These top 10 posts are some of my favorites to do! It's so fun exploring my top 10 favorite book-related things of the year!
Friday, December 29, 2017
Top 10 Books I’m looking forward to in 2018
These top 10 posts are some of my favorites to do! It's so fun exploring my top 10 favorite book-related things of the year!
Thursday, December 28, 2017
Top 10 of 2017: Best Book Boyfriends of 2017
These top 10 posts are some of my favorites to do! It's so fun exploring my top 10 favorite book-related things of the year!
Wednesday, December 27, 2017
Top 10 of 2017: Best Novellas & Villains Of 2017
These top 10 posts are some of my favorites to do! It's so fun exploring my top 10 favorite book-related things of the year!
Tuesday, December 26, 2017
Top 10 of 2017: Best Book Covers of 2017
These top 10 posts are some of my favorites to do! It's so fun exploring my top 10 favorite book-related things of the year!
Monday, December 25, 2017
Top 10 of 2017: Best Books I’ve Read in 2017
These top 10 posts are some of my favorites to do! Unfortunately, I was away on vacation the last two years so I was unable to do them. But I am so glad to be back at it!
Sunday, December 24, 2017
Sunday Post #150: December Review
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Thursday, December 21, 2017
Friday, December 1, 2017
Sunday, November 19, 2017
Sunday Post #149: 90s Stuff and Obsessively Listening to One Song
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Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Blog Tour - Review + Giveaway: Spell Book & Scandal by Jen McConnel
Title: Spell Book & Scandal
Series: Spell Book & Scandal #1
Author: Jen McConnel
Genre: YA, paranormal, urban fantasy
Publication date: October 31st, 2017
Published by: Jen McConnel
Source: For review from Xpresso Book Tours
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Synopsis:
Shelby King is tired of living in her sister’s shadow. Just because Christina is the most powerful caster in school doesn’t mean Shelby’s any good at magic; she’s a scribe, like her mom, and everyone expects her to write spells for her sister, the way her mom always has for her dad. But Shelby’s spells fail spectacularly, and by the time she’s a sophomore, Christina won’t touch them with a ten-foot-pole; their parents aren’t much better. Shelby is fed up, and she decides to show the world she doesn’t care if she isn’t as good as her stuck-up sister, or as talented as their powerful parents. In fact, she decides it’s time to break all the rules, magical and otherwise, and she starts sneaking out to meet Jeremiah Smallwood, the second-best caster in school at illegal pop-up spell battles around town. She may not be able to scribe for him, but she doesn’t mind letting him think that she could; Shelby’s been half in love with Miah as long as she can remember, but he’s never paid attention to her until now, and she’s not going to risk her chances worrying about a pesky thing like the truth. But when Christina rats her out to their parents, Shelby can’t control her anger, and words come pouring out of her that she can’t take back even if she wanted to, threatening Christina’s future…and Shelby’s own chances with Jeremiah. It’ll take more magic than Shelby’s ever dreamed of to set things right, but no scribe has that much magic…right?
Shelby is not that great with magic. Like, every time someone tries out a spell she has written, it backfires spectacularly. At this point, Shelby has pretty much given up at magic. Especially when she is being overshadowed by her super talented, perfect older sister, Christina. And it doesn’t help that Christina is a total...
She is so awful toward Shelby—always insulting and belittling her. She is just the worst! But then things start to change for Shelby. She’s done with all these magical malfunctions and decides that she doesn’t care anymore.
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Gratitude Giveaway Hop!
In the US, it's the time of year to give thanks. So to show my gratitude towards you all, I'll be giving away the following book! (It's signed!)
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Monday, October 30, 2017
It's Monday! What Are You Reading? #106: Trying to Read ALL the Spooky Things
It's Monday! What Are You Reading? is a weekly meme hosted by Kathryn at Book Date and Unleashing Reads.
Sunday, October 29, 2017
Sunday Post #148: Spooky Stuff and Messes
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Thursday, October 19, 2017
Blog Tour - Review + Giveaway: The Girl Who Saved Ghosts (The Unbelievables #2) by K.C. Tansley
Title: The Girl Who Saved Ghosts
Series: The Unbelievables #2
Previous book in this series: The Girl Who Ignored Ghosts
Author: K.C. Tansley
Genre: YA, paranormal, urban fantasy
Publication date: October 17th, 2017
Published by: Beckett Publishing Group
Source: Review copy from publisher
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Synopsis:
She tried to ignore them. Now she might risk everything to save them.
After a summer spent in a haunted castle—a summer in which she traveled through time to solve a murder mystery—Kat is looking forward to a totally normal senior year at McTernan Academy. Then the ghost of a little girl appears and begs Kat for help, and more unquiet apparitions follow. All of them are terrified by the Dark One, and it soon becomes clear that that this evil force wants Kat dead.
Searching for help, Kat leaves school for the ancestral home she’s only just discovered. Her friend Evan, whose family is joined to her own by an arcane history, accompanies her. With the assistance of her eccentric great aunts and a loyal family ghost, Kat soon learns that she and Evan can only fix the present by traveling into the past.
As Kat and Evan make their way through nineteenth-century Vienna, the Dark One stalks them, and Kat must decide what she’s willing to sacrifice to save a ghost.
I remember really enjoying the sequel to this book, so I was very excited to read this book! And I was not disappointed! Overall, I very much enjoyed it!
Monday, October 16, 2017
It's Monday! What Are You Reading? #105: More Evil Cheerleaders!
It's Monday! What Are You Reading? is a weekly meme hosted by Kathryn at Book Date and Unleashing Reads.
Sunday, October 15, 2017
Sunday Post #147: Falling Asleep to Horror Movies
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Saturday, October 14, 2017
Thursday, October 12, 2017
My Fear Street Collection
So today I have a little bit of a different post. Since it's October, and therefore spooky season, I thought this would be the perfect time to talk about my Fear Street obsession! As if you haven't noticed already with all the Fear Street books I've been reviewing lately. LOL.
This all started when I was in middle school and I found these books in the school's library. I don't remember which was the first one I ever read, but I am pretty sure it was either The Prom Queen or The Thrill Club. Either way, I remember loving all the books I read in the series! So last year I set out to get my hands on all the Fear Street books I possibly could! Now, as a bookworm, I have a ton of books in general. But my Fear Street collection is insanely huge and I thought I'd share it with you guys... if you care. Lol.
Monday, October 9, 2017
It's Monday! What Are You Reading? #104: At a Standstill...
It's Monday! What Are You Reading? is a weekly meme hosted by Kathryn at Book Date and Unleashing Reads.
Sunday, October 8, 2017
Sunday Post #146: Worst Weekend Ever! (I'm being dramatic...)
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Thursday, October 5, 2017
Review: Spider’s Nemesis (Elemental Assassin #4.5) by Jennifer Estep
Title: Spider’s Nemesis
Series: Elemental Assassin #4.5
Previous short stories in this series: Poison (#0.1) | Web of Deceit (#0.2) | Spider's Bargain (#0.5) | Web of Death (#1.5) | Wasted (#2.7) | Tangled Dreams (#3.5) | Tangled Schemes (#3.7)
Books in this series: Spider's Bite (#1) | Web of Lies (#2) | Venom (#3) | Tangled Threads (#4) | Spider's Revenge (#5)
Author: Jennifer Estep
Genre: Adult, urban fantasy
Publication date: 2011
Published by: Jennifer Estep
Source: Free on author's site
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Synopsis:
This short story spans a period of many years, beginning before Gin was born and ending during the events of Tangled Threads. It is told from the point of view of Mab Monroe and shows how the Fire elemental grew up, including her first meeting with Eira Snow, Gin’s mother.
This short story is told in Mab’s POV, which was amazing! The short story actually spans several years, even before Gin was born. One of the earliest scenes we see was when Mab was 7 years old and on her first (and I’m guessing only) playdate with Eira Snow, Gin’s mother. I honestly can’t believe this rivalry started because Mab was a spoiled, jealous brat.
