All books have a dark moment, right before things get better. This book, the third in the Thornchapel series, ends in the ultimate dark moment. Relationships were not great during this book. They were intense and hopeful and painful and tragic, making me fall in love with each of the characters. And now so many … Continue reading Review: Harvest of Sighs (Thornchapel #3) by Sierra Simone
Review: American Prince (New Camelot #2) by Sierra Simone
I like Greer Galloway. She’s an okay character. She’ll do well as the First Lady (once she ever gets to fulfill the role). Her history(ies) with Ash and Embry were intriguing and their future will, I’m sure, be equally so. But she’s got absolutely nothing on Embry Moore. The history between Embry and Ash is … Continue reading Review: American Prince (New Camelot #2) by Sierra Simone
Review: Feast of Sparks (Thornchapel #2) by Sierra Simone
I devoured books 2 and 3 in this series in a single day (plus a few hours because it was VERY late when I finally went to bed). On the one hand, tangling apart my thoughts of each book might be difficult. But this book ends in a stunning revelation, a different sort of pain … Continue reading Review: Feast of Sparks (Thornchapel #2) by Sierra Simone
Review: American Queen (New Camelot #1) by Sierra Simone
I adore Arthurian literature, but not all of it. Lancelot has especially never been a particular favorite, for much the same reason Simone explains in this book: He’s a fanfic self-insert by the French so they could play with chivalry in a set of tales too old for such a relatively modern social construct. I … Continue reading Review: American Queen (New Camelot #1) by Sierra Simone
Review: A Lesson in Thorns (Thornchapel #1) by Sierra Simone
I bought this ebook months ago, and for the life of me, I couldn’t remember why. The cover description was intriguing, but not my typical fare. It seemed a bit too throw-back Gothic for me. So, I glanced at a few online reviews, and one of them complained about bisexual characters. Who cares why I … Continue reading Review: A Lesson in Thorns (Thornchapel #1) by Sierra Simone
Review: Between Sirs (K Club #4) by Rachell Nichole
Disclaimer: I am friends with the author; however, I purchased this ebook for full price. This book is not going to be for everyone. Read the description blurb and heed the content warnings. If you think it’s for you, then you’re in for a great ride. Nichole never fails to deliver on the sexiness and … Continue reading Review: Between Sirs (K Club #4) by Rachell Nichole
Review: Slippery Creatures (Will Darling Adventures #1) by K.J. Charles
The bad news: This book does not end with a happily ever after. The good news: Because it’s book 1 of a trilogy! Will and Kim have fabulous and intense chemistry that only enhances the plot they’re embroiled in, and I look forward to seeing their relationship develop throughout the next two books. As always, … Continue reading Review: Slippery Creatures (Will Darling Adventures #1) by K.J. Charles
Review: From Sir, With Love (K Club #3) by Rachell Nichole
Disclaimer: I am friends with the author; however, I purchased this ebook for full price. In some romance novels, I enjoy the development of the relationship. In other romance novels, I enjoy the development of the characters, and the relationship is a bonus. For this book, I leaned toward the latter. The growth that Evangeline … Continue reading Review: From Sir, With Love (K Club #3) by Rachell Nichole
Review: Hexhunter (Hexworld #4) by Jordan L. Hawk
Now that Hawk has thoroughly established the rules of the Hexworld series, it was time to start breaking them. The events of this book took elements of familiars and witches to new levels, in intriguing ways that made for a mystery that acted as the perfect backdrop for the burgeoning relationship between Isaac and Bill. … Continue reading Review: Hexhunter (Hexworld #4) by Jordan L. Hawk
Review: Hexslayer (Hexworld #3) by Jordan L. Hawk
Every book in this series gets better on multiple levels. Hawk continues to pull threads on the over-arching plot, making it more intriguing and convoluted without losing any of the believability of such events in the world he has created. In tandem, each romance both supports and is affected by the greater events. I was … Continue reading Review: Hexslayer (Hexworld #3) by Jordan L. Hawk
Review: Dragon Precinct by Keith R.A. DeCandido
