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Young Adult

The Stone of Sorrow (Runecaster #1) by Brooke Carter

the stone of sorrow

3.0 stars

This is a good first book in a new YA Fantasy series that weaves Norse mythology and magic into the story of a young woman embarking on a quest to save her sister and clan. Continue reading “The Stone of Sorrow (Runecaster #1) by Brooke Carter”

Master of Sorrows ( The Silent Gods #1) by Justin Travis Call

master of sorrows

4 stars

This is the first book in The Silent Gods YA Fantasy series. It is intriguing, fast-paced, dark, and complicated. Everything I love about an epic fantasy series. Continue reading “Master of Sorrows ( The Silent Gods #1) by Justin Travis Call”

Children of Virtue and Vengeance ( Legacy of Orïsha #2) by Tomi Adeyemi

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3.5 Stars

This is a pretty good second book in a YA Fantasy book series about the fight to bring back magic to a group of people that the Monarchy wants to destroy. Continue reading “Children of Virtue and Vengeance ( Legacy of Orïsha #2) by Tomi Adeyemi”

Foul is Fair (Foul is Fair #1) by Hannah Capin

foul is fair

4 stars

Wow. What the heck did I just read?? Violent, dark, twisty and an utter guilty pleasure, this book is Mean Girls, Heathers and Kill Bill all rolled into one. Continue reading “Foul is Fair (Foul is Fair #1) by Hannah Capin”

Starsight (Skyward #2) by Brandon Sanderson

starsight

4.5 stars

This is an excellent, exciting second book in the YA Fantasy series. Continue reading “Starsight (Skyward #2) by Brandon Sanderson”

Diamond City (Diamond City #1) by Francesca Flores

diamond city

3.5 stars

This was an entertaining first book in a new YA fantasy series. Continue reading “Diamond City (Diamond City #1) by Francesca Flores”

The Harp of Kings (Warrior Bards #1) by Juliet Marillier

the harp of kings

4 stars

An exciting, entertaining first book in a new fantasy series. Continue reading “The Harp of Kings (Warrior Bards #1) by Juliet Marillier”

Good Girls Lie by J. T. Ellison

good girls lie3.5 Stars

An entertaining mystery/thriller set in an elite all-girls boarding school. Continue reading “Good Girls Lie by J. T. Ellison”

The Guinevere Deception (Camelot Rising #1) by Kiersten White

The Guinevere Deception

3.5

A fun YA Fantasy re-telling of the legend of Camelot, and the relationship between King Arthur and Guinevere. Continue reading “The Guinevere Deception (Camelot Rising #1) by Kiersten White”

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