Wednesday, October 4, 2017
Review: Tangled Schemes (Elemental Assassin #3.7) by Jennifer Estep
Title: Tangled Schemes
Series: Elemental Assassin #3.7
Previous short stories in this series: Poison (#0.1) | Web of Deceit (#0.2) | Spider's Bargain (#0.5) | Web of Death (#1.5) | Wasted (#2.7) | Tangled Dreams (#3.5)
Books in this series: Spider's Bite (#1) | Web of Lies (#2) | Venom (#3) | Tangled Threads (#4)
Author: Jennifer Estep
Genre: Adult, urban fantasy
Publication date: 2011
Published by: Jennifer Estep
Source: Free on author's site
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Synopsis:
This short story spans a period of time starting from the last chapter of Spider’s Bite and ending right before the beginning of Tangled Threads. It’s told from Detective Bria Coolidge’s point of view and shows her search for her long-lost sister Genevieve Snow. What Bria doesn’t know is what she’s going to do about the fact that Genevieve also happens to be the assassin the Spider.
Tangled Schemes is told in Bria’s POV. Bria is Gin’s baby sister, if you don’t remember. This short story doesn't actually take place between any two books, like the other short stories tend to. This one spans from book 1 (Spider’s Bite) all the way up to just before that start of book 4 (Tangled Threads), and it shows Bria’s search for her sister Genevieve who she actually thought was dead, until recently. Little does Bria know that she is closer to her sister than she can imagine. But Bria does learn one astonishing thing about her big sister...
Tuesday, October 3, 2017
Review: Tangled Dreams (Elemental Assassin #3.5) by Jennifer Estep
Title: Tangled Dreams
Series: Elemental Assassin #3.5
Previous short stories in this series: Poison (#0.1) | Web of Deceit (#0.2) | Spider's Bargain (#0.5) | Web of Death #1.5 | Wasted (#2.7)
Books in this series: Spider's Bite (#1) | Web of Lies (#2) | Venom (#3) | Tangled Threads (#4)
Author: Jennifer Estep
Genre: Adult, urban fantasy
Publication date: 2011
Published by: Jennifer Estep
Source: Free on author's site
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Synopsis:
This short story takes place in between the events of Venom and Tangled Threads. It’s told from the points of view of Jo-Jo Deveraux and her sister, Sophia Deveraux. When a carjacker follows an injured Gin back to Jo-Jo’s beauty salon, Jo-Jo and Sophia join forced to eliminate the threat.
Tangled Dreams is told in the POV of Jo-Jo and Sophia, and it takes place between books 3 (Venom) and 4 (Tangled Threads).
Monday, October 2, 2017
It's Monday! What Are You Reading? #103: Evil Cheerleaders?
It's Monday! What Are You Reading? is a weekly meme hosted by Kathryn at Book Date and Unleashing Reads.
Sunday, October 1, 2017
Sunday Post #145: Spooky Season is Upon Us!
Welcome to The Sunday Post hosted by Kimba @ Caffeinated Book Reviewer, where I talk about what is going on in life and the blog, and show you all the bookish things I got that week!
Stuck In A Good Book Giveaway Hop!
Happy October everyone! I LOVE this time of year! So in honor of spooky season, I'm gonna giveaway a creepy book I was not able to put down!
Saturday, September 30, 2017
Friday, September 29, 2017
Review: The Knife (Fear Street #14) by R.L. Stine
Title: The Knife
Series: Fear Street #14 (Can be read as a standalone)
Author: R.L. Stine
Genre: YA, horror, mystery thriller
Publication date: January 1991
Published by: Pocket Books/Simon Pulse
Source: Own paperback
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Synopsis:
Quiet—hospital!
Sshh. There are a lot of things they want to keep quiet at Shadyside Hospital. In fact, just about every private room holds a private secret of its own.
Poor Laurie Masters. The student volunteer innocently happened to stumble onto the hospital’s sickest secret of all.
Laurie has seen too much—and now the doctors and nurses are taking a close look at Laurie.
What they come up with is a deadly diagnosis. Laurie may not be sick, but she’s getting a prescription anyway—a prescription for horror!
In this hospital people have been dying—to get out!
Weird things are going on at the hospital where Laurie is volunteering. There, Laurie meets a sick little boy who is acting strange. Laurie thinks there might be something seriously off about his home life. Also, people keep sneaking into the hospital wing that is still under construction. And then Laurie stumbled upon a murder. Could it be the new volunteer Rick, who is acting strange and is being very suspicious?
Thursday, September 28, 2017
Review: Pink Lock Picks and Sequined Witch Hats by Carla Rehse
Title: Pink Lock Picks and Sequined Witch Hats
Series: Pink Lock Picks and Sequined Witch Hats #1
Author: Carla Rehse
Genre: YA, paranormal, urban fantasy
Publication date: July 2017
Published by: Carla Rehse
Source: E-ARC for review from author via Netgalley
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Synopsis:
Seventeen-year-old homecoming queen, Gracie Mason, is a budding burglar.
