Published: July 14, 2022 Goodreads synopsis Review: Myth: This gave me a lot of Blood and Ash vibes. A maiden selected as the chosen offering, she’s promised one prince but is deeply attracted to another. What more do you need? Magic: Think fae, blood magic, and lots of court politics. Overall: A steamy romance for fans of JLA, the world-building in the first book is a little light, but it’s more about our heroine’s experience as she’s sent off for her sacrifice. I can certainly see how this will expand and dive deep over the rest of the series ..read more

Published: December 21, 2021 Goodreads synopsis Review: Myth: Oli has to face her demons in this book, but she also has to face her Bonds and Bonded. I assure you, they both may be equally difficult for her. This book gives us more Bonded, more escalation with the resistance, and a jaw-dropping cliffhanger ending. Magic: This is the first book where we really get a taste of what Oli’s power can do—and it does not disappoint. Overall: If you can’t tell, I’m very hooked on this series. :) Other books in the series: Broken Bonds (The Bonds That Tie #1) Savage Bonds (The Bonds That Tie #2 ..read more

Published: December 26, 2023 by Wednesday Books Goodreads synopsis Review: Myth: I was a little concerned about how the Letters of Enchantment portion of this would continue in the conclusion, but I assure you, Rebecca Ross had a beautiful plan. It gave us everything we loved from the first book while pushing the story and the characters forward. Masterful. Magic: There is a little more magic in this one with the escalating war of the gods, but overall, it is still much more of a historical feel than fantasy. It was a unique blend that really worked with the storytelling. Overall: Beautiful ..read more

Published: October 10, 2023 by Del Rey Books Goodreads synopsis Review: Myth: This book was a lot heavier world-building than I’ve been reading lately, but in true Cassandra Clare style, the characters were so compelling that I barely noticed it. Castellane has so many facets, and there are so many unique interactions with neighboring kingdoms, but the characters lead you through all the details. Very low on the romance, things are teased for the future, but that is most certainly not the focus of this book. Magic: We’re in a world where magic was broken, for lack of a better term. So, don’t ..read more

Published: September 28, 2021 Goodreads synopsis Review: Myth: So much changes at the end of book one, but so much stays the same. And that is truly impressive in the story telling. A character so devoted to her belief that she continues to make her own life miserable to try and save her Bonds. Some will continue to believe the worst of her, but you know we’re into the thick of it now, and others will try and break those walls down. Magic: I love that even with a big reveal at the end of book one, book two still keeps things at arm’s length. That tension still exists as our MC wrestles to mai ..read more

Published: June 28, 2021 by Independently Published Goodreads synopsis Review: Myth: A paranormal world, but the paranormal, those with talents, live apart from the rest of humanity. The tension in this book is so palpable, and it’s so amazing. The MC seems like a brat a lot of the time, but since we’re in her head, we also get to see that she’s playing a role she’s assigned herself. I can’t adequately explain how well this works for the story. Magic: Book one is all about what our main character ran from and what she’s hiding. It's so well done, though, hooking you for the rest of the series ..read more

Published: January 19, 2023 by Harper Voyager Goodreads synopsis Review: Myth: Very high/epic fantasy in storytelling style but still completely accessible for the reader. Kissen was my favorite character. She was the classic mercenary with a chip on her shoulder and grumpy energy for days. The cast around her hold their own secrets, and their stories weave unfold together into an epic adventure. Magic: The magic of the gods is forbidden, and the gods are extinguished in all but the dead city. So, of course, that’s where our characters head. The gods are over certain domains, like rivers, oce ..read more

Published: September 15, 2023 by Second Sky Goodreads synopsis Review: Myth: A young woman raised in isolation, with no knowledge of her past or her family. A magical city falling to external magic and a dream connection Zarya can’t help but embrace. This world was brilliant, and the story is just getting started! Magic: Characters with elemental magic, demon attacks that take various magic incarnations, this world was beautiful and big. Overall: I was swept up in this world so quickly. Zarya was my favorite kind of heroine—warrior trained—and all heart. I can’t wait to see what’s next in he ..read more

Published: November 28, 2023 by Margaret K. McElderry Books Goodreads synopsis Review: Myth: “I wasn’t under the impression you were min to have anywhere at all.” “Oh.” Lethe dipped into purring, a smirk winding up in the corner of his mouth. “Then you haven’t been paying attention, it seems.” How could we not adore a relationship build like this? Lethe added such a unique twist to the overall story. This world continues to be a favorite of mine, and I’m eager to dive back into it. The exploration of Arlo’s grief in this is one of the best written I’ve seen. With the dramatic ending of book t ..read more

We received an advanced reader copy of this book. Published: First published May 23, 2023 Goodreads synopsis Review: Myth: This is definitely a rom-com, seemingly light-hearted even when it throws its dubious consent and bawdy books are you! I absolutely cackled to myself with some of Cherry’s lines. It was a fun exploration of the larger world Kimberly Lemming has created. Magic: Dragon shifters, magic books, demon cats, and more. In this world, demons are really anything not human. Overall: This series is so fun! I love each romantic pairing. Cherry is a different kind of heroine than her ..read more