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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”

Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarelli

I kinda loved this, and I will impatiently wait for the sequel. Two years ago, a bloody revolt occurred, and the three witch queens were killed, and anyone suspected of being a witch was stripped naked in the streets to search for the telltale silver casting scars. Rune’s grandmother was one of the witches killedContinue reading “Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarelli”

Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo

This was just an okay book. Though, I did enjoy the second half better than the first. The country of Ravka has long been at war, and long been divided by the Shadow Fold, a scar of darkness filled with horrifying monsters. Many people don’t survive the trip through it. Our main character, Alina, mustContinue reading “Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo”

This Fatal Kiss by Alicia Jasinska

Thank you to Netgalley for an advanced reader copy. I really liked this. The only thing that felt a little weird was the unspecified time period, but even that part was enjoyable. Gisela is one of the rusałki—the spirits of girls who died violent deaths in bodies of water—who desperately wants to regain her humanity.Continue reading “This Fatal Kiss by Alicia Jasinska”

Once Upon A Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber

This is actually a really good book. Better than I expected. Evangeline Fox is heartbroken. The boy she believes is her true love is marrying her stepsister. So Evangeline prays to the Prince of Hearts, a magical Fate who turns out to be charming, wicked, and dangerously addictive. He agrees to stop the wedding asContinue reading “Once Upon A Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber”

Gilded by Marissa Meyer

This was great. Marissa Meyer is pretty much my favorite author. She wrote Cinder and Heartless, as well as some other books that I haven’t read just yet. Now, on to the review! Serilda was blessed—or cursed—before she was born with the power of lies and storytelling by the god of fate and fortune, Wyrdith.Continue reading “Gilded by Marissa Meyer”

The Jewel by Amy Ewing

I…did not like this. However, I know a lot of people do. Violet is one of the select few who are able to carry the children of the royal families, which is why she and hundreds of other girls are being sold to the royal women as surrogates. Violet is sold for a huge sum,Continue reading “The Jewel by Amy Ewing”

Bring Me Their Hearts by Sara Wolf

This was pretty good. Not the best though. Zera is the immortal servant of the witch Nightsinger. She’s been a Heartless for three years, ever since Nightsinger brought her back from the brink of death. Zera will do anything to get her heart back, so when the witches ask her to infiltrate the royal court,Continue reading “Bring Me Their Hearts by Sara Wolf”

Powerless by Lauren Roberts

I was so excited for this book, I even bought it before reading it, which I very rarely do. I was slightly disappointed, as it was very repetitive, but overall I loved it and it was a great read. Years ago, a plague swept over Ilya, granting extraordinary powers to those strong enough to survive.Continue reading “Powerless by Lauren Roberts”

The Kinder Poison by Natalie Mae

This was so good! Zahru is normally content with working at her father’s stable, but her best friend Hen manages to convince her to sneak aboard a ship going the royal palace, for one night of wild partying. The gods have invoked The Crossing, a sometimes deadly race across the desert for the three heirsContinue reading “The Kinder Poison by Natalie Mae”