FathomfolkDrowned World, #1by Eliza Channarrated by Emily Woo Zeller(post may contain affiliate links) Fathomfolk by Eliza Chan is a fantasy debut and the first book in the Drowned Worlds duology. The semi-submerged city if Tiankawi is home to both humans and those known as fathomfolk--sirens, sea-witches, kelpies, and kappas. However, the humans tend to live… Continue reading Fathomfolk by Eliza Chan is a fantasy debut and the first book in the Drowned Worlds duology (3.5/5 stars)
Blood Beneath the SnowBlood & Souls Duology, #1by Alexandra Kennington(post may contain affiliate links) Blood Beneath the Snow is a fun and twisty debut romantasy by Alexandra Kennington. Revna's parents consider her to be their biggest disappointment, as she is the only royal family member without a magical ability. To save the lives of her… Continue reading Blood Beneath the Snow is a fun and twisty debut romantasy by Alexandra Kennington (4.25/5 stars)
The Chosen and the Beautifulby Nghi Vo(post may contain affiliate links) The Chosen and the Beautiful is a queer literary fantasy retelling of The Great Gatsby and Nghi Vo's debut novel. I'm a huge fan of Nghi Vo's work, and I am almost caught up on her entire back catalogue. I think all I have… Continue reading The Chosen and the Beautiful is a queer literary fantasy retelling of The Great Gatsby and Nghi Vo’s debut novel (3.5/5 stars)
Tress of the Emerald SeaSecret Project, #1by Brandon Sandersonnarrated by Michael Kramer(post may contain affiliate links) Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson is a whimsical fantasy adventure with romance elements. I had such a fun time reading this book! I borrowed the audiobook from my local library, and by the time I got… Continue reading Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson is a whimsical fantasy adventure with romance elements (4.5/5 stars)
Wooing the Witch QueenQueens of Villainy, #1by Stephanie Burgisnarrated by Amanda Leigh Cobb(post may contain affiliate links Wooing the Witch Queen by Stephanie Burgis is a fun cozy fantasy romance. Queen Saskia successfully wrestled her throne back from her evil uncle, and formed an alliance with two other witch queens in an attempt to keep… Continue reading Wooing the Witch Queen by Stephanie Burgis is a fun cozy fantasy romance (4.5/5 stars)
The Witch KingWitch King, #1by H.E. Edgmonnarrated by Dani Martineck(post may contain affiliate links) The Witch King by H.E. Edgmon is a queer ya fantasy debut featuring a trans witch who must face his traumatic past and the royal fiancé he left behind. I thought the worldbuilding here was pretty cool, especially the presentation of… Continue reading The Witch King by H.E. Edgmon is a queer ya fantasy debut featuring a trans witch who must face his traumatic past and the royal fiancé he left behind (3.25/5 stars)
The Song of Orphan's Gardennarrated by Esther Wane & Keval Shahby Nicole M. Hewitt(post may contain affiliate links) The Song of Orphan's Garden is a debut middle grade fantasy written in verse by Nicole M. Hewitt. I bought the audiobook version from LibroFM (there was a great sale!) and listened to that while I followed… Continue reading The Song of Orphan’s Garden is a debut middle grade fantasy written in verse by Nicole M. Hewitt (4.5/5 stars)
Heartless HunterThe Crimson Moth, #1by Kristen Ciccarellinarrated by Grace Gray(post may contain affiliate links) Heartless Hunter by Kirsten Ciccarelli is the first book in The Crimson Moth YA romantasy duology. Witches once ruled the city, but after a devastating revolution the Blood Guard now patrol the Republic, killing every witch they can find. Rune spends… Continue reading Heartless Hunter by Kirsten Ciccarelli is the first book in The Crimson Moth YA romantasy duology (3.75/5 stars)
Two Twisted CrownsThe Shepherd King, #2narrated by Lisa Cordileoneby Rachel Gillig(post may contain affiliate links) Two Twisted Crowns is the second book in the Shepherd King duology by Rachel Gillig. I ended up listening to the audiobook via my Spotify premium subscription. I really enjoyed listening to Lisa Cordileone narrate this book, she does a… Continue reading Two Twisted Crowns is the second book in the Shepherd King duology by Rachel Gillig (5/5 stars)
Adrift in Currents Clean and ClearWayward Children, #9by Seanan McGuire(post may contain affiliate links) Adrift in Currents Clean and Clear by Seanan McGuire is a portal fantasy novella and the tenth book in the Wayward Children series. As an even-numbered book in this series, it is a stand-alone and does not progress the chronological plot… Continue reading Adrift in Currents Clean and Clear by Seanan McGuire is a portal fantasy novella and the tenth book in the Wayward Children series (4.25/5 stars)
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