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I feel like this was another instance of walking into reading a book based on high expectations. This book won an award and I had this recommended to me by many other readers. At least for me, I was disappointed with most of this book. I didn’t love her characters and their dialogue had me … Continue reading “Book Review – The Gilded Wolves (The Gilded Wolves 1) by Roshani Chokshi”

I enjoyed this post-apocalyptic, military fiction, science fiction fantasy, story from debut novelist, Dwain Worrell. He created a compelling mix of suspense and intriguing characters. The concept was well executed and even though the plot was repetitive in some instances, this novel kept me reading until the end. It took me a while to warm … Continue reading “Book Review – Androne by Dwain Worrell”

This was my first stand alone, young adult book by Jacqueline Carey. Khai, is raised as a warrior within the desert and chosen to be the sworn protector of princess Zariya. Khai and Zariya embark upon a journey that spans countries and oceans to stop an ancient evil, Miasmu. I know my tastes as a … Continue reading “Book Review – Starless by Jacqueline Carey”

I loved this series and the type of shifters this revolved around. Those shifters were an ancient shapeshifter line that migrated from a dying planet and brought an ancient darkness and enemy with them. The female MC, Quinn, is half shifter and half fae hybrid. I loved watching her grow into herself and finally put … Continue reading “Book Review – A Shifter’s Choice (Wolves of Hawthorne Cove 5) by Debbie Cassidy”

Checked out with kindle unlimited, June 2023. This was billed as a thriller, but I think that set me up for failure with this story. As my first book by Christopher Rice, I was excited to delve into a world of serial killers but that’s not what we got. The pace was snail slow, but … Continue reading “Book Review – Bone Music (Burning Girl 1) by Christopher Rice”

I was hesitant to pick this up since it was a bully romance, and I know they don’t always resonate well with me. I’m sad this sat on my TBR last for two years since I loved everything about this series. I should have known Corvin wouldn’t let me down. Born a Slayer, Victoria has … Continue reading “Book Review – Dirty Deeds (Bonds of Blood 3) by Cate Corvin”

Checked out with kindle unlimited, April 2023. This was my first standalone book by Katie May. I was excited to try this assassin, urban fantasy, story. I have a weakness for a good assassin story and this one didn’t disappoint. Tessah is a cheetah shifter kidnapped to work for a group of assassins: The sisterhood. … Continue reading “Book Review – Ruthless as a Cheetah (Society of Shifters 1) by Katie May”

Books that hit us over the proverbial head will always be hard to put into words. Alice Walker’s tale of much more than just racism, certainly did that to me. The way she handled the format had me immersed immediately into this time of struggle, devastation, and perseverance. This was not an easy read, but … Continue reading “Book Review – The Color Purple (The Color Purple Collection 1) by Alice Walkerfic”

Alli is our orphan, fae heroine set in a new world. After eight years of training with her fellow untried fae, they must swear fealty to a fae power source known as Underhill. Underhill shatters and Alli is forced to run from her home after it becomes clear she knows who destroyed it. I loved … Continue reading “Book Review – A Court of Honey and Ash (Honey and Ice 1) by Shannon Mayer & Kelly St. Clare”

What Moves the Dead is Kingfisher’s retelling of Edgar Allan Poe’s classic “The Fall of the House of Usher.” I’m continually amazed at how much Kingfisher can pack into her smaller word count stories. The last horror I read from her left me more unnerved than scared but this one hit the mark with utmost … Continue reading “Book Review – What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher”