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ARC Book Review: Ink in the Blood

Ink in the Blood by Kim Smejkal Genre: Young Adult Fantasy Release Date: February 11 Book 1 in the Ink in the Blood Series Rating:  4/5 Synopsis Celia and Anya tattoo the followers of the Profeta religion.  But they know the religion is built on lies and escape with a traveling theatre troupe.  But when the Divine follows them, they must tell the truth about Profeta to save their new friends. This…
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Book Review: Resistance Women

Resistance Women by Jennifer Chiaverini Genre: Historical Fiction, Based on Real Events Rating:  4/5 Synopsis American Mildred Fish has just moved to Berlin to be with her husband Arvid.  She loves Germany, but as Hitler and the Nazi party began to rise in power she knows he needs to be stopped.  She and her friends work to do what they can to fight against the Third Reich.   This post contains affiliate links.…
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ARC Review: Night Spinner

Night Spinner by Addie Thorley Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy, Retelling Release Date: February 11 Rating:  4/5 Synopsis Enebish was one of the  Night Spinners, gifted with the ability to control the threads of darkness. After annihilating a merchant caravan with her powers she has been banished to a monastery.  She tries to move on with her life but when she is given an offer, capture the notorious criminal Temujin, she can’t refuse the…
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Book Review: A Castle in the Clouds

A Castle in the Clouds by Kerstin Gier Genre: Young Adult Contemporary, Mystery, Romance Rating:  4/5 Synopsis Sophie works at a hotel high in the Swiss Mountain tops.  She is busy making sure that everything is perfect for the New Year’s party. But things are going wrong and people are not who they pretend to be. This post contains affiliate links. You can read more on my disclosures page. Thank you to Henry…
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ARC Review: All the Stars and Teeth

All The Stars and Teeth by Adalyn Grace Genre: Young Adult Fantasy Release Date: February 4th Book 1 in the All the Stars and Teeth series Rating:  4/5 Synopsis Amora Montara has spent her whole life learning the Monarchy’s Dangerous Magic so she can be a High Animancer—the master of souls. But when her demonstration goes wrong she seeks the help of Bastian, a pirate.  He will help prove that she can…
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ARC Review: Blood Countess

Blood Countess by Lana Popovic Genre: Historical Fiction, Horror Release Date: January 28 Rating:  3/5 Synopsis Anna Darvulia has just begun working as a  maid for the  Countess Elizabeth Báthory. Soon Anna becomes Elizabeth’s friend and confidante. But Anna realizes she is really more of a prisoner and the countess could turn on her at any moment.   This post contains affiliate links. You can read more on my disclosures page. Thank you…
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Book Review: Enchantee

Enchantee by Gita Trelease Genre: Young Adult Fantasy. Historical Fiction, Magical Realism Series: Book 1 in the Enchantee Series Rating:  5/5 Synopsis In an effort to save her family Camille Durbonne works la magie ordinaire, but that isn't enough.  When times become desperate, Camille uses her magic to disguise herself as a noble person to gain access to Versailles.  But Versailles is dangerous place, especially with the revolution gaining steam.    This…
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Sweet Filthy Boy by Christina Lauren

Synopsis One-night stands are supposed to be with someone convenient, or wickedly persuasive, or regrettable. They aren’t supposed to be with someone like him.But after a crazy Vegas weekend celebrating her college graduation—and terrified of the future path she knows is a cop-out—Mia Holland makes the wildest decision of her life: follow Ansel Guillaume—her sweet, filthy fling—to France for the summer and…play.When feelings begin to develop behind the provocative roles they take on,…
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ARC Book Review: Rogue Princess

Rogue Princess by B.R. MyersGenre: Young Adult, Sci-Fi, Retelling Release Date: January 21 Rating:  4/5 SynopsisTo avoid marriage Princess Delia steals a spaceship.  Little does she know she has a stowaway. Aidan and Delia are at each other’s throats, at least until they discover a rebel conspiracy that could wipe out their home.    This post contains affiliate links. You can read more on my disclosures page. Thank you to Swoon Reads for providing…
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Book Review: Sawkill Girls

Sawkill Girls by Claire Legrand Genre: Young Adult Fantasy, Magical Realism Rating:  3/5 Synopsis On Sawkill Rock girls are going missing, for decades they have been disappearing.  There are legends of a monster in the woods, but the people of Sawkill Rock don't know how true the legends are.   This post contains affiliate links. You can read more on my disclosures page. Review This book was weird, not in a bad way,…