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A Promise so Bold and Broken by Sophia St. Germain
I was lucky enough to be an ARC reader for the second book just like the first. The second installment in the compelling Fates Saga, A Promise So Bold and Broken picks up where A Tongue So Sweet and Deadly left off, diving even deeper into its richly emotional world. The romantic tension between Leissa Continue reading
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Bound by Fire and Scales by Julie Hardy
ARC Review This debut novel is an entertaining blend of fantasy and romance, introducing readers to a world filled with mages, humans, dragon shifters, intrigue, and sizzling chemistry. As the first book in a series, it set the stage for an exciting journey ahead. The story’s overall concept was engaging, and the dragon shifter element Continue reading
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The Mercy of Dawn by Ashley Breesee
Ashley Breesee’s debut novel, The Mercy of Dawn, delivers an enthralling entry into the realm of dark fantasy, seamlessly weaving elements of magic, romance, and mystery. The first installment in The Tales of Carinae duology, this book introduces a richly imagined world and complex characters while tackling profound themes such as child abuse, domestic violence, Continue reading
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The Year of Books Lists
Top Books Fourth WingThe Anthropocene ReviewedRemarkably Bright CreaturesReady Player OneThe Seven Year SlipTwo Twisted CrownsThe Final EmpireThe Unmaking of June FarrowMetal SlingerThe House in the Cerulean SeaWhen the Moon HatchedThe Hero of AgesProject Hail Mary Honorable Mention Books One Dark WindowThe Family ExperimentGlintAnathemaThe Invisible Life of Addie LaRueQuicksilverFall of Ruin and WrathSix Scorched RosesThe Songbird Continue reading
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Trial of Bronze and Blood by M.K. Deoradhan
M.K. Deoradhan’s Trial of Bronze and Blood thrusts readers into a ruthless world of rebellion, political scheming, and danger, setting the stage for a gripping fantasy romance. The story follows Dru, a fierce warrior embroiled in a high-stakes conflict as part of the Faithless, a rebel group fighting against oppressive forces. The novel boasts strong Continue reading
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Escape to the Sea by Alex Callan & Angelica Babineaux
In this captivating DnD-inspired epic fantasy romance, Prince Ephraim Echtarch is on the verge of ascending to leadership after years of orphaned uncertainty. Haunted by the loss of his father and the disappearance of his mother—leaving behind only a necklace as a keepsake—Ephraim’s journey begins at a courtly ball, where he encounters a mysterious and Continue reading
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Grimm Curiosities by Sharon Lynn Fisher
Grimm Curiosities, set in the mid-nineteenth century, introduces readers to Lizzy, a young woman grappling with the burden of running her family’s unique antique and collector store. Since her father’s passing three years prior, Lizzy has struggled to keep the business afloat while caring for her mother, who has fallen ill from a mysterious affliction. Continue reading
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A Tongue So Sweet And Deadly by Sophia St. Germain
I received an advanced copy of this book from Sophia, and I am so glad that I did! A Tongue So Sweet And Deadly is an enchanting fantasy that takes readers into a richly imagined world of Fae politics, dark secrets, and hidden magic. Sophia St. Germain’s tale centers around Elessia, a Half-Fae woman gifted Continue reading
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In The Wake of the Wicked by V.B. Lacey
I had the incredible opportunity to read the advanced copy of “In the Wake of the Wicked” by VB Lacey. This blend of fantasy and romance is set against the backdrop of a cutthroat magical tournament orchestrated by the Emperor, this standalone novel marks the beginning of an interconnected series that promises to enchant with Continue reading