Review: The Tropic of Serpents by Marie Brennan
In Marie Brennan’s THE TROPIC OF SERPENTS, the indomitable Lady Trent is back doing what she loves best: field research on dragons!
Between Two Thorns Read-Along: Week 2
Emma Newman’s BETWEEN TWO THORNS introduces us to the Split World, the parallel Fae and human realms. This week we’re discussing chapters 10 to 18!
Review: The Girl From Everywhere by Heidi Heilig
Heidi Heilig’s atmospheric debut novel THE GIRL FROM EVERYWHERE features a teenage girl, a time-traveling sailing ship, and its motley crew members. Honolulu, ahoy!
Between Two Thorns Read-Along: Week 1
Emma Newman’s BETWEEN TWO THORNS introduces us to the Split World, the parallel Fae and human realms. This week we’re discussing the first nine chapters!
Review: The Gray Wolf Throne by Cinda Williams Chima
Raisa and Han are back at it and better than ever (really!) in THE GRAY WOLF THRONE, the third book in Cinda Williams Chima’s YA high fantasy series.
Review: The Palace Job by Patrick Weekes
A prison break, an impossible heist, surprising plot twists…and a lustful unicorn. Patrick Weekes’ fantasy caper THE PALACE JOB delivers all that and more.
Review: Reign of Shadows by Sophie Jordan
Sophie Jordan’s REIGN OF SHADOWS promises a lush, evocative fairy tale retelling that will capture reader’s hearts and steal their breath. Despite some interesting twists, I thought it failed to deliver on that promise.
Series Review: The Remnant Chronicles by Mary E. Pearson
The first two books in the YA fantasy trilogy THE REMNANT CHRONICLES are full of intrigue and betrayal. Add a feisty Princess and a swoon-worthy love triangle, and you’ve got the perfect beach reads!
Review: The Bloodforged by Erin Lindsey
THE BLOODFORGED introduces new characters, new interpersonal conflicts, and new cultures to the Bloodbound universe. Some of these new additions were more successful than others!
Review: Tower of Thorns by Juliet Marillier
TOWER OF THORNS is a sequel that surpasses the brilliance of the series debut. Set in a lush world where fairy tales are real, and monsters – both the fantastical and the human – abound.
Review: Sorcerer to the Crown by Zen Cho
SORCERER TO THE CROWN by Zen Cho was everything I wanted: witty and fun with enough substance to prompt a thoughtful look at the representation of people of colour in historical fantasy.
Review: Bitterblue by Kristin Cashore
Kristin Cashore’s Graceling Realm series is often hailed as the one of the crowning jewels of YA fantasy. BITTERBLUE, the final book in the trilogy, is complex, thought-provoking, and beautifully written. A must-read for YA fantasy fans.
Review: Walk on Earth a Stranger by Rae Carson
Rae Carson’s WALK ON EARTH A STRANGER is a compelling and beautifully written YA historical fantasy that transports readers into the time of the U.S. gold rush. Carson impresses with a heroine to root for and a diverse cast of characters.
Review: Led Astray by Kelley Armstrong
LED ASTRAY by Kelley Armstrong is a short story anthology meant to highlight some of her best work across genres and many series. While this dark read may not be the very best of Kelley Armstrong, it’s nonetheless a fun read for longtime fans.
Review: Lady of Magick by Sylvia Izzo Hunter
Sylvia Izzo Hunter’s LADY OF MAGICK is a beautifully written and subtly complex fantasy of manners, perfect for fans of historical fantasy. With no sign of “second book syndrome” in sight, this is a must for fans of the first book in the series.
Review: The Bloodbound by Erin Lindsey
Erin Lindsey’s THE BLOODBOUND is the perfect beach read for fantasy fans. Combining traditional sword and sorcery with a heavy dose of romance, Lindsey introduces a formidable heroine you can’t help but root for.
Review: The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch
While it took me forever and a day to read Scott Lynch’s fantastic debut THE LIES OF LOCKE LAMORA, every moment was a joy. In more than 500 pages, I was never once bored or distracted with the fantastic characters and the mind bending plot.
Review: The Midnight Queen by Sylvia Izzo Hunter
Sylvia Izzo Hunter’s debut novel THE MIDNIGHT QUEEN is a clever and sophisticated historical fantasy that boasts charming characters and a delightful alternate Regency setting. Add in a dash of feminism and romance and what more could a historical fantasy fan ask for?
Graphic Novel Review: Seconds by Bryan Lee O’Malley
SECONDS by Bryan Lee O’Malley is probably one of the most original graphic novels I’ve ever read, at least in terms of plot. But unfortunately, the creativity of this story wasn’t enough to make up for a supremely frustrating protagonist.
Review: Empire of Night by Kelley Armstrong
When it comes to YA fantasy, there’s nothing I like more than the ‘trifecta.’ Give me badass ladies kicking ass, using magic, and making out and I will be one happy reader. So imagine my delight when Kelley Armstrong’s EMPIRE OF NIGHT gave me all three!
Review: The Darkest Part of the Forest by Holly Black
THE DARKEST PART OF THE FOREST is a beautifully written standalone novel that showcases why Holly Black is considered the queen of YA faerie tales. Encompassing themes of family, love, and being true to yourself, this one is YA at its best.
Graphic Novel Review: Nimona by Noelle Stevenson
If you’re big into webcomics, you’ve probably heard of NIMONA. Noelle Stevenson’s witty, off-beat and somewhat dark webcomic quickly developed a cult following, catching the attention of major publishing houses. Thus, the graphic novel version of NIMONA was born.
Graphic Novel Reviews: Rat Queens Vol. 2 and Low Vol. 1
This booze-soaked second volume of RAT QUEENS reveals a growing menace within the very walls of Palisade. And while Dee may have run from her past, the bloated, blood-feasting sky god N’rygoth never really lets his children stray too far.
Review: The Exiled Queen by Cinda Williams Chima
THE EXILED QUEEN begins right where the series left off, with our narrators Raisa and Han on the run. Not together, of course…but since apparently all roads lead to Oden’s Ford it’s only a matter of time until they’re face-to-face once more.