“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…
Tag: Found Family
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 Mask of Mirrors – M.A. Carrick (Rook & Rose #1)
Plot ★☆☆☆☆
Characters ★★☆☆☆
World Building ★★★☆☆
Atmosphere ★★☆☆☆
Writing Style ★★★☆☆
The Teller of Small Fortunes – Julie Leong (Standalone)
Rating
Plot ★☆☆☆☆
Characters ★★☆☆☆
Excitement ★★☆☆☆
Atmosphere ★★☆☆☆
Writing Style ★★★☆☆
Malice – John Gwynne (The Faithful and the Fallen #1)
Plot ★★★★☆
Characters ★★★★★
World Building ★★★★★
Atmosphere ★★★★★
Writing Style ★★★★☆
Series Review: Empire of the Wolf – Richard Swan
Plot ★★★★☆
Characters ★★★★★
World Building ★★★★★
Atmosphere ★★★★★
Writing Style ★★★★★
A Sorceress Comes to Call – T. Kingfisher (Standalone)
Rating
Plot ★★★★☆
Characters ★★★★★
Excitement ★★★★☆
Atmosphere ★★★★★
Writing Style ★★★★★
Witch Hat Atelier – Kamome Shirahama (Volume 1-5)
What is the Book about? Coco, a young girl who lost her father early in life, lives with her mother in a quaint village. Ever since she received a magical picture book from a sorcerer as a child, she’s been consumed by the desire to become a witch, despite knowing that such powers are typically…
The Warm Hands of Ghosts – Katherine Arden (Standalone)
Rating
Plot ★★★☆☆
Characters ★★★★☆
Excitement ★★★☆☆
Atmosphere ★★★★★
Writing Style ★★★★☆
The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi – S.A. Chakraborty (Standalone)
Adventurous Parents ✓ Badass Main Character ✓ Female Main Character ✓ First-Person Narration ✓ Found Family ✓ Grandpas on an Adventure ✓ Heist ✓
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