Onyx Storm (The Empyrean #3) By: Rebecca Yarros Published: January 21, 2025 by Red Tower Books 758 pages Genres/Themes: Romantasy, Fantasy, Romance, Dragons, Fae, Magic, Adult, New Adult Source: Personal Kindle Library ( Goodreads / Amazon ) Summary: After nearly eighteen months at Basgiath War College, Violet Sorrengail knows there’s no more time for lessons. No more time for uncertainty. Because the battle has truly begun, and with enemies closing in from outside their walls and within their ranks, it’s impossible to know who to trust. Now Violet must journey beyond the failing Aretian wards to seek allies from unfamiliar lands to stand with Navarre. The trip will test every bit of her wit, luck, and strength, but she will do anything to save what she loves—her dragons, her family, her home, and him. Even if it means keeping a secret so big, it could destroy everything. They need an army. They need power. They need magic. And they need the one thing only Violet can...

Troll By: Ashely C. Harris Published: October 6, 2015 by Kindle Press 299 pages Source: Personal Kindle Library ( Goodreads / Amazon  $1.00) Summary: At the age of sixteen, Abby is undergoing major household changes. Her mom is getting ready to remarry and her new step-brother is driving her insane. She is just trying to keep herself busy with school and her part-time job when a most deliciously handsome stranger moves to her little seaside town and won't leave her alone. New arrival Wilhelm is unlike any other student at Abby’s school. His emerald eyes and tattooed body don’t truly reveal what he really is: a creature emerged from thousands of miles underground, seeking revenge, treasure, and a key that once belonged to an old enemy – a key Abby wears suspended from a chain around her neck. Why she has it is a mystery that Wilhelm will need to solve, and fast, in order to defeat a powerful mortal adversary. As an attraction between Abby and Wilhelm develops, mo...

Gilded Cage (Dark Gifts #1) By: Vic James Published: February 14, 2017 by Del Rey Books 368 pages Source: ebook, Netgalley ARC from publisher ( Goodreads / Amazon ) Summary: For readers of Victoria Aveyard and Kiera Cass comes a darkly fantastical debut set in a modern England where magically gifted aristocrats rule and commoners are doomed to serve. NOT ALL ARE FREE. NOT ALL ARE EQUAL. NOT ALL WILL BE SAVED.  Our world belongs to the Equals aristocrats with magical gifts and all commoners must serve them for ten years.  But behind the gates of England s grandest estate lies a power that could break the world.  A girl thirsts for love and knowledge.   Abi is a servant to England s most powerful family, but her spirit is free. So when she falls for one of their noble-born sons, Abi faces a terrible choice. Uncovering the family s secrets might win her liberty but will her heart pay the price? A boy dreams of revolution.   Abi s br...

Empire of Storms (Throne of Glass #5) By: Sarah J. Maas Published: September 6, 2016 by Bloomsbury USA Childrens 704 pages Source: Personal Kindle Library   ( Goodreads / Amazon ) Summary: The long path to the throne has only just begun for Aelin Galathynius. Loyalties have been broken and bought, friends have been lost and gained, and those who possess magic find themselves at odds with those who don't. As the kingdoms of Erilea fracture around her, enemies must become allies if Aelin is to keep those she loves from falling to the dark forces poised to claim her world. With war looming on all horizons, the only chance for salvation lies in a desperate quest that may mark the end of everything Aelin holds dear. Aelin's journey from assassin to queen has entranced millions across the globe, and this fifth installment will leave fans breathless. Will Aelin succeed in keeping her world from splintering, or will it all come crashing down? MY REVIEW: This ser...

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly post hosted by Breaking the Spine . Each week bloggers participate to share a book they can't wait to get their hands on. This week I'm waiting on: The Bound (Ascension #2) by K.A. Linde Expected Publication: October 25, 2016 Preorder Buy Link: Amazon Cyrene Strohm is a Queen’s Affiliate, a high-ranking official of the court of Byern, with power and privilege to spare. But she’s also a keeper of dangerous secrets: like the fact that she holds the heart of the King, and that she possesses magic in a world where magic no longer exists. Determined to discover what this means and how to use her newfound abilities, Cyrene sets off for the distant land of Eleysia. An island nation where Affiliates are strictly forbidden from entering. But the journey is perilous, and the destination may mean utter ruin, as Cyrene comes to learn that everything she’s been told her whole life – about her court, her homeland, and even herself...

