There are a few key words that, whenever I see them combined to describe a new or new-to-me book, automatically guarantees that that book shall shoot straight to the top of my TBR or Most Anticipated Lists. Witches. France/French/Francophile. Enemies-to-Lovers. There are others of course (dragons come to mind), but needless to say, all I […]
[Victoria’s Review]: The Blacksmith Queen by G.A. Aiken
This story had all the elements that made me sit up and pay attention – warrior women, centaurs, witches, magic, Game of Thrones level of plotting and backstabbing… And yet…I don’t know what it was about this book, but it just really didn’t vibe with me. There were elements that I really enjoyed, which I’ll […]
[Victoria’s Review]: How to Love a Duke in Ten Days by Kerrigan Byrne
*This is a Trigger Warning for the Content in This Book: Depictions of Sexual Assault Found Within* Wow. Wow-oh-wow. You guys…this book…how do I even go about writing this review? Kerrigan Byrne is a somewhat new-to-me author that I discovered pretty recently (approximately a year ago). I started with The Highwayman, which was the first […]
[Victoria’s Review]: Well Met by Jen DeLuca
Good ‘Morrow and Well Met, My Lords and Ladies! Allow me the distinct honor and privilege of introducing to your acquaintance this charming debut novel featuring wit, humor, romance, swashbuckling pirates, and daring Highlanders. Can you tell that I enjoy a bit of theater with my reading? Add in the fact that I’m a history […]
{Victoria’s Review}: Sapphire Flames by Ilona Andrews
Well, well…what have we here? A new Ilona Andrews book? Set in the Hidden Legacy world I know, love, and miss? Sign me up ASAP! This book was EVERYTHING that I love about the Urban Fantasy genre, and the husband and wife duo of Ilona Andrews hit the ground running in this fourth installment of […]