Romance Review Roundup: Vol. 6
In this Romance Review Roundup, I share my thoughts on THE DUCHESS DEAL by Tessa Dare, DISORDERLY CONDUCT by Tessa Bailey, and GOOD BOY by Sarina Bowen and Elle Kennedy.
The Brightest Fell Blog Tour: Review & Giveaway
With THE BRIGHTEST FELL, Seanan McGuire returns to her much beloved October Daye novels. This creative and compelling high-stakes story is an impressive addition to the series!
Review: Snowspelled by Stephanie Burgis
A fascinating world of magic and politics combined with plenty of wit makes Stephanie Burgis’ novella SNOWSPELLED a delight for lovers of historical fiction and fantasy alike.
Review: An Alchemy of Masques and Mirrors by Curtis Craddock
Curtis Craddock’s AN ALCHEMY OF MASQUES AND MIRRORS is an incredibly accomplished fantasy novel, combining various genre-fiction elements to create a story reminiscent of a decidedly more feminist version of The Three Musketeers.
Discussion: What Makes You Decide to Buy a Book?
Unsurprisingly, many voracious readers are also avid collectors of books. But money and space aren’t infinite, so how do you decide which books to buy? Let’s discuss!
Book and Movie Review: The Dark Tower by Stephen King
Wherein I review the first book in Stephen King’s horror fantasy series The Dark Tower, and the movie adaptation of the same name starring Idris Elba and Matthew McConaughey.
Series Review: The Hawkweed Prophecy by Irena Brignull
The Hawkweed Prophecy series tells the lyrical tale of two young women each thrust into a world they don’t understand. Witchcraft, destiny, and true love figure prominently in this slow-moving YA series.
Review: Troubled Waters by Sharon Shinn
With a keen eye for detail, Sharon Shinn has crafted a subtly complex fantasy world that grabbed my attention from the very first page and held it fast.
5 Reasons to Read: The Epic Crush of Genie Lo by F.C. Yee
Combining Chinese mythology and the hallmarks of YA contemporary novels, THE EPIC CRUSH OF GENIE LO is sure to be a cult classic in no time.
Review: A School for Unusual Girls by Kathleen Baldwin
A SCHOOL FOR UNUSUAL GIRLS combines classic elements of Regency era historical fiction with action-adventure tropes to create a unique alt-history story full of twists and turns.
Monthly Recap: June and July 2017
June and July were by far the busiest months of my 2017, with work taking centre stage. But amidst the business, I was still able to read and review lots of great books!
Romance Review Roundup: Vol. 5
In this Romance Review Roundup, I share my thoughts on HATE TO WANT YOU by Alisha Rai, FALLING FOR TROUBLE by Sarah Title, and Loretta Chase’s MR. IMPOSSIBLE.
Review: Wildfire by Ilona Andrews
Epic magic, crazy plot twists, huge battles, snappy verbal sparring, and a deep abiding love for one’s family and partner are the backbone of the Hidden Legacy series, and Ilona Andrews delivers on all fronts with WILDFIRE.
Review: Strange Practice by Vivian Shaw
Vivian Shaw’s STRANGE PRACTICE is urban fantasy meets classic Gothic literature, a striking combination that makes for a unique and compelling read. A delight from start to finish!
My Favourite BookTubers
Most of my bookish information comes from blogs, but I also love watching people on YouTube talk about all things reading related! Here are a few of my favourites.
Review: Grave Ransom by Kalayna Price
A unique magic system, a cast of awesome characters (predominantly ladies), and legitimately interesting “case of the week” plots in each book help this series stand out in the sea of urban fantasy.
Review: Heart’s Blood by Juliet Marillier
Juliet Marillier’s HEART’S BLOOD stands out among the crowd of Beauty and the Beast retellings and proves that talented writers can make even the oldest and most familiar stories feel new again.
5 Reasons to Read: The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzi Lee
Mackenzi Lee’s historical YA romp THE GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO VICE AND VIRTUE is sure to be one of the biggest books of the summer. With action, wit, and heart, this tale has something for everyone!
Review: The Crimson Crown by Cinda Williams Chima
THE CRIMSON CROWN is the finale to one of my favourite YA fantasy series of all time; to say that my expectations were high is an understatement. I’m very pleased to say that it completely lived up to my expectations, and I unreservedly recommend the series.
Review: Mapping the Interior by Stephen Graham Jones
Stephen Graham Jones’ novella MAPPING THE INTERIOR is an extremely unsettling story about a young boy haunted by the ghosts of his family, both literally and figuratively. Compelling, searing, and well written, this story will undoubtedly be on my mind for quite some time.
My Top Underrated Fantasy & Sci-Fi Books
Sometimes in the onslaught of shiny new books, incredible backlist titles that didn’t have a huge marketing push get forgotten…which is a crying shame. Today I’m celebrating those books and rounding up a list of some of my favourite underrated fantasy and sci-fi tales!
Review: Betrayals by Kelley Armstrong
In BETRAYALS, the fourth Cainsville book, Olivia, Gabriel, and Ricky are still grappling with the implications of their shared role in the underground Fae conflict that has shaped their lives.
Romance Review Roundup: Vol. 4
In this Romance Review Roundup, I share my thoughts on THE GIRL WITH THE MAKE-BELIEVE HUSBAND by Julia Quinn, GETTING RID OF BRADLEY by Jennifer Crusie, and Ingrid Paulson’s WHY I LOATHE STERLING LANE.
Monthly Recap: April and May 2017
April and May were jam-packed with good reads, interesting discussions in the comments, and all sorts of exciting happenings in my general life. And now summer’s almost here, y’all!