Disclaimer: I am friends with the author, who provided me with an advanced electronic version of this book for review. This is the first book I've read in years to give me nightmares. Lane's debut novel is an intricate and descriptive historical horror that encompasses some of my favorite tropes in speculative fiction. Jacqueline is … Continue reading Review: Invisible Chains by Michelle Renee Lane
New Release: Steel Shadows!
Today, Steel Empires Book 5: Steel Shadows is released! That's five books in five years. Time to party! Information about the book is below, including how to purchase your own copy and ways to celebrate with me. ABOUT THE BOOK The shadows are talking and they won’t take no for an answer. Victory has returned … Continue reading New Release: Steel Shadows!
Author Interview with Nancy O’Toole Meservier
I'm pleased to help celebrate the latest book in fellow author Nancy O'Toole Meservier's superhero saga! Information about the book is below, along with some insights into her worldbuilding and writing processes and a short excerpt from the book. ABOUT THE BOOK The masks are off. Dawn Takahashi has achieved her dreams by becoming Bailey … Continue reading Author Interview with Nancy O’Toole Meservier
Review: A Duke in Disguise (Regency Impostors #2) by Cat Sebastian
It's hard to distill this book into a short review, because it was chock full of elements I loved with surprising moments at every turn. Sebastian is fantastic at creating characters that go against expectations, either the reader's or for their position in society. Verity and Ash follow the "friends to lovers" journey, but the … Continue reading Review: A Duke in Disguise (Regency Impostors #2) by Cat Sebastian
Review: Proper English (Think of England #0.5) by K.J. Charles
I will happily read pages and pages of characters in a historical novel interact at a house party. Bonus points if half of them don't like each other, the other half like each other a bit too much, and at least one person is outright rude. I enjoyed myself so much, following the point of … Continue reading Review: Proper English (Think of England #0.5) by K.J. Charles
2019 Resolution Project: Magic Slays (Kate Daniels #5) by Ilona Andrews
My 2019 Resolution Project over at my other blog, Speculative Chic, is to read the entire Kate Daniels urban fantasy series by Ilona Andrews, finishing up with a first read of the final book in the series. I’ve read the fifth book, Magic Slays, before, but never officially reviewed it. You can find my full review here. An excerpt: “So … Continue reading 2019 Resolution Project: Magic Slays (Kate Daniels #5) by Ilona Andrews
Review: Reverb (Twisted Wishes #3) by Anna Zabo
Disclaimer: I consider the author a friend; however, I purchased this ebook for full price. The final book to follow the romantic escapes of the band Twisted Wishes focuses on bass player Mish Sullivan. She's pretty much the literal definition of strong, independent woman who knows what she wants. But what she wants is different … Continue reading Review: Reverb (Twisted Wishes #3) by Anna Zabo
Review: The Baker’s Beauty (River Hill #3) by Rebecca Norinne & Jamaila Brinkley
Disclaimer: I am friends with the authors; however, I purcahsed this ebook for full price. Sometimes my interest in the romance between two characters takes a backseat to my interest in the development of the characters themselves. This book was sweet and enjoyable, with all the traditional romance novel tropes, but I found myself much … Continue reading Review: The Baker’s Beauty (River Hill #3) by Rebecca Norinne & Jamaila Brinkley
Review: The Distiller’s Darling (River Hill #2) by Rebecca Norinne & Jamaila Brinkley
Disclaimer: I am friends with the authors; however, I purcahsed this ebook for full price. I felt a bit guilty enjoying a glass of port while reading this book, but I have a feeling that I'd have loved it no matter the beverage. Iain and Naomi have almost nothing in common on the surface, but … Continue reading Review: The Distiller’s Darling (River Hill #2) by Rebecca Norinne & Jamaila Brinkley
Review: A Prince on Paper (Reluctant Royals #3) by Alyssa Cole
I enjoyed the third book in the series just as much as the others, even if it was yet another take on the premise. I especially found the intersection between traditional fairy tales and modern royalty compelling. The character development paths of Nya and Johan sucked me in on their own, which is important when … Continue reading Review: A Prince on Paper (Reluctant Royals #3) by Alyssa Cole
Review: Tiamat’s Wrath (The Expanse #8) James S.A. Corey
