Chain of Thorns by Cassandra Clare is the last book in The Last Hours trilogy. I have reviewed book one, Chain of Gold, and book two, Chain of Iron. I don't know how to word this nicely, so I'll just say it, this book is the worst Clare has written. It was a total slog… Continue reading Book Review for “Chain of Thorns” by Cassandra Clare
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Book Review for “House of Hollow” by Krystal Sutherland
I have read three books, so far, in 2023 and all of them have sucked. The most disappointing, however, is House of Hollow by Krystal Sutherland. This book has a beautiful cover that immediately drew me in but... you can't judge a book by its cover. This review will have spoilers. Synopsis: Seventeen-year-old Iris Hollow… Continue reading Book Review for “House of Hollow” by Krystal Sutherland
Novella Review for “Goblins and Snowflakes: An Elves and the Shoemaker Retelling” by Melanie Karsak
Melanie Karsak has dominated my holiday reads this year and I believe that Goblins and Snowflakes: An Elves and the Shoemaker Retelling is the best one yet. It's cozy and whimsical with a hint of creepiness and that's my favorite type of story. This review will be spoiler free. Synopsis: Never bargain with goblin men.… Continue reading Novella Review for “Goblins and Snowflakes: An Elves and the Shoemaker Retelling” by Melanie Karsak
Novella Review for “Peppermint and Pentacles” by Melanie Karsak
Melanie Karsak is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors. After reading Hauntings and Humbug: A Steampunk Christmas Carol, I knew I wanted more of her fantasy holiday stories. She was offering the novella Peppermint and Pentacles for free so I snatched it up. This is the third story in her Steampunk Red Riding Hood… Continue reading Novella Review for “Peppermint and Pentacles” by Melanie Karsak
Novella Review for “Hauntings and Humbug: A Steampunk Christmas Carol” by Melanie Karsak
To be honest, I wasn't expecting much from Hauntings and Humbug: A Steampunk Christmas Carol by Melanie Karsak. It just sounded... well, kind of weird. I got it for free, though, and the cover interested me enough to read it. I'm glad I did because I ended up LOVING it! This review will be spoiler… Continue reading Novella Review for “Hauntings and Humbug: A Steampunk Christmas Carol” by Melanie Karsak
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