This story is gritty and real. It’s delightfully dark and grippingly gruesome. A marvelous structure of chilling fairytale in true Grimm fashion. The unique voice and style is immersive. The pacing of events is expertly crafted and I couldn’t put it down. The tension and conflict in the story flows like a building tidal wave that sweeps you away and crashes into shore.
Book Review: To Sleep in a Sea of Stars by Christopher Paolini
The year is 2257, and humanity has spread into a vast empire across space. I immediately found myself hooked. There is mystery, intrigue, and devastation from the start. It was a satisfying conclusion that wrapped up the ends in a tidy manner, yet I’m hoping that their stories aren’t over just yet (sequel, please!).
12 Standalone Fantasy Book Recommendations – YA & Adult
Standalones are seemingly rare in the fantasy genre, but they offer us that quick-win feeling of fulfillment. So I put together this list of awesome book recommendations (both adult and young adult fantasy) based on your favorite tropes and sub-genres. If you love the fantasy genre, but prefer the rare standalone, this one is for you!
ARC Review: The City of Dusk by Tara Sim
The the first book in a dark, epic fantasy series. In the kingdom of Nexus, the heirs vie for the throne. But their realm of Vitae is dying, and the four heirs must form a reluctant alliance to save the realm, the kingdom, and their people.
Book Review: The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner
It’s a short, fun read with a fairly well-developed cast of characters and an engaging series of events. It has some shining, relatable moments:
Book Review: House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas
This. Book. Hit. So. Hard. It’s one of those stories that after you’re done, you can’t read anything else for a few days because you are still processing the emotional fallout. If you love forbidden slow-burn romance, lore of angels and demons, and a sassy tenacious female protagonist – you will love this book.
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