"Call Down the Hawk" by Maggie Stiefvater presents a captivating world with intricate characters and an engaging plot. Despite some pacing issues and a crowded narrative, Stiefvater's growth as a writer shines through. Readers will appreciate the depth and evolution of familiar characters while eagerly anticipating the direction of the series.
I'm going to start off by saying that this series is trash & all the male characters are horrendous (except Kai) but it's FUCKING ADDICTING. I don't know what drugs Penelope Douglas puts in her writing but they work...
Title: The DollmakerAuthor: Morgan ShamyAudience: AdultGenre: HorrorPublication Date: February 28th, 2023Pages: 304Reading Format: AudiobookPublishers: CamCat Publishing Firstly I want to thank CamCat Publishing for providing me with the audiobook ARC of The Dollmaker in exchange for an honest review. Now I want to start with saying that I wouldn't really put this in the Horror category. There are two very short instances that … Continue reading Recent Reads Reviews 📚 The Dollmaker
"King of Flesh and Bone & Queen of Rot and Pain" by Liv Zander is a romantasy series with an obsessive vengeful king and a widow as protagonists. The story involves a unique magic system and world, but loses points due to problematic characters and lack of chemistry and world building. The second book was a more enjoyable read for its deeper plot and character dynamics.
"A Killer Romance" by Maggie Blackburn is a cozy mystery set around a Romance Bookshop in a beach town. The vibrant characters and heartwarming community dynamics create an engaging atmosphere. While I found the ending a little rushed, overall, it's a delightful read with a strong sense of family and community.
February is fast approaching and there is so many books releasing that I'm keen to check out! This is going to be a long one so let's jump in. 6th of February Bride has been getting a tonne of hype on BookTook. This one is a Marriage of Convenience Romantasy between the daughter of the … Continue reading February Anticipated Releases
"A Soul to Keep" by Opal Reyne is a captivating Romantasy tale following Reia, the harbinger of bad omens, and Orpheius, the Duskwalker. Their evolving relationship, alongside intriguing world-building and balanced character development, made for an engaging read. While the pacing was slow initially, the plot was enjoyable and ended out nicely. I eagerly anticipate the next installment in the series.
"Anyone But Him" is a spicy enemies-to-lovers anthology with four captivating short stories. Each story showcases strong characters and compelling dynamics, offering moments of banter and spice. The anthology impresses with well-rounded plots and engaging relationships, earning a high overall rating.
"Little Bookshop of Murder" and "Once Upon a Seaside Murder" by Maggie Blackburn are engaging cozy mysteries that follow Summer, a Shakespearean scholar who inherits her mother's romance-themed bookshop after she passes from a heart attack. Summer comes across some threatening notes which makes her question if her mothers death was actually from natural causes. With a seaside setting and charming characters, these books offer unexpected twists and a captivating mystery.
For years I've been using the same rating system and I've been realising it's not the best method. In 2024 I've decided to change things up to make it a bit easier for me and to hopefully get a better system that works for me. Why the Change? Firstly, I only use 0.5 and whole … Continue reading My Updated Rating System
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