The Nutcracker of Crystalfall by Kay L. Moody is a short and sweet retelling of The Nutcracker ballet. It is also a prequel to Moody's Fae and Crystal Thorns series but can be read as a stand alone. This is the first book that I've read from this author so I wasn't sure what to… Continue reading Novella Review for the “Nutcracker of Crystalfall” by Kay L. Moody
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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
Book Review for “The Forest’s Keeper” by E.E. Hornburg
It's always a pleasure to venture into The Cursed Queens world created by E.E. Hornburg so I was thrilled when she asked me to take part in the release tour for the newest addition, The Forest's Keeper. This is book three and releases March 21st, 2023; tomorrow at the time of this post. If you… Continue reading Book Review for “The Forest’s Keeper” by E.E. Hornburg
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
Blog Tour & Book Review for “Elektra” by Jennifer Saint
I typically don't participate in blog tours because I don't like being obligated to give a book a good review. However, when I was reached out to by Jennifer Saint's team about reviewing her newest release, Elektra: A Novel of the House of Atreus, I was interested. Funnily enough, I also received an ARC of… Continue reading Blog Tour & Book Review for “Elektra” by Jennifer Saint
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