'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…
Before this, I had never ordered a Shelflove Crate special edition box and I didn't know what to expect. They had two box options available: Standard box or a Deluxe box. Before the sales for these boxes went live, they revealed that the deluxe box would include a custom, numbered funko pop by Dust and … Continue reading Shelflove’s ‘Kingdom of Ash’ box…
'The Raven King' by Maggie Stiefvater was a bewitching end to an incredibly imaginative series. Synopsis: For years, Gansey has been on a quest to find a lost king. One by one, he's drawn others into his mission: Ronan, who steals from dreams; Adam, whose life is no longer his own; Noah, whose life is no … Continue reading The Raven King…
This was my first 'hangover recovery' box from Faecrate. I saw they'd done a few for other fandoms prior to the announcement of this one and I had always hoped they would do a box for Kingdom of Ash. I'm so glad they did! Before the sales went live for this box, they released early … Continue reading Faecrate’s ‘Kingdom of Ash Hangover Recovery Kit’ box…
'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…
This was only my second Faecrate box (custom charges are tough) but I was excited for it! I saw the Six of Crows art and nearly lost my mind over it. Included was: • Exclusive Six of Crows crossbody tote designed by Gabriella Bujdoso • Exclusive Percy Jackson pop socket and sticker designed by Leaphere … Continue reading Faecrate’s ‘Band of Misfits’ box…
'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…
'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…
