My favorite book that came out of last year's SPFBO was Symphony of the Wind, which surprised me not by being awesome, but by being just... exactly all the things I love in a book. So when I was approached with the sequel, well... I was all over it. So this review is based on... Continue Reading →
Esme’s SPFBO 5 Semifinalist! Kalanon’s Rising by Darian Smith
An Aside: I'm not sure how many semifinalists I'll end up with this year, I'm almost done with my batch of 15, and after this announcement, I'll probably pick one or two more. Our finalist will be chosen after Kristen and I have both read each other's picks and discussed it at length 😀 There's... Continue Reading →
SPFBO Review: Rose in the Dark by Casia Schreyer
Wooo SPFBO! I've had a busy July but luckily, still managing to get some books in! Princess Rheeya Stone-Rose, the eleventh rebirth of the Stone Clan Princess, must find her true love to complete her soul bond and keep her province prosperous. It would be easier if she didn’t feel like every nobleman she meets... Continue Reading →
Review: The Valley of the Gods by Phil Tucker
This is one of those books that I've been looking forward to since the previous book in the series was released. It was a total surprise too. Audible emailed me one day and was like 'oh hey, this book is out' before it was even visible on goodreads. Good thing I had a credit, amirite?... Continue Reading →
Review: The Gossamer Mage by Julie E. Czerneda
I stumbled over this one on NetGalley while I was looking for something else, which... happens more than you'd think. In usually good ways! ^_^ So, thanks to the author, as well as DAW via NetGalley for the review copy!~ Only in Tananen do people worship a single deity: the Deathless Goddess. Only in this... Continue Reading →
Esme’s SPFBO 5 Review: The Crumbling Kingdom by Jeffrey Hall
Long Ass Review: Wish and Moso live in a city that’s surrounded by a dense, dangerous, and oft-thought cursed jungle. Those brave enough to go into the jungle to get supplies for medicine, riches buried ages ago, or animals for food are known as jungle-divers. Wish and Moso are some of the best around,... Continue Reading →
Review: The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow
This book has been on my radar for several months now, and I've had a review copy burning a hole in my metaphorical pocket for a couple of them. After hearing fellow bloggers praise it to bits, I couldn't help but shuffle it to the top of the TBR. Thanks to the author, as well... Continue Reading →
Esme’s SPFBO 5 Review: The Brightest Light by Scott J Robinson
Intro: My first review for SPFBO 5!!! My ratings and the status of the book are at the bottom of the review. For each review, I'll note how much of the book I read and whether it's "cut" or "still alive" - "still alive" meaning it's under consideration for a semi but no decision has... Continue Reading →
Blog Tour Review: The Written by Ben Galley
This is my first blog tour ever guys, so forgive me if I don't do this right! 😀 When I was approached to participate, I couldn't help but jump on the chance. I've been meaning to read more of Ben Galley's work for quite a while, and what better time to start the Emaneska series... Continue Reading →
Review: Forever Fantasy Online by Rachel Aaron & Travis Bach
I've heard so many good things about this book, and so I had the audiobook in my library nearly on release day... and then the sequel... and still didn't manage to actually get to them until now (I'M WORKING ON YOU, 150 UNLISTENED BOOKS). So, what better time than now?! 😀 IT'S NOT A GAME... Continue Reading →