Tag: Fantasy

Posted in Book Review, Fantasy/Paranormal, Rachel Gillig

Elspeth’s Journey: Enemies to Allies in One Dark Window

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One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig

One Dark Window is a gothic fantasy novel that follows Elspeth Spindle, who was infected with the fever as a child. The fever is caused by the magical mist, which is a curse that seals off Blunder from the rest of the world. Those who get caught in the mist without a lucky charm will get infected, and if they survive the fever, they will be granted wild powers which slowly kill the host. The only way to get rid of the mist is to reunite all 12 Providence cards. Elspeth must team up with the ruthless King’s nephew to collect the cards before the solstice.

What creature is he, with mask made of stone? Captain? Highwayman? Or beast yet unknown?

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Posted in Book Review, Fantasy/Paranormal, Jade Presley

Loving the Legends of Chaos: My Thoughts on “The Never List” by Jade Presley

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The Never List by Jade Presley

18+ Contains Adult Content

The Never List is a why-choose, enemies-to-lovers, fantasy romance that follows Rylee, who is an Ashlander and a Demi, 2 things hated by the Kings. After Rylee’s sister goes missing, Rylee and her friends decide to attend the choosing ceremony with a forged invitation. The choosing ceremony is for the 4 princes known as the legends of chaos to find their mate, the one woman who can tether them when they come into their full powers. Rylee is only there to see if her sister’s name is on the never list; she certainly isn’t there to be chosen, but when Jax calls her number, she has no choice but to go and make them fall in love with her in hopes that when they find out she is a Demi from Ashlander, they won’t kill her.

The imbalance of power became a catalyst for betrayal by their people, so the goddesses wanted to ensure their sons, their only heirs, would never suffer the same fate. They used their magic to call forth for their sons only one mate who would connect them all, to act as their tether to the people of Lumathyst and ground them if their hunger for power ever grew too large.

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Posted in All Things Authors, Author Spotlight

Discover Dayna Styles: Complete Paranormal Why Choose Romance Trilogy

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18+ Contains Adult Content

Last year, I did more than just book reviews on my blog. I wrote author interviews and also indie author spotlights. I think it’s time to start bringing more to my blog again. So here is my first indie spotlight.

Author Dayna Styles has what looks to be an incredible paranormal why-choose romance trilogy out, and book three has just been released today! If you’re like me and you hate starting a series only to discover the next book isn’t out yet and you have to wait…you won’t have that problem here; this is a completed trilogy. Pssst, did I mention it’s Nymphs and Vampires?

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Posted in All Things Authors, Author Interviews

Explore the World of Fantasy with Mariah Montoya in this exclusive Interview

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I’m not sure if you’re all aware, but this year I discovered one of my all-time favourite fantasy series, thanks to my wonderful friend Roni, who recommended it to me. This was not only a new series but a new author to me. One who has now become an auto-buy author! So I decided to pull up my big girl pants and slide my behind into her DMs to ask if she would be down for an interview. I was so nervous, but when she replied saying yes…guys, I felt so giddy!! I mean, the title has given away who it is already, but I’m so super happy to have the wonderful Mariah Montoya on my blog 🙂 By the Orchid and the Owl may be one of my all-time favourite fantasy worlds!

So let’s get to it!

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Posted in Book Challenges

Complete A-Z Book Alphabet Challenge: My Reviews

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So I am super stoked that this year I managed to complete my A-Z Book Alphabet challenge. I tried this challenge last year, but I was missing 5 letters.

So here is my book alphabet. If you are also doing this challenge and are struggling with any letters, maybe this will help you.

A
I read Autopsy of a Fairytale by Nicole Scarano.
I gave this book 5 stars.

B
I read Binding 13 by Chloe Walsh
I gave this book 5 stars

C
I read The Crimson Moth by Kristen Ciccarelli
I gave this 5 stars also.
I then thought, does that technically start with T because it’s The Crimson Moth? So I also have Chokehold by Harleigh Beck & Leigh Rivers. I also gave that book 5 stars.

D
I read Dangerous Allure by Ashlynn.
I gave this book 4 stars.

E
I read Endo by Nova Kane.
I gave this book 4 stars.

F
I read Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros.
I gave this book 5 stars.

G
I read God of Malice by Rina Kent
I gave this book 5 stars.

H
I read Hard Game by Linzvonc
I gave this book 5 stars.

I
I read Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros.
I gave this book 5 stars.

J
I read Judgement by Tulisa.
I gave this 5 stars.

K
I read Keeping 13 by Chloe Walsh.
I gave this book 5 stars.

L
I read Liar by Tate James.
I gave this book 5 stars. I loved this series.

M
I read Make Me by Alina May
I gave this book 5 stars.

N
I read Nocturne Abyss by Dakota Wilde.
I gave this book 5 stars.

O
I read Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros.
I gave this book 5 stars.

P
I read Protecting Poppy by Annie Charme.
I gave this book 3.5 stars.

Q
I read Queens of Ruin by Selena Collins.
I gave this book 2.5 stars.

R
I read Rebel Witch by Kristen Ciccarelli.
I gave this book 5 stars

S
I read Sinister by Michaella Dieter
I gave this book 4 stars

T
I read the Tangled in Taboo anthology by multiple authors.
I gave it 5 stars.

U
I read Unholy by Kinsley Kincaid
I gave this 5 stars.

V
I read Vigilante by C.J. Riggs and Dakota Wilde.
I gave this 4 stars.

W
I read Wanted by Lauren Biel
I gave this 3.5 stars.

X
I read Xantera by Mariah Montoya and Grace Pearce.
I gave this 5 stars. I’m obsessed with this duology.

