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Book: Firefrost
Author: Camille Longley
Book Series: Flameskin Chronicles Book 0
Rating: 1/5
Publication Date: September 21, 2020
Genre: YA Fantasy
Recommended Age: can’t recommend, dnf-ed
Publisher: BooksGoSocial
Pages: 372
Synopsis: She’s a huntress:
Sol d’Hillerod is sent on a desperate mission through a treacherous winter pass. She carries with her the only hope of her village’s survival, and she will do whatever she must to keep her world from burning.
He’s a monster:
Lieutenant Kelan Birke has spent his whole life fighting for his freedom and his soul. As his control slips, and the war rages on, he knows it won’t be long before he loses himself entirely to the fire that flows through his veins.
Sol and Kelan are enemies in an age-old war, forced to depend on each other to survive a perilous journey through the mountains. As fire melts the ice in Sol’s heart, she questions everything she’s been taught to believe, and Kelan becomes more desperate to fight the flames that consume him. Together they discover that their struggle will have repercussions for both sides of this burning war.
Review: DNF at 35%. It reminded me of Wicked Saints and we all know about my hatard of that book.
Verdict: Not for me, but maybe for you!
Book: Firefrost
Author: Camille Longley
Book Series: Flameskin Chronicles Book 0
Rating: 1/5
Publication Date: September 21, 2020
Genre: YA Fantasy
Recommended Age: can’t recommend, dnf-ed
Publisher: BooksGoSocial
Pages: 372
Synopsis: She’s a huntress:
Sol d’Hillerod is sent on a desperate mission through a treacherous winter pass. She carries with her the only hope of her village’s survival, and she will do whatever she must to keep her world from burning.
He’s a monster:
Lieutenant Kelan Birke has spent his whole life fighting for his freedom and his soul. As his control slips, and the war rages on, he knows it won’t be long before he loses himself entirely to the fire that flows through his veins.
Sol and Kelan are enemies in an age-old war, forced to depend on each other to survive a perilous journey through the mountains. As fire melts the ice in Sol’s heart, she questions everything she’s been taught to believe, and Kelan becomes more desperate to fight the flames that consume him. Together they discover that their struggle will have repercussions for both sides of this burning war.
Review: DNF at 35%. It reminded me of Wicked Saints and we all know about my hatard of that book.
Verdict: Not for me, but maybe for you!
Disclaimer: I received an arc and a finished copy from the publisher! Thanks! All opinions are my own.
Book: Furia
Author: Yamile Saied Mendez
Book Series: Standalone
Rating: 5/5
Diversity: Argentinean ownvoice main character
Recommended For...: contemporary lovers, feminist novels, #ownvoice!
Publication Date: September 15, 2020
Genre: YA Contemporary
Recommended Age: 16+ (violence, slight gore, domestic violence TW, masculinity, romance)
Publisher: Algonquin Young Readers
Pages: 368
Synopsis: In Rosario, Argentina, Camila Hassan lives a double life.
At home, she is a careful daughter, living within her mother’s narrow expectations, in her rising-soccer-star brother’s shadow, and under the abusive rule of her short-tempered father.
On the field, she is La Furia, a powerhouse of skill and talent. When her team qualifies for the South American tournament, Camila gets the chance to see just how far those talents can take her. In her wildest dreams, she’d get an athletic scholarship to a North American university.
But the path ahead isn’t easy. Her parents don’t know about her passion. They wouldn’t allow a girl to play fútbol—and she needs their permission to go any farther. And the boy she once loved is back in town. Since he left, Diego has become an international star, playing in Italy for the renowned team Juventus. Camila doesn’t have time to be distracted by her feelings for him. Things aren’t the same as when he left: she has her own passions and ambitions now, and La Furia cannot be denied. As her life becomes more complicated, Camila is forced to face her secrets and make her way in a world with no place for the dreams and ambition of a girl like her.
Review: I really loved this book! I loved the writing and thought the pacing was wonderfully managed and done. The character development was masterful and I was so invested in Camila’s journey! I loved how the author conquered the tough topics of domestic violence and masculinity. Definitely a book I’ll reread and pass onto other women.
The only compliant I really had is that I wished there was a bit more world building, but the book was wonderful overall!
Verdict: A highly recommended read!
