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The Heart of the World (Book 2): A bit slow
Book 2 and finale in the Isles of the Gods duology.
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The Mirror Visitor: Full series review
Ophelia, a young woman who can travel through mirrors and see the past of objects through touch, is forced into an engagement and made to move to her fiancé’s homeland, where court politics and cruelty reign supreme. Ophelia is just a pawn in their game, and she must keep her wits about her if she’s…
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My Lady Jane: Funny and charming
In an alternate history where some humans can shift into animals, Lady Jane Grey’s history is completely rewritten. In this version of events, King Edward, her cousin and dearest friend, marries her off to Gifford – who’s a horse. Not only that, but in the process, she’s unwittingly swept up in a plot to steal…
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Tress of the Emerald Sea: Fun and whimsical
When the boy she loves disappears, Tress sets sail to find him – except on her planet, the seas are made of deadly spores.
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The Isles of the Gods (Book 1): Surprisingly enjoyable
In a world where slumbering gods are awakening, a young sailor, a prince, and a scholar must survive both the ocean and their enemies if they’re going to prevent a war.
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Ruthless Vows (Book 2): An okay sequel
Iris and Roman deal with the fallout as the war front heads toward Oath.
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Adding a Romantasy Section to the Goodreads Choice Awards: A good thing, actually
In 2023, Goodreads added a new section to their choice awards: romantasy. While this move has garnered some criticism, it’s actually a good thing, and here’s why.
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Throne of Glass: Full series review
This series follows a young assassin with a mysterious past who was raised by an infamous Assassin’s Guild leader. Everyone wants to use her unique skills for themselves – or otherwise eradicate the threat she poses. As she struggles for freedom, she is also forced to confront her deepest secrets.
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A Study in Drowning: Entertaining but predictable
Effy, a freshman and the only girl in her college, is accepted to take on the daunting task of redesigning a mansion that pays homage to her favorite author – but things at Hiraeth Manor are stranger than she realized.
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A Curious Beginning: A romantic mystery
After a close call with an intruder, Veronica Speedwell is deposited with a curmudgeonly but handsome fellow scientist for safekeeping, where she must unravel the secrets of her lineage and find out who is out to get her.
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