Every Thursday, I will post a new book review here. Check back for the latest reads.
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Zodiac Academy (Book 4): Shadow Princess – DNF review
Book 4 in the Zodiac Academy series.
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The Priory of the Orange Tree: Somehow too long and too short
In this epic fantasy set in a world besieged by wyrms and dragons, we follow four characters across several countries: a servant tasked to protect the queen until she gives birth, an exiled lord struggling to survive on his quest, an ambitious dragon-rider-in-training who jeopardized her future and country, and a dishonored alchemist.
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The Antiquity Affair: An adventurous tale
In 1907, two sisters, Lila and Tess, are swept up in a scheme to uncover an ancient (and potentially powerful) Egyptian relic.
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The Foxglove King (Book 1): Fun and thought-provoking
Lore, a necromancer who can wield death magic, must spy on the crown prince in a world where such magic is a highly-priced illicit commodity. Here the church and the monarchy are dangerously interwoven, and Lore must find a way to navigate the obscenely opulent royal court.
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Serpent & Dove: Full series review
A young witch, Lou, is forced into marriage to Reid, a witch hunter, while also hiding from her dark and mysterious past.
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Wolf by Wolf: Duology review
In an alternate history where Hitler won, a concentration camp survivor joins a treacherous Hitler Youth motorcycle race with the goal of assassinating the dictator.
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Go as a River: Tragic and inspiring
In rural Colorado from the 1940s to the 1970s, we follow a young girl as she navigates becoming a woman, suffers a horrendous loss at the hands of those she trusted, then flees for safety.
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The Great Alone: An all-time favorite
When the Allbright family moves to the Alaskan bush, a young girl must learn to survive not just the dangers of the wild but also the dangers inside her home.
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Zodiac Academy (Book 3): The Reckoning – More of the same
Book 3 of the Zodiac Academy series.
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All the Feels: Cute, but bland
When an actor, Alex, gets bad press as a result of a bar fight, his show runner hires Lauren to keep him out of trouble – which means spending all their time together.
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A Darker Shade of Magic: Disappointing overall
In a universe where there are four parallel Londons, Kell – a rare magician capable of traveling between these Londons – is caught up in a scheme to move a dangerous talisman before other power-hungry individuals get a chance to take it.
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Zodiac Academy: Ruthless Fae (Book 2) – The revenge story
Book 2 of the Zodiac Academy series.
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Book Lovers: A light and easy read
A big city career woman agrees to to go to Sunshine Falls in search of a small town romance…and runs into a work enemy instead.
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Verity: My first (and probably last) CoHo book
When Lowen is asked to ghost write for a famous author (who has been in an accident and can’t move or speak), she moves in with the author’s family – only to discover a terrifying and disturbing autobiography.
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Scorched Grace: A new kind of detective
A heavily-tattooed, chain-smoking, queer nun puts her sleuthing skills to the test to solve a crime.
