Love and Lies: The Darkest Part of the Forest
A sister and brother discover a sleeping Prince in a Forest; a town is blessed by faeries; and the darker sides of magic will test the limits of love and bravery. Rating: … Continue reading
Briar Child: Princess of Thorns
An enchanted girl fights to reclaim both throne and family, torn by conflicting desires and loyalties, even as she begins to realize that no one can truly fight alone. Rating: … Continue reading
Night Meets Day: Plus One
Raised to be a drudge, trapped by her society, this is the story of a girl who dares to reach higher — and finds a partner on the other side. … Continue reading
Savage Needs: The Falconer
A story of vengeance and duty set in a steampunk-era Scotland, this adventure follows a girl who’s about to realize what she’s really made for — if she can survive … Continue reading
Birthright Restored: Heir of Fire
Note: This is the third in an ongoing series, so spoilers lie ahead — if you haven’t started any of the books yet, see these reviews and pick up Throne … Continue reading
Top 5 Books I Read In 2014
It’s the start of a new year — a good time to look back on past reads and reflect on the highlights. It’s devastatingly cold here in the Northeast, so … Continue reading
Clockwork Ballet: Winterspell
A bold re-imagining of The Nutcracker, this story crackles with magic and adventure, with a fair dose of deception and desire tossed into the mix. Overall rating: 3.5 out of … Continue reading
Knives and Shadows: Death Sworn
Ileni never expected to die this way. We meet her walking underground, entering a cave of assassins, readying herself for the inevitable. Because this is where her people have sent … Continue reading
Dreams and Mirrors: Blue Lily, Lily Blue
[WARNING: This review is for the third of a series, and contains spoilers for previous works. If you haven’t read The Raven Boys or The Dream Thieves yet… you should … Continue reading
Blank Spaces: Don’t Look Back
I’d like to introduce you to our protagonist, but she doesn’t know her own name. Or why she’s walking down a gravel road, barefoot and battered, in an area she … Continue reading
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