Silver in the Bone Author: Alexandra Bracken Genre: YA Fantasy Publication Date: April 4, 2023 Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers Series: Silver in the Bone #1 Thank you to NetGalley and Knopf Books for Young Readers for providing me with this ARC in exchange for an honest […]
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: Luna/Rose in Bindle Punk Bruja by Desideria Mesa. Frances Hollowell […]
Amongst Our Weapons Author: Ben Aaronovitch Genre: Urban Fantasy Publication Date: April 12, 2022 Publisher: DAW Series: Rivers of London #9 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, […]
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 […]
