookish knowledge to harness her family’s magic, in this enchanting cozy fantasy from New York Times bestselling author Jenn McKinlay. Zoe Ziakas enjoys a quiet life, working as a librarian in her quaint New England town. […]
Review: The Pawns of Havoc (The Envoys of War #0.5) by Dave Lawson
This is a fun and bloody fantasy novella that hits the ground running. A great entry point into The Envoys of War series.
Cover Reveal: The Curse of Dragon Tail Island by Jonathan Nevair
Jonathan Nevair’s Wind Tide series and Agent Renault Spy-Fi Adventures are some of my favorite books. I have loved delving into Nevair’s science-fiction works; navigating the politics, action, and falling for the “far, far away” characters he has created. So when I learned that Jonathan was writing a swash-buckling, fantasy novel, I was more than […]