Book Review: Beauty by Sarah Pinborough

Summary:       An enticing contemporary retelling of the classic story of Sleeping Beauty. While the the handsome prince, the evil fairy, the beautiful girl and of course the spindle all appear, Sarah Pinborough’s charming and provocative spin on the story will captivate fans of the fairy tale all over again.     Goodreads … Continue reading Book Review: Beauty by Sarah Pinborough

This Week in Reading: Moving Right Along

Well, I had another fantastic reading week last week and finished a total of five books--three historical romances and two SFF books. I'm making some headway on my February TBR pile but I've also received a couple of new books for review so I'm feeling all panicky about managing my time to get all of … Continue reading This Week in Reading: Moving Right Along

The Sunday Post #24

The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewer. A post to recap the past week, showcase books and things we have received and share news about what is coming up for the week on our blog. Random News And Goings-On This last week has been, somehow, simultaneously a whirlwind and the … Continue reading The Sunday Post #24

TBR Shelf Cleanup #3

Time for another round up of books from my TBR to go through! Each week I'll be going over a selection from my physical unread books and deciding what to keep and what to purge. There will be a third option--undecided--which I might ask for your input on why you think I should keep or … Continue reading TBR Shelf Cleanup #3

Book Review: The Unbound Empire by Melissa Caruso

Summary: While winter snows keep the Witch Lord Ruven's invading armies at bay, Lady Amalia Cornaro and the fire warlock Zaira attempt to change the fate of mages in the Raverran Empire forever, earning the enmity of those in power who will do anything to keep all magic under tight imperial control. But in the … Continue reading Book Review: The Unbound Empire by Melissa Caruso

Can’t-Wait Wednesday: Otaku by Chris Kluwe

Can’t-Wait Wednesday, aka Waiting on Wednesday, is a weekly meme originating from Jill at Breaking the Spine and now hosted by Wishful Endings. If you’re interested in participating, stop by Wishful Endings to link up your posts. Ditchtown. A city of skyscrapers, built atop the drowned bones of old Miami. A prison of steel, filled with unbelievers. A dumping … Continue reading Can’t-Wait Wednesday: Otaku by Chris Kluwe

Book Review: Steel Crow Saga by Paul Krueger

Summary: Four destinies collide in a unique fantasy world of war and wonders, where empire is won with enchanted steel and magical animal companions fight alongside their masters in battle. A soldier with a curse Tala lost her family to the empress’s army and has spent her life avenging them in battle. But the empress’s … Continue reading Book Review: Steel Crow Saga by Paul Krueger

This Week in Reading: Reading Like the Wind

Somehow in the last week I managed to finish six books--one romance novella, one SFF audiobook, three short sff novels and one longer sff novel. I mean...I read a lot. But it's easy to do when books are pure fun! I finished off two more squares for my r/fantasy bingo and then got so addicted … Continue reading This Week in Reading: Reading Like the Wind

February TBR Pile

The theme of February (and probably March) is going to 'buckling down for r/fantasy bingo'.  I have 10 squares left to complete and only two months to get them done. *cue Eye of the Tiger* Do I regret doing an all vampire-themed card for this year's bingo? No. But I do regret pushing a ton … Continue reading February TBR Pile

Monthly Wrap Up: January 2020

I can't believe we're already 1/12th of the way through 2020 already! What? HOW??? Anyway. January was a bit of an odd month for me. I came into 2020 ready to battle my TBR. I made plans! And I made plans to start executing those plans! And then I hit a bit of a reading … Continue reading Monthly Wrap Up: January 2020