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Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao

I love this book. Plus, it’s not everyday you see a popular book with good polyamorous rep! Or, to be honest, any polyamorous rep. The Chrysalis pilots are men who sacrifice female concubines to power their war machines. Wu Zetian’s sister was one of those concubines, killed by one of the most respected pilots. Zetian,Continue reading “Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao”

No Charm Done by Tori Anne Martin

Hi everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful Holiday season and New Year’s. I know, I know, I haven’t posted anything since October… I was in a huge reading slump. Anyways, on to this super cute witchy rom com. Lily Allerton and Chrysanthemum Quinn hate each other. Why, you might ask? Well, ever sinceContinue reading “No Charm Done by Tori Anne Martin”

Forgive-Me-Not by Mari Costa

Thank you to Netgalley for an arc in exchange for an honest review. This was adorable. I also requested it from Netgalley without realizing it was a graphic novel, but it was a pleasant surprise. Aisling is the beloved princess. She is kind, sweet, demure. She is also—though she doesn’t know this—a changeling, sent toContinue reading “Forgive-Me-Not by Mari Costa”

I Am The Swarm by Hayley Chewins

Another wonderful novel in verse! I am simply in awe of this book. The women in Nell’s family have always been magic, going back as far as anyone can remember. Their powers appear when they turn fifteen, and it often feels like a curse. Nell’s mother’s age is constantly shifting, meaning she’s often not oldContinue reading “I Am The Swarm by Hayley Chewins”

Beetle & The Hollowbones by Aliza Layne

Hello friends! I know I haven’t posted in a bit, and I’m hoping to get back into the groove of posting all the things I read. Starting off, we have this adorable middle grade graphic novel about Beetle, a young goblin trying to learn sorcery. Beetle fills her days with magic lessons from her Gran,Continue reading “Beetle & The Hollowbones by Aliza Layne”

Of Flame And Fury by Mikayla Bridge

Thank you to Netgalley for an advanced reader’s copy in exchange for an honest review. This was definitely good. I suspect it’ll become one of the big romantasy books. In Cendor, phoenix racing is the most popular sport. It’s also dangerous. So when Kel’s racing team is suddenly in need of a new rider, sheContinue reading “Of Flame And Fury by Mikayla Bridge”

The Mermaid’s Sister by Carrie Anne Noble

I used to listen to this on audiobook as a little kid (even though it is undoubtedly a bit intense for a little kid), and I recently decided to reread it. I enjoyed it as much as—or even more than—I used to. In 1870, on a mountain in Pennsylvania, lives Auntie, Clara, and Maren. AuntieContinue reading “The Mermaid’s Sister by Carrie Anne Noble”

Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross

Hello everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season, and managed to read some great books! This was definitely a good read, and I should have given into the hype and read it sooner. Iris Winnow and Roman Kitt are competing journalists at the Oath Gazette, and both of them want the columnistContinue reading “Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross”

Liar’s Kingdom by Christine Calella

Thank you to Netgalley for an advanced reader’s copy in exchange for an honest review. This was pretty good, if not the very best. Ell has been abused and forced to slave away for her stepfamily for six long years, ever since her father died. She would do anything to escape. And then, an opportunityContinue reading “Liar’s Kingdom by Christine Calella”

Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi

So, I wasn’t the biggest fan of this, but I didn’t hate it, and I think I’ll continue with the series. Just remember to keep in mind, there are some things in this book that haven’t aged well, given it was released in 2011. Juliette has been locked away for 264 days. She’s never knownContinue reading “Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi”