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 'Castle Swimmer: Volume 3' by Wendy Martin [BOOK REVIEW] Thank you to the author Wendy Martin, the publisher Ten Speed Graphic and Netgalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.  This brand-new Castle Swimmer's volume is as addictive and heartwarming as the first two volumes.  Impact-Site-Verification: c673a114-7fbb-41e9-bd13-9f1eca5918d6 I deeply love and adore this story , these beautiful characters like Kappa and Siren, the atmosphere of the mers and underwater ambience. This volume focuses on the main story as well as two subplots: the prophecies and how Kappa is pulled to them, Siren fleeing the castle to find a cure for the curse and to find his dad, and the efforts of the new soon-to-be ruler appointed by Siren to rebuild and strengthen the kingdom.  New characters pop up and new information about prophecies is given to Kappa and Siren.  It pains me to read how Kappa and Siren miss each other constantly. They are so dear to me, and I hope I r...

 "A Sea Change" by Cassandra Clare [BOOK REVIEW] Thank you to the author Cassandra Clare, Daphne Press and Netgalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.  This brand-new soon-to-be-published Shadowhunters' novella tells the story of Matthew Fairchild embarking on a sea adventure among cabins and a blossoming relationship with an intriguing fellow Shadowhunter while trying to solve a murder.  Matthew is on the last part of his journey back home. He's trying to find some inner peace. He's trying to overcome a great loss. What I admire most from Cassandra Clare is her writing and her ability to channel stories and unique atmospheres while having a few subplots at hand - the loss of a great friends, his fears of love thinking all he ever does is lose the ones he loves & his fears of getting lost into loving someone new, a ship filled of vampires that might or might not have broken the Accords,... It's a well-balanced character and plot-driven boo...

 'A Vow In Vengeance' by Jaclyn Rodriguez [BOOK REVIEW] Thank you to the publisher Zando Projects, the author and Netgalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review. In a world dominated by the magic of tarot cards and twisted politics , a mortal named Rune is forging a desperate plan to take her family back: being Selected by the cruel Immortals. She's taken to their lands and thrown into the Forge, an academy to learn her strength (her Card power). She'll make friends and enemies while trying to take down the Immortals and not to fall in love with the arrogant prince of the Druids: Draven. This book is a dance to the senses : a sharp, witty and smart main character (Rune) in a dark academia setting while swaying through political schemes and a blooming romance with the prince. My favorite part of this book was Rune. I love her. I adored the friends she made along the way and hated the enemies with the same effervescence. Besides, this story is so beautifully wo...

"The Fairkind" by Randolph Kuczer [BOOK REVIEW] Thank you to the author Randolph Kuczer for this ARC in exchange for an honest review. The Fairkind tells the coming of age story of Jane , a member of the Fairkind, a tribe that lives in the forest immersed in a myriad of nature-bending powers . It is a surreal mix of plots, characters’ arcs and dialogue and scenery. The Fairkind’s members have never travelled to the world of humans, which they find oddly alien and, in a way, enchanting. What makes Jane’s story shine is the secret that a diamond necklace – an unexpected birthday gift – that contains a vision. At the time of a traditional yearly ceremony in which her powers don’t manifest and cataclysmic, long buried secret comes out, Jane decides to adventure on her own to the forest in search for something else, to get away from the Fairkind. That’s how she meets a kind family of ranchers that accept her and invite her to work and live in their house and land...

'Age of Shadows' , by R. E. Palmer Title: Age of Shadows Author: R. E. Palmer Genre (s): Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Fiction Language: English Publisher: FrontRunner Publications Publication Date: 24th January 2022 Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ /5 Link to buy it! Thank you to the author for this e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.  Age of Shadows is the second installment in the epic, adult fantasy book series about politics , magic and ancient myths coming to life once again stronger.  Synopsis: As Elodi strives to defend her realm against a new enemy threatening the north, Toryn discovers the dark secret that plunged Hope into despair, destined to live under a shadow of her own making. But as both struggle in the face of overwhelming forces, the Archon demands all who can bear arms, rally to his cause. It is an addictive , action-packed book filled with beautiful descriptions, well-driven plots and storylines, so perfectly written, to my view. I really loved the way the storyline of...

