Crooked Kingdom Review: An Amazing, Fantastical, Gripping Story

Kaz Brekker and his crew have just pulled off a heist so daring even they didn't think they'd survive. But instead of divvying up a fat reward, they're right back to fighting for their lives. Double-crossed and badly weakened, the crew is low on resources, allies, and hope. As powerful forces from around the world …

The Shadow Queen Review: A Fantastical Retelling That Fell Flat

Lorelai Diederich, crown princess and fugitive at large, has one mission: kill the wicked queen who took both the Ravenspire throne and the life of her father. To do that, Lorelai needs to use the one weapon she and Queen Irina have in common—magic. She’ll have to be stronger, faster, and more powerful than Irina, …

WWW Wednesday 5/23/18

WWW Wednesday is a book blog meme hosted by Taking On A World Of Words where bloggers answer three questions: What are you currently reading? What did you just finish reading? What are you reading next? Well, after a couple of off weeks, I'm pleased to announce that standardized testing is over and I'm back …

The Queen’s Rising by Rebecca Ross: Review

When her seventeenth summer solstice arrives, Brienna desires only two things: to master her passion and to be chosen by a patron. Growing up in the southern Kingdom of Valenia at the renowned Magnalia House should have prepared her for such a life. While some are born with an innate talent for one of the …

Fireblood by Elly Blake: Review

Against all odds, Ruby has defeated the villainous Frost King and melted his throne of ice. But the bloodthirsty Minax that was trapped inside is now haunting her kingdom and everyone she loves. The answers to its demise may lie to the south in Sudesia, the land of the Firebloods, and a country that holds …