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ARC Review: The Cleaving by Juliet McKenna

Published on April 10, 2023April 4, 2023 by Celeste10 Comments

Today I bring you a review of THE CLEAVING by Juliet McKenna. THE CLEAVING is an Arthurian retelling from Nimue’s point of view that also follows Ygraine, Morgana, and Guinevere. It provides an alternative perspect on Merlin and his disregard of the consequences for using magic to meddle in mortal fates.

Author: Juliet E. McKenna
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Angry Robot
Publish Date: April 11, 2023
Print Length: 384

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BBNYA Blog Tour: Bloodlaced by Courtney Maguire

Published on March 20, 2023October 14, 2024 by Celeste4 Comments

Today I bring you my book review of BLOODLACED by Courtney Maguire. BLOODLACED placed 9th in the final round of the 2022 Book Bloggers Novel of the Year Award (BBNYA).

BBNYA is a yearly competition where book bloggers from all over the world read and score books written by indie authors, ending with 15 finalists and one overall winner. If you are an author and wish to learn more about the BBNYA competition, you can visit the official website or Twitter @bbnya_official. BBNYA is brought to you in association with the @Foliosociety (if you love beautiful books, you NEED to check out their website!) and the book blogger support group @The_WriteReads.

Author: Courtney Maguire
Genre: Paranormal
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: City Owl Press
Publish Date: 29 September 2020
Print Length: 314
Link: Amazon and Goodreads

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BBNYA Blog Tour: These Violent Nights by Rebecca Crunden

Published on March 9, 2023October 14, 2024 by CelesteLeave a comment

Today I bring you my book review of THESE VIOLENT NIGHTS by Rebecca Crunden. THESE VIOLENT NIGHTS placed 11th in the final round of the 2022 Book Bloggers Novel of the Year Award (BBNYA).

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Book Review: To Snap A Silver Stem by Sarah A. Parker

Published on March 6, 2023March 6, 2023 by Celeste6 Comments

Today’s review is for TO SNAP A SILVER STEM, the second book in Sarah A. Parker’s Crystal Bloom series. It began as a dark Rapunzel retelling. Now Auren, the main character, tries to reclaim her sense of self and identity. This is a series the fans of The Plated Prisoner will appreciate.

Author: Sarah A. Parker
Series: Crystal Bloom, #2
Age Category: New Adult/Adult
Publisher: Self-Published
Publish Date: August 8, 2022
Print Length: 572

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ARC Review: The Foxglove King by Hannah Whitten

Published on February 24, 2023February 23, 2023 by Celeste14 Comments

Today’s book review is about THE FOXGLOVE KING by Hannah Whitten. It’s a dark fantasy with a dollop of forbidden romantic pining and more than a spoonful of death magic and debauchery.

Author: Hannah Whitten
Series: The Nightshade Crown, #1
Age Category: New Adult/Adult
Publisher: Orbit
Publish Date: March 7, 2023
Print Length: 480

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