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  • Book Review,  Book Tour,  Fantasy

    A Shadow Crown by Melissa Blair

    I’m so happy to be participating in the TBR and Beyond tour for A Shadow Crown! Check out my review post & author interview for A Broken Blade (book one of The Halfing Saga) as well as the rest of the tour schedule at TBR and Beyond Tours. About the Book TITLE: A Shadow Crown (The Halfling Saga #2)AUTHOR: Melissa BlairPUB. DATE: May 9, 2023PUBLISHER: Union Square & Co.GENRE(S): Young Adult Fantasy The highly anticipated second installment of the fantasy saga that took BookTok by storm sees Keera navigate political scheming, backstabbing, and her own grief as she moves against the cruel king that holds her kingdom hostage. To the…

  • Book Review,  Book Tour,  Fantasy,  Romance,  Young Adult

    Seven Faceless Saints by M.K. Lobb Tour

    In the city of Ombrazia, saints and their disciples rule with terrifying and unjust power, playing favorites while the unfavored struggle to survive. After her father’s murder at the hands of the Ombrazian military, Rossana Lacertosa is willing to do whatever it takes to dismantle the corrupt system—tapping into her powers as a disciple of Patience, joining the rebellion, and facing the boy who broke her heart. As the youngest captain in the history of Palazzo security, Damian Venturi is expected to be ruthless and strong, and to serve the saints with unquestioning devotion. But three years spent fighting in a never-ending war have left him with deeper scars than he wants to admit… and a fear…

  • Book Review,  Romance,  Young Adult

    Three Kisses, One Midnight by Roshani Chokshi, Evelyn Skye, and Sandhya Menon

    New York Times bestselling authors Roshani Chokshi, Evelyn Skye, and Sandhya Menon craft a spellbinding novel about discovering the magic of true love on one fateful, magical night in Three Kisses, One Midnight. The town of Moon Ridge was founded 400 years ago and everyone born and raised there knows the legend of the young woman who perished at the stroke of twelve that very same night, losing the life she was set to embark on with her dearest love. Every century since, one day a year, the Lady of Moon Ridge descends from the stars to walk among the townsfolk, conjuring an aura upon those willing to follow their hearts’ desires.…

  • Author Interview,  Book Review,  Book Tour,  Giveaway

    A Broken Blade by Melissa Blair

    I'm so happy to be participating in the tour for Melissa Blair's debut novel A Broken Blade! I came across this book back in December when all the #BookTok hype was going on so I was ecstatic to be selected. I was lucky enough to be able to interview Melissa Blair as well, so scroll down after my review to check out the interview and enter the giveaway for a finished copy!

  • Book Review,  Fantasy,  Romance

    A Strange and Stubborn Endurance by Foz Meadows

    “Stolen me? As soon to say a caged bird can be stolen by the sky.” Velasin vin Aaro never planned to marry at all, let alone a girl from neighboring Tithena. When an ugly confrontation reveals his preference for men, Vel fears he’s ruined the diplomatic union before it can even begin. But while his family is ready to disown him, the Tithenai envoy has a different solution: for Vel to marry his former intended’s brother instead. Caethari Aeduria always knew he might end up in a political marriage, but his sudden betrothal to a man from Ralia, where such relationships are forbidden, comes as a shock. With an unknown faction willing…