Twitter summary: Poppy, Casteel and their group of friends are now in Atlantia to plan how to save Ian and Malik. The good: Can’t even begin to process what we happened in Book 3 of this series. Poppy is a what?! Poppy’s parents are who?! My babies (do Poppy and Casteel have a couple name?)Continue reading “The Crown of Gilded Bones by Jennifer L. Armentrout”
Category Archives: Fantasy
A Vow So Bold and Deadly by Brigid Kemmerer
Twitter summary: The final instalment of the Cursebreakers series — will it be Rhen or Grey as the victor? The good: I’ll admit that I am pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this last book. I didn’t have high expectations as I felt indifferent about Book #2. Maybe it’s because I needed a fantasyContinue reading “A Vow So Bold and Deadly by Brigid Kemmerer”
A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas
Twitter summary: This is Nesta’s story of triumph. The good: Oh my word. SJM, the Queen, has done it again. I was engrossed. I felt all the feelings — love, despair, guilt, fear, shame, friendship, family, happiness, triumph, pain, trust, helplessness, redemption… I’m still trying to think of words. I love Nesta’s story and theContinue reading “A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas”
The Shadows Between Us by Tricia Levenseller
Twitter summary: The perfect COVID-19 pandemic physical distancing book because Kallias, the Shadow King, must stay at a distance to not accidentally touch anyone.* The good: This was sold to me as a Slytherin (because the “good” girls shouldn’t always be the winners) YA fantasy/romance story and the best part is that it’s a standaloneContinue reading “The Shadows Between Us by Tricia Levenseller”
Archangel’s Kiss by Nalini Singh
Twitter summary: Elena, now Angel made, is training against the impeding threat of Lijuan or… is the threat coming from another angel wanting power? The good: I love Elena’s budding relationship with each of Raphael’s Seven. Each character has been beautifully constructed for a specific purpose and I’m curious about their individual stories. Book 2Continue reading “Archangel’s Kiss by Nalini Singh”
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by JK Rowling (MinaLima illustrated edition)
Twitter summary: Not just the book that started it all for Rowling – this edition is beautifully illustrated and it’s stunning. The good: I have no words to describe how beautiful this edition is of the first Harry Potter book. No words. I just want to stare it all day, every day. The book andContinue reading “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by JK Rowling (MinaLima illustrated edition)”
Angels’ Blood by Nalini Singh
Twitter summary: Elena, a vampire hunter, is requested by Raphael, the archangel of New York, to hunt another archangel gone bad. The good: I loved the world-building details and intricacies — I’m still not entirely sure what is going on or what is going to happen and I’m here for it! Who are all theseContinue reading “Angels’ Blood by Nalini Singh”
A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas
Twitter summary: Tamlin locks up Feyre. Rhys rescues her and they team up to prepare for the upcoming war. Oh, and they fall in love. The good: I wish I could go back in time and read this book for the first time again. I did the next best thing: listened to the audiobook soContinue reading “A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas”
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
Twitter summary: A human girl kills a wolf, who turns out to be a faerie. A faerie high lord brings her to his land as payment. They fall in love and he sends her away to protect her. Yet, she comes back to save him… The good: I wanted to re-read the series in preparationContinue reading “A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas”
A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Twitter summary: A whole lot happens but ultimately, Casteel has my soul while Kieran has my heart. The good: I cannot even begin to describe my appreciation for Jennifer L. Armentrout and this series. Poppy is brilliant and brave. I felt her emotions throughout the book as she tried to unravel her feelings for Casteel.Continue reading “A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire by Jennifer L. Armentrout”
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