Flamecaster (Shattered Realms #1) By: Cinda Williams Chima Published: April 5, 2016 by HarperTeen 544 pages Source: Edelweiss ARC from publisher ( Goodreads / Amazon ) Summary: Set in the world of the  New York Times  bestselling Seven Realms series, a generation later, this is a breathtaking story of dark magic, chilling threats, and two unforgettable characters walking a knife-sharp line between life and death. This dazzling beginning to a new series is indispensable for fans of Cinda Williams Chima and a perfect starting point for readers who are new to her work. Adrian sul’Han, known as Ash, is a trained healer with a powerful gift of magic—and a thirst for revenge. Ash is forced into hiding after a series of murders throws the queendom into chaos. Now he’s closer than ever to killing the man responsible, the cruel king of Arden. With time running out, Ash faces an excruciating choice: Can he use his powers not to save a life but to take it? Abandone...

Teaser Tuesday is a weekly bookish meme hosted by MizB of Books and a Beat . Anyone can play along. Just go HERE to learn how to participate. This week my teasers come from  Flamecaster (Shattered Realms #1) by Cinda Williams Chima: Teasers: "It's easy to die, Mageling," Taliesin said, stroking his hair. "It's staying alive that's hard work." (Loc 12%, 746 of 6053) What are you reading this week? Share a teaser with me!

The Great Hunt (Eurona Duology #1) By: Wendy Higgins Published: March 8, 2016 by HarperTeen 426 pages Source: Edelweiss ARC from publisher   ( Goodreads / Amazon ) Summary: Kill the beast. Win the girl. A strange beast stirs fear in the kingdom of Lochlanach, terrorizing towns with its brutality and hunger. In an act of desperation, a proclamation is sent to all of Eurona—kill the creature and win the ultimate prize: the daughter of King Lochson’s hand in marriage. Princess Aerity understands her duty to the kingdom though it pains her to imagine marrying a stranger. It would be foolish to set her sights on any particular man in the great hunt, but when a brooding local hunter, Paxton Seabolt, catches her attention, there’s no denying the unspoken lure between them…or his mysterious resentment. Paxton is not keen on marriage. Nor does he care much for spoiled royals and their arcane laws. He’s determined to keep his focus on the task at hand—ridding the kin...

Dawn of Ash (Imdalind #6) By: Rebecca Ethington Published: February 23, 2016 374 pages Source: Personal Kindle library ( Goodreads / Amazon ) Summary: Underneath the deep red barrier Edmund has placed over the city, Prague is in ruins…  Vilỳ hide in the darkened alleys, waiting to attack anyone who passes, while Edmund’s men roam the blood-soaked streets, scouring every crumbling building in a mad attempt to flush out Ilyan and his men.  Among the danger, Ilyan and Joclyn are trapped, unable to leave the city. trying to keep their people safe behind a powerful shield, unseen from Edmund and his scouts.  Wyn spends her days haunted by her daughter and watching Thom waste away from the mysterious curse slowly taking him.  Ryland has risen above his father’s control, ready to take his place as his brother’s second. However, Sain needs his help first for a simple assignment, or so he thinks.  Their safety is about to be shattered.  ...

Teaser Tuesday is a weekly bookish meme hosted by MizB of Books and a Beat . Anyone can play along. Just go HERE to learn how to participate. This week my teasers come from  Dawn of Ash (Imdalind #6) by Rebecca Ethington: Teasers: "Who cares what the reason was? Accept it, own it, and be it." (Loc 42%, 2257 of 5387) What are you reading this week? Share a teaser with me!

The Shadow Queen (Ravenspire #1) By: C.J. Redwine Published: February 23, 2016 by Balzer & Bray 400 pages Source: Edelweiss ARC from publisher ( Goodreads / Amazon ) Summary: Lorelai Diederich, crown princess and fugitive at large, has one mission: kill the wicked queen who took both the Ravenspire throne and the life of her father. To do that, Lorelai needs to use the one weapon she and Queen Irina have in common—magic. She’ll have to be stronger, faster, and more powerful than Irina, the most dangerous sorceress Ravenspire has ever seen. In the neighboring kingdom of Eldr, when Prince Kol’s father and older brother are killed by an invading army of magic-wielding ogres, the second-born prince is suddenly given the responsibility of saving his kingdom. To do that, Kol needs magic—and the only way to get it is to make a deal with the queen of Ravenspire, promise to become her personal huntsman…and bring her Lorelai’s heart. But Lorelai is nothing like Kol exp...

Teaser Tuesday is a weekly bookish meme hosted by MizB of Books and a Beat . Anyone can play along. Just go HERE to learn how to participate. This week my teasers come from  Dawn of Ash (Imdalind #6) by Rebecca Ethington: Teasers: "Strange you care more for the life of one whose blood is as distant from yours as can be, while you would willingly feed your own progeny to the wolves." "She was not bred for life. She is nothing more than a pawn." (Loc 17%, 932 of 5387) Ooh - the betrayal that's occurring in this book is HUGE! What are you reading this week? Share a teaser with me!