Book: Furia
Author: Yamile Saied Mendez
Book Series: Standalone
Rating: 5/5
Diversity: Argentinean ownvoice main character
Recommended For...: contemporary lovers, feminist novels, #ownvoice!
Publication Date: September 15, 2020
Genre: YA Contemporary
Recommended Age: 16+ (violence, slight gore, domestic violence TW, masculinity, romance)
Publisher: Algonquin Young Readers
Pages: 368
Synopsis: In Rosario, Argentina, Camila Hassan lives a double life.
At home, she is a careful daughter, living within her mother’s narrow expectations, in her rising-soccer-star brother’s shadow, and under the abusive rule of her short-tempered father.
On the field, she is La Furia, a powerhouse of skill and talent. When her team qualifies for the South American tournament, Camila gets the chance to see just how far those talents can take her. In her wildest dreams, she’d get an athletic scholarship to a North American university.
But the path ahead isn’t easy. Her parents don’t know about her passion. They wouldn’t allow a girl to play fútbol—and she needs their permission to go any farther. And the boy she once loved is back in town. Since he left, Diego has become an international star, playing in Italy for the renowned team Juventus. Camila doesn’t have time to be distracted by her feelings for him. Things aren’t the same as when he left: she has her own passions and ambitions now, and La Furia cannot be denied. As her life becomes more complicated, Camila is forced to face her secrets and make her way in a world with no place for the dreams and ambition of a girl like her.
Review: I really loved this book! I loved the writing and thought the pacing was wonderfully managed and done. The character development was masterful and I was so invested in Camila’s journey! I loved how the author conquered the tough topics of domestic violence and masculinity. Definitely a book I’ll reread and pass onto other women.
The only compliant I really had is that I wished there was a bit more world building, but the book was wonderful overall!
Verdict: A highly recommended read!
Disclaimer: I received this ebook from the author. Thanks! All opinions are my own.
Book: Emily Knight I Am… Becoming
Author: A. Bello
Book Series: Emily Knight Book 3
Rating: 4/5
Diversity: Black family front and main character, diverse cast
Recommended For...: superhero, mg, fantasy, powers
Publication Date: September 17, 2020
Genre: MG Fantasy
Recommended Age: 12+ (slight violence, kidnapping TW, some scary scenes)
Publisher: Hashtag Press
Pages: 384
Synopsis: The Knights are finally reunited and ready to defeat Neci once and for all. But Neci is one step ahead and is targeting them one by one. When one of Emily's best friends is kidnapped, Emily leads the elite team on a rescue mission but nothing can prepare them for what Neci has planned.
Review: I thought this was a super sweet and cute book! I absolutely loved the first two and I continue to love this series. The book has great character development and pacing. The book is also well suited for younger children.
However, I did think that the world building could have been better, but otherwise a well done book.
Verdict: A great series!
Book: Emily Knight I Am… Becoming
Author: A. Bello
Book Series: Emily Knight Book 3
Rating: 4/5
Diversity: Black family front and main character, diverse cast
Recommended For...: superhero, mg, fantasy, powers
Publication Date: September 17, 2020
Genre: MG Fantasy
Recommended Age: 12+ (slight violence, kidnapping TW, some scary scenes)
Publisher: Hashtag Press
Pages: 384
Synopsis: The Knights are finally reunited and ready to defeat Neci once and for all. But Neci is one step ahead and is targeting them one by one. When one of Emily's best friends is kidnapped, Emily leads the elite team on a rescue mission but nothing can prepare them for what Neci has planned.
Review: I thought this was a super sweet and cute book! I absolutely loved the first two and I continue to love this series. The book has great character development and pacing. The book is also well suited for younger children.
However, I did think that the world building could have been better, but otherwise a well done book.
Verdict: A great series!
Disclaimer: I bought this book! Support your authors.
Book: The Evil Queen
Author: Gena Showalter
Book Series: The Forest of Good and Evil Book 1
Rating: 3/5
Recommended For...: fantasy, retelling, ya
Publication Date: June 25, 2019
Genre: YA Fantasy Retelling
Recommended Age: 16+ (violence, gore, romance)
Publisher: Inkyard Press
Pages: 544
Synopsis: Far, far away, in the realm of Enchantia, creatures of legend still exist, magic is the norm and fairy tales are real. Except, fairy tales aren’t based on myths and legends of the past—they are prophecies of the future.
Raised in the mortal realm, Everly Morrow has no idea she’s a real-life fairy-tale princess—until she manifests an ability to commune with mirrors.
