This little novella is one that was an ALC (thanks Libro.fm) that I got a few months ago, and I put myself on hold for the physical book at the library (I am really getting into having access to both reading options these days) after seeing a glowing review from @booksnblazers. Even Though I Knew the End… Continue reading Even Though I Knew the End
Tag: magic
Back in a Spell
Back to Thistle Grove! These books are just refreshingly magical and fun. And the town of Thistle Grove is such a cozy place to keep returning to. So, I'm always happy to pick up the next book in this witchy romance series. Back in a Spell by Lana Harper “Then I glanced over my shoulder to… Continue reading Back in a Spell
In an Absent Dream
It's been awhile since I read the previous book in this series (Beneath the Sugar Sky), but starting all the way back with Every Heart a Doorway, this has been a comfort read sort of series for me. I felt very seen by the first book, and since then, while they are none of them particularly happy… Continue reading In an Absent Dream
Babel: An Arcane History
This was one of the most "no brainer" books I have ever read. After reading and loving Kuang's debut series (The Poppy War, The Dragon Republic, The Burning God) she officially put herself on my list of favorite authors. And so just knowing this was another historical fiction-fantasy style read, I was hype. And as I watched review… Continue reading Babel: An Arcane History
Queen of Myth and Monsters
I read King of Battle and Blood, the first book in the "Adrian X Isolde" series, just recently. And I was very into it. There was magic and battle and vampires and an enemies-to-lovers romance that went hard on the steamy front. So, I was pretty excited to see that the second book was already out.… Continue reading Queen of Myth and Monsters
VenCo
Thanks to William Morrow for the review copy (and then a surprise thanks to Libro.fm for the ALC version). I love a story about witches, so I was pretty much sold on giving this a try just based on that. Even as I started to see some mixed reviews come through (as HarperCollins *finally* freaking worked through… Continue reading VenCo
The Monsters We Defy
This was an impulse grab from the library a week or so ago, and, after finishing it, I am thrilled by that decision. The cover is really eye-catching and after skimming the synopsis, it just felt like it would be different from anything I had really read before...which turned out to be absolutely true. Plus, I… Continue reading The Monsters We Defy
Alif the Unseen
This is a backlist book that I have had on my TBR longer than almost any other. And every once in a while I'd remember it and be like "I should get that from the library!" and then get distracted by a shiny new release... But I found a copy of this at a local bookstore… Continue reading Alif the Unseen
Tensorate Series
This is the most recent iteration of the "read out loud together before bed" tradition that my partner and I began a few years ago and have been surprisingly consistent with (His Dark Materials, The Witcher, and a few others...). This is the first time we have read something totally new to us both that also… Continue reading Tensorate Series
King of Battle and Blood
So, I read A Touch of Darkness (in one sitting) on Xmas Day, as I was (happily) home alone and relaxing. It was exactly what I wanted it to be. And I was in the mood for more like it as New Year's Day approached. However, I also had been good with where that one finished and… Continue reading King of Battle and Blood