Reviews for books I gave five stars to.
As soon as Imani James met Arms Master Vindilus Calgari she hated him and his shady friends. But when Renate is in danger, Imani finds herself reluctantly working with Vinilus to protect their people and learns that Vin isn’t as bad as she thought. As soon as I realized this was Imani and Vin’s book … More Review: Resistance by Etta Pierce
Like the previous book, this continues with a darker theme, especially in the second half of the book. While a lot more action packed and emotional than I was expecting, I really enjoyed this book and this couple. Bree was a spunky, determined, and resilient woman. I loved how she always said what she was … More Review: Persistence by Etta Pierce
As someone who has read quite a lot of books on ancient Egypt, I was extremely surprised that I had never heard of Christiane Desroches-Noblecourt before I saw this book. Christiane was a remarkable woman with an extremely rich career. Her extraordinary contributions to Egyptology, the Louvre, and the world are astounding. “You don’t get … More Review: Empress of the Nile: The Daredevil Archaeologist Who Saved Egypt’s Ancient Temples from Destruction by Lynne Olson
This was a wonderful book and I couldn’t put it down. Unlike the previous two books this one is a bit different because both Ryan and Josiah are both out and comfortable with their sexuality and they both have supportive families. Ryan and Josiah have a wonderful relationship that shows that long distance relationships can … More Review: Connection Error by Annabeth Albert
This is one of the best tarot books I have read. This was a beautifully illustrated and wonderfully organized book that breaks down a tarot deck and the many ways you can interpret the cards. In this book, Squire provides information on the Major and Minor arcana by providing information about the ruling planet, zodiac … More ARC Review: The Witch of the Forest’s Guide to Tarot Magick by Lindsay Squire
When Olivia Loxley is attacked and kidnapped from her home she never expects to find herself on an alien spacecraft being asked to help the Commander stop a sex trafficking criminal. This book was wonderful. By the time I finished the first chapter, I knew I was going to love this book and world. Olivia … More Review: Convergence by Etta Pierce
After falling in love with Soren in the first book I knew I was going to enjoy this book and it did not disappoint. This book takes place a year after the events in the first book. Gabe is still coming to terms with the existence of vampires and still struggling to be a decent … More Review: Soren by Grae Bryan
As someone who has never read a book about runes, this was a wonderful beginners book. This book goes over the history of runes, their use in divination, how to cast runes, and ways to apply them in your everyday life. While this is a lot of information for a newbie, Brekke does a wonderful … More ARC Review: The Complete Guide to Runes: An Essential Reference for Runelore, Meanings, Divination, and Magic by Wayne Brekke
After six books we are finally at the final sister and the one I have been eagerly waiting for since reading Always Practice Safe Hex. Clara and Henry have been making heart eyes at each other for a while now and we finally see them admit their feelings for each other. “It’s always been you, … More Review: Grim and Bear It by Juliette Cross
Trigger Warnings: graphic death; genocide; torture; physical abuse; starvation; PTSD; survivor’s guilt; infanticide; cheating; alcohol use; paranoia; abusive relationship; suicide of a child; cancer; “Information is necessary, to be sure, but it is never sufficient. Information must also be believed…Only when information is combined with belief does it become knowledge, and only knowledge leads to … More Review: The Escape Artist: The Man Who Broke Out of Auschwitz to Warn the World by Jonathan Freedland
Lara and Keir’s story continues with them making their way to the Heart of the Plains so Lara can be declared Warprize. Like the previous books, this was another emotional one that kept me hooked to the story. I couldn’t put it down and finished it within a few hours. Lara and Keir continue to … More Review: Warlord by Elizabeth Vaughan
When Tristan almost dies he realizes his life will no longer be the same again. He can now see ghosts and he finds himself helping London’s most infamous drag queen, Miz Dusty Le Frey, solve her own murder. Well this was absolutely wonderful! From the very beginning I was hooked by this wonderful paranormal murder … More Review: Dead Serious Case #1: Miz Dusty Le Frey by Vawn Cassidy
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