This was a great introduction to this series and characters. Gabimaru the Hollow is one of the most notorious ninja assassins. While he is captured, multiple attempts at executing him have failed. The shogun gives him an ultimatum, go to Shinsenkyo and find the elixir of life or die. Gabimaru is an interesting character. He … More Review: Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku Volumes 1-3 by Yuji Kaku
Becky “ Rebel” Reichert is one character who I instantly loved and couldn’t wait to know more about her. She is sassy, smart, and takes no one’s shit. After the ending in the first book I was so excited to jump right into this one to see what Becky will do and how her relationship … More Review: In Rides Trouble by Julie Ann Walker
CW: death of best friend and brother; graphic torture recounted; grief and guilt; PTSD; attempted mugging; stalking; gun violence; on page death of a friend and spouse from gun violence; Islamophobia; vomiting; It’s been years since I read this series and figured it was time for a reread considering Walker just released a new spin-off … More Review: Hell on Wheels by Julie Ann Walker
This book was a wonderful look at Victorian spiritualism, magic, and the supernatural. Douris explores the history of spiritualism, séances, automatic writing, cartomancy, spirit photography, and many other things. Douris also provides information on the history of supernaturals, superstitions, magic, and Halloween and Christmas celebrations. Not only is this book filled with a wonderful look … More ARC Review: Spirits, Seers and Séances: Victorian Spiritualism, Magic and the Supernatural by Steele Alexandra Douris
It’s always hard when you go into a story that you know ends in tragedy, but Ward somehow did an amazing job at making this not centered around loss but love. Darius is one of the most important characters in this series, even if he has barely been a part of the series. He set … More ARC Review: Darius by J. R. Ward
After reading the Soulbound series I really wanted to know more about Spencer and his life. Well this book fulfilled my wish and I am so glad we finally get to see Spencer find happiness in the arms of a dangerous vampire. This book takes place two years after the events in the Soulbound series. … More ARC Review: Resurrection Reprise by Hailey Turner
Mila is working as a bartender at New Orleans’ hottest new club, Ember, and trying to keep a low profile. When she is attacked she finds herself rescued by her hot boss, Dante Fury, and being coerced into a fake relationship to keep herself safe. I am a sucker for the fake relationship trope so … More ARC Review: Fury by Anna Hackett
While I didn’t love how this book started, I ended up really enjoying this couple’s story a lot. To start with what I didn’t like, this book starts with Margot, the witch, taking her frustrating day out on Elena, a donut shop worker, because she didn’t have any chocolate donuts. It made me not like … More Review: Doughnuts and Doom by Balazs Lorinczi
Graphicsathon is a graphics reading challenge hosted by @allonsythornrax, @bookishrebecca, @becandbooks, @allypallystaken, and @howlinglibrary. You can also find more about this challenge from their Twitter (@graphicsathon), Instagram (@graphicsathon), or join the Discord here For the information about this round and the prompts, check out the announcement post here. This round was a month long reading challenge to read 31 graphics in … More Graphicsathon August 31 in 31 Challenge Wrap Up
This was a fascinating SciFi world with royals using jousting tournaments to marry off their daughters. A lesbian couple is determined to beat the system though and rescue the trapped princesses. I really enjoyed this one. Pan’s story was interesting and I really want to see how her search for Tara goes. Cass and Bee … More Review: Cosmoknights Volumes 1 and 2 by Hannah Templer
Moth and the Rycke: Set during The Rycke (book 3). This is the scene of Moth going to get Aury back for Ghost. I liked that we finally got to see this interaction and how miserable Aury was without Ghost. The Adventures of Danny and Wyn Part 1: Set after the events in Wyn (book … More Review: A Collection of Monstrous Short Stories Vol. 1 by Lily Mayne
“I would wait my whole life for you…I would wait forever for you, Jugs.” Well Lily Mayne really knows how to make you feel everything! Lore was a beautiful story filled with love, devotion, heartbreak, and change. From the very beginning I couldn’t put Jug and Lor’s story down and it put me through the … More Review: Lor by Lily Mayne
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