The Book of Gothel by Mary McMyne was an unintended adventure. I did not seek this book out, but it fell into my hands, and I gave it a go. There was probably a reason this story did not make it onto my carefully crafted TBR, and now I know why. Haelewise has a simple…
Years ago when I came to my senses and got back into reading full-time, Victoria Aveyard was one of the first authors that ensnared me. I had a mixed experience with her first series, Red Queen, but I was curious to try out Aveyard’s newest story Realm Breaker. What I encountered was an incredible adventure…
The Bridge Kingdom and I have been circling each other for years. It’s another book that sat on my TBR for far too long, and I feel accomplished having finally read it. While I don’t think it lives up to the hype, it was still a fun and anxiety-inducing read as we watch Danielle Jensen…
Elizabeth Lim’s Six Crimson Cranes duology comes to a close with a fairytale ending fitting for its rambunctious heroine. The story gets even bigger and better in The Dragon’s Promise as we follow Princess Shiori attempting to fulfill her stepmother’s wish. There was a lot more action in this book, and while both are amazing,…
Violet Made Of Thorns by Gina Chen appeared delectable, but when it came time for the main course, the server dropped my plate before I could enjoy the meal. The book needed more ruthlessness, more scheming, and more stakes to make the story’s dark prophecy hit where it hurts. Unfortunately for me, it missed every…
I’ve seen the hype surrounding Mo Xiang Tong Xiu’s light novel, Heaven Official’s Blessing, and felt like an outsider having not jumped into the fandom as soon as Seven Seas Entertainment published its English translation. I had a feeling I would love this story, and I’m happy to share I proved myself right. Graced with…
Continue reading ➞ Heaven Official’s Blessing – Divine Storytelling
The Book Eaters by Sunyi Dean is by far the strangest book I’ve read in 2022, and I mean that in the best way possible. I was not expecting a story about book-eating creatures to pull a Handmaid’s Tale and push a desperate mother to the edge. It’s a dynamic book, and dare I say…
Wesley Chu’s The Art of Prophecy is the first installment in The War Arts Saga and one of the best books I’ve read this year. I am so enamored with this story that I can barely put words together, but I will do my best to convince you to pick it up ASAP. The story…
After enduring the reading marathon that was my last read, I wanted my next book to be easy. I didn’t want to think too hard or chase down a complicated plot, but I still wanted a little bit of substance. And you know what? Elise Kova delivered that and more in Air Awakens. This book…
It is hard to find words to describe my experience with Dance of Thieves by Mary E. Pearson. It captured my interest and challenged my patience. Sometimes this story was a smooth, seductive waltz. And sometimes it was an over-the-top two-step. I got really good at following Pearson’s lead, but it was a commitment. Kazi…
Continue reading ➞ Dance Of Thieves – Spin Your Partner Round And Round
