bekahzabel's Reviews (327)

An epic sci-fi fantasy adventure through space and time.

A Land of Lessons is told in third person omniscient alternating points. Felix the fool, and Diana the ex fairy meet in the walking woods- where time does not exist. When Diana’s sister Lela resurfaces, Diana is forced to call to a mission that was fated long long ago. With rot spreading in the land, Diana, Felix, and Lela, must find the seed of life and travel to the circle. The realm must be saved. 

This book had non stop action from start to finish. I really enjoyed the found family aspect as well. Maeker has a way with descriptive imagery and symbolism, life lessons and reckonings are learned by everyone along the way. 

A Land of Lessons is a completely unique story that I’d highly recommend. If you enjoy new adult action packed adventures with poetic writing styles and heartwarming character arcs, this one is for you. 

4.5/5⭐️

Such a good audiobook choice.

Listened to this as I did some chores around the house and it had me hooked! 

Freida is a master at the unreliable narrator. Told from alternating points of view, the perspectives definitely keep you on your toes. I highly recommend this one to anyone who wants a suspenseful palette cleanser. Keeps you guessing and wondering which characters to trust, which if you’ve read any of Freida’s books… trust no one 👀

4/5⭐️

The Ink That Bleeds is a cozy lighthearted paranormal romance with a splash of mystery. 

When Amihan gets a letter that she inherited a bookstore on an island in the pacific northwest, it pulls her back to the small town she grew up in. The previous shop owner was murdered, and Amihan teams up with the town sheriff and her past academic rival, Lucien, to solve the case. 

This is the type of book you could spend a sunny afternoon devouring on the porch, or a cozy night in by the fireplace. Fast paced with lovable  characters, I finished this book in one sitting! 

I loved the diversity between these two covers. There was ample BIPOC rep, as well as trans rep with our supporting main character sheriff Mel. The plot was engaging and the lighthearted romance had me blushing and smirking at certain moments.

I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys cozy short mysteries, grumpy sunshine dynamic, and paranormal romance. 

4.5/5⭐️

The Perfect Child is told in alternating points of view. Focusing on a couple who’s struggled with infertility, a social worker assigned to a strange child abuse case, and a seemingly innocent mysterious child.  

All the Bauer’s ever wanted was a baby. When a mysterious young girl shows up at the hospital with terrible injuries, she wins over Christopher Bauer’s heart. The Bauer’s decide to take Janie into temporary foster care, with the intentions of helping her transition and adjust to a better life. As Janie’s behaviors and past begin to unfold, things seem to get darker at every turn and crossroads. 

Boy oh boy, things got pretty dark between these two covers. Very hefty child abuse and violence trigger warnings. 

For me, The Perfect Child had me white knuckling my kindle, and salivating for the next page. Even though I guessed some of the twists, this dark tale was a great read for me. My only qualm is how abruptly it wrapped up. 4/5 stars! 🌟

I devoured this in 24 hours, so you know it was fast paced and addictive. 

I really thought I had it figured out, but that twist did get me …. 👀 However I did feel a bit unsatisfied by the end. Would I recommend it? Yes, if you’re in the mood for a fast paced read that keeps you engaged. Am I going to buy this one for my forever shelf? I don’t think so, but I will continue to read Freida’s books! 

UMM???? Excuse me??? MA’AM??? Ms. Mcfadden????

This is the first time I’ve read any of Freida’s books. Consider me officially a fan, because WOW, I’M ROCKED. I’m going to be spiraling about the final chapter of this book for days… it’s entirety honestly. 

With alternating perspectives & secrets and twists around every corner, this book had me hanging onto each word like I needed water after days in the dessert. 

Phenomenal. I haven’t read a thriller in a long time, and this one roped me right back into the genre. 6 gold stars, a life changer. 

What a badass action packed ride this was!

Dayanara is a forceful witch destined to become the next Acna, the most powerful witch in command of the entire clan. Her mother, the current Acna, arranges a marriage to a rival vampire king, Kaizer, to bring peace between their lands. Daya is expected to fulfill her role and mother’s orders, but everything is not as at seems… and Daya begins her search for the truth amongst what the vampires truly want in regards to the arrangement. 

This was a fast paced and gripping read with all of the best pieces in a romantasy. Witches, vampires, shifters, unique magic systems and twists and turns that’ll leave you reeling. I cannot wait for the next book because wow this had me hooked from start to finish. Mikayla has a way of writing that’s almost conversational and so fluidly written. 

Diverse characters, slow burn, why choose, lgbtq rep, forced proximity, … one of the most badass & sassy FMC’s I’ve read so far this year.  

Oh and did I mention that Daya is a 170+ year old witch? So those of you who want a baddie FMC over 25 years old… this is the one 👀

Blood & Brujas is sure to check quite a few boxes for romantasy lovers…. Buckle up for an adventure, because this is one that’ll stick with you long after the final page.

4.85 🌟/2.25 🌶️

This has been my favorite in the series thus far. These books never fail to give me a cozy lighthearted feel throughout the plot. 

Not my favorite yet but still in my rabbit hole of IPB guilty pleasures. (No pleasures are guilty in my world let’s be very serious) 

Aehako’s sassy mouth did it for me though, I like him. Didn’t like the miscommunication but overall quick easy and entertaining read!