'Witching Moon' , by K. E. Bonner Title: Witching Moon Author: K. E. Bonner Genre (s): Fantasy Language: English Publisher: Belle Isle Books Publication Date: 27th April 2021 Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ /3 Link to buy it! Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for this e-ARC in exchange for an honest review. I liked a lot this book, I have found in it a great, immersive fantasy reading .  The characters were good, and I liked them. The things that carried the entire book , in my opinion, were Anne - the main character - and the plot, absolutely. The plot is addictive and it makes you want to read more and more.  I highly recommend you this book!  Until the next post! ♡

'A Dragonbird in the Fern' , by Lauren Rueckert Title: A Dragonbird in the Fern Author: Laura Rueckert Genre (s): YA Fantasy, Mystery Language: English Publisher: Flux Publication Date: 3rd August 2021 Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Link to buy it! Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for this e-ARC in exchange for an honest review. I absolutely loved this book . I have found the worldbuilding , the characters , the plots , so interesting . Everything. It's hard to find books like this one, in which you love everything. I adored Jiara, it's a character so beautifully human, so well written. The relationship between Jiara and Raffar was so cute and so beautiful to read. I loved them. And Scilla . Her whole story was so emotional and so terrifying in some parts. I loved the way the author wrote it in such a perfect way. The descriptions were so beautifully written. This is a murder mystery , fantasy book about Jiara trying to find out her sister's killer, and trying to live ...

'Song of Echoes' , by R. E. Palmer Title: Song of Echoes Author: R. E. Palmer Genre (s): Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Fiction Language: English Publisher: FrontRunner Publications Publication Date: 5th July 2021 Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ /4 Link to buy it! Thank you to the author for sending me an e-copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.  'Song of Echoes' is an epic, adult fantasy book about old legends , politics and magic . We follow two PoVs: Elodi , and Toryn , while we're immersed quickly in a magical ambience, surrounded by politics.  Synopsis : For three hundred years, the people of the Five Realms have lived in relative peace, protected by their great leader, the Archon. Yet, far to the north, in the frozen lands beyond the Draegalen Trench, the Ruuk stir, driven by a rising evil, long believed banished from the world. But rumors questioning the Archon’s ability to defend the realms once more, persist. Elodi, the Lady Harlyn, uneasy in her new role followin...

'Wish Hunter' , by Hero Bowen and Jordan Riley Swan Title: Wish Hunter Authors: Hero Bowen & Jordan Riley Swan Genre (s): Fantasy, Fiction, Contemporary Language: English Publisher: Story Garden Publication Date: 1st June 2021 Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ / 4 stars Thank you to the publisher Story Garden and Xpresso Book Tours and Netgalley for the e-ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. A tale of lost loves, search of our inner self and dark families.  ‘Wish Hunter’ , by Jordan Riley Swan and Hero Bowen , is a fantasy book about a woman who steals wishes to pay off a family debt to the Wishmaster. Nadia Kaminski has lost many things in the past year: her beloved husband, and her freedom. She is bonded to pay off the debt her family has because of her, when she nearly died.  When Nadia comes across the perfect opportunity to steal a wish for herself, she takes it—and the rock star she’s stolen it from desperately wants his wish back. As Nadia tries to figure out how to get ...

'The Crowns of Croswald' , by D. E. Night Title: The Crowns of Croswald Author:  D. E. Night Genre (s):  Fantasy, Fiction, Magic Publisher:  Stories Untold Language:  English Publication Date:  21s July 2017 Rating:  ⭐⭐⭐ Thank you to the publisher for pre-approving me with an e-copy of this book via Netgalley.  “You are she, the one all of Croswald has been searching for. Waiting for, whether they knew it or not.” An orphan girl. A magical school full of mysteries and secrets. How this could end? Ivy will meet her new friends , her new family not by blood, but by choice. And, certainly, will know more about her lineage and her parents.  Ivy Lovely is such a brilliant character . I wouldn't be able to describe her in a word, because she's many things at once, many good things. This book has so many great characters. Fyn, Rebecca, Derwin, and more but I don't want to make spoilers so I won't say a thing about those characters. I loved how the auth...

'The Bone Way' , by Holly J. Underhill Title: The Bone Way Author: Holly J. Underhill Genre (s): Fantasy, Retelling, Fiction Publisher: Nyx Publishing Language: English Publication Date: 26th June 2021 Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Link to buy the book Thank you to the author, Xpresso Book Tours and Netgalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review. «Be careful. The Shadow Princess isn't known for honest deals.» An Orpheus and Eurydice retelling with two women as main characters instead of a man and a woman.  This book tells the story of Teagan, along with her love story with Cress, her wife . As it is a retelling of Orpheus and Eurydice, there is a journey to find her loved one .  But will she be able to come back? Will they be able to come home?  Everything in this book is told in a way so beautifully written and its characters feel so  real . These were two of the things that I liked most about this book : the way the author writes is so appealing and exquisite to ...