I can't write books so I review them instead
A long long time ago, I read Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo. It was one of my first forays into YA fiction and I believe I enjoyed it. But I never got into the rest of the books in the series and even though, I would see the Grisha series and other Leigh Bardugo…
So let’s start with the good, shall we? I really enjoyed the infusion of Spanish culture into the worldbuilding. It’s done pretty well and as a reader, it made the story unique. Spanish vocabulary is used seamlessly throughout the story, which I personally like. However, there is no glossary so you have been warned! And…
I liked this one much better than the previous book. Readers be warned: this novel cannot be read as a standalone as the events pick up right where the previous book ends. One major improvement with this book is Emily’s character. She retains her personality but shows growth, as well. I liked seeing her vulnerable…
I read Emily Wilde’s Encyclopedia of Faeries and was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it. I was looking forward to reading the sequel. Unfortunately, it did not work for me. All the whimsical details I enjoyed in the first book were lacking here. The worldbuilding was not as detailed as in the previous…
I saw this book all over social media and lo and behold, I was able to snag a copy as an ARC! This is a very unique novel in terms of worldbuilding and plot. The world and its magic system are very detailed, creating a rich, immersive experience for readers. Wang is very skilled in…
I love Macbeth by Shakespeare. This was one of my most anticipated novels because the only thing better than the original is a retelling from a different character’s perspective. And Lady Macbeth is a damn interesting character! But then I got to reading – and my experience was rather disappointing. In this novel, Lady Macbeth…
It has been such a long time since I’ve read a YA Contemporary Romance. But I am so glad I got the chance to read this one as an audiobook. This is such a cute read! I absolutely adored Luca and Rory! In fact, every character is done so well. I could understand and connect…
Thank you to Netgalley for this eARC in exchange for my honest review. I think it’s important for me to mention that I didn’t love A Dowry of Blood by S. T. Gibson. Reading reviews on Goodreads had me feeling like an outlier in my apathy. Nevertheless, I went into An Education in Malice with…
There is something deeply compelling about a novel that treats history and cultural identity as something worth fighting for. This story interested me because of its theme of anti-colonialism. The author clearly shows the harm caused by centuries of colonialism and the need for repatriation of relics from other cultures. It’s a topic I feel…
I’ve always had a hit-or-miss situation with horror novels. But this? This was a hit for me – and what a surprise it was! Books that I love are the hardest for me to write cohesive reviews for – I just don’t know where to start! Let me first talk about the uniqueness of the…
Lately, I’ve been on the hunt for good fantasy-mysteries. And this novel just did the trick. I listened to this as an audiobook and it was a great experience. The narrator, Joe Eyre, does a fantastic job of making the story come alive. Every character sounded distinct, and he captured the personality of Irody perfectly.…