I’m so sad to say that this one was a little disappointing to me. It is definitely my least favorite of this author’s books thus far. It’s unfortunate because it had so much conceptual potential that just wasn’t executed compellingly. Overall, this one is just okay for me.
A Study in Drowning by Ava Reid
This is a book to get lost in. I highly recommend this book to all fantasy readers, and even non-fantasy readers alike. It’s a definite five star from me and I’m already anticipating what Reid has in store for us next!
This book is fantasy perfection: Champion of Fate (Heromaker #1) by Kendare Blake
This book is fantasy perfection. The kind of story everyone hopes they write. Kendare Blake is proving to be a master of writing with this one. I cannot recommend it highly enough. You absolutely have to read this book!
The Scarlet Veil (The Scarlet Veil #1) by Shelby Mahurin
I’ll probably be in the minority here yet again, so don’t take my words to heart if you loved this. But I won’t be continuing with this series. I think die-hard fans of S&D are going to love this new series, especially if you actually liked Celie. For me that series really lost its luster after the first book. I was truly hopeful but this just failed to get it back again for me.
The Midnight Kingdom (The Dark Gods #2) by Tara Sim
This is such a rich, complex fantasy and I loved finally getting to be transported back into this world Sim created. I love how much more depth we get into the story world and the lore. Excited for the epic conclusion!
Night of the Witch (Witch and Hunter #1) by Sara Raasch and Beth Revis
It was just an okay read for me. I liked it enough though to continue with the series. I am definitely willing to give it another go and see how things develop further. But as someone who has read a LOT of YA fantasy, this isn’t anything mind-blowingly memorable. I just needed a little more of that special something from it.
The Phoenix King (The Ravence Trilogy #1) by Aparna Verma
I couldn’t get into this one at all. From the premise, it sounded like it had everything I could want in a story. But something about it just didn’t connect with me.
Death (The Four Horseman #4) by Laura Thalassa
I highly recommend this series to anyone who loves fantasy and romance! I’m so sad that this is over, but I’m also very happy that it was a satisfying conclusion to all of the events.
Face the Night by Lani Forbes
You’ll be easily immersed. This is seriously an epic adventure that will keep you turning the pages. I loved every minute of it!
I’m actually obsessed with this series: Famine (The Four Horseman #3) by Laura Thalassa
I’m actually obsessed with this series. I just can’t get enough. These books are everything to me. The suffering of Famine devastated me.
Zhara (Guardians of the Dawn #1) by S. Jae-Jones
This was so terribly disappointing. The concepts are so freaking cool and the execution of them is severely lacking in follow through. It definitely needed to go through several more drafts before accomplishing its spectacular potential. I wanted so much to enjoy this and, sadly, I did not.
This series has me in a chokehold like I wish a horseman would: War (The Four Horseman #2) by Laura Thalassa
Each one takes place in a different part of the world. Each horseman has their own unique abilities and motivations. Everything about this series is real and raw.