Set in America, but slightly stranger, Ellie is a Lipan Apache teen who can raise the dead. When her beloved cousin dies, his spirit visits her in a dream and she discovers that there is more to his death than meets the eye. Using her wits, her skills, and with help from her friends, EllieContinue reading “Elatsoe”
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Black History Month Spotlight: Fantasy
If you’ve been following my blog, you’ll know that fantasy is my absolute favorite genre. I love the way that fantasy novels offer an escape from our everyday lives, while still pulling in important and timely themes. Whether middle grade, YA, or adult, I will fall into any fantasy with strong world-building, authentic characters, andContinue reading “Black History Month Spotlight: Fantasy”
Lore
Every seven years, the Agon begins and nine Greek gods are forced to walk the earth as mortals. They are hunted by the descendants of ancient heroic bloodlines, all eager to kill a god and seize their power and immortality. Seven years ago, Lore fled that brutal world, but as the Agon descends upon NewContinue reading “Lore”
Kingdom of Souls
A great evil looms in the kingdom as children begin to disappear, snatched by a magic carrier who hides in the darkness. Born to a family of powerful witchdoctors, but without her own magic, Arrah chooses to sacrifice years of her life in exchange for magic that will help her find the children. What sheContinue reading “Kingdom of Souls”
Two Quick Reads
Hello hello and welcome to February! In honor of this short month, I have a couple reviews for quick reads I picked up last week. When the Tiger Came Down the Mountain by Nghi Vo A cleric and their guide travel up a mountain where they find themselves at the mercy of three tigers. ToContinue reading “Two Quick Reads”
Adult Pairings for Childhood Favorites
What’s your favorite childhood book? I am often asked this question, and I have the hardest time answering. My mom got me a library card for my second birthday, and I never stopped reading. I loved flipping through picture books, devoured any children’s mystery series, and escaped to so many worlds. Every book felt likeContinue reading “Adult Pairings for Childhood Favorites”
Among the Beasts and Briars
Among the Beasts and Briars by Ashley Poston Happy New Year! What a good feeling to say goodbye to the garbage year that was 2020 and welcome in a (hopefully) brighter new year. I decided to ring in the new year with a little magic, and picked up this fun fairytale. It’s said that AloriyaContinue reading “Among the Beasts and Briars”
2020 Faves
Wow. 2020 was a truly terrible year, I think we can all agree. But one positive to stay-at-home orders is increased time to read. I powered through books during my work’s closure and ended up reading 125 books this year, from a broad range of genres and audiences. Did anyone else find that you wereContinue reading “2020 Faves”
These Feathered Flames
These Feathered Flames by Alexandra Overy Two sisters must navigate political scheming, dying magic, secret societies, and a nation on the brink of war in order to claim their throne and restore magic to the world. I absolutely loved this novel. It was smart, fresh, and enchanting. The author did a stellar job with world-building.Continue reading “These Feathered Flames”
Ruinsong
Ruinsong is a fun and inventive fantasy, but it lost me for a few reasons. Read my three star review and tell me if you agree.
I Blame My Shelf 