Tides and Ruin is a standalone new adult fantasy by author Miranda Lyn. Though Tides and Ruin can be read as a standalone, it is set in the same world as Miranda’s Fae Rising series and their is significant character overlap and world events overlap. The events of Tides and Ruin take place during… Read more »
Briarheart is a middle grade/young adult crossover fantasy by Mercedes Lackey. I think Briarheart would appeal both to upper middle grade readers and younger YA readers. The main character Miri is 15 years old, but she felt like a young 15. I enjoyed the world that Mercedes Lackey created and I liked the characters, but… Read more »
Tempest is the first book in the Veil Chronicles by author C.J. Campbell. The Veil Chronicles is a young adult fantasy romance series, and I really enjoyed the first book. There is a lot going on and packed into this 300 page book, and it was a wild ride! There are some really cool characters… Read more »
The Raven Thief is a young adult fantasy by Ashley Olivier, & is the first book in The Royal Thieves Trilogy. The premise of The Raven Thief gripped me right away. We have our main character Enya who is trying to take down a corrupt king and Crimson Witch, and while on her quest she… Read more »
Today I’m excited to participate in the Bookstagram & Creative Tour for To Bleed a Crystal Bloom by Sarah A. Parker hosted by MTMC Tours. This is the captivating first book in an adult fantasy series full of explosive secrets, breathtaking angst, immersive imagery, and heart wrenching emotions. To Bleed a Crystal Bloom is the… Read more »
Lately I have been a big fan of inter-connected standalones! (though series are still my favorite!) The Married to Magic series by Elise Kova are all standalone stories with a HEA, but they are all set in the same world. It was really cool to read another story set in a different part of this world… Read more »
The Spindle Splintered is a re-imagining of Sleeping Beauty by Alix E. Harrow. This is a super quick, and fun read. In this version, we meet our main character Zinnia, who has a rare genetic disorder and who is obsessed with the story of Sleeping Beauty. To cheer her up, her friends throw her… Read more »
Song of the Forever Rains is the first book in the dark YA fantasy romance called the Mousai series by E.J. Mellow. I loved E.J. Mellow’s dreamland series when I read it years and years ago, so when I saw that she had a new series coming out, I was so excited! And I have… Read more »
A Dragonbird in the Fern is a young adult fantasy by Laura Rueckert. I really enjoyed A Dragonbird in the Fern. I thought it was an easy and fun read. Though this book is a standalone, I’m not sure if there will be more books in this world. I am personally hoping to see another… Read more »
Blood and Promise is the first book in the young adult fantasy series, called Fae Rising by author Miranda Lyn. I really enjoyed this first installment, and I am super pumped to continue on with the series. The whole series is available for free on kindle unlimited and now is the perfect time to start… Read more »
