There Will Come a Darkness is a solid fantasy debut that follows multiple characters through a well-established world of magic, prophecies, deceit, and political intrigue. Katy Rose Pool did an excellent job with the world-building. I was intrigued from the moment the book showed up on our available review copies list, and my curiosity grew […]
[Lisa’s Review]: Winterwood by Shea Ernshaw
Winterwood is a hauntingly beautiful story, about a young girl, her magical heritage, dark woods full of lost things, and the boy she found in said woods on the one night a month the trees don’t see everything. “But tonight I walk without her, chasing that same moon up the same dark, frozen river – […]
[Lisa’s Review]: The Blacksmith Queen by G. A. Aiken
So here’s the thing: when I first read the synopsis for this book I was so damn excited to read it. Strong female characters, magic, kilt-wearing warriors, backstabbing, prophecies, and war. Sounds like the perfect recipe for a new high fantasy series, right? And yet, this one didn’t do it for me at all. The […]
[Lisa’s Review]: Twice in a Blue Moon by Christina Lauren
Whenever the name Christina Lauren shows up our available ARC’s list, I request the book – no hesitation. Their particular brand of romance simply clicks with me, and let me tell you this one might be my favorite Christina Lauren book yet. Twice in a Blue Moon is a beautifully written, well-paced second chance romance, […]
[Lisa’s Review]: Handle With Care by Helena Hunting
I started reading Helena Hunting after this year’s Apollycon and haven’t looked back since. I adored the hell out of the previous books in this series, and this one was no different. I picked up this book late one night when I couldn’t sleep. I ended up not sleeping for quite a while longer. In […]
[Lisa’s Review]: The Burning Shadow by Jennifer L. Armentrout
The Burning Shadow was one of my most anticipated reads of 2019. I loved the Lux Series; I loved the Darkest Star and couldn’t wait to dive back into the world of the Luxen, Origins, and Arum. While I never doubted that Jen would deliver – we’re talking about Jen here – she really outdid […]
[Lisa’s Review]: The Darkest Star by Jennifer L. Armentrout
First things first: the Darkest Star is the first installment of the Lux spin-off series, Origin. While Jen does a fantastic job getting everyone up to speed, I would highly recommend reading the Lux series before diving into this one. Firstly, you would seriously miss out and will eventually come to regret it. Secondly, running […]
[Lisa’s Review]: Intercepted by Alexa Martin
Intercepted – the first installment in Alexa Martin’s Playbook series – is a smart, witty and slightly addictive sports romance that follows Marlee Harper, ex-girlfriend of NFL star Chris Alexander, and her hot as hell second shot at love with the newest addition to the team, former one night stand and quarterback Gavin Pope. Having […]