I tend to read a lot of audiobooks, but I struggle to write reviews for them, because I process them differently than when I actually read the words. I don’t take the same kind of notes when I read audiobooks, so when I write my reviews, I typically […]
Here in New York, the weather is getting colder, and today’s prompt about books that give off a cozy vibe is perfect! When it’s cold, rainy, or even snowy, there’s just something about curling up with my dogs, a fuzzy throw blanket, a hot cup of tea or […]
Now that we’re firmly into spooky season, it’s time to talk about my favorite books featuring witches, wizards, or warlocks. And as a fantasy reader, this is something I come across relatively often. Here’s some of my faves: Who are some of your favorite witches, wizards, and warlocks?
Amongst Our Weapons Thank you to NetGalley and DAW for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. CONTENT WARNING: murder, gore, blood, torture, violence, mention of religious persecution The ninth novel of the bestselling Rivers of London urban fantasy series returns […]
Lore Author: Alexandra Bracken Genre: YA Fantasy Publication Date: January 5, 2021 Publisher: Disney-Hyperion CONTENT WARNING: violence, blood, gore, murder, grief, mention of cancer, mention of death of a parent, mention of death of children, sexual assault Every seven years, the Agon begins. As punishment for a past […]
The Raven Boys Author: Maggie Stiefvater Genre: YA Fantasy Publication Date: September 18, 2012 Publisher: Scholastic Press Series: The Raven Cycle #1 CONTENT WARNING: death, violence, death of a parent, mention of a suicide attempt, child abuse There are only two reasons a non-seer would see a spirit […]
Chain of Gold Author: Cassandra Clare Genre: YA Fantasy Publication Date: March 3, 2020 Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books Series: The Last Hours #1 CONTENT WARNING: blood, self-harm, gore, mention of chronic illness, mention of miscarriage, death, murder, alcoholism An inheritance of shadows. A love in chains. An […]
The Nature of Witches Author: Rachel Griffin Genre: YA Fantasy Publication Date: June 1, 2021 Publisher: Sourcebooks Fire Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book. I am providing my honest opinion voluntarily. CONTENT WARNING: death, blood For centuries, witches have maintained the […]
The Library of the Dead Author: T.L. Huchu Genre: Urban Fantasy Publication Date: June 1, 2021 Publisher: Tor Books Series: Edinburgh Nights #1 Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an advance copy of this book. I am providing my honest opinion voluntarily. CONTENT WARNING: death of […]
Wings of Ebony Author: J. Elle Genre: YA Fantasy Publication Date: January 26, 2021 Publisher: Denene Millner Books/Simon Schuster Books for Young Readers Series: Wings of Ebony #1 CONTENT WARNING: profanity, gun violence, death of a parent, grief, mention of substance abuse, mention of child neglect, murder, racism, […]
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