Look. See… What will one peek hurt?
Soon, a horrifying truth is revealed. She is fated to be Snow White’s greatest enemy, the Evil Queen.
With powers beyond her imagination or control, Everly returns to the land of her birth. There, she meets Roth Charmaine, the supposed Prince Charming. Their attraction is undeniable, but their relationship is doomed. As the prophecy unfolds, Everly faces one betrayal after another, and giving in to her dark side proves more tempting every day. Can she resist, or will she become the queen—and villain—she was born to be?
The battle between good and evil is on.
Review: For the most part this was a good book. The story and plot really drove the book and I liked both the most. The book was also fairly well paced.
However, the beginning was so confusing and slow that it made reading and getting into the book very hard. The characters and world building were also not well developed and nothing really set these characters apart from each other.
Verdict: It was a good book!
Book: The Evil Queen
Author: Gena Showalter
Book Series: The Forest of Good and Evil Book 1
Rating: 3/5
Recommended For...: fantasy, retelling, ya
Publication Date: June 25, 2019
Genre: YA Fantasy Retelling
Recommended Age: 16+ (violence, gore, romance)
Publisher: Inkyard Press
Pages: 544
Synopsis: Far, far away, in the realm of Enchantia, creatures of legend still exist, magic is the norm and fairy tales are real. Except, fairy tales aren’t based on myths and legends of the past—they are prophecies of the future.
Raised in the mortal realm, Everly Morrow has no idea she’s a real-life fairy-tale princess—until she manifests an ability to commune with mirrors.
Look. See… What will one peek hurt?
Soon, a horrifying truth is revealed. She is fated to be Snow White’s greatest enemy, the Evil Queen.
With powers beyond her imagination or control, Everly returns to the land of her birth. There, she meets Roth Charmaine, the supposed Prince Charming. Their attraction is undeniable, but their relationship is doomed. As the prophecy unfolds, Everly faces one betrayal after another, and giving in to her dark side proves more tempting every day. Can she resist, or will she become the queen—and villain—she was born to be?
The battle between good and evil is on.
Review: For the most part this was a good book. The story and plot really drove the book and I liked both the most. The book was also fairly well paced.
However, the beginning was so confusing and slow that it made reading and getting into the book very hard. The characters and world building were also not well developed and nothing really set these characters apart from each other.
Verdict: It was a good book!
Disclaimer: I received this e-arc from the publisher. Thanks! All opinions are my own.
Book: The Vanished Queen
Author: Lisbeth Campbell
Book Series: Standalone
Diversity: bisexual rep!
Rating: 3/5
Recommended For...: Fantasy, court intrigue, mystery
Publication Date: August 18, 2020
Publisher: Saga Press
Pages: 496
Recommended Age: can't recommend dnf-ed
Synopsis: When a country is held in thrall to a vicious, despotic king, it’s up to one woman to take him down.
Long ago, Queen Mirantha vanished. King Karolje claimed it was an assassination by a neighboring king, but everyone knew it was a lie. He had Disappeared her himself.
But after finding the missing queen’s diary, Anza—impassioned by her father’s unjust execution and inspired by Mirantha’s words—joins the resistance group to overthrow the king. When an encounter with Prince Esvar thrusts her into a dangerous game of court politics, one misstep could lead to a fate worse than death.
Esvar is the second son to an evil king. Trapped under his thumb and desperate for a way out, a chance meeting with Anza gives him the opportunity to join the resistance. Together, they might have the leverage to move against the king—but if they fail, their deaths could mean a total loss of freedom for generations to follow.
Review: Unfortunately I had to dnf this one at 33%. The story was good and I liked it but it just wasn't grabbing my attention. Maybe another time will be better for me. Also, this book has a bi rep!
Verdict: Not for me at the moment but maybe for you!
Book: The Vanished Queen
Author: Lisbeth Campbell
Book Series: Standalone
Diversity: bisexual rep!
Rating: 3/5
Recommended For...: Fantasy, court intrigue, mystery
Publication Date: August 18, 2020
Publisher: Saga Press
Pages: 496
Recommended Age: can't recommend dnf-ed
Synopsis: When a country is held in thrall to a vicious, despotic king, it’s up to one woman to take him down.
Long ago, Queen Mirantha vanished. King Karolje claimed it was an assassination by a neighboring king, but everyone knew it was a lie. He had Disappeared her himself.
