Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: The Prince's Poisoned Vow Series: Infernal War Saga: Book One Author: Hailey Turner Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 646 Pages Category: Fantasy Rating: 3 Stars At a Glance: I know one of the most useless things a reader can say in a review is, "I really wanted to love this book." Intention and outcome with... Continue Reading →
Title: Hand of Glory Series: Arcane Hearts: Book Five Author: Nazri Noor Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 281 Pages Category: Fantasy Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: The Arcane Hearts series is a good fit for readers who like Urban Fantasy that includes fun and interesting world building but lacks the darker themes and a story... Continue Reading →
Title: Hyacinth Author: Elle Porter Publisher: Self-Published Length: 76 Pages Category: Fantasy, Trans M/M Romance, Mythology Rating: 5 Stars At a Glance: Hyacinth casts its spell effortlessly, aiming for the heart and finding its mark, so much so that I read it twice to be sure I absorbed it all, and I’m glad I did... Continue Reading →
Title: Spellsworn Series: Journals & Journeys: Book One Author: Justin Schuelke Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 322 Pages Category: YA Fantasy Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: I may have never rolled the dice in a single game of Dungeons & Dragons, but I appreciate the imagination that went into bringing this story and its characters... Continue Reading →
Title: A Velvet Glove Series: Arcane Hearts: Book Four Author: Nazri Noor Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 404 Pages Category: Fantasy, Action/Adventure Rating: 5 Stars At a Glance: Nazri Noor has consistently built and enriched this world from the beginning, which has done nothing but made me enjoy every new facet or thing I learn more... Continue Reading →
Title: An Iron Fist Series: Arcane Hearts: Book Three Author: Nazri Noor Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 268 Pages Category: Fantasy Rating: 4.5 Stars At a Glance: I loved all the new characters introduced in An Iron Fist, even the villains because they were the catalyst for all the trouble. This is hands down my favorite... Continue Reading →
Title: A Marvellous Light Series: The Last Binding: Book One Author: Freya Marske Publisher: Macmillan/Tor Books Length: 377 Pages Category: Historical Romance, Fantasy Rating: 5 Stars At a Glance: Freya Marske’s prose is nothing but lush, and I found myself chewing through the beauty of her scenery and the world she built around a magic... Continue Reading →
Title: Blood Moon Author: Brier James Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 224 Pages Category: Paranormal/Fantasy Rating: 4.5 Stars At a Glance: There are some terribly touching moments in this story, some conflict that could have easily ended in tragedy, and a reconciliation that leads to the beginning of a legend. A legend I enjoyed being a... Continue Reading →
Title: A Stroke of Brilliance Series: Arcane Hearts: Book Two Author: Nazri Noor Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 275 Pages Category: Fantasy, Mystery/Suspense Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: With a wink and a little cheek and a lot of sincerity, Jackson Pryde brings readers along with him for some fun and adventure in a world... Continue Reading →
Title: Trailer Park Trickster Series: The Adam Binder Novels: Book Two Author: David R. Slayton Publisher: Blackstone Publishing Length: 295 Pages Category: Fantasy Rating: 5 Stars At a Glance: Trailer Park Trickster was on a short list of my most anticipated books in 2021 and is now on my Best Of list for the year.... Continue Reading →
Title: Under the Whispering Door Author: TJ Klune Publisher: Tor Books/Macmillan Length: 400 Pages Category: Fantasy Rating: 4.5 Stars At a Glance: This story sparkles when it delves into those quiet moments where two people share their loneliness, and they become not quite so lonely anymore. It is exquisite when it reminds us to slow... Continue Reading →
Title: The Bone Gate Series: Lesser Known Monsters: Book Two Author: Rory Michaelson Publisher: Self-Published Length: 336 Pages Category: Dark Fantasy Rating: 5 Stars At a Glance: The way I fell so madly for this book. It's imaginative and impressive and grabbed me by the heartstrings and never let go. The Bone Gate will, without... Continue Reading →
