ARC Review: CURSE OF THE NIGHT WITCH by Alex Aster (Middle Grade Monday)

A debut that fell flat, lacking stakes and danger

ARC Review: INCENDIARY by Zoraida Córdova

I received an eARC from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. It has not affected my opinions. Genre: Fantasy Age Range: YA Star Rating: 2.5 stars Series: yes - first book Synopsis: Renata Convida was only a child when she was kidnapped by the King's Justice and brought to the luxurious …

Book Review: THE VANISHING STAIR by Maureen Johnson

A disappointing read that makes me ask "what was the point of this book?"

Book Review: EVERNIGHT by Ross Mackenzie (Middle Grade Monday)

This one simply didn't click with me, as the writing and plot felt very unpolished.

Book Review: WINDWARD by S. Kaeth

A book I'd like to re-read when better because the premise was so promising but the characters irritated me.

Book Review: DARKDAWN by Jay Kristoff

DARKDAWN was an addictive read, but with a major direction/motivation change in the second half that felt very out of character and a let down.

ARC Review: THE BEAUTIFUL by Renée Ahdieh

I received an eARC from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. This has not impact my opinion. Genre: Paranormal fantasy Age Range: YA Star Rating: 2.5 stars Series: Yes - first book Synopsis: In 1872, New Orleans is a city ruled by the dead. But to seventeen-year-old Celine Rousseau, New Orleans …

ARC Review: THE TEN THOUSAND DOORS OF JANUARY by Alix E. Harrow

I was given an eARC by the publishers through NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review. It has not impacted my  thoughts. Genre: Fantasy Age Range: YA Star Rating: 2.5 stars Series: Standalone Blurb: In the early 1900s, a young woman embarks on a fantastical journey of self-discovery after finding a mysterious book. In a …

ARC Review: NOCTURNA by Maya Motayne

I received a free eARC from the publishers through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. It has not impacted my review. Genre: Fantasy Age Range: YA Star Rating: 2.5/5 stars Series: Yes - first book in trilogy Synopsis: Set in a Latinx-inspired world, a face-changing thief and a risk-taking prince must team up to …

Book Review: FALLING KINGDOMS by Morgan Rhodes

Genre: Fantasy Age Range: YA Star Rating: 2.5/5 stars Series: Yes - 1st book Synopsis: In the three kingdoms of Mytica, magic has long been forgotten. And while hard-won peace has reigned for centuries, a deadly unrest now simmers below the surface. As the rulers of each kingdom grapple for power, the lives of their …