Defy the Night
In the Kingdom of Kandala, citizens are suffering from a sickness that has no cure. Their only solution is moonflower petals and those are in short supply for the poor. The rich sector survives, but the Wilds are suffering. Tessa Cade steals to help those in need and Prince Corrick hangs people like her. When they collide, it will cause the kingdom to turn into a direction they never thought possible…. Working together. My Thoughts So I went into this book COMPLETELY BLIND. I had no idea what it was about, I just saw the cover and knew that I just had to have it. I mean…. If you have…
Lakesedge
Violeta Graceling has been fighting the shadows that have haunted her brother for as long as she can remember. But, when a handsome and sinister stranger demands for them to join him in his haunted family estate, the shadows become more familiar than she ever could have imagined. My Thoughts Thank you so much to NetGalley and the author for this ARC in exchange for an honest review! This gothic fantasy gave me spooky vibes that are perfect for fall and some handsome and dark figures I didn’t know that I needed. I discovered this read through scrolling through NetGalley’s amazing collection of books and I am so happy I…
The Markings
On Dather, an island once known as Oahu, Hawaii in the far future, a king is determined to either use or abuse the gifted for his own gain. Adaline is determined to follow her destiny and thwart his plan. My Thoughts Thank you so much to Books of Match Media and the author for this ARC in exchange for an honest review! The fantasy was a crazy thrill ride and the book world was so cool, but I just had a teeny weeny issue with the writing. I thought this book had such an interesting book world! I have never read something like this and I really enjoyed the uniqueness…
Stalking Shadows
Marie and her sister Ama mix and sell perfumes during market day in their small town in hopes of making enough money for one sister to marry well. However, they have a secret and it is not how they make their perfumes…. My Thoughts I am so grateful to NetGalley and the author for sending me this ARC in exchange for an honest review. I found the concept of the book extremely interesting and THE COVER IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! However, I had mixed emotions about the book and just wished the characters just gave a little more. When I first started reading this book, I found the setting just amazing…
Dragon by Midnight
Cinderella just wants to gain her legacy back from the wicked stepmother who took it from her and when the Prince has a ball, she sees her chance. However, when a fairy godmother helps her get to the ball, she uncovers a dark curse from her past that could ruin her hopes and dreams. My Thoughts I am so grateful to the Book of Matches Media and the author for this ARC! This read was such a cute and fun take on a classic story and the romance was just adorable! This retelling combines features from both the classic stories of Aladdin and Cinderella and it was just so genius.…
Unwritten
Summary Beatrix Alba has never fit in. Books whisper to her, but she finds solace in them that she can’t get from her life. However, when the spell that has been keeping her safe goes away, she is confronted by a past that she never knew existed and the reasons why she never fit in all make sense. My Thoughts I was so blessed to receive this book as an ARC from NetGalley. This story’s concept is so cool and I couldn’t wait to read all about it. Although I really liked the concept and I found the story super engaging, I felt like there was a little too much…
Forged in Fire and Stars
Summary Ara knows her fate of the Loresmith, but has taken it as just a legend and is content on living the quiet life. However, when the lost princess and prince have come to her for help, she is forced to accept her role and find out just what it takes to be a Loresmith. . My Thoughts I have owned this read since it came out and it has been sitting on my shelf ever since. I loved the idea of this book and I just LOVE that cover, but it didn’t meet all my expectations. I liked the story a lot and I feel like this series has…
Namesake
Summary Fable thought that she and West and their crew could sail off into the sunset, but pirates have a way with ruining plans. Fable finds herself caught in the middle of a thug’s plan and must partner with a dangerous ally to get back to the Marigold. However, will this partnership reunite her with West or separate them even more? My Thoughts OMG I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS READ SINCE THE ENDING OF FABLE. IT was pure torture and when it finally came out, I was so excited. Fable ended on such an unpredictable cliffhanger that I was just desperate to get the complete story and know if…
Sing Me Forgotten
Summary Isda should not exist so she is forced to live in the bowels of the opera house in secret, never to be seen. Emeric is hired as the opera house’s new janitor, but when Isda hears his voice, she might do anything to hear his beautiful voice once again. My Thoughts Omg… my heart has been ripped out and been torn into so many pieces by finishing this devastating read. I knew what I was getting into based on the fact this is a Phantom of the Opera retelling, but I was still surprised and still as broken as I was the first time watching this haunting musical. So…
Wings of Ebony
Summary Rue lives in a neighborhood where everyone is family and they would do whatever they could for each other. When her mother dies, she is taken away from that life to live with her father and her life changes forever and she learns that she is a part of something so much more. My Thoughts This book was a work of passion and an allegory for a greater and deeper meaning of showing pride in who you are and where you come from. It was a beautiful book, but for a fantasy it wasn’t what I was expecting. I honestly was a little disappointed and I cringe when I…
