Category: Reviews
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Review: Jade City by Fonda Lee
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. Read more
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Review: A Curse of Roses by Diana Pinguicha
I came across A Curse of Roses in December while reading an author interview at The Quiet Pond. I hadn’t heard of the author before, but the premise of the story caught my eye so I added it to my TBR. A few months later I picked it up on a whim and was delighted… Read more
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Review: Of Honey and Wildfires by Sarah Chorn
Of Honey and Wildfires by Sarah Chorn was one of 50 books I added to my list of queer fantasy books for pride month, and I’m so happy I decided to pick it up. I felt a little out of my comfort zone reading an Old West-inspired fantasy and was delightfully surprised by how much… Read more
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Review: Meet Cute Diary by Emery Lee
I ended up reviewing this book later than I expected, but it worked out well because Meet Cute Diary by Emery Lee is the perfect book to kick off My YA Summer. Title: Meet Cute DiaryAuthor: Emery LeeGenres: romance, contemporary, romantic comedySeries: N/APages: 400ISBN: 9780063038837Links: IndieBound, StoryGraph, Amazon, GoodreadsContent Warnings: (from the author) [graphic] emotional… Read more
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TV Review: Shadow and Bone Netflix Adaption
Dear Readers,Like many fantasy fans, I was thrilled when I found out about the Shadow and Bone Netflix adaption. I was even more excited when I found out that the characters from Six of Crows would make an appearance. Both of these series had an influence on my reading taste today, so I loved getting… Read more
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Review: An Ember in the Ashes Series by Sabaa Tahir
Hello Readers,I’ve been meaning to write a review for An Ember in the Ashes ever since I reread it last year, but I couldn’t gather enough thoughts to write a full review. Now I’m almost finished with the series and still don’t have that review. I tend to do this a with a lot of… Read more
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Book Review: The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
Title: The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the GalaxyAuthor: Douglas AdamsGenres: Science Fiction, ComedySeries: The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy #1Pages: 193ISBN: 978-0345418913Links: IndieBound, StoryGraph, Amazon, GoodreadsContent Warnings: animal death, depression, suicide, police brutality/gun violenceOther Books by this Author: Goodreads Page Blurb Seconds before the Earth is demolished to make way for a galactic freeway, Arthur Dent… Read more
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Book Review: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson
Title: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. HydeAuthor: Robert Louis StevensonGenres: Gothic Horror, Science Fiction, MysteryPages: 224ISBN: 978-0451528957Links: IndieBound, StoryGraph, Amazon, GoodreadsContent Warnings: addiction, suicide, body horror, murderOther Books by this Author: Website Blurb In one of the most fascinating works of fiction of all time, Stevenson examines the inner conflict between good… Read more
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Book Review: Honey Girl by Morgan Rogers
Title: Honey GirlAuthor: Morgan RogersGenres: Romance, contemporarySeries: StandalonePages: 304ISBN: 978-0778311027Links: Indiebound, Goodreads, StoryGraph, AmazonContent Warnings: Self-harm, depression/anxiety, panic attacks, discussion of suicide, anti-Black racism, homophobiaOther Books by this Author: Honey Girl is this author’s debut novel. You can follow the author’s Goodreads page here. Blurb With her newly completed PhD in astronomy in hand, twenty-eight-year-old… Read more
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Review: Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Title: Mexican GothicAuthor: Silvia Moreno-GarciaGenres: Horror, Historical Fiction, Mystery, Gothic HorrorPages: 301ISBN-13: 978-0525620785Links: IndieBound, Goodreads, Amazon, Content Warnings: body horror, mental instability, racism, cannibalism, sexual assault, eugenics, incest, compulsion, fire, gun violence, child abuse, discussion of miscarriages and stillbirths, discussion of suicideOther Books by this Author: Gods of Jade and Shadow, Certain Dark Things, The… Read more
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Review: The Black Veins by Ashia Monet
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 Read more
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Review: The Thief Who Pulled on Trouble’s Braids by Michael McClung
The Thief Who Pulled on Trouble’s Braids was this year’s read-along for Self-Published Fantasy Month. Read more
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Review: To Astera, With Love by Amanda Ross
Title: To Astera, With LoveAuthor: Amanda RossGenres: Fantasy, Low Fantasy, Paranormal FantasyPages: 205ISBN: 978-1734985405Links: Goodreads, AmazonContent Warnings: drugs, racism (including use of racial slurs), lynching, violence/gore, sexual assault (on-page), rape (off-page) Blurb America, 2022 – drugs are legal, witches are real, and a literal vampire is President. In this world of boutique blood bars and… Read more
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By Sea and Sky by Antoine Bandele
Title: By Sea and Sky: An Esowon StorySeries: The Sky Pirate Chronicles #1Author: Antoine BandeleGenres: Fantasy, High FantasyPages: 414Links: Goodreads, Amazon *Available on Kindle Unlimited* Summary After her husband contracts an incurable disease, Zala and Jelani are forced to take desperate measures: becoming pirates. But joining Captain Kobi’s crew doesn’t guarantee they will get the… Read more
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Minnie Reviews on 2 Nonfiction Books for Book Bloggers and Cat Lovers
After two books broke my heart, I decided to take a quick break from Fantasy. As much as I love that genre, sometimes it’s just too much. Thankfully, my break gave me time to read and review two of Sarah Davis’s short nonfiction books. If you’re taking a break like me, or are just looking… Read more
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Awkward by Gurpreet Kaur
Title: AwkwardAuthor: Gurpreet KaurGenre: YA Fiction, Comedy, YA Contemporary RomancePages: ~100Links: Goodreads, Amazon So I have a secret to tell… I like romantic comedies. There, it’s out in the world now, and it explains why Awkward was a perfect short read for me. Synopsis Hi! I am Awkward. Looking for a book description? How about… Read more
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The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms by N. K. Jemisin
Title: The Hundred Thousand KingdomsAuthor: N. K. JemisinGenres: Fantasy, High Fantasy, RomancePages: 427Published: 2010Series: Inheritance TrilogyLinks: Amazon, Goodreads Summary After her mother’s mysterious death, Yeine Darre’s grandfather summons her to Sky, the majestic city that rules the world. Yeine doesn’t expect much from her visit, and she definitely doesn’t expect her grandfather to make her… Read more
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The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang
Title: The Poppy WarAuthor: R. F. KuangGenres: Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Grimdark FantasyPages: 544Series: The Poppy WarLinks: Amazon, Goodreads Summary Like many others, Rin was orphaned by the Poppy War. She was raised by opium smugglers who mistreated her, and are determined to use Rin’s marriage for their own gain. In a desperate attempt to escape… Read more
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Prophase: A Present Tale by M. Street
Title: Prophase: A Present TaleAuthor: M. StreetGenres: YA fiction; low fantasyPages: 334Year of Publication: 2014Series: The Mitosis SeriesLinks: Amazon, Goodreads Summary Piper Walker is a high school senior from Wisconsin. She’s lost her mother and has taken on a motherly role for her younger brother to make up for her alcoholic father. Despite the hardship… Read more
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Incendiary (Hollow Crown #1) by Zoraida Córdova
Title: IncendiaryAuthor: Zoraida CórdovaGenres: YA fiction, fantasyPages: 384Series: Hollow CrownLinks: Goodreads, Amazon Introduction We are nearing the end of Wyrd and Wonder, and this month went by so fast for me! I’ll be able to fit in one more review after this, and then I’ll post a recap of my activity. I’m excited to say… Read more