'These Rebel Waves' by Sara Raasch Synopsis: Adeluna is a soldier. Five years ago, she helped the magic-rich island of Grace Loray overthrow its oppressor, Argrid, a country ruled by religion. When an Argridian delegate vanishes during peace talks with Grace Loray’s new Council, Argrid demands brutal justice—but Lu suspects something more dangerous is at work. … Continue reading These Rebel Waves…
'The Bird and the Blade' by Megan Bannen cut me up. Synopsis: As a slave in the Kipchak Khanate, Jinghua has lost everything: including her freedom… until the kingdom is conquered by enemy forces and she finds herself an unlikely conspirator in the escape of Prince Khalaf and his irascible father across the vast Mongol Empire. … Continue reading The Bird and the Blade…
'Give The Dark My Love' by Beth Revis was perfect for my black soul. Synopsis: When seventeen-year-old Nedra Brysstain leaves her home in the rural, northern territories of Lunar Island to attend the prestigious Yugen Academy, she has only one goal in mind: learn the trade of medicinal alchemy. A scholarship student, Nedra doesn't quite … Continue reading Give The Dark My Love…
'A Curse So Dark And Lonely' by Brigid Kemmerer captured my soul. Synopsis: Cursed by a powerful enchantress to repeat the autumn of his eighteenth year over and over, Prince Rhen knew he could be saved if a girl fell for him. But that was before he learned that at the end of each autumn, … Continue reading A Curse So Dark And Lonely…
'Mirage' by Somaiya Daud is a short book without much intrigue. Synopsis: In a star system dominated by the brutal Vathek empire, eighteen-year-old Amani is a dreamer. She dreams of what life was like before the occupation; she dreams of writing poetry like the old-world poems she adores. But when adventure comes for Amani, it is … Continue reading Mirage…
'Night of Cake and Puppets' by Laini Taylor was adorable. Synopsis: Petite though she may be, Zuzana is not known for timidity. But when it comes to the simple matter of talking to Mik, her courage deserts her. Now, enough is enough. Zuzana is determined to make the first move, and she has a fistful of … Continue reading Night of Cake and Puppets…
'An Enchantment of Ravens' by Margaret Rogerson was charming. Synopsis: Isobel is a prodigy portrait artist with a dangerous set of clients: the sinister fair folk, immortal creatures who cannot bake bread, weave cloth, or put a pen to paper without crumbling to dust. But when she receives her first royal patron—Rook, the autumn prince—she makes … Continue reading An Enchantment of Ravens…
'Kingdom of Ash' by Sarah J. Maas is a bittersweet conclusion. Synopsis: Locked within an iron coffin by the Queen of the Fae, Aelin must draw upon her fiery will as she endures months of torture. With their Queen captured, Aedion and Lysandra remain the last line of defence to protect Terrasen from utter destruction. Yet they … Continue reading Kingdom of Ash…
'Do You Feel It Too?' by Nicola Rendell was a wall banger. Synopsis: Urban-legend hunter and television host Gabe Powers is investigating the most notorious haunted places in Savannah. Then he meets his new sound engineer, a dewy Georgia peach who may just turn this gig into (im)pure pleasure. All it takes is one night for … Continue reading Do You Feel It Too?…
'Muse of Nightmares' by Laini Taylor is a book full of feeling. Synopsis: Lazlo is now a God and Sarai is now a ghost. Neither know how to deal with their circumstances and what it really means to them, except that they want to be together. However, Minya - the controller of ghosts - still … Continue reading Muse of Nightmares…
