Renowned fantasy author Sarah J. Maas released the third installment in her bestselling “Crescent City” series, “House of Flame and Shadow.” Fans of Maas have been anxiously waiting for book three after a heart wrenching cliffhanger from the second book, “House of Sky and Breath.” “House of Flame and Shadow” […]
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New Breanne Randall novel is a spellbinding fall read
Fans of “Gilmore Girls,” “Practical Magic” or anything witchy will absolutely fall in love with “The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic” by Breanne Randall. As bookworms embrace autumn, cozy books with a touch of whimsy are on the rise. If you are looking for a comforting and warm […]
‘The Nightshade Crown’ reigns over the romance genre
Newly established Book Instagram and Goodreads author, Hannah Whitten released her third book overall and first book in her new series “The Nightshade Crown.” Whitten is a somewhat new author with only two other books out, but her books are well known in the fantasy book world. From her original […]
Leigh Bardugo fuels dark academia craze with ‘Hell Bent’
Fantasy writer Leigh Bardugo, known for her book series “Shadow and Bone” and “Six of Crows,” released a new edition in her adult fantasy series, “Ninth House.” Bardugo is well known in the book world for her whimsical storytelling and strong-willed characters that bring any reader to the edge of […]
‘It Starts With Us’ stops readers in their tracks
Colleen Hoover, a romance author whose work recently went viral on the social media app TikTok, released the sequel to “It Ends With Us.” Although the first book was published in 2016, the piece did not reach full popularity until the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020. Hoover promoted the sequel […]
“Aphrodite and the Duke” offers historical romance
In “Aphrodite and the Duke” by J. J. McAvoy, Aphrodite Du Bell is a noble living in the regency era who’s currently grieving a broken promise in marriage from Evander Eagleman. Her mother beckons her back after her retreat, forcing her into a world of gossip and secrets. I gave […]
“True Biz” communicates dynamics of Deaf culture and experiences
Photo courtesy of Pixabay, Flickr. Some of the best books are the ones that give you a window into something previously unfamiliar to you. One of the best examples of this is Sara Novic’s “True Biz.” “True Biz” takes place at a Deaf residential school called River Valley School for […]
Chinese story collection lifts up new voices in fantasy
Photo courtesy of George N, Wikipedia. “The Way Spring Arrives and Other Stories,” edited by Yu Chen and Regina Kanyu Wang, is self-described as “A Collection of Chinese Science Fiction and Fantasy in Translation from a Visionary Team of Female and Nonbinary Creators.” Seventeen tales were published in English for […]
New fantasy novel draws readers into unfolding trilogy
Photo courtesy of Tara Sim. Fantasy author Tara Sim has just released her latest novel “The City of Dusk,” perfect for readers interested in magic and things hiding in the dark. “The City of Dusk” follows four heirs from different realms, each realm worshiping a god who blesses them with […]