Emily Wilde’s Compendium of Lost Tales by Heather Fawcett My rating: 5 of 5 stars The Gist Heather Fawcett has done something magical with the Emily Wilde trilogy, and this final installment, Emily Wilde’s Compendium of Lost Tales, is a masterpiece in quiet fantasy. It’s the kind of book you clutch to your chest after reading—the kind that lingers in your heart and makes you believe in the strange and beautiful all over again. The Details The Scholar Returns—Sharper, Braver, and Still Herself Emily Wilde remains one of the most distinct and refreshing protagonists in fantasy. She’s brilliant, socially stilted, and completely uninterested in playing the polite academic. Yet her…
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Queen of Roses
Queen of Roses by Briar Boleyn My rating: 5 of 5 stars Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of Queen of Roses in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The Gist Queen of Roses by Briar Boleyn is a captivating fantasy novel that weaves together elements of romance, intrigue, and magic to create a compelling story that will enchant readers from beginning to end. The Details Set in a lush and vibrant world, Queen of Roses follows the journey of its resilient protagonist, Rose, as she navigates the treacherous politics of court life while uncovering the secrets of her…
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The Goblins of Bellwater
The Goblins of Bellwater by Molly Ringle My rating: 3 of 5 stars Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of The Goblins of Bellwater in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The Gist While The Goblins of Bellwater by Molly Ringle has its merits, it may not be everyone’s cup of tea, earning it a 3-star review. The Details One aspect that may contribute to a middling rating is the predictable nature of the plot. The storyline, while engaging, follows some well-trodden paths in the fantasy romance genre. Readers who are familiar with common tropes in these types of…
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Ruthless
Ruthless by Gena Showalter My rating: 3 of 5 stars Thank you to the publisher, HQN, and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of Ruthless in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The Gist Well, I have done it again. They say all things come in threes. And this little hiccup of mine has certainly repeated itself three times. You wonder what this might be? I shall no longer keep you in suspense. I signed up to read the sequel of a story before I had a chance to read the first book. Hence, my clueless and agitated state of mind. So, once again, I…
