Book Info: Untethered (Shielded #2) by KayLynn Flanders Genre: Young Adult Fantasy Publishing Date: July 20, 2021 Synopsis: For fans of Sorcery of Thorns and Furyborn comes the thrilling sequel to Shielded about a world in a deadly magical war and the newly crowned king and feisty princess who must defeat the deadliest of foesContinue reading “Untethered by KayLynn Flanders”
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Medusa by Rosie Hewlett
You know her name, you know her story. Just not the right one. Within the depths of the Underworld the formidable snake-haired Gorgon has finally had enough. Tired of being eternally and unjustly brandished a villain, Medusa has found the courage to face her tragic past and speak out. Determined to expose the centuries ofContinue reading “Medusa by Rosie Hewlett”
The Bright and the Pale
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ✨ Synopsis: Seventeen-year-old Valeria is one of the only survivors of the freeze, a dark magical hold Knnot Mountain unleashed on her village. Everyone, including her family, is trapped in an unbreakable sheet of ice. Ever since, she’s been on the run from the czar, who has set out to imprison anyone who managedContinue reading “The Bright and the Pale”
Illborn by Daniel T. Jackson
I was completely and utterly blown away by this debut fantasy. Jackson is a master storyteller sucking me in from the prologue. This book has all the makings of high fantasy without the need to drone on for pages about how the sunset looked on a particular night. The dialogue and the style of writingContinue reading “Illborn by Daniel T. Jackson”
Shark Summer by Ira Marcks
Book Info: Shark Summer by Ira Marcks Genre: Middle Grade Graphic Novel Publishing Date: May 25, 2021 Synopsis: “Shark Summer is bursting with vibrant, expressive art….The characters are distinct and relatable…It’s a lovely read!”—Molly Knox Ostertag, author of the Witch Boy series “Eloquently chronicled in Marcks’s cinematic panels, friendships are formed and repaired, parental relationships articulated,Continue reading “Shark Summer by Ira Marcks”
Fire With Fire by Destiny Soria
About the Author: Destiny Soria is an author who writes novels featuringmagic, mystery, and an excess of witty banter. She livesin Birmingham, AL, where she spends her time trying tocome up with bios that make her sound kind of cool. Shehas yet to succeed. Author Links: Website: http://www.destinysoria.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedestinysoria Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedestinysoria/ Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/14757755.Destiny_Soria Review:Continue reading “Fire With Fire by Destiny Soria”
Six Crimson Cranes by Elizabeth Li
Review: This was an endearing tale of family bonds and friendship. Romance, while not absent, was a very short footnote to the whole story which I found very refreshing. I struggled a little with the first 25 – 30 % of the story… It seemed to rush through the beginning leaving it hard for meContinue reading “Six Crimson Cranes by Elizabeth Li”
The Wolf and the Woodsman by Ava Reid
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Review: The Wolf and the Woodsman is an absolutely amazing dark fantasy retelling. This story sucked me in right from the beginning, and had me on the edge of my seat throughout. I have not felt as drawn in by a story this in a very long time. From the description of the landContinue reading “The Wolf and the Woodsman by Ava Reid”
The Edge of Strange Hollow
by Gabrielle K. Byrne
Wildlore The Accidental Apprentice By Amanda Foody
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Synopsis:A boy who accidentally bonds with a magical Beast must set off on an adventure in the mysterious Woods in this whimsical and cheeky middle grade fantasy debut—perfect for fans of Nevermoor and How to Train Your Dragon.The last thing Barclay Thorne ever wanted was an adventure.Thankfully, as an apprentice to the town’s mushroomContinue reading “Wildlore The Accidental Apprentice By Amanda Foody”