Category: Review

I have a hard time admitting to myself when I don’t like a book. I’ll make excuses like “I’m just not in the mood”, “It’ll get better”, “I just have to try harder to understand the ‘deeper meaning'”. While all of these statements might occasionally be true, I also have to get better at admitting when a book just doesn’t capture my attention. With that in mind, here are two books that didn’t work for me.

Jade City by Fonda Lee is an urban fantasy about love, family, betrayal, and revenge. It was hands down one of the most immersive and exciting books I’ve ever read.

I came across A Curse of Roses in December while reading an author interview at The Quiet Pond. I hadn’t… read more Review: A Curse of Roses by Diana Pinguicha

Of Honey and Wildfires by Sarah Chorn was one of 50 books I added to my list of queer fantasy… read more Review: Of Honey and Wildfires by Sarah Chorn

I ended up reviewing this book later than I expected, but it worked out well because Meet Cute Diary by… read more Review: Meet Cute Diary by Emery Lee

Dear Readers,Like many fantasy fans, I was thrilled when I found out about the Shadow and Bone Netflix adaption. I… read more TV Review: Shadow and Bone Netflix Adaption

Hello Readers,I’ve been meaning to write a review for An Ember in the Ashes ever since I reread it last… read more Review: An Ember in the Ashes Series by Sabaa Tahir

Title: The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the GalaxyAuthor: Douglas AdamsGenres: Science Fiction, ComedySeries: The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy #1Pages: 193ISBN:… read more Book Review: The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams

Title: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. HydeAuthor: Robert Louis StevensonGenres: Gothic Horror, Science Fiction, MysteryPages: 224ISBN: 978-0451528957Links:… read more Book Review: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson

Title: Honey GirlAuthor: Morgan RogersGenres: Romance, contemporarySeries: StandalonePages: 304ISBN: 978-0778311027Links: Indiebound, Goodreads, StoryGraph, AmazonContent Warnings: Self-harm, depression/anxiety, panic attacks, discussion… read more Book Review: Honey Girl by Morgan Rogers

Title: Mexican GothicAuthor: Silvia Moreno-GarciaGenres: Horror, Historical Fiction, Mystery, Gothic HorrorPages: 301ISBN-13: 978-0525620785Links: IndieBound, Goodreads, Amazon, Content Warnings: body horror,… read more Review: Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

My last review for Self-Published Fantasy Month! I’m happy to say The Black Veins by Ashia Monet been my favorite read for September

The Thief Who Pulled on Trouble’s Braids was this year’s read-along for Self-Published Fantasy Month.

Title: To Astera, With LoveAuthor: Amanda RossGenres: Fantasy, Low Fantasy, Paranormal FantasyPages: 205ISBN: 978-1734985405Links: Goodreads, AmazonContent Warnings: drugs, racism (including… read more Review: To Astera, With Love by Amanda Ross

Title: By Sea and Sky: An Esowon StorySeries: The Sky Pirate Chronicles #1Author: Antoine BandeleGenres: Fantasy, High FantasyPages: 414Links: Goodreads,… read more By Sea and Sky by Antoine Bandele

After two books broke my heart, I decided to take a quick break from Fantasy. As much as I love… read more Minnie Reviews on 2 Nonfiction Books for Book Bloggers and Cat Lovers

Title: AwkwardAuthor: Gurpreet KaurGenre: YA Fiction, Comedy, YA Contemporary RomancePages: ~100Links: Goodreads, Amazon So I have a secret to tell…… read more Awkward by Gurpreet Kaur

Title: The Hundred Thousand KingdomsAuthor: N. K. JemisinGenres: Fantasy, High Fantasy, RomancePages: 427Published: 2010Series: Inheritance TrilogyLinks: Amazon, Goodreads Summary After… read more The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms by N. K. Jemisin

Title: The Poppy WarAuthor: R. F. KuangGenres: Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Grimdark FantasyPages: 544Series: The Poppy WarLinks: Amazon, Goodreads Summary Like… read more The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang

Title: Prophase: A Present TaleAuthor: M. StreetGenres: YA fiction; low fantasyPages: 334Year of Publication: 2014Series: The Mitosis SeriesLinks: Amazon, Goodreads… read more Prophase: A Present Tale by M. Street