But after finding the missing queen’s diary, Anza—impassioned by her father’s unjust execution and inspired by Mirantha’s words—joins the resistance group to overthrow the king. When an encounter with Prince Esvar thrusts her into a dangerous game of court politics, one misstep could lead to a fate worse than death.
Esvar is the second son to an evil king. Trapped under his thumb and desperate for a way out, a chance meeting with Anza gives him the opportunity to join the resistance. Together, they might have the leverage to move against the king—but if they fail, their deaths could mean a total loss of freedom for generations to follow.
Review: Unfortunately I had to dnf this one at 33%. The story was good and I liked it but it just wasn't grabbing my attention. Maybe another time will be better for me. Also, this book has a bi rep!
Verdict: Not for me at the moment but maybe for you!
Disclaimer: I received this book from the author. Thanks! All opinions are my own.
Book: Forget Me Not
Author: Anca Antoci
Book Series: Standalone
Rating: 3.5/5
Recommended For...: Fantasy lovers
Publication Date: January 31, 2020
Publisher: indie published
Pages: 300
Recommended Age: 16+ (violence, slight gore, alcohol usage, drugs, slight sexual content, suicidal thoughts TW)
Synopsis: When tragedy strikes, Rae makes a terrible choice and struggles with the aftermath. In the wilderness of the Tongass rainforest, she finds herself hunted by creatures of hell, monsters she never dreamed could be real.
A hidden world, an ancient race, and a secret she discovers by accident give a new meaning to her life but only if she can escape and return to civilization. If she is to survive, Rae must comply with Ari, her reluctant hero, and allow him to wipe away any memory of this realm. Knowledge is power, but is it worth dying for?
When push comes to shove, that's when real strength emerges.
Review: I really liked this book for the most part! The plot was intriguing and kept me interested in the book all the way through the novel. The world building was also very well done and the book is evenly paced.
However, the writing could have been a bit better. There was not a lot of showing in the writing, just a lot of telling. There also wasn't a lot of character development for me, just a lot of exposition.
Verdict: It's good still!
Book: Forget Me Not
Author: Anca Antoci
Book Series: Standalone
Rating: 3.5/5
Recommended For...: Fantasy lovers
Publication Date: January 31, 2020
Publisher: indie published
Pages: 300
Recommended Age: 16+ (violence, slight gore, alcohol usage, drugs, slight sexual content, suicidal thoughts TW)
Synopsis: When tragedy strikes, Rae makes a terrible choice and struggles with the aftermath. In the wilderness of the Tongass rainforest, she finds herself hunted by creatures of hell, monsters she never dreamed could be real.
A hidden world, an ancient race, and a secret she discovers by accident give a new meaning to her life but only if she can escape and return to civilization. If she is to survive, Rae must comply with Ari, her reluctant hero, and allow him to wipe away any memory of this realm. Knowledge is power, but is it worth dying for?
When push comes to shove, that's when real strength emerges.
Review: I really liked this book for the most part! The plot was intriguing and kept me interested in the book all the way through the novel. The world building was also very well done and the book is evenly paced.
However, the writing could have been a bit better. There was not a lot of showing in the writing, just a lot of telling. There also wasn't a lot of character development for me, just a lot of exposition.
Verdict: It's good still!
Disclaimer: I received this arc from the publisher. Thanks! All opinions are my own.
Book: The Fallen Hero
Author: Katie Zhao
Book Series: The Dragon Warrior Book 2
Rating: 5/5
Diversity: Half Chinese main character, Half Chinese and Chinese side characters.
Recommended For...: mg fantasy, Chinese mythology
Publication Date: October 13, 2020
Genre: MG Fantasy
Recommended Age: 10+ (violence, slight gore)
Publisher: Bloomsbury USA Kids
Pages: 336
Synopsis: Faryn Liu thought she was the Heaven Breaker, a warrior destined to wield the all-powerful spear Fenghuang, command dragons, and defeat demons. But a conniving goddess was manipulating her all along...and her beloved younger brother, Alex, has betrayed her and taken over as the Heaven Breaker instead. Alex never forgave the people who treated him and Faryn like outcasts, and now he wants to wipe out both the demons and most of humanity.
