Review - Moon Tortured by McKenzie Hunter

July 31, 2016 | Reviews

When I read the first book in a new series, I’m primarily looking for one thing: does this book make me want to read the next one? In the case of Moon Tortured, I would have to say that it did; however, the journey to that point was a rough one. This urban fantasy includes the familiar players in the genre: werewolves/were-animals, vampires, warlocks, and mentions of the fae, elves, etc. Definitely in the paranormal world here. Skylar Brooks is a werewolf and something else […]

#FF & Thoughts on DNF Reviews

July 29, 2016 | Discussion, Weekly

What is your take on DNF books. Do you review them? Choose not to review them?   Sometimes I like a book. Sometimes it’s just not for me. via GIPHY I have a personal policy when it comes to reading. Each book gets 50 pages (less if it’s under 200 pages total). I don’t know where the number 50 came from but usually I can tell if I’ll finish a book or not based on that many pages or less. To be honest, I don’t […]

Review - Rebel of the Sands by Alwyn Hamilton

July 29, 2016 | Reviews

By the time I had the chance to read this book, I knew it would either be absolutely amazing or a huge letdown (as tends to happen when you leave an anticipated TBR waiting). Rebel of the Sands fell on the former side with a beautiful world of magic and sand and enough action to keep any reader entertained. We’re introduced to Amani and the desert where she lives, a barren place with scattered towns anyone with enough sense would want to escape. And for her […]

Guest Post & Giveaway - Top 5 Literary Heroines by Jennifer Allis Provost

July 28, 2016 | Blog Tour, Giveaway, Guest Post

There are many types of wonderful characters out there, ranging from brilliant librarians to regal kings, but there’s just something about a feisty female who gets the job done. Here are my top five literary heroines, in no particular order. Eowyn (The Lord of the Rings, by J.R.R. Tolkien) – She refused to be put in a cage, and took up her sword and went to war with the rest of her country. She also has one of the best lines in the book, spoken […]

Review - Red Queen by Christina Henry

July 28, 2016 | Reviews

This book was provided by NetGalley for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. In Red Queen we have the sequel to Christina Henry’s Chronicles of Alice series. I suppose I hoped for more than this book could offer. Where Alice attempted horror mixed with an odd fantastical theme, Red Queen was a whole other ballpark. Tame isn’t quite the right word but in comparison to the first installment it fits. This book doesn’t have the same […]

Review - A Promise of Fire by Amanda Bouchet

July 27, 2016 | Reviews

This book was provided by NetGalley for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. Have you ever read a book that you questioned the genre? Because A Promise of Fire had me wondering exactly what is the focus of this book. After reading the description, I expected a romance (fine by me) yet when I started reading, the fantasy world took over. That’s right, folks, I found a fantasy-romance that succeeds in both building […]

#39 Waiting on… Given to the Sea by Mindy McGinnis

July 27, 2016 | Weekly

There is so much going on in this description…it’s giving me chills. I’m all for another epic fantasy and this one sounds like it’s gonna be good. I hadn’t heard of it until more recently but the cover caught my eye and the description got my attention. Keep your eyes out for this one because I bet it’ll be epic. What book are you waiting on this week?

Ten Things I Want to Learn/Do After Reading Books

July 26, 2016 | Weekly

This week I’m talking about all those things I wanted to do or learn after reading a book. Since I read a LOT of fantasy, you’re probably going to see a theme here and they’re all going to be totally outlandish. It’s really a shame that our world doesn’t offer many of the things I’ve mentioned below. Perhaps they could make the world a better place (or not, depending on which one you look at).   Learn the professional art of thieving/pirating A Gathering of […]

Review - Angelfall by Susan Ee

July 26, 2016 | Reviews

Angelfall has been on my radar for a while now but it didn’t occur to me to sit down and read it until more recently. Although I think the book is over-hyped, I’ll definitely pick up the sequel. The first thing I noticed was the writing style. Some authors have a distinct voice. Some use lots of flowery language. Some are attempting to create the next great paperweight. Susan Ee kept hers light and easy to read, flowing from one scene to the next with little resistance […]