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Review: The Midnight Lie by Marie Rutkoski

Posted March 2, 2020 by Charlotte in Reviews / 0 Comments
Review: The Midnight Lie by Marie Rutkoski

I received this book for free from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.The Midnight Lie by Marie Rutkoski Series: The Midnight Lie #1 Published by Hodder & Stoughton on March 3, 2020 Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Young Adult Pages: 368 Format: E-Arc Source: Netgalley Buy on Amazon Goodreads Where Nirrim lives, crime abounds, a harsh tribunal rules, and society’s pleasures are reserved for the High Kith. Life in the Ward is grim and punishing. People of her low status are forbidden from sampling sweets or wearing colors. You either follow the rules, or pay a tithe and suffer the consequences. Nirrim keeps her head down and a dangerous secret close to her chest. But then she encounters Sid, a rakish traveler from far away who whispers rumors that the High Caste possesses magic. Sid tempts Nirrim to seek that magic for herself. But to do that, Nirrim must surrender her old life. She must place her trust in this sly stranger who asks, above all, […]

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Review: Nocturna by Maya Motayne

Posted June 11, 2019 by Charlotte in Reviews / 0 Comments
Review: Nocturna by Maya Motayne

I received this book for free from Fairyloot, Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.Nocturna by Maya Motayne Series: A Forgery of Magic #1 Published by Hodder & Stoughton on May 2, 2019 Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Young Adult Pages: 300 Format: E-Arc, Hardback Source: Fairyloot, Netgalley Buy on Amazon Goodreads The first in a sweeping and epic own voices debut fantasy trilogy—set in a stunning Latinx-inspired world—about a face-changing thief and a risk-taking prince who must team up to defeat a powerful evil they accidentally unleashed. Perfect for fans of Tomi Adeyemi, Leigh Bardugo, and V. E. Schwab. To Finn Voy, magic is two things: a knife to hold under the chin of anyone who crosses her…and a disguise she shrugs on as easily as others pull on cloaks. As a talented faceshifter, it’s been years since Finn has seen her own face, and that’s exactly how she likes it. But when Finn gets caught by a powerful mobster, she’s forced into an impossible mission: […]

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Review: Smoke in the Sun by Renée Ahdieh

Posted April 9, 2019 by Charlotte in Reviews / 0 Comments
Review: Smoke in the Sun by Renée Ahdieh

I received this book for free from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.Smoke in the Sun by Renée Ahdieh Series: Flame in the Mist #2 Published by Hodder & Stoughton on June 5, 2018 Genres: Fantasy, Romance, Young Adult Pages: 408 Format: E-Arc Source: Netgalley Buy on Amazon Goodreads For weeks, seventeen-year-old Mariko pretended to be a boy to infiltrate the notorious Black Clan and bring her would-be murderer to justice. She didn’t expect to find a place for herself among the group of fighters—a life of usefulness—and she certainly didn’t expect to fall in love. Now she heads to the imperial castle to resume a life she never wanted to save the boy she loves. Ōkami has been captured, and his execution is a certainty. Mariko will do what she must to ensure his survival—even marry the sovereign’s brother, saying goodbye to a life with Ōkami forever. As Mariko settles into her days at court—making both friends and enemies—and attempting Ōkami’s rescue at […]

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Review: Memory of Fire by Callie Bates

Posted March 13, 2019 by Charlotte in Reviews / 0 Comments
Review: Memory of Fire by Callie Bates

I received this book for free from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.The Memory of Fire by Callie Bates Series: The Waking Land #2 Published by Hodder & Stoughton on May 17, 2018 Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Young Adult Pages: 464 Format: E-Arc Source: Netgalley Buy on Amazon Goodreads Magic. Romance. Revolution. The sequel to the bold and gorgeous The Waking Land. ‘Bates is an author well worth watching’ Robin Hobb Jahan Korakides is the hero who saved the life of the crown prince in battle, helped win the revolution in Eren and earned the heart of Elanna, the legendary Wildegarde reborn. But Jahan Korakides is also broken; haunted by memories of the woman who experimented on him and his brothers as children. So when the empire threatens war in retribution for Elanna’s illegal sorcery, Jahan leaves Eren to negotiate with the emperor on Queen Sophy’s behalf. But the world he left has changed – riots rock the city of Ida, his brother is missing […]

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Review: Light Years by Kass Morgan

Posted March 11, 2019 by Charlotte in Reviews / 0 Comments
Review: Light Years by Kass Morgan

I received this book for free from Illumicrate, Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.Light Years by Kass Morgan Series: Light Years #1 Published by Hodder & Stoughton on October 9, 2018 Genres: Fiction, Science Fiction, Young Adult Pages: 377 Format: Arc, E-Arc Source: Illumicrate, Netgalley Buy on Amazon Goodreads Reeling from the latest attack by a mysterious enemy, the Quatra Fleet Academy is finally admitting students from every planet in the solar system after centuries of exclusivity. Hotshot pilot Vesper, an ambitious Tridian citizen, dreams of becoming a captain – but when she loses her spot to a brilliant, wisecracking boy from the wrong side of the asteroid belt, it makes her question everything she thought she knew. Growing up on the toxic planet Deva, Cormak will take any chance he can get to escape his dead-end life and join the Academy – even if he has to steal someone’s identity to do it. Arran was always considered an outsider on icy Chetire, always […]

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