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 »
**Please Note: This is the second book in a duology that should be read in order. If you are new to this duology, you can check out my review of book one- Hunted by the Sky HERE** Rising like a Storm is the second half of The Wrath of Ambar duology by Tanaz Bhathena. I… Read more »
Take Me Home Tonight is a young adult contemporary by Morgan Matson. I really enjoy Morgan Matson’s books because she is wonderful at creating stories that are full of heart and feature realistic teenage characters finding out who they want to be, and Take Me Home Tonight is a great example of this. I loved… Read more »
Ember of Night is the first book in the young adult paranormal romance series by the same name from author Molly E. Lee. This book took me by surprise in the best way! I absolutely loved Ember of Night. Not only could I not put it down, but I have been unable to think about… Read more »
Made in Korea is a young adult contemporary romance by Sarah Suk. This book was the most adorable, feel good romance that I have read so far this year. I absolutely fell in love with these characters and their story. Plus, it made me want to attend their high school. I wish my high school… Read more »
Glimpsed is a young adult standalone contemporary romance/magical realism by G.F. Miller. I loved Glimpsed so much! It is such an adorable read and I don’t hear enough people talking about it. I have not given out too many 5 star ratings in 2021 yet and Glimpsed is one of my 5 star reads! I… Read more »
The Brass Queen is an adult gaslamp/steampunk alternative history by Elizabeth Chatsworth. The Brass Queen was a ton of fun! I loved this adventure, mixed with some mystery and romance so so much. I am already antsy to get my hands on another one of author Elizabeth Chatsworth’s books, because I loved her characters,… Read more »
Knight’s Ransom is the first book in The First Argentines series by Jeff Wheeler. The Fist Argentines series is an epic fantasy series that is set in the same world as Jeff Wheeler’s Kingfountain series, but you do not need to read the Kingfountain series in order to be able to enjoy and understand… Read more »
A Curse of Ash and Embers is the first book in the Tales of the Blackbone Witches series by Jo Spurrier. I would classify the Tales of Blackbone Witches series as an upper young adult fantasy series with new adult and adult crossover appeal. I think this novel was a really good start to what… Read more »