Heir of Fire (Throne of Glass #3) By: Sarah J. Maas Published: September 2, 2014 by Bloomsbury USA Children's 576 pages Source: Personal Kindle Library ( Goodreads / Amazon ) Summary: She was the heir of ash and fire, and she would bow to no one. Celaena Sardothien has survived deadly contests and shattering heartbreak—but at an unspeakable cost. Now she must travel to a new land to confront her darkest truth...a truth about her heritage that could change her life—and her future—forever. Meanwhile, brutal and monstrous forces are gathering on the horizon, intent on enslaving her world. To defeat them, Celaena must find the strength to not only fight her inner demons but to battle the evil that is about to be unleashed. The king's assassin takes on an even greater destiny and burns brighter than ever before in this follow-up to the  New York Times bestselling  Crown of Midnight . MY REVIEW: OH MAN. OH MAN. OH MAN! There is so much that I felt at the en...

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly post hosted by MizB of A Daily Rhythm . Anyone can play along. Just go HERE to learn how to participate. This week my teasers come from  Queen of Shadows (Throne of Glass #4) by Sarah J. Maas Teasers: "Can you kill the king? When it comes down to it, could you kill your king?" (Loc 8%, page 49 of 646) What are you reading this week? Share a teaser with me!

Crown of Midnight (Throne of Glass #2) By: Sarah J. Maas Published: August 27, 2013 by Bloomsbury USA Childrens 431 pages Source: Personal Kindle Library ( Goodreads / Amazon ) Summary: She is the greatest assassin her world has ever known. But does she have the heart of a killer? After a year of hard labor in the Salt Mines of Endovier, eighteen-year-old assassin Celaena Sardothien has won the king's contest to become the new royal assassin. But Calaena is far from loyal to the crown. Keeping up the charade - while pretending to do the king's bidding - will test her skills in an entirely new way. And it certainly isn't the only point of confusion for the young girl. Because though she's made her choice between Dorian and Chaol, the ways of the heart are never simple... MY REVIEW: Another fantastic story! This fantasy series is full of action, loads of intrigue and mystery and magic. Plus, added bonus to book two is more romance. (which I personally ...

The Affiliate (Ascension #1) By: K.A. Linde Published: September 15, 2015 by K.A. Linde, Inc 339 pages Source: Personal Kindle Library ( Goodreads / Amazon ) Summary: On the day of her Presenting, in front of the entire Byern Court, seventeen-year-old Cyrene Strohm's lifelong plans come to fruition when she's chosen for one of the most prestigious positions in her homeland—an Affiliate to the Queen.  Or so she thinks.  When Cyrene receives a mysterious letter and an unreadable book, she finds nothing is as it seems. Thrust into a world of dangerous political intrigue and deadly magic, Cyrene's position only grows more treacherous when she finds herself drawn to the one man she can never have...  King Edric himself.  Cyrene must decide if love is truly worth the price of freedom. MY REVIEW: This is one of those times when I finished reading a book that I didn't have much to say. The book was interesting...but I kept feeling like I wanted mo...

A Thousand Nights  By: E.K. Johnston Published: October 6, 2015 by Disney-Hyperion 336 pages Source: Netgalley ARC from publisher ( Goodreads / Amazon ) Summary: Lo-Melkhiin killed three hundred girls before he came to her village, looking for a wife. When she sees the dust cloud on the horizon, she knows he has arrived. She knows he will want the loveliest girl: her sister. She vows she will not let her be next. And so she is taken in her sister's place, and she believes death will soon follow. Lo-Melkhiin's court is a dangerous palace filled with pretty things: intricate statues with wretched eyes, exquisite threads to weave the most beautiful garments. She sees everything as if for the last time.But the first sun rises and sets, and she is not dead. Night after night, Lo-Melkhiin comes to her and listens to the stories she tells, and day after day she is awoken by the sunrise. Exploring the palace, she begins to unlock years of fear that have tormented a...

Throne of Glass #1 By: Sarah J. Maas Published: August 7, 2012 by Bloomsbury USA Childrens 432 pages Source: Personal Kindle Library ( Goodreads / Amazon ) Summary: After serving out a year of hard labor in the salt mines of Endovier for her crimes, 18-year-old assassin Celaena Sardothien is dragged before the Crown Prince. Prince Dorian offers her her freedom on one condition: she must act as his champion in a competition to find a new royal assassin. Her opponents are men-thieves and assassins and warriors from across the empire, each sponsored by a member of the king's council. If she beats her opponents in a series of eliminations, she'll serve the kingdom for three years and then be granted her freedom. Celaena finds her training sessions with the captain of the guard, Westfall, challenging and exhilirating. But she's bored stiff by court life. Things get a little more interesting when the prince starts to show interest in her... but it's the gr...