Title: The Beauty Within Author: H.L. Day Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 217 Pages Category: Fairy Tale Romance, Fantasy Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: The Beauty Within is a gentle story that celebrates the simple joy of falling in love. This book offers readers who love fairy tales and their uncomplicated, universal message that love... Continue Reading →
Title: The Forever Place Series: Sequel to You First Author: J.C. Lillis Publisher: Self-Published Length: 258 Pages Category: Fantasy Romance, Second Chance Romance, Hurt/Comfort Rating: 5 Stars At a Glance: This is truly one of the most compassionate books I’ve ever had the pleasure to read. It proves there is grace and courage in forgiveness—forgiving... Continue Reading →
Title: Rare Vigilance Series: Whitethorn Agency: Book One Author: M.A. Grant Publisher: Carina Press Length: 267 Pages Category: Paranormal/Fantasy Rating: 5 Stars At a Glance: Excellent suspense, both the mysterious and romantic kind, combined with fantastic characterizations, a richly imagined world, and this author’s gift for captivating me as I lose myself in her stories... Continue Reading →
Title: The Bayou Author: Arden Powell Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 97 Pages Category: Southern Gothic, Horror, Fantasy, Historical Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: Arden Powell melds the feral and predatory with the fantastical and dreadful. Their writing is claustrophobic in the best ways, capturing the sultriness of the setting, and that special something for... Continue Reading →
Series: Sons of Britain: Books Two - Five Author: Mia West Publisher: Self-Published Length: 858 (1060 series total) Category: Historical, Fantasy Rating: 4.5 Stars overall At a Glance: I unashamedly and unabashedly adore this series—the romance, the adventure, the creative license, and the way West is drawing everyone and everything together in a manner that... Continue Reading →
Title: Heart of the Dragon Author: Jamie Sullivan Publisher: Riptide Publishing (2nd Edition) Length: 193 Pages Category: Fantasy Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: Heart of the Dragon epitomizes the feel-good read, and I was completely enchanted by it. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: The greatest thief captures an unexpected prize. Madfall is the greatest thief... Continue Reading →
Title: Sonata Form Author: Carole Cummings Publisher: Forest Path Books Length: 290 Pages Category: Fantasy Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: Sonata Form is charming, at times sweet, fraught with external conflict, and is yet another example of the sort of fantasy Cummings writes—it isn't romance, but there is a clear and present romanticism to... Continue Reading →
Title: Harvester of Bones Series: SPECTR Series 3: Book Four Author: Jordan L. Hawk Publisher: Self-Published Length: 86 Pages Category: Paranormal, Fantasy At a Glance: As we SPECTR series loyalists expect, Jordan L. Hawk once again digs into his big box of horrors and introduces us to an NHE that ties into the Louisiana setting... Continue Reading →
Title: The Counterfeit Viscount Series: A Novella in the Wicked Gentlemen -verse Author: Ginn Hale Publisher: Blind Eye Books Length: 123 Pages Category: Fantasy, Mystery At a Glance: The Counterfeit Viscount drew upon my sentimentality and the affection I have for this vivid alternate reality -verse, and, as always, Hale's writing exudes atmosphere. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Young King Arthur and the Round Table Knights Series: King Arthur: Book One Author: Siryn Sueng Publisher: Deep Hearts YA Length: 210 Pages Category: Young Adult, Fantasy At a Glance: Young King Arthur and the Round Table Knights rates pretty high on the entertainment scale, and I was happily absorbed in the telling of... Continue Reading →
Title: Ember Boys Series: Flint and Tinder: Book One Author: Gregory Ashe Publisher: Self-Published Length: 213 Pages Category: Fantasy, Paranormal, New Adult At a Glance: Fans of the Hollow Folk series will not want to miss this dangerous and emotionally volatile new chapter in that -verse. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Emmett Bradley thinks his adventures... Continue Reading →
Title: To Find Him and Love Him Again: Vol. Two Series: Tyack & Frayne Mysteries: Book Ten Author: Harper Fox Publisher: Self-Published Length: 164 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance, Magical Realism At a Glance: Harper Fox writes such a lovely contemporary romance, but her gift for storytelling transcends when she architects the multifaceted realms of the... Continue Reading →
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