There are some books that are just filled with cotton candy joy, and despite the often dark content, The Fascinators is that book. Maybe it’s the mood set by the whimsical cover or the heavy theme of friendship. Whatever the…
Book Review: Dark Skies by Danielle L. Jensen
Dark Skies by Danielle L. Jensen is the sequel to Dark Shores, which was published in 2019. While Dark Shores follows the characters, Teriana and Marcus, Dark Skies follows Lydia and Killian. What’s unique about the series is that it’s…
Book Review: Forged in Fire and Stars by Andrea Robertson
A classic hero’s journey type novel, Forged in Fire and Stars by Andrea Robertson, while predictable at times, puts its own interesting spin on the timeless trope. While Ara, the main character, can be comfortably placed in the Chosen One…
Book Review: The Betrothed by Kiera Cass
The Betrothed — a trope-filled, romantic YA fantasy — is the latest offering from Kiera Cass, the author of the wildly popular Selection series. Does this book hold a candle to what made this author the household name she is…
Book Review: Ink in the Blood by Kim Smejkal
Kim Smejkal’s debut, dark YA fantasy, Ink in the Blood, is a steampunk, nightmare carnival ride, where tattoo artists are messengers for the gods, and the tiniest mistake could lead to death by insanity. The concept of this book is…
Book Review: The Weight of a Soul by Elizabeth Tammi
Did you just see Frozen II and are looking for another story of sisterly love to fill that empty void in your heart? Elizabeth Tammi’s The Weight of a Soul might be just the book you’re looking to read. The…
Book Review: The Girl the Sea Gave Back by Adrienne Young
War or peace? This question is at the center of The Girl the Sea Gave Back, an action-packed YA fantasy from author Adrienne Young. While this book may not have enthralled me as much as I had hoped, Young weaves…