Book Review: Dragon Tamer by Ophelia Silk

Summary: Katla, idiot of idiots, last warrior of Lundr, should know better than to release a dragon. Sacrificing humans to keep the dragons away may be less bloody than war, but it’s repulsive and cowardly. Real warriors fight their enemies head on. And that’s exactly what Katla intends to do. Her plans go south when, … Continue reading Book Review: Dragon Tamer by Ophelia Silk

Book Review: Spellbound by Allie Therin

Summary: To save Manhattan, they’ll have to save each other first… 1925, New York Arthur Kenzie’s life’s work is protecting the world from the supernatural relics that could destroy it. When an amulet with the power to control the tides is shipped to New York, he must intercept it before it can be used to … Continue reading Book Review: Spellbound by Allie Therin

Book Review: The Prince of Secrets by A.J. Lancaster

Summary: Wyn knows falling for Hetta Valstar is a bad idea. She's not only human but the new magically bonded ruler of Stariel Estate. If their relationship gets out, it'll cause a scandal that could ruin their attempts to sort out the estate's crumbling finances. And it doesn't help that Stariel has decided it doesn't … Continue reading Book Review: The Prince of Secrets by A.J. Lancaster

Book Review: Radiance by Grace Draven

Summary: THE PRINCE OF NO VALUE Brishen Khaskem, prince of the Kai, has lived content as the nonessential spare heir to a throne secured many times over. A trade and political alliance between the human kingdom of Gaur and the Kai kingdom of Bast-Haradis requires that he marry a Gauri woman to seal the treaty. … Continue reading Book Review: Radiance by Grace Draven

Book Review: Briarley by Aster Glenn Gray #WyrdAndWonder

Summary: During a chance summer shower, an English country parson takes refuge in a country house. The house seems deserted, yet the table is laid with a sumptuous banquet such as the parson has not seen since before war rationing. Unnerved by the uncanny house, he flees, but stops to pluck a single perfect rose … Continue reading Book Review: Briarley by Aster Glenn Gray #WyrdAndWonder

Book Review: Stars Descend by Kara Jaynes

Summary: The Elves have come down from the sky in their ships, their countenances full of light and their bodies, power. But they rule over us humans with iron fists, and without mercy. Vampires stalk the streets, lurking in shadows and the cover of darkness. Their lust for blood is never sated, and the nights … Continue reading Book Review: Stars Descend by Kara Jaynes

HEA Romantic Fantasy Book Club – June Book – Daughter of Mystery by Heather Rose Jones

Somewhat recently, we started a new book club on reddit's r/fantasy forum focusing on Romatic Fantasy (because what could be better than my two favorite genres combined?). I thought I'd post an announcement post here, in case any of you want to join in. June's book is Daughter of Mystery by Heather Rose Jones. Margerit … Continue reading HEA Romantic Fantasy Book Club – June Book – Daughter of Mystery by Heather Rose Jones

Introducing the HEA Book Club, for fans of Fantasy Romance!

So, The Borrowed Bookshelf and I got together and we're running a brand new book club over on reddit's r/fantasy community called HEA, or Happily Ever After. This is a club meant to highlight all things fantasy romance--these are books that combine elements and tropes of both the Fantasy and Romance genres. Some books may … Continue reading Introducing the HEA Book Club, for fans of Fantasy Romance!

Book Review: Swordheart by T. Kingfisher

Summary:   Halla is a housekeeper who has suddenly inherited her great-uncle's estate... and, unfortunately, his relatives. Sarkis is an immortal swordsman trapped in a prison of enchanted steel. When Halla draws the sword that imprisons him, Sarkis finds himself attempting to defend his new wielder against everything from bandits and roving inquisitors to her … Continue reading Book Review: Swordheart by T. Kingfisher

Book Review: Snowspelled by Stephanie Burgis

Summary: In nineteenth-century Angland, magic is reserved for gentlemen while ladies attend to the more practical business of politics. But Cassandra Harwood has never followed the rules...  Four months ago, Cassandra Harwood was the first woman magician in Angland, and she was betrothed to the brilliant, intense love of her life.  Now Cassandra is trapped … Continue reading Book Review: Snowspelled by Stephanie Burgis