I decided to read this book after seeing it pop up in several book-related posts on FaceBook and BookTok. If you’ve been following my reviews for a while, you know I gravitate toward the Fantasy genre, often, so this book piqued my interest. I knew nothing about the book other than it was a darkContinue reading “Book Review: Phantasma by Kaylie Smith”
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Book Review: Scotland by History Brought Alive
History Brought Alive does a great job of summarizing Scotland’s history with this book. It was interesting to see how the nation grew and developed over the past two millennia. As someone with Scottish heritage, I appreciate the time and effort of History Brought Alive and their team in researching, compiling the facts, and presentingContinue reading “Book Review: Scotland by History Brought Alive”
What I’ve Been Reading…
Crisp nights, colorful leaves, and magical sunsets! I love Autumn. It’s my favorite time of year. Perfect for snuggling up and reading! I said I would post about the dark romance books I’ve been reading lately. Below are some snack-sized reviews that you will hopefully find intriguing enough for you to read the books yourselfContinue reading “What I’ve Been Reading…”
Book Review: Fairy by Morgan Daimler
As always, Daimler has given those interested in Irish myths and folklore a solid and thoroughly researched work, particularly that which refers to the Other crowd. Fairy not only lays out the popular ideas surrounding the fair folk but also draws from authentic Irish lore found in the limited textual records and writings that DaimlerContinue reading “Book Review: Fairy by Morgan Daimler”
Book Review: The Dark One by Nikki St. Crowe
Shadows and pirates and fairies — Oh My! The Dark One is the second book in Nikki St. Crowe’s Vicious Lost Boys series and I am so glad I didn’t let book one (The Never King) turn me away from it. This book, while still full of debauchery, has an enemies-to-lovers vibe that I can’tContinue reading “Book Review: The Dark One by Nikki St. Crowe”
Book Review: “Indian” in the Cabinet: Speaking Truth to Power by Jody Wilson-Raybould
As a Canadian, I have been disenchanted for many years, unable to reconcile the country that I love with the country in which I am currently living. It breaks my heart to admit that no is Canada strong and free. I can remember watching the SNC-Lavalin affair unfolding in the media with utter disbelief. SurelyContinue reading “Book Review: “Indian” in the Cabinet: Speaking Truth to Power by Jody Wilson-Raybould”
Book Review: Twisted by Emily McIntire
If I had to choose, my favorite romance trope is enemies to lovers. There is something so visceral about the connection that builds between two people who start off hating each other and become so deeply in love. I think that hate and love have passion in common, and what is more enticing than that?Continue reading “Book Review: Twisted by Emily McIntire”
Book Review: Kushiel’s Dart by Jacqueline Carey
This book was not what I expected, but I am happy to say I wasn’t disappointed. The story is set in Terre d’Ange, a fictional land founded by a rebel angel and his companions. The inhabitants claim to be descended from those companions and the angel himself. The world-building in this story is masterful. WithContinue reading “Book Review: Kushiel’s Dart by Jacqueline Carey”
Book Review: Mort by Terry Pratchett
The persona we often associate with death is dark and terrifying, but what if he had a sense of humor and was in the market for a new apprentice? In this fourth book of the Discworld series, Pratchett introduces us to Mort, the youngest son of a vintner who is more of a burden toContinue reading “Book Review: Mort by Terry Pratchett”
Book Review: Wretched by Emily McIntire
“I don’t want to be loved by the hero. I don’t want to be sacrificed on the altar of saving the world. I want to be loved by the villain. I want to be worshipped above all else by someone who would burn it all down just to be with me and together we wouldContinue reading “Book Review: Wretched by Emily McIntire”
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