A Court of Thorns and Roses is the first book in an extremely popular high fantasy new adult series. It follows a human girl called Feyre, who while hunting to provide for her father and sisters, comes across a wolf that she kills. It turns out the wolf was actually a faerie and as you can imagine drama ensues. ⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 stars. The pace of the book is rather slow, not a lot happens in the first three quarters of the book. Though I still liked reading even the slow parts, which is, as I just said, the majority of the book. Most of the time the worldbuilding and descriptions flowed smoothly, but there were a couple of times where I was thrown out of the story because I had to roll my eyes … [Read more...]
Age of Swords by Michael J. Sullivan
*I received an arc from the publisher via netgalley in exchange for an honest review* ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 stars. Comes out July 25th! As it is the second book in a series, this review contains spoilers from Age of Myth. If you haven't read this series yet, and you enjoy epic fantasy with great characters, do yourself a favor and pick it up. The breathtaking adventure that began in Age of Myth continues in Age of Swords as we revisit fantastic characters and meet new ones. And as the world expands beyond the borders of Dahl Rhen, the author masterfully weaves a plethora of new information into the story seamlessly. Age of Swords dives into the depths of the Art and how it works, while … [Read more...]
The Alchemists of Loom by Elise Kova
Today is just going to be a short review, because I'm currently on vacation. But mainly because I don't have much to say about this book, yet I still wanted to share my thoughts. ⭐️⭐️/5 stars. The Alchemists of Loom is a steampunk fantasy novel following the infamous White Wraith, Ariana, her initiate, Florence, and a Dragon called Cvareh. Thrown together by accident, they start to form an unlikely bond that lead them into a world of trouble. The world is super interesting because of all the steampunk elements. Somehow, when I first heard about it, I didn't catch the fact that it was steampunk. And I usually don't enjoy the aesthetics of that genre, but somehow this particular book … [Read more...]
Age of Myth by Michael J. Sullivan
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 stars. Age of Myth is my first Michael J. Sullivan book and I can honestly say I'm impressed. It's the first book in a six book series set 3000 years before the events of The Riyria Chronicles. The Legends of The First Empire series is meant to work as a separate entry into the world of Elan, and it does not contain spoilers for the other books set in the same world. The Fhrey have ruled the world for eons. They vanquished the Dherg, routed the giants, and chased the goblins into the sea. They have no equal, no fear of any living thing – until now.” Gods are believed to be immortal, but when Raithe, son of Herkimer, crosses the path of one of the Fhrey, things become a bit … [Read more...]
Top Five: Bookish Buzzwords
When looking for my next read, there are certain buzzwords that makes me instantly intrigued and excited. Here are my top five: FIVE Stories with a historical setting and occult or supernatural elements. The first book that comes to mind is The Diviners by Libba Bray. It's equal parts fun and scary. While solving a supernatural problem it also includes fashion and trends from 1920's New York, which I absolutely loved reading about. Another interesting book that fits is the second book in the All Souls Trilogy, Shadow of Night by Deborah Harkness. It takes place in London in the year 1590, where we meet several historical figures while searching for a mysterious book. Dark Days … [Read more...]
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/ 5 stars “The circus arrives without warning.” The first sentence is bordering on iconic, it sets the mood instantly, raises your expectations and lets you know that you’re in for a treat. The Night Circus is written in present tense, set in the past and plays out over a span of 30 years. It took me a couple of chapters to get used to the writing, but I soon grew to love it. It fits the story because it creates a sense of urgency, which made me as a reader more engaged in the story. The characters were interesting, but I wanted to get to know them and I never felt I quite got there. The person I cared about most and felt closest to was Bailey. His journey of finding his … [Read more...]
