Genre: adult fantasy, romance, mystery The synopsis Bryce Quinlan and Hunt Athalar are trying to get back to normal―they may have saved Crescent City, but with so much upheaval in their lives lately, they mostly want a chance to relax. Slow down. Figure out what the future holds. The Asteri have kept their word so… Continue reading Magical Readathon – House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J. Maas
I knew I was asking for trouble when I saw the size of this book... Themes: Adult, Fantasy, Historical, Romance The synopsis Nahri has never believed in magic. Certainly, she has power; on the streets of 18th century Cairo, she’s a con woman of unsurpassed talent. But she knows better than anyone that the trade… Continue reading The City of Brass by S.A. Chakraborty
The City of Brass by S.A. Chakraborty Synopsis: Nahri has never believed in magic. Certainly, she has power; on the streets of 18th century Cairo, she’s a con woman of unsurpassed talent. But she knows better than anyone that the trade she uses to get by—palm readings, zars, healings—are all tricks, sleights of hand, learned… Continue reading My March TBR
Here we are for the second wrap-up of 2023! Here are all my full reviews for January: Vespertine by Margaret Rogerson Pride, Prejudice and Peril by Katie Oliver Heir of Fire by Sarah J. Maas The Traitor's Kiss by Erin Beaty A Different Kind of Happy by Rachaele Hambleton The House in the Cerulean Sea… Continue reading My February Reads
Genre: Adult, fantasy, LGBT, romance The synopsis Linus Baker leads a quiet, solitary life. At forty, he lives in a tiny house with a devious cat and his old records. As a Case Worker at the Department in Charge Of Magical Youth, he spends his days overseeing the well-being of children in government-sanctioned orphanages. When… Continue reading Magical Readathon – The House on the Cerulean Sea
Themes: Adult, Contemporary fiction, family The synopsis Happiness comes in all shapes and sizes. Jo said goodbye to peace and quiet when she got pregnant at 19, but now she has a chance to hit refresh. A partner she loves, five amazing kids and a house by the sea. But life is never simple and… Continue reading A Different Kind of Happy by Rachaele Hambleton
And we are going on with the TOG series! Careful, potential spoilers ahead! Themes: YA fantasy The synopsis Celaena has survived deadly contests and shattering heartbreak-but at an unspeakable cost. Now, she must travel to a new land to confront her darkest truth . . . a truth about her heritage that could change her… Continue reading Heir of Fire by Sarah J. Maas
My second book by this author! Themes: YA fantasy, paranormal Synopsis The dead of Loraille do not rest. Artemisia is training to be a Gray Sister, a nun who cleanses the bodies of the deceased so that their souls can pass on; otherwise, they will rise as spirits with a ravenous hunger for the living.… Continue reading Vespertine by Margaret Rogerson
Another Pride and Prejudice variation... Themes: Cosy mystery, Retelling, Jane Austen The synopsis Phaedra Brighton is perfectly content with her life of lecturing college students, gossiping with her best friends, and dreaming of Mr. Darcy. As a young, respected (if somewhat peculiar) English professor, her expertise lies in all things Jane Austen--but she knows that… Continue reading Pride, Prejudice, and Peril by Katie Oliver
Themes: YA fantasy, romance, spy The synopsis An obstinate girl who will not be married. A soldier desperate to prove himself. A kingdom on the brink of war.With a sharp tongue and an unruly temper, Sage Fowler is not what they’d call a lady―which is perfectly fine with her. Deemed unfit for marriage, Sage is… Continue reading The Traitor’s Kiss by Erin Beaty
A Book by the Fire 