Nevernight by Jay Kristoff Published: 25 July 2016 Format: Hardback, 448 pages Synopsis: Mia Corvere is a student in death, training to become the deadliest assassin so that she can keep her promise of revenge to her 10 year old self. She is Chosen and has the gifts of shadows, however to get her vengeance, … Continue reading Nevernight…
'Dreams of Gods and Monsters' by Laini Taylor was a great ending. Synopsis: With Ziri in the White Wolf's body, and Akiva having gathered the Misbegotten together, the proposed union between these enemies is underway. However, both sides have reason to hate the other and it is a tumultuous ceasefire. Whilst they get to grips with … Continue reading Dreams of Gods and Monsters…
'Days of Blood and Starlight' by Laini Taylor definitely had blood, and maybe a smidge of starlight. Synopsis: Upon arriving in Eretz, Karou finds herself helping the White Wolf, Thiago, the same chimaera who executed her before. Now, with the common goal to see the end of the angels reign, they form a tremulous alliance. Akiva, … Continue reading Days of Blood and Starlight…
'The Ninth Rain' by Jen Williams is a fantasy of epic proportions. Synopsis: The Jure'lia are invaders and throughout the history of Sarn, they have been defeated but they always came back. The Eborans were key to Sarn's success however, their tree god and city are dead, they are not what they used to be. … Continue reading The Ninth Rain…
'Ruin and Rising' by Leigh Bardugo is earth shattering. Alina has barely escaped with her life after trying to take down the Darkling but after learning he is very much still alive, she sets out on a quest to find the final amplifier which she hopes will give her enough strength and power to end … Continue reading Ruin and Rising…
'Daughter of Smoke and Bone' by Laini Taylor has been on my radar for a long time and I'm glad I've at last read it. Karou is an art student in Prague as well as an errand girl for Brimstone - a beast who deals wishes for teeth. Having not known anything other than this … Continue reading Daughter of Smoke and Bone…
'Siege and Storm' by Leigh Bardugo was beyond amazing. It's been a long time since I read 'Shadow and Bone' but this story picked up from the previous one without any trouble. Alina and Mal are on a ship escaping from Ravka where the Darkling is hunting them. No matter how far they run though, … Continue reading Siege and Storm…