After the rise of the Laconian Empire in the previous book, the crew of the Rocinante is spread across the universe once again. Naomi and Bobbie are both fighting an underground war in the ways they do best. These women continue to be my heroes and I adore them. This book especially shows the power … Continue reading Review: Tiamat’s Wrath (The Expanse #8) James S.A. Corey
2019 Resolution Project: Magic Bleeds (Kate Daniels #4) by Ilona Andrews
My 2019 Resolution Project over at my other blog, Speculative Chic, is to read the entire Kate Daniels urban fantasy series by Ilona Andrews, finishing up with a first read of the final book in the series. I’ve read the fourth book, Magic Bleeds, before, but never officially reviewed it. You can find my full review here. An excerpt: “This … Continue reading 2019 Resolution Project: Magic Bleeds (Kate Daniels #4) by Ilona Andrews
Review: Fallow (Whyborne & Griffin #8) by Jordan L. Hawk
Whyborne's angst starts out deep in this story, but after the revelations of the previous book, he's certainly got a lot on his mind. Luckily, this book continues the trend of splitting the narration between Whyborne and Griffin. Griffin's life isn't exactly cheery at the moment, as he struggles to connect with his dour husband, … Continue reading Review: Fallow (Whyborne & Griffin #8) by Jordan L. Hawk
Review: The Vintner’s Vixen (River Hill #1) by Rebecca Norinne & Jamaila Brinkley
Disclaimer: I am friends with both authors; however, I purchased this ebook for full price. This is a fun new series that brings together two writers whom I greatly enjoy. I'm excited to read more in the town of River Hill, and the story of Angelica and Noah was the perfect way to start. Sparks … Continue reading Review: The Vintner’s Vixen (River Hill #1) by Rebecca Norinne & Jamaila Brinkley
Review: Not Quite Perfect (Rocky Cove #1) by Rebecca Norinne
Disclaimer: I am friends with the author; however, I purchased this ebook for full price. On the surface, this plot reads like a wacky soap opera. Melodramatic and completely unrealistic. But Norinne makes it work, and every single character in this story is someone I can imagine meeting in real life. Beyond the primary plot, … Continue reading Review: Not Quite Perfect (Rocky Cove #1) by Rebecca Norinne
Review: Persepolis Rising (The Expanse #7) by James S.A. Corey
I put off reading this installment of the series for longer than I should have, because my husband mentioned in an offhand comment that a lot of time had passed since the previous book. I didn't want to read about new characters and new situations. Instead, what I got was a Rocinante crew who are closer … Continue reading Review: Persepolis Rising (The Expanse #7) by James S.A. Corey
Review: The Dragon Mistress: Book 2 (Eburosi Chronicles #9) by R.A. Steffan
I finished the first installment of The Dragon Mistress on a Friday night, right before I was supposed to play video games with my spouse and a friend. Instead, I devoured the next installment in a single evening while they played without me. I regret nothing. The dragons play a larger role in this story, as … Continue reading Review: The Dragon Mistress: Book 2 (Eburosi Chronicles #9) by R.A. Steffan
Review: The Lion Mistress (Eburosi Chronicles #5-#7) by R.A. Steffan
Because of how much I enjoyed each installment of The Horse Mistress, my first experience with the world of the Eburosi Chronicles, I went ahead and bought the full collection of the next adventure as one book. I have no regrets about that decision. This world gave me one of the most intense book hangovers of … Continue reading Review: The Lion Mistress (Eburosi Chronicles #5-#7) by R.A. Steffan
Review: Noelle by Night (Dommes by Night #3) by Rachell Nichole
Disclaimer: I am friends with the author; however, I purchased this ebook for full price. The final installment of the Dommes by Night series once again flips the script on its head. Nichole heightens the tension on multiple fronts, from the relationship between the main characters, to the hidden secrets, to the drama of the … Continue reading Review: Noelle by Night (Dommes by Night #3) by Rachell Nichole
2019 Resolution Project: Magic Strikes (Kate Daniels #3) by Ilona Andrews
My 2019 Resolution Project over at my other blog, Speculative Chic, is to read the entire Kate Daniels urban fantasy series by Ilona Andrews, finishing up with a first read of the final book in the series. I’ve read the third book, Magic Strikes, before, but never officially reviewed it. You can find my full review here. An excerpt: "Kate … Continue reading 2019 Resolution Project: Magic Strikes (Kate Daniels #3) by Ilona Andrews