Reviews for fantasy books.
This is a retelling of the romance of Patroclus and Achilles. It chronicles Achilles life from childhood until his downfall in Troy and all the events that lead to that fate. While this is the story of Achilles, it’s all told from Patroclus’ POV, even after his death. This has been a very popular Greek … More Review: The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
This is a free bonus story that can only be obtained by signing up for Finley Fenn’s mailing list. One fateful night, Stella wanders the forest seeking peace and an escape from her life. She finds an ancient altar in the woods and decides to give herself to the moon. But instead she finds herself … More Review: Offered by the Orc by Finley Fenn
I will admit, I was apprehensive about starting this book because it’s a dark romance and it involves pregnancy, two things I don’t really enjoy. But, I keep seeing people talk about how good this series is and it just keeps coming up in my feed, so I decided to give it a try. While … More Review: The Lady and the Orc by Finley Fenn
This volume contains chapters 180-206 of the webtoon comic. This volume continues with Persephone’s trial and punishment for her act of wrath in the mortal world. The trial was very interesting and thrilling because we see Hades really stand up to his brother. The fall out from this trial was devastating for Persephone and Hades … More Review: Lore Olympus Volume Eight by Rachel Smythe
Well this was interesting. This is the first time I have read Jojo’s but I have watched all of the anime that is out. Part 7 is a reboot of the whole series, which is good because some of the previous stands/ characters were getting a bit boring. This introduction of Gyro Zeppeli and Johnny … More ARC Review: Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure: Part 7 – Steel Ball Run, Vol. 1 by Hirohiko Araki
This was a wonderful story. This takes place at the Porta Bella Magiculinary Academy that teaches students how to create meals with magic and its a very exclusive academy. We have Basil who is at the school on a scholarship that requires getting top student in exams at least twice to have tuition covered and … More Review: Basil and Oregano by Melissa Capriglione
The overall rating is the average of the following ratings. Also I have skipped the Black Jewel and Ephemera stories because I haven’t read those series yet. THE LADY IN GLASS3 stars – I liked it An interesting version of Snow White that is sent in a future where humans have been deformed and now … More Review: The Lady in Glass and Other Stories by Anne Bishop
This volume has Chapters 1-17 of the webtoon comic. A bonus chapter featuring Baynard and Peres first meeting is also included. This is a beautifully illustrated story about a lady-in-waiting and a magical suit of armor. Lucia was a sweet woman who is just trying to help Lady Kirsi prepare for her upcoming wedding. She … More ARC Review: Suitor Armor Volume 1 by Purpah
Wanted!4 stars – It was really good This is a western about a wanted criminal named Gill Bastar who has a high bounty because he keeps killing those who come after him. He only kills people who shoot at him first though so he believes the bounty is unwarranted. After being attacked by a bounty … More ARC Review: Wanted! Eiichiro Oda Before One Piece by Eiichiro Oda
This book contains chapters 153-179 of the webtoon comic. In this volume, we pick up with Persephone trying to fix Minthe, but it doesn’t really work. Since Persephone is struggling so much, she attends therapy for the first time and actually starts to work through the trauma of being raped and the stress her mother … More Review: Lore Olympus Volume Seven by Rachel Smythe
In a world of magic that is recovering from a war, Ada is concerned about her younger sister’s developing powers. She knows she needs an apprenticeship with the king’s magician but she is still fearful that war will return. When a traveling group of magicians pass through the city, they see Safi’s talents and take … More ARC Review: The Firelight Apprentice by Bree Paulsen
After Sally and Jack get married, Sally quickly realizes she isn’t prepared to be queen and doesn’t like how her role has changed. She struggles with the attention that comes with being queen. When Sally and Zero uncover a long lost doorway to Dream Town, she sets into motion a chain of sinister events for … More Review: Long Live the Pumpkin Queen by Shae Ernshaw
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