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DRC Review: The Deathly Grimm by Kathryn Purdie
The conclusion to Kathryn Purdie's Forest Grimm duology releases 25 March.—read my review here.
Story Eater
Mar 214 min read
DRC Review: A Drop of Corruption (Shadow of the Leviathan #2) by Robert Jackson Bennett
The second book in Bennett's Shadow of the Leviathan Series releases 1 April. Check my review out here.
Story Eater
Mar 73 min read
DRC Review: The Spirit Collection of Thorne Hall by J. Ann Thomas
Thomas' ghost story started strong but fizzled out for me. Read my review of The Spirit Collection of Thorne Hall.
Story Eater
Feb 102 min read
DRC Review: Lightfall by Ed Crocker
Ed Crocker's fantasy debut boasts fantastic world building and atmosphere—read my review for Lightfall here.
Story Eater
Jan 143 min read
DRC Review: Water Moon by Samantha Sotto Yambao
Samantha Sotto Yambao's wonderful new fantasy, Water Moon started my reading year off perfectly. Read my review here.
Story Eater
Jan 132 min read
ARC Review: Blood of the Old Kings by Sung-il Kim, Translated by Anton Hur
Blood of the Old Kings is out 8 October 2024. Don't miss this absolute gem. Read my review here.
Story Eater
Oct 7, 20244 min read
eARC Review: The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern
Loigman's newest magical romance stole my heart. Read my review for The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern.
Story Eater
Sep 23, 20243 min read
eARC Review: Buried Deep and Other Stories by Naomi Novik
Novik's new anthology has a story in it offering a preview of the universe for her upcoming fantasy series! See my review of the anthology.
Story Eater
Sep 17, 20248 min read
eARC Review: Under the Oak Tree: Volume 1 (The Novel) by Suji Kim
Read my review for Suji Kim's phenomenal Under the Oak Tree here!
Story Eater
May 19, 20243 min read
eARC Review: Blood over Bright Haven by M.L. Wang
Initial Indie Release Date:Â 25 July 2023 Big 5 Publisher Release Date:Â 29 October 2024 Rating:Â 3/5 Book boxes:Â Maybe FairyLoot, The...
Story Eater
Apr 17, 20244 min read
eARC Review: The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett
Release date:Â 6 February 2024 Rating:Â 5/5 Book boxes:Â Inkstone Books Quarter 1 2024, Aardvark Book Club February Pick, The Broken...
Story Eater
Feb 2, 20244 min read
Late Approval ARC Review: Children of Ragnarok (Runestone Saga #1) by Cinda Williams Chima
Release date: 8 Nov 2022 Rating: 4.5/5 Book boxes: LitJoy November 2022 Synopsis: Ever since Ragnarok—the great war between the gods...
Story Eater
Nov 14, 20224 min read
ARC Review: Raven Unveiled by Grace Draven
Release date: 8 Nov 2022 Rating 3/5 Synopsis: A woman with the gift to speak to the dead—and the assassin pursuing her—may be the only...
Story Eater
Oct 24, 20223 min read
ARC Review: One Dark Window (Shepherd King #1) by Rachel Gillig
Release date: 27 September 2022 Rating: 3.5/5 Book Boxes: FairyLoot October YA Synopsis: Elspeth Spindle needs more than luck to stay...
Story Eater
Sep 26, 20224 min read
ARC Review: This Vicious Grace by Emily Thiede
Release date: 28 June 2022 Rating: 3/5 Read by: Carlotta Brentan, Michael Gallagher Book Boxes: FairyLoot, Fae Crate, Fox & Wit YA...
Story Eater
May 30, 20224 min read
ARC Review: A Rip Through Time by Kelley Armstrong
Release date: 31 May 2022 Book rating: 2/5 Audio narration: 5/5 Audiobook read by: Kate Handford Synopsis: In this series debut...
Story Eater
May 28, 20225 min read
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