While attempting her inaugural break-in, Gracie blacks out and wakes up far away from the scene. It turns out she accidentally intruded on a male witch’s “circle of power,” and now she’s bonded to him for life.
Gracie quickly learns that dissolving the bond with Asher, admittedly a very handsome and charming witch, is more complicated than she initially thought. To break the bond, Gracie must delve deeper into a society of witches that involves a secret club, a shadowy council, and all sorts of magical mischief. And right when it seems things can’t get any worse, witches start turning up dead.
It’s clear that Gracie is out of her depth as her quest to sever the bond magically turns into a murder investigation. But if Gracie and Asher don’t quickly uncover the killer, they might be next on the list.
“Just boy troubles.”
That sounds far simpler than the truth that I've had a crush on my almost stepbrother for several months, which led me to try to commit burglary, but instead I've somehow become shackled to an honest-to-goodness witch.
We all know how much I love magic and witches. And this book—I really liked!
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
Review: The Masked Truth by Kelley Armstrong
Title: The Masked Truth
Author: Kelley Armstrong
Genre: YA, mystery thriller
Publication date: October 2015
Published by: Doubleday Canada
Source: Own paperback
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Synopsis:
Riley Vasquez is haunted by the brutal murder of the couple she was babysitting for.
Max Cross is suffering under the shadow of a life-altering diagnosis he doesn't dare reveal.
The last thing either of them wants is to spend a weekend away at a therapy camp alongside five other teens with "issues." But that's exactly where they are when three masked men burst in to take the group hostage.
The building has no windows. The exits are sealed shut. Their phones are gone. And their captors are on a killing spree.
Riley and Max know that if they can't get out, they'll be next--but they're about to discover that even escape doesn't equal freedom.
First my father gets shot in the line of duty. Then I’m in the house when my babysitting clients are shot to death. Finally I get taken captive—by armed men—in the therapy camp that's supposed to help me deal with all that trauma. Ironic, huh?
That is Riley’s life right now. Her awful, awful life. Just enduring one trauma after the next. I very much enjoyed reading this, but it was brutal and so heartbreaking! It had a very intriguing mystery though, and it was tense AF! There were also many insane plot twists I did not see coming. The reveals were just very shocking and it just goes to show how people can be... even to their own family. It was unbelievably horrible.
Monday, September 25, 2017
It's Monday! What Are You Reading? #102: Assassins and Demon Hunters and Witches, Oh My!
It's Monday! What Are You Reading? is a weekly meme hosted by Kathryn at Book Date and Unleashing Reads.
Sunday, September 24, 2017
Sunday Post #144
Welcome to The Sunday Post hosted by Kimba @ Caffeinated Book Reviewer, where I talk about what is going on in life and the blog, and show you all the bookish things I got that week!
Friday, September 22, 2017
Review: Missing (Fear Street #4) by R.L. Stine
Title: Missing
Series: Fear Street #4 (Can be read as a standalone)
Author: R.L. Stine
Genre: YA, horror, mystery thriller
Publication date: May 1990
Published by: Pocket Books/Simon Pulse
Source: Own paperback
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Synopsis:
"Please help... Our parents are missing!"
What would you do if your parents didn’t come home, didn’t call, left no note? At first, Mark and Cara Burroughs aren’t terribly alarmed. Their parents have stayed out late before. But then other things start to go wrong. Mark’s girlfriend Gena breaks up with him and suddenly disappears. The police don’t seem at all interested in finding Mark and Cara’s parents. And their mysterious cousin who boards with them seems to be spying on their every move!
When murder strikes, Mark and Cara learn their terror is only beginning. Someone wants them to disappear too! But why? The answer lies deep in the Fear Street Woods. But will they live long enough to find it?
First their parents disappeared. Then the real terror began.
Mark and Cara’s parents have a tendency to work late. But they always call to let them know. This time, there is no call, and they don’t come home at all. Mark and Cara know something must be wrong. And to top it off, the cousin who lives with them starts to act strange... suspicious, almost. Could he be involved?
