Review: Omen’s Bite

Author: P.C. and Kristen Cast Publication Date: 5 April 2022 Publisher: Wednesday Books Page Count: 320 Dates Read: Apr 8 – 14  Reading Method: Physical // Thank you to the publisher! Review Book two in the Sisters of Salem series is finally here!  The story picks up following the tragic events of the previous book, and each sister must deal with their …

Review: Capturing the Devil

Author: Kerri Maniscalco Publication Date: 4 Aug 2020 Publisher: Jimmy Patterson Page Count: 480 Dates Read: Mar 21 – 22 Reading Method: Audiobook – Series Backlog Review The epic conclusion to the Audrey Rose/ Thomas Cresswell saga!  The duo have made their way to America and things are about to get entirely out of hand.   If I thought Escaping from Houdini didn’t …

Review: Escaping from Houdini

Author: Kerri Maniscalco Publication Date: 27 Aug 2019 Publisher: Jimmy Patterson Page Count: 480 Dates Read: Mar 14 – 19 Reading Method: Physical – Series Backlog Review Audrey Rose and Thomas Cresswell stuck on a ship with the magical Moonlight Carnival and Harry Houdini –  sign me up!  I’m always a fan of a carnival.  With the carnival comes a whole cast of eccentric …

Review: Only a Monster

Author: Vanessa Len Publication Date: 22 February 2022 Publisher: HarperTeen Page Count: 416 Dates Read: February 28 Reading Method: Physical – Fairyloot Review I was so excited when I found out Only a Monster was going to be the FL pick – I just knew it was going to be stunning.  Uh… the purple edges were definitely a choice.  Not one that I …

Review: Ramon and Julieta

Author: Alana Quintana Albertson Publication Date: 1 February 2022 Publisher: Berkley Page Count: 304 Dates Read: February 3 – 4 Reading Method: Digital ARC (thank you to the publisher) Review I still cannot get over how beautiful the cover of Ramon and Julieta is.  It is absolutely perfect!!!  Unfortunately, the cover was my favorite part of this book.  Ramon and Julieta is a …

Review: Iron Widow

Author: Xiran Jay Zhao Publication Date: 21 September 2021 Publisher: Penguin Teen  Page Count: 400 Dates Read: Jan 23 – 25 Reading Method: Physical – Illumicrate Backlog  Review If have been anywhere around the book world lately – I am SURE you have seen Iron Widow floating about, being adored by the masses.  And of course, Illumicrate made an absolutely stunning edition …

January TBR

New year, same overly ambitious TBR! This year, I have decided to focus on whittling down my backlog TBR by reading various books that have been on my shelves for AGES. It’s actually quite embarrassing how long I’ve been meaning to read some of these. Because I am a mega fan of lists, I’ve broken …

Review: Into the Dying Light

Author: Katy Rose Pool Publication Date: 21 September 2021 Publisher: Henry Holt and Co (BYR) Page Count: 512 Reading Method: Digital ARC Dates Read: Sep 4 – 9 Synopsis:  Following the destruction of the City of Mercy, an ancient god has been resurrected and sealed inside Beru’s body. Both are at the mercy of the Prophet Pallas, who wields the god’s …

Review: Defy the Night

Author: Brigid Kemmerer Publication Date: 14 September 2021 Publisher: Bloomsbury YA Page Count: 496 Reading Method: Physical ARC [thank you to the publisher!] Dates Read: August 27 – 28  Synopsis:  Apothecary apprentice Tessa Cade is tired of seeing her people die. King Harristan and his cruel brother, Prince Corrick, ignore the suffering of their people and react mercilessly to any sign …

Review: These Hollow Vows

You can never trust a thief you’ve welcomed into your home. These hollow vows, lexi ryan Author: Lexi Ryan Publication Date: 20 July 2021 Publisher: Clarion Books  Page Count: 448 Reading Method: Digital ARC [Thank you to the publisher!] Dates Read: July 19 – 21 Synopsis:  Brie hates the Fae and refuses to have anything to do with them, even if …

Review: The Queen Will Betray You

Survive the battle, see the war…  The queen will betray you, sarah henning Author: Sarah Henning Publisher: Tor Teen  Pub Date: 6 July 2021 Page Count: 368 Reading Method: Digital ARC [Thank you to the publisher!] Dates Read: July 7 – 14 Synopsis:  After a thousand years of political stability, the realm of The Sand and Sky is up for grabs. …

Review: The Gilded Ones

No matter my origins, there is worth in what I am. The Gilded ones, namina forna Author: Namina Forna Publisher: Delacorte Press Pub Date: 9 Feb 2021 Page Count: 432 Reading Method: Physical Book [Owlcrate Backlog] Dates Read: July 1 – 3 Synopsis:  Sixteen-year-old Deka lives in fear and anticipation of the blood ceremony that will determine whether she will become a …