When people dream, they are transformed into their worst fear, and the world has been decimated by these Nightmares. When Ness was a child, her sister became a giant spider and killed their father and several others. Since then, Ness has had an irrational phobia of Nightmares. Her method of coping: running and hiding like a coward. She has taken refuge at the Friends of the Restful Soul, a group that claims to help society by offering counseling and other charitable services. But after surviving several assassination attempts, Ness begins to unravel sinister plots within the organization.
ARC Review: Queen Among the Dead by Leslie Livingston
I was hooked from the very beginning into this action-packed tale. It’s a story full of mystery and wonder, with darkness lurking in every corner. Reading this book is a tangible experience. I highly recommend this book and it definitely deserves all five stars.
ARC Review: A Ruinous Fate (Heartless Fates #1) by Kaylie Smith
This book is one fast-paced, exciting adventure and I loved every minute of it! I read this book in nearly one sitting. I just couldn’t stop, it was so freaking good. I can’t even believe this is a debut!
ARC Review: The Poison Season by Mara Rutherford
The island of Endla is host to the last remaining wandering forest, and surrounded by a deadly poisonous lake that protects it from outsiders. Leelo has grown up here on the island of Endla. As she is taking her rightful place within the community, she begins to question the way of things. This feel-good story, endearing characters, creepy setting, and tumultuous sequence of events is sure to enthrall readers.
ARC Review: Saint by Adrienne Young (The World of the Narrows #0)
Get ready to fall even more in love with Saint! This is everything we could have hoped for and everything we expected is delivered. This story is perfect.
ARC Review: The Drowned Woods by Emily Lloyd-Jones
I absolutely loved every minute of this! It is a fun, easy read that I couldn’t put down – a perfectly well-executed YA fantasy that any lover of this genre will enjoy reading. I am officially joining the guild of Emily Lloyd-Jones fans who will auto-purchase all the books.
ARC Review: Belladonna by Adalyn Grace
This story is my newest obsession – the gothic vibes, the snark and charm of the characters, and the swoon-worthy relationships. It’s a tale of murder-mystery and coming-of-age, in a historical setting.
ARC Review: This Vicious Grace by Emily Thiede
What a spectacular debut… just wow! This will quickly become a cult favorite for YA fantasy readers. I couldn’t put it down and I will be anxiously awaiting the next book in this series.
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: Blood, Metal, Bone by Lindsay Cummings
A magnificent blend of sci-fi and fantasy. After being wrongly accused of her brother’s death, Sonara is sentenced to death by her mother. But she is given a second chance at brought back to life as a Shadowblood, with powers that are reviled by society on her world of Dohrsar. She is now known as the Devil of the Deadlands, thieving to survive while questing for the truth about what happened to her brother.
ARC Review: For the Wolf by Hannah Whitten
For the first time in centuries, a Second Daughter is born. Redarys, with a secret and dangerous power, is fated to be sacrificed to the Wolf in the Wilderwood. The Order of the Five Kings hopes that her sacrifice will be enough for their gods, who were long ago captured by the Wolf, to be returned to them. But Red soon learns that these legends told aren’t all truth.
ARC Review: Belle Morte by Bella Higgin
Overall, this book is an exciting, light read. It’s exactly as I expected it to be and didn’t disappoint. If you are looking for something new and profound, this isn’t it. But if the vampire sub-genre and all its typical tropes are your guilty pleasure, than this is one you will enjoy as much as I did.
