The Good Things The first book in a YA historical fantasy series and a reread for me! I first read this back in 2014. It’s filled with some of my favourite fantasy tropes: a chosen one/ prophecy, elemental magic, a big evil, a world with brewing rebellion, and characters in disguise. I loved the magical […]
After reading and loving A Curse So Dark and Lonely, I was excited for a brand new fantasy series by Brigid Kemmerer. Even though it references a deadly plague spreading through the kingdom, and the cure distributed on the black market – something that eerily reflects the current environment we live in of COVID19. There’s just […]
I haven’t read the Captive Prince series, but I know a lot of fans are excited about this new series, so I was keen to give Dark Rise a shot due to its popularity. Dark vs light, ancient warriors, and old lords reincarnated into new people. Dark Rise is a classic YA fantasy that deals with all these […]
I’ve just finished this beast of a book last night and I’m still fuming. HOW COULD YOU JAY KRISTOFF? But if that isn’t the reaction from reading any of the books he’s written, then it wouldn’t be right, would it? So let’s dig into Empire of the Vampire – a book that has been hyped up […]
After the disappointment that was Blood & Honey, where did we go wrong with this series? I truly had higher expectations for this one, given how long, draggy and unnecessary many of the plot points where in Blood & Honey. Except for the last few chapters and the epilogue, Gods & Monsters was a mess […]
What an absolutely stunning cover! That’s what initially drew me in to Star Daughter, but when I heard it featured actual star beings based off Hindu mythology, I had to pick it up. Things I Liked About Star Daughter The concept is so unique, unlike anything I’ve read before. Sheetal is half-star, half-human, with the power to […]
Six Crimson Cranes is an enchanting new YA fantasy based on East Asian folklore and the The Wild Swans tale. It promises a lush, magical story featuring a Princess who becomes exiled, a swoon worthy Prince and even shape-shifting dragons (which was my favourite part of the book). So how did it hold up? 5 Things I […]
What a fun and unique read! This Poison Heart features a blend of plant loving, Greek mythology and a haunting tale to find one’s own mysterious heritage. I thought Briseis was such a fun main character, particularly with her powers of growing and understanding plants (like Poison Ivy). Although this isolates her from other people, she has […]
The Good Things The final book in the Caraval trilogy and a satisfying conclusion. Gorgeous writing as always! Garber’s writing is magical. I kept getting absorbed into the story and forgot to take notes! The last two thirds of the story was impossible to put down! I really love this world. This one gave us […]