Determined to prevent a war and bring Alex back to her side, Faryn and her half-dragon friend Ren join the New Order, a group of warriors based out of Manhattan's Chinatown. She learns that one weapon can stand against Fenghuang--the Ruyi Jingu Bang. Only problem? It belongs to an infamous trickster, the Monkey King.
Faryn sets off on a daring quest to convince the Monkey King to join forces with her, one that will take her to new places--including Diyu, otherwise known as the Underworld--where she'll run into new dangers and more than one familiar face. Can she complete her mission and save the brother she loves, no matter the cost?
Review: Overall, this was an awesome book. The book improved so much on the first one and gave us so much character development and world building. The book also attacks the old Chosen One trope. The book did well to keep me intrigued throughout it.
The only issue I really had with this is that I thought the pacing was slower in this novel and a little bit too slow in some parts.
Verdict: A great series!
Book: The Fallen Hero
Author: Katie Zhao
Book Series: The Dragon Warrior Book 2
Rating: 5/5
Diversity: Half Chinese main character, Half Chinese and Chinese side characters.
Recommended For...: mg fantasy, Chinese mythology
Publication Date: October 13, 2020
Genre: MG Fantasy
Recommended Age: 10+ (violence, slight gore)
Publisher: Bloomsbury USA Kids
Pages: 336
Synopsis: Faryn Liu thought she was the Heaven Breaker, a warrior destined to wield the all-powerful spear Fenghuang, command dragons, and defeat demons. But a conniving goddess was manipulating her all along...and her beloved younger brother, Alex, has betrayed her and taken over as the Heaven Breaker instead. Alex never forgave the people who treated him and Faryn like outcasts, and now he wants to wipe out both the demons and most of humanity.
Determined to prevent a war and bring Alex back to her side, Faryn and her half-dragon friend Ren join the New Order, a group of warriors based out of Manhattan's Chinatown. She learns that one weapon can stand against Fenghuang--the Ruyi Jingu Bang. Only problem? It belongs to an infamous trickster, the Monkey King.
Faryn sets off on a daring quest to convince the Monkey King to join forces with her, one that will take her to new places--including Diyu, otherwise known as the Underworld--where she'll run into new dangers and more than one familiar face. Can she complete her mission and save the brother she loves, no matter the cost?
Review: Overall, this was an awesome book. The book improved so much on the first one and gave us so much character development and world building. The book also attacks the old Chosen One trope. The book did well to keep me intrigued throughout it.
The only issue I really had with this is that I thought the pacing was slower in this novel and a little bit too slow in some parts.
Verdict: A great series!
Disclaimer: I bought this book! Support your authors!
Book: Crown of Coral and Pearl
Author: Mara Rutherford
Book Series: Crown of Coral and Pearl Book 1
Rating: 3/5
Recommended For...: romance, cliché ya lovers, fantasy, arranged marriage plot
Publication Date: August 27, 2019
Genre: YA Fantasy
Recommended Age: 14+ (romance, slight violence and gore)
Publisher: Inkyard Press
Pages: 432
Synopsis: Nor once dreamed of seeing the wondrous wealth and beauty of Ilara, the kingdom that’s ruled her village for as long as anyone can remember. But when a childhood accident left her with a permanent scar, it became clear that her identical twin sister, Zadie, would likely be chosen to marry the Crown Prince—while Nor remained behind, unable to ever set foot on land.
Then Zadie is gravely injured, and Nor is sent to Ilara in her place. To Nor’s dismay, her future husband, Prince Ceren, is as forbidding and cold as his home—a castle carved into a mountain and devoid of sunlight. And as she grows closer to Ceren’s brother, the charming Prince Talin, Nor uncovers startling truths about a failing royal bloodline, a murdered queen… and a plot to destroy the home she was once so eager to leave.
In order to save her people, Nor must learn to negotiate the treacherous protocols of a court where lies reign and obsession rules. But discovering her own formidable strength may be the one move that costs her everything: the crown, Varenia and Zadie.
Review: For the most part I really liked this book. If you’re looking for arranged marriage fantasy books, then this is your book. The characters were well developed and the world building, though it took awhile to get to, was good as well.
However, I did feel like the book was very slow and the plot was very weak. The plot is very classic YA with love triangles and a girl who doesn’t think she’s beautiful who has to chose between them while the world goes to crap.
Verdict: It’s very cliché but it’s good.
