I love a good slow burn fantasy that really draws you in with a rich, detailed setting, and Spinning Silver provides a rich, wintery fantasy filled with magic and whimsy. Grounded in folklore, Spinning Silver tells us a story of a Miryem, a moneylender who masters the art of tax collecting and Irina, a daughter of a […]
Sometimes you just crave a cute contemporary about crushes, love and figuring out your passion, and From Twinkle With Love definitely delivered when it came to all three aspects. As a teenager, it can be hard to figure out exactly what you want to do after you finish school, but it was inspiring to see Twinkle […]
Mirage: something that appears real or possible but is not in fact so. The title of MIRAGE may suggest an optical illusion of sorts, but the story in this book felt so real and touching when I read it. This Moroccan-inspired fantasy brings readers across planets and kingdoms. It touches upon colonization, oppression, and the […]
Welcome to my blog tour stop for Restoration, the third book in the Verity Fassbinder series which is released today! Today I’m going to talk about why you should read this series which will cover some thoughts on each of the three books in the series so far. Stay tuned for the giveaway at the end! 1. […]
Once upon a time, a little girl helplessly watched as liquid gold spun a web across her tiny frame, racing to wrap her up in an icy cocoon. And with that opening line, I was captured. A Touch of Gold takes the myth of Midas and continues it with his daughter’s legacy, Kora, who has […]
When I first picked up Grace & Fury, I thought it was going to be a generic, predictable fantasy read about two sisters and winning the heart of the Superior, but thankfully, I was proven wrong. While I found the storyline to be slightly predictable, I really enjoyed the story of Serina, a trained Grace […]
Have you ever wondered how your life would’ve been like if there was one moment that was different? Providence tells the story of two childhood friends whose lives are forever changed by a kidnapping, and follows their story throughout the next 10 years. Centered around Jon’s disappearance for four years, and subsequent return to society where […]
Legend of Me and I had a rocky start. The writing was easy enough to get into and I ended up getting into the story, but there were small details that really hindered my enjoyment of the book. All in all, it was a decent fantasy that, although predictable, provided a nice escape from reality. […]
Note: This is the sequel to Defy the Stars, which you can find my review over here. Minor spoilers ahead! I was extremely excited to pick up Defy the Worlds because I adored the previous book! I loved the science-fiction elements, the determined characters who were also filled with self-doubt, and in general the questions that […]