I'm not sure how many Beauty and the Beast retellings I've read by this point but baby, I am ALWAYS ready for another one. I can't even remember how I stumbled across Cruel Beauty by Rosamund Hodge but it magically appeared on my bookshelf and here we are. I wouldn't say this is one of… Continue reading Another Beauty & the Beast Retelling- Review for “Cruel Beauty” by Rosamund Hodge
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A (Very Conflicted) Review for “Crescent City: House of Flame and Shadow” by Sarah J. Maas
House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas is book three in the Crescent City series. I have read the first two books, you can find those reviews here. I've also read every other book Maas has written so I have a pretty good idea what to expect from her. She isn't my favorite… Continue reading A (Very Conflicted) Review for “Crescent City: House of Flame and Shadow” by Sarah J. Maas
This Book is Magical- Review for “Beauty” by Robin McKinley
Deerskin by Robin McKinley was my favorite book of 2023 so I knew I wanted to make reading her other books a priority. I decided to start with Beauty: A Retelling of the Story of Beauty & The Beast. I think the title pretty much explains exactly what you're going to get out of this… Continue reading This Book is Magical- Review for “Beauty” by Robin McKinley
Bonus Post! Book Review for “A Court of Sugar and Spice” by Rebecca F. Kenney
Friends, I have never been so conflicted about how to review a book. A Court of Sugar and Spice by Rebecca F. Kenney is so cringe but also a delightfully good time. This is my second The Nutcracker retelling that I've read this month; with the first being the Nutcracker of Crystalfall by Kay L.… Continue reading Bonus Post! Book Review for “A Court of Sugar and Spice” by Rebecca F. Kenney
The Perfect Winter Read- Book Review for “Ice and Embers” by Melanie Karsak
I have read many books by Melanie Karsak (you can see them all here) and have greatly enjoyed them all. My latest read from her, Ice and Embers: Steampunk Snow Queen, is no different. She writes fantasy and romance in a way that I just love but I'll get more into that below. This review… Continue reading The Perfect Winter Read- Book Review for “Ice and Embers” by Melanie Karsak
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