Thursday, September 21, 2017
Review: Wasted (Elemental Assassin #2.7) by Jennifer Estep
Title: Wasted
Series: Elemental Assassin #2.7
Previous short stories in this series: Poison (#0.1) | Web of Deceit (#0.2) | Spider's Bargain (#0.5) | Web of Death (#1.5)
Books in this series: Spider's Bite (#1) | Web of Lies (#2) | Venom (#3)
Author: Jennifer Estep
Genre: Adult, urban fantasy
Publication date: 2011
Published by: Jennifer Estep
Source: Free on author's site
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Synopsis:
This short story takes place in between the events of Web of Lies and Venom. One day, a beautiful woman walks into the bank where Finn works, and trouble soon follows.
When a beautiful woman walks into the bank that Finn works at, you know he won’t be able to resist her. But this woman might be more trouble than Finn could possible expect.
This short story takes place between book 2, Web of Lies, and book 3, Venom, and is told in Finn’s POV! I love Finn! I totally forgot how brilliant and badass he was! The man can fight and and kick some serious ass! Of course, then I remembered that his dad is an assassin, so... duh. Lol. But seriously, he surprised me in this.
Wednesday, September 20, 2017
Review: Web of Death (Elemental Assassin #1.5) by Jennifer Estep
Title: Web of Death
Series: Elemental Assassin #1.5
Previous short stories in this series: Poison (#0.1) | Web of Deceit (#0.2) | Spider's Bargain (#0.5)
Books in this series: Spider's Bite (#1) | Web of Lies (#2)
Author: Jennifer Estep
Genre: Adult, urban fantasy
Publication date: 2011
Published by: Jennifer Estep
Source: Free on author's site
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Synopsis:
This short story takes place after the events of Spider’s Bite but before the beginning of Web of Lies. In "Web of Death," Gin Blanco’s retirement is interrupted by some unwanted guests.
Web of Death takes place between book 1 (Spider’s Bite) and book 2 (Web of Lies) and is told in Gin’s POV.
Gin is now officially retired as an assassin and is moving into her new place when all of a sudden she is interrupted by a scream coming from the surrounding forest. To check it out, or not to check it out...
Tuesday, September 19, 2017
Review: Spider's Bargain (Elemental Assassin #0.5) by Jennifer Estep
Title: Spider's Bargain
Series: Elemental Assassin #0.5
Previous short stories in this series: Poison (#0.1) | Web of Deceit (#0.2)
First book in this series: Spider's Bite
Author: Jennifer Estep
Genre: Adult, urban fantasy
Publication date: 2011
Published by: Jennifer Estep
Source: Free on author's site
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Synopsis:
This short story takes place before the events of Spider’s Bite, the first book in the Elemental Assassin series. In "Spider’s Bargain," Gin Blanco takes on a corrupt cop, but only one of them will be left standing in the end.
Spider’s Bargain takes place right before book one, Spider’s Bite and it is told in Gin’s POV. This assignment has Gin going after a corrupt cop who doesn’t know how to take ‘no’ for a goddamn answer. Not only is he abusing his power, but the things he has done—
Monday, September 18, 2017
It's Monday! What Are You Reading? #101: Shadowhunters! Yay!
It's Monday! What Are You Reading? is a weekly meme hosted by Kathryn at Book Date / Teach Mentor Text & Unleashing Reads.
Sunday, September 17, 2017
Sunday Post #143: Weddings, Mummies, and Killer Llamas... What?
Welcome to The Sunday Post hosted by Kimba @ Caffeinated Book Reviewer, where I talk about what is going on in life and the blog, and show you all the bookish things I got that week!
Friday, September 15, 2017
Review: Trapped (Fear Street #51) by R.L. Stine
Title: Trapped
Series: Fear Street #51 (Can be read as a standalone)
Author: R.L. Stine
Genre: YA, mystery thriller, horror
Publication date: December 1997
Published by: Pocket Books/Simon Pulse
Source: Own paperback
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Synopsis:
Some kids in the sixties used to party in the tunnels under Shadyside High, until something left a bunch of people dead. But that's just a story, right? Besides, exploring the tunnels is more fun than being stuck in Saturday detention. Too bad there's no turning back--because in the tunnels there's no one around to hear your screams.
You're invited... to die.
Elaine thinks she’s going to spend a boring day in detention, but she would be wrong.