Book: Crown of Coral and Pearl
Author: Mara Rutherford
Book Series: Crown of Coral and Pearl Book 1
Rating: 3/5
Recommended For...: romance, cliché ya lovers, fantasy, arranged marriage plot
Publication Date: August 27, 2019
Genre: YA Fantasy
Recommended Age: 14+ (romance, slight violence and gore)
Publisher: Inkyard Press
Pages: 432
Synopsis: Nor once dreamed of seeing the wondrous wealth and beauty of Ilara, the kingdom that’s ruled her village for as long as anyone can remember. But when a childhood accident left her with a permanent scar, it became clear that her identical twin sister, Zadie, would likely be chosen to marry the Crown Prince—while Nor remained behind, unable to ever set foot on land.
Then Zadie is gravely injured, and Nor is sent to Ilara in her place. To Nor’s dismay, her future husband, Prince Ceren, is as forbidding and cold as his home—a castle carved into a mountain and devoid of sunlight. And as she grows closer to Ceren’s brother, the charming Prince Talin, Nor uncovers startling truths about a failing royal bloodline, a murdered queen… and a plot to destroy the home she was once so eager to leave.
In order to save her people, Nor must learn to negotiate the treacherous protocols of a court where lies reign and obsession rules. But discovering her own formidable strength may be the one move that costs her everything: the crown, Varenia and Zadie.
Review: For the most part I really liked this book. If you’re looking for arranged marriage fantasy books, then this is your book. The characters were well developed and the world building, though it took awhile to get to, was good as well.
However, I did feel like the book was very slow and the plot was very weak. The plot is very classic YA with love triangles and a girl who doesn’t think she’s beautiful who has to chose between them while the world goes to crap.
Verdict: It’s very cliché but it’s good.
Disclaimer: I received this e-arc from the author for Indie Blog Hop Book Tours. Thanks! All opinions are my own.
Book: Wolfish
Author: Matt Ward
Book Series: Wolfish Book 2
Rating: 4/5
Recommended For...: sci-fi, technology rebellion
Publication Date: September 28, 2020
Genre: Sci-Fi
Recommended Age: 18+ (violence, gore, death, politics)
Publisher: Myrmani Press
Pages: 277
Synopsis: His impossible hybrid rebellion crushed the immortal government. But then, his wife died, and his unborn son, both at the hands of his all-powerful father.
Now a cripple, Raek must rise once more to fulfill his wife’s dying wish: to unify the splintered species of humanity... Even the cyborgs and fallen immortals push for war, revenge, and the absolute decimation of the once subservient hybrids.
Unimaginable destruction amidst a veneer of peace, until a mysterious figure from Raek’s past emerges once more.
Overnight, Raek’s world is obliterated. Politics, power, betrayal… a new world order? There’s a war coming for humanity’s future, one with murder, massacre, and intrigue. An awful game, yet all that stands between tyranny and total destruction is a seventeen-year-old wolfish warrior with built-in blasters, and a dying promise he dare not break.
Welcome to 2097, the beginning of the end, or of something much greater. Only time will tell.
Review: For the most part I thought this was a good book. The book did well to mix action and politics and the characters are well developed. The book also did well with the world building and the plot was intriguing as well.
The only issue I had with the book is that the pacing is a bit wonky. It’s fast then slow, and then back to fast throughout the book.
Verdict: It was good.
Book: Wolfish
Author: Matt Ward
Book Series: Wolfish Book 2
Rating: 4/5
Recommended For...: sci-fi, technology rebellion
Publication Date: September 28, 2020
Genre: Sci-Fi
Recommended Age: 18+ (violence, gore, death, politics)
Publisher: Myrmani Press
Pages: 277
Synopsis: His impossible hybrid rebellion crushed the immortal government. But then, his wife died, and his unborn son, both at the hands of his all-powerful father.
Now a cripple, Raek must rise once more to fulfill his wife’s dying wish: to unify the splintered species of humanity... Even the cyborgs and fallen immortals push for war, revenge, and the absolute decimation of the once subservient hybrids.
Unimaginable destruction amidst a veneer of peace, until a mysterious figure from Raek’s past emerges once more.
Overnight, Raek’s world is obliterated. Politics, power, betrayal… a new world order? There’s a war coming for humanity’s future, one with murder, massacre, and intrigue. An awful game, yet all that stands between tyranny and total destruction is a seventeen-year-old wolfish warrior with built-in blasters, and a dying promise he dare not break.
