A Curse of Blood & Stone (Fate & Flame book 2) By: K.A. Tucker Published: July 12, 2022 464 pages Genre: Romantasy, Fantasy, New Adult Source: Personal Kindle Library ( Goodreads / Amazon ) Summary: “I do not know how to love you and be a good king to my people.” Romeria has fled Cirilea as a traitor. Zander has sacrificed his crown to save her life but dreads what her existence means for the future of his realm. They both know that no immortal will ever welcome her as Islor's queen. Side-by-side as outcasts - yet with a growing distance between them - they watch as a new threat to the kingdom unfurls, one larger than they could have imagined. Guided by an uncertain prophecy and with their allies rapidly losing faith, their company journeys to the Venhorn Mountains in search of answers. Yet with Romeria struggling to wield her newfound abilities and the mortal rebellion growing in strength, it may already be too late. From internationally bestselling autho...

A Fate of Wrath & Flame (Fate & Flame book 1) By: K.A. Tucker Published: May 20, 2021 547 pages Genre: Romantasy, Fantasy Source: Personal Kindle library ( Goodreads / Amazon ) Summary: Gifted thief Romeria has flourished from her days as a street kid pilfering wallets to survive. Now she thrives, stealing jewels from the rich under the involuntary employ of New York City’s most notorious crime boss. But when an enigmatic woman secures her services at swordpoint, Romeria is plunged into a startling realm of opposing thrones, warring elven, and elemental magic she cannot begin to fathom. Her quest is Steal a stone from Islor’s sacred garden without anyone discovering her true identity, which would earn her certain death. But the identity she has inexplicably assumed is that of the captured Ybarisan princess—an enemy to Islor after she poisoned their beloved king and queen on the day she was to marry the prince. Her betrothed, the newly crowned King Zander, det...

Sandy and I started the Series Enders Reading Challenge in 2014. After 11 years of hosting this challenge, we agreed it was the right time to let it go. As hard as it can be to let go of seasons we've enjoyed, we can't hold on longer than we should. I haven't been actively reading at the same level as I once did when we first set out to host this challenge. However, I am happy to report that I AM reading again, just not in a large capacity, and blogging book reviews have taken a major backseat.  Even though Sandy would be okay with independently managing the challenge, we've had minimal participation for the last several years. We appreciate those participants who have supported our blogs through the years. We want to give a shoutout to Jessica @ a GREAT read who faithfully knocked out her series enders faster than Sandy or I did. Hardly a month would pass since the challenge inception when Jessica didn't link up to one or more reviews for series enders. Sin...