A semi-regular segment on books I am eagerly awaiting. A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer Genre: Fantasy, Retelling Pages: 320 In a lush, contemporary fantasy retelling of Beauty and the Beast, Brigid Kemmerer gives readers another compulsively readable romance perfect for fans of Marissa Meyer. Fall in love, break the curse. It once …
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Hello, there! A classic twist on an old favorite, eh? I am going to be posting about my favorite books of 2018 so far, but I thought it would also be fun to share my favorites in each genre! This way I can show my favorites that will perhaps speak to different types of readers! Fantasy …
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Legenday (Caraval, #2) by a Stehpanie Garber Genre: Fantasy Pages: 345 A heart to protect. A debt to repay. A game to win. After being swept up in the magical world of Caraval, Donatella Dragna has finally escaped her father and saved her sister Scarlett from a disastrous arranged marriage. The girls should be celebrating, but Tella isn’t …
To Kill A Kingdom by a Alexandra Christo Genre: Fantasy; Fairy Tale Retelling Pages: 342 Princess Lira is siren royalty and the most lethal of them all. With the hearts of seventeen princes in her collection, she is revered across the sea. Until a twist of fate forces her to kill one of her own. To punish her …
Isle of Blood and Stone (Isle of Blood and Stone, #1) by Makiia Lucier Genre: Fantasy; Adventure Pages: 400 Ulises asked, "How can I look at these maps, see this riddle, and do nothing? They are my brothers." Elias reached across the table and flicked aside two shells with a fingertip. The map curled into itself. …
Top Ten Tuesday is all about the love of lists, and is currently hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl! Today’s topic is so much fun, and I can't wait to talk about these! Since these aren't related to specific books, I'm just going to put them all in a large list. I'm sure you can …
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Shatter Me (Shatter Me, #1) by Tahereh Mafi Genre: Dystopia; Science Fiction; Fantasy Pages: 448 One touch is all it takes. One touch, and Juliette Ferrars can leave a fully grown man gasping for air. One touch, and she can kill. No one knows why Juliette has such incredible power. It feels like a curse, …
The Bear and the Nightingale (Winternight Trilogy, #3) by Katherine Arden Genre: Fantasy; Magical Realism; Fairy Tale Retelling Pages: 430 'Frost-demons have no interest in mortal girls wed to mortal men. In the stories, they only come for the wild maiden.' In a village at the edge of the wilderness of northern Russia, where the …
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Amanda's Afterword 