“A heart’s a heavy burden.” What is the Book about? Sophie has the great misfortune of being the eldest of three daughters. And everyone in Ingary knows that the eldest is destined to fail miserably should she ever leave home to seek her fortune. So, what must happen, happens: Sophie draws the wrath of a…
Author: thereadingstray
Blood Over Bright Haven – M.L. Wang (Standalone)
Plot ★★★☆☆
Characters ★★★☆☆
World Building ★★★★★
Atmosphere ★★★☆☆
Writing Style ★★☆☆☆
A Study in Drowning – Ava Reid (A Study in Drowning #1)
“I was a woman when it was convenient to blame me, and a girl when they wanted to use me.” What is the Book about? Effy Sayre has always believed in fairy tales—she’s had to. Since childhood, she’s been haunted by visions of the Fairy King, a presence as beautiful as it is terrifying. Her…
Series Review: The Faithful and the Fallen – John Gwynne
“Memory is a double-edged sword, Uthas. It can keep you strong through dark times, but it can also cripple you, keep you locked in a moment that no longer exists.” What is the Book about? Where the Forsaken Lands stretch, blood once stained the world red. Where ancient ruins now stand, humans once vanquished giants….
The Unworthy – Agustina Bazterrica (Standalone)
Plot ★★☆☆☆
Characters ★★☆☆☆
Creep Factor ★☆☆☆☆
Atmosphere ★★★★☆
Writing Style ★★★☆☆
March 2025 Reading Wrap Up
Total Reads: 8 📚
Total Pages: 3.807 📃
Average Rating: 3,25 ⭐
A Song to Drown Rivers – Ann Liang (Standalone)
Plot ★★★☆☆
Characters ★★★★★
Love Interest ★★★★★
Atmosphere ★★★★★
Writing Style ★★★★☆
The Mask of Mirrors – M.A. Carrick (Rook & Rose #1)
Plot ★☆☆☆☆
Characters ★★☆☆☆
World Building ★★★☆☆
Atmosphere ★★☆☆☆
Writing Style ★★★☆☆
The Songbird & the Heart of Stone – Carissa Broadbent (Crowns of Nyaxia #3)
Plot ★★★☆☆
Characters ★★★★☆
World Building ★★★☆☆
Atmosphere ★★★☆☆
Love Interest ★★★★☆
Writing Style ★★★☆☆
February 2025 Reading Wrap Up
Total Reads: 5 📚
Total Pages: 2.341 📃
Average Rating: 3,2 ⭐
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