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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” →

A Blight of Blackwings (Seven Kennings #2) by Kevin Hearne

a plague of giants

4.5 Stars

Wow. What a fantastic second book in an entertaining, riveting fantasy series. I loved the first book, A Plague of Giants so much (you can read my review here: A Plague of Giants (Seven Kennings #1) by Kevin Hearne) that I was worried the second book would let me down. It did not. Continue reading “A Blight of Blackwings (Seven Kennings #2) by Kevin Hearne” →

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” →

A Longer Fall (Gunnie Rose, #2) by Charlaine Harris

a longer fall

4 stars

This is the second book in a new fantasy/paranormal series and the author doesn’t miss a step in getting the action started. It’s fun, fast-paced and a wild ride. Continue reading “A Longer Fall (Gunnie Rose, #2) by Charlaine Harris” →

An Easy Death (Gunnie Rose, #1) by Charlaine Harris

an easy death

4 stars

Yes!! Charlaine Harris is back! I love her books, and have been waiting for her to start a new series with a kick-ass female lead that I can cheer on through her adventures. We have that, and more, with Lizbeth Rose. Continue reading “An Easy Death (Gunnie Rose, #1) by Charlaine Harris” →

The Fifth Season (The Broken Earth #1) by N.K. Jemisin

the fifth season

2 stars

A disappointing, painfully slow science fiction novel. Continue reading “The Fifth Season (The Broken Earth #1) by N.K. Jemisin” →

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” →

Sixteen Ways to Defend a Walled City by K. J. Parker

sixteen ways to defend a walled city

4.5 stars

A clever, witty, thoroughly entertaining fantasy book that doesn’t have magic, wizards, monsters, gods or anything else you associate with fantasy books. Continue reading “Sixteen Ways to Defend a Walled City by K. J. Parker” →

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