Y
I read You May Now Kill The Bride by Kate Weston.
I gave this book 4 stars.

Z
I read Zodiac Academy Sorrow and Starlight
I gave this 4 stars. I love this series so much, this was my least favourite book so far, though.

I know you’re thinking, Jeez, she rates so many of them 5 stars, and what can I say, I know what authors I like and which friends to listen to when they recommend books, lol. I can be quite a generous rater. I think I will do a post at the end of the year/beginning of next year, going over the books I read in 2025 and what I rated them and if I would change that rating or not.

Posted in Book Review, Dark Romance/Erotic Horror, Lexi Axelson, Uncategorised

Emotional Rollercoaster: Mariposa by Lexi Axelson

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Mariposa by Lexi Axelson

18+ Contains Adult Content

Mariposa is a military romance that follows Violet Isla, who has made it into the special forces course. Her instructor is known as Operator Beast, who is well known for being cold-hearted. Violet is known as the Unbreakable Soldier. Beast, also known as Kade O’Connell, has made it his mission to break her. However, Violet’s heart skips a beat when she is near him, and it isn’t out of fear like everyone else. Not only is he older than her, but he is also her Master Sergeant and her ex-boyfriend’s dad. Kade has never broken the rules, never put anything before his work, but Violet is breaking down his walls and seeing underneath the mask.

The worst scars are the ones you can’t see-the ones imprinted in your soul and the ones you take to your grave.

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Posted in Book Review, Rachel Fallon

From Slavery to Rebellion: Exploring Themes in Rachel Fallon’s “Of Darkness and Ruination”

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Of Darkness and Ruination by Rachel Fallon

18+ Contains Adult Content

Of Darkness and Ruination is book one in Rachel Fallon’s The Star Queen Chronicles, set in the magical world of Celesterra, a world run by fae and where all humans are slaves. At the age of 21, each human is to leave their families and face Placement Day, which is where they are placed in a different kingdom within Celesterra. Asteria is sent to the Dusk Kingdom and is to be the personal slave for Crown Prince Cyrus, who wants Asteria to give in to his lust and desire for her. She refuses and knows it is a matter of time before he takes it by force, and the only option is to escape. She will be killed if she is caught, and what’s worse, the ruthless King Calix of the Night Kingdom keeps attacking the Dusk Kingdom. There is a war brewing in Celesterra, and Asteria seems to be in the middle of it.

Today was placement day, what I oh-so-affectionately called Imprisonment Day.

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Posted in Book Review, selena collins

Navigating Love and Control in a Dystopian World in Queens of Ruin by Selena Collins

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Queens of Ruin by Selena Collins

18+ Contains Adult Content

Queens of Ruin is a 114-page novella which follows Elaura, who is mixed race; she is half human, half alien. Her mother is one of the Queens ruling the earth, who came here after the Earth suffered from a plague that killed over half of the humans. The alien queens brought with them salvation, medicine and technology for the humans’ survival, so long as they could rule. Once a woman turns 25, she is to go to a marriage ceremony where they are looked at to see if she is fertile. If she is, she is put into an arranged marriage with 3 males; the goal is for her to produce as many offspring as possible to repopulate the Earth. They do not get a say in the marriage, and must do as they are told or be kept prisoner for treason. Elaura, although the daughter of a Queen, hates the way things are done; little did she know her husbands also share the same hate for the Queens. They, along with the rest of the rebellion, fight for their freedom.

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Posted in Book Review, Nova Kane

Blood & Throttle: A Dystopian Death Race of Love and Survival

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Blood & Throttle by Nova Kane

18+ Contains Adult Content

I started November off strong with my first ARC of the month, Blood & Throttle, which follows Sienna ‘Sin’ Vega and Riot Carter. This book is set in the future in a dystopian world, where the streets run red with bloodshed in The Gauntlet, a brutal death race. There are no rules in the gauntlet; you win or you die. Sienna is forced into the gauntlet to pay for a crime she is being framed for. She has a chance of freedom by winning, but Sienna doesn’t submit, and the men in the gauntlet don’t like that. She has a target painted on her back, a busted-up motorbike, and sheer stubbornness to make it to the finish line. Riot Carter is the reigning champ, the legend known as the Reaper. He’s got the fastest bike and is a weapon in his own right. Riot doesn’t care for other racers, but when he sees Sienna, he knows she is different, and he claims her as his. It becomes a full-time job trying to protect her, a job that puts a target on his back too. Blood & Throttle is being released on 12th November and is available for pre-order now.

Because in The Gauntlet, you’re fair game. On or off the track.

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Posted in Book Review, jamie applegate hunter

Love, Loss and Laughter in Jamie Applegate Hunter’s Tragically Yours

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Tragically Yours by Jamie Applegate Hunter

“Tragically Yours is a dual POV standalone fantasy romance with a romance-heavy plot & simple world building. It is a fast-paced, easy read.”

Tragically Yours is book 3 in Jamie’s Fae Kings of Eden series; they are all standalones that can be read in any order, though. This book follows Dean, who is the fae Prince and then later on the King of the Garden Kingdom, and Fawn, who is half human, half fae. Dean is a full bloodied fae and a royal one at that. On the 13th birthday, the royal fae are whispered the name of their mate. There mate who will have been born on the same day as him, traditionally, royals find their mates at 13 and bring them straight to their kingdom to keep them safe. Dean, however, cannot find his mate; he can feel her through the bond until the bond goes silent. His father then delivers the news of her death.

I hope you’re a good man. Because if you’re not, I’ll have no problem burying you beneath a pile of shit where you belong.

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