As an avid book reader, finding a book with tropes that you love without reading basically the same book over and over again can be challenging. That is why I quickly fell in love with “A Rise of the Immortal Queen” by Paula Ellison Franklin. She has created one of the more intriguing plot lines,... Continue Reading →
Sinking your teeth into disappointment
Vampires, scientists and pirates sound more like the beginning of a bad joke, not a slow-burn paranormal romance. Fangs & Fathoms is book one of four in A.V. Wilcott's new series. This adventure follows Dr. Isla Hart, a scientist who wants nothing more than to discover the truth behind her father's disappearance, his theories and... Continue Reading →
Droids, Clones and Technowitches, Oh My!
Ding Dong, the Techno Witch is dead? Over the Moon by S.E. Anderson is a retelling of the Wizard of Oz with droids, clones and techno witches in space. This world is full of twists and turns that will keep you on your toes if you can get past the first couple of chapters. While... Continue Reading →
The House of Flame and Regret
A book Review of the House of Flame and Shadow Written by: Heather Sherrill A romantasy with world jumping, war and awkward timing intimacy, Sarah J. Maas’s next installment of Crescent City, “House of Flame and Shadow,” was published on Jan. 30 and has some serious mixed reviews. “House of Flame and Shadow” follows where book... Continue Reading →
A pop culture phenomenon or another remake mash-up
“Iron Flame” has the fan girls screaming but is it worth the hype. Written by: Heather Sherrill Rebecca Yarros created her first mainstream series after writing and publishing 20 other books. The Empyrean series currently has two of the five planned books published. “Fourth Wing” was the start of this success and was published in... Continue Reading →
Fantasy series takes over BookTok
Written by: Heather Sherrill Sarah J. Maas has created a universe that will either immerse you into her fantasy romance Fae world, completely bore you or enrage you. There are three series in her universe: “Throne of Glass,” “A Court of Thorns and Roses” and “Crescent City.” There is some controversy regarding this problematic author... Continue Reading →