Disclaimer: I am friends with the author; however, I purchased this book for full price. Once again, DeCandido has blown me away with his knowledge of genre tropes and how to bend them to his will to create a fantastic story. This time, he combines the magic of police procedurals with high fantasy (via table-top … Continue reading Review: Dragon Precinct by Keith R.A. DeCandido
Review: Eye Spy (Family Spies #2) by Mercedes Lackey
Overall, this was probably the best new Valdemar book I've read and enjoyed in years. That's not to say that it has no flaws, but overall, Abi is a great, solid character with some truly excellent and original adventures. I'm not going to lie: Part of my enjoyment might be because this is the first … Continue reading Review: Eye Spy (Family Spies #2) by Mercedes Lackey
Review: Hexmaker (Hexworld #2) by Jordan L. Hawk
As usual, Hawk excels in crafting unique characters that you can't help but fall in love with and root for. On the surface, this book is a typical tale of two people from different social strata falling in love and dealing with the barriers between them. But there's also a bonus police procedural plot and … Continue reading Review: Hexmaker (Hexworld #2) by Jordan L. Hawk
Review: The Spare by Miranda Dubner
As an author who regularly breaks genre rules herself, it came as no surprise to me that this book was self-published. It is absolutely a love story and romance. But it centers on more than the two heroes, includes a healthy dose of family drama, and has the audacity to feature more than two points … Continue reading Review: The Spare by Miranda Dubner
Review: Hexbreaker (Hexworld #1) by Jordan L. Hawk
In other reviews, I've raved about the ways Hawk includes diversity in his fiction. For this series, I've found something else to adore -- the effortless way that the reader is absorbed in the worldbuilding with no awkward breaks for exposition or the dreaded info-dump. Could there be a bit more explanation for some things? … Continue reading Review: Hexbreaker (Hexworld #1) by Jordan L. Hawk
Review: A Furnace Sealed (Adventures of Bram Gold #1) by Keith R.A. DeCandido
Disclaimer: I am friends with the author; however, I purchased a hardcopy version of this book for full price. Sometimes a book is really easy to review. I started it about an hour before I went out with friends for the night. I spent the entire evening wishing I was back home reading the book. … Continue reading Review: A Furnace Sealed (Adventures of Bram Gold #1) by Keith R.A. DeCandido
Review: Ancillary Mercy (Imperial Radch #3) by Ann Leckie
It had been a long time since I read the first two books in this trilogy, so I'd forgotten a lot of the minor details. This story picks up pretty immediately where the previous left off, but I was able to slip right back into the action with only a few minor hiccups. This remains … Continue reading Review: Ancillary Mercy (Imperial Radch #3) by Ann Leckie
Review: The Chef's Cutie (River Hill #5) by Rebecca Norinne & Jamaila Brinkley
Disclaimer: I am friends with the authors; I received an advanced ebook in exchange for an honest review. This was a satisfying conclusion to the series of love stories in the town of River Hill! Max certainly waited long enough for his happily ever after as he fed all of the couples springing up around … Continue reading Review: The Chef's Cutie (River Hill #5) by Rebecca Norinne & Jamaila Brinkley
Review: The Enterprise War (Star Trek: Discovery) by John Jackson Miller
Where was the Enterprise during season 1 of Discovery? There was a war on, after all! This book does a great job answering that question. Miller brings the Enterprise crew alive, from the senior command staff to those usually relegated to the lower decks. He does an especially good job with Anson Mount's Captain Pike … Continue reading Review: The Enterprise War (Star Trek: Discovery) by John Jackson Miller
Review: Resort to Love (Paradise Key #3) by Priscilla Oliveras
Disclaimer: I am acquaintances with the author; however, I purchased the hardcopy of this book for full price. It was so easy to fall into Sofia's life and connect with her story. Oliveras has an obvious talent for crafting a well-rounded character that is more than just her love life. I supported Sofia's long-term goals … Continue reading Review: Resort to Love (Paradise Key #3) by Priscilla Oliveras