[Elaine] pulled her jacket tighter around herself and tried to fight off the chill that refused to leave her body.
It was going to be a long day.
She had no idea how long—or how dangerous.
Thursday, September 14, 2017
Review: Beanstalker and Other Hilarious Scarytales by Kiersten White
Title: Beanstalker and Other Hilarious Scarytales
Author: Kiersten White
Genre: Middle Grade, fantasy, fairy tale retelling
Publication date: July 2017
Published by: Scholastic
Source: Own Hardcover
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Synopsis:
Once upon a time, a girl skipped into the forest and became a zombie.
Wait, no, that's not how this story is supposed to go. Let's try again.
Once upon a time, a boy did a horrible job as a sheep-sitter and burned his tongue on stolen pie.
No, children in these stories are always good and virtuous. From the top.
Once upon a time, a king and queen tried to find a princess for their son to marry, and he wound up fleeing from a group of very hairy vampires.
Hmmm...
What about, once upon a time, a bunch of fairy tales got twisted around to be completely hilarious, a tiny bit icky, and delightfully spooky scarytales... in other words, exactly what fairy tales were meant to be. Grab some flaming torches, maybe don't accept that bowl of pease porridge, and get ready for a wickedly fun ride with acclaimed author Kiersten White and fairy tales like you've never heard them before.
Vampires and Zombies and Stepmothers, Oh my!
I can always count on Kiersten White for a fun, humorous read, and this was no exception! While yes it is an MG novel, I do like to read them every once in awhile, and this one was amazing! I thoroughly enjoyed it!
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Review: Roar (Stormheart #1) by Cora Carmack
Title: Roar
Series: Stormheart #1
Author: Cora Carmack
Genre: YA, high fantasy
Publication date: June 2017
Published by: Tor Teen
Source: Library book
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Synopsis:
In a land ruled and shaped by violent magical storms, power lies with those who control them.
Aurora Pavan comes from one of the oldest Stormling families in existence. Long ago, the ungifted pledged fealty and service to her family in exchange for safe haven, and a kingdom was carved out from the wildlands and sustained by magic capable of repelling the world’s deadliest foes. As the sole heir of Pavan, Aurora’s been groomed to be the perfect queen. She’s intelligent and brave and honorable. But she’s yet to show any trace of the magic she’ll need to protect her people.
To keep her secret and save her crown, Aurora’s mother arranges for her to marry a dark and brooding Stormling prince from another kingdom. At first, the prince seems like the perfect solution to all her problems. He’ll guarantee her spot as the next queen and be the champion her people need to remain safe. But the more secrets Aurora uncovers about him, the more a future with him frightens her. When she dons a disguise and sneaks out of the palace one night to spy on him, she stumbles upon a black market dealing in the very thing she lacks—storm magic. And the people selling it? They’re not Stormlings. They’re storm hunters.
Legend says that her ancestors first gained their magic by facing a storm and stealing part of its essence. And when a handsome young storm hunter reveals he was born without magic, but possesses it now, Aurora realizes there’s a third option for her future besides ruin or marriage.
She might not have magic now, but she can steal it if she’s brave enough.
Challenge a tempest. Survive it. And you become its master.
I really wanted to like you Roar, I really did. But gods, you were just not for me. I admit, Fantasy is not really my thing to start with, but I do enjoy a good Fantasy novel on the rare occasion. This particular book was a group read for a Goodreads group I’m part of, and this one did sound interesting to me! I loved the premise of storms ravaging the lands and demigod-like, superpowered humans able to dissipate said storms. These people are usually royalty, but our protagonist, who is a princess, actually has no signs of having any abilities! Sign me up for that, please! But, um, no. While I did enjoy some aspects of the book, overall I ended up just not liking it as much as I was hoping. So prepare yourselves, grab yourself some popcorn and have a seat, because this is gonna be a long one!
Monday, September 11, 2017
It's Monday! What Are You Reading? #100: Thrillers
It's Monday! What Are You Reading? is a weekly meme hosted by Kathryn at Book Date / Teach Mentor Text & Unleashing Reads.
Sunday, September 10, 2017
Sunday Post #142
Welcome to The Sunday Post hosted by Kimba @ Caffeinated Book Reviewer, where I talk about what is going on in life and the blog, and show you all the bookish things I got that week!