Welcome to 2097, the beginning of the end, or of something much greater. Only time will tell.
Review: For the most part I thought this was a good book. The book did well to mix action and politics and the characters are well developed. The book also did well with the world building and the plot was intriguing as well.
The only issue I had with the book is that the pacing is a bit wonky. It’s fast then slow, and then back to fast throughout the book.
Verdict: It was good.
Disclaimer: I received this ebook from the publisher for Rockstar Book Tours. Thanks! All opinons are my own.
Book: Beyond the Ruby Veil
Author: Mara Fitzgerald
Book Series: Beyond the Ruby Veil Book 1
Rating: 3/5
Recommended For...: fantasy, revenge, romance, bully like romance
Publication Date: October 13, 2020
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pages: 288
Recommended Age: 16+ (romance, sexual content, violence, gore, death, torture)
Synopsis: Cunning and unapologetic, Emanuela Ragno is a socialite who plays by her own rules. In her most ambitious move yet, she’s about to marry Alessandro Morandi, her childhood best friend and the heir to the wealthiest house in Occhia. Emanuela doesn’t care that she and her groom are both gay, because she doesn’t want a love match. She wants power, and through Ale, she’ll have it all.
But Emanuela has a secret that could shatter her plans. In her city of Occhia, the only source of water is the watercrea, a mysterious being who uses magic to make water from blood. When their first bruise-like omen appears on their skin, all Occhians must surrender themselves to the watercrea to be drained of life. Everyone throughout history has obeyed this law for the greater good. Everyone except Emanuela. She’s kept the tiny omen on her hip out of sight for years.
When the watercrea exposes Emanuela during her wedding ceremony and takes her to be sacrificed, Emanuela fights back…and kills her. Before everyone in Occhia dies of thirst, Emanuela and Ale must travel through the mysterious, blood-red veil that surrounds their city to uncover the source of the watercrea’s power and save their people—no matter what it takes.
Review: For the most part I liked this book. It was a fun, short read that kept me on my toes. The book is great for people who want something fast to get through in one sitting and the plot kept me intrigued from start to finish.
However, there were a ton of problems with this book. The book is way too fast paced and by 15% in I had already reached what should have been the climax of the book. The book is also confusing and spends very little time on developing the story. Nothing is explained outright and the reader is left to guess. The book also had very little world building and the character development was non-existent.
Verdict: It was good and I liked it, but there’s some problems.
Book: Beyond the Ruby Veil
Author: Mara Fitzgerald
Book Series: Beyond the Ruby Veil Book 1
Rating: 3/5
Recommended For...: fantasy, revenge, romance, bully like romance
Publication Date: October 13, 2020
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pages: 288
Recommended Age: 16+ (romance, sexual content, violence, gore, death, torture)
Synopsis: Cunning and unapologetic, Emanuela Ragno is a socialite who plays by her own rules. In her most ambitious move yet, she’s about to marry Alessandro Morandi, her childhood best friend and the heir to the wealthiest house in Occhia. Emanuela doesn’t care that she and her groom are both gay, because she doesn’t want a love match. She wants power, and through Ale, she’ll have it all.
But Emanuela has a secret that could shatter her plans. In her city of Occhia, the only source of water is the watercrea, a mysterious being who uses magic to make water from blood. When their first bruise-like omen appears on their skin, all Occhians must surrender themselves to the watercrea to be drained of life. Everyone throughout history has obeyed this law for the greater good. Everyone except Emanuela. She’s kept the tiny omen on her hip out of sight for years.
When the watercrea exposes Emanuela during her wedding ceremony and takes her to be sacrificed, Emanuela fights back…and kills her. Before everyone in Occhia dies of thirst, Emanuela and Ale must travel through the mysterious, blood-red veil that surrounds their city to uncover the source of the watercrea’s power and save their people—no matter what it takes.
Review: For the most part I liked this book. It was a fun, short read that kept me on my toes. The book is great for people who want something fast to get through in one sitting and the plot kept me intrigued from start to finish.
However, there were a ton of problems with this book. The book is way too fast paced and by 15% in I had already reached what should have been the climax of the book. The book is also confusing and spends very little time on developing the story. Nothing is explained outright and the reader is left to guess. The book also had very little world building and the character development was non-existent.
Verdict: It was good and I liked it, but there’s some problems.