This is a really good YA Fantasy that is a mash-up of urban fantasy and Greek mythology. While most YA Fantasy books all seem to have the same basic premise (strong young female must overcome great odds/conquer evil/rule the nation while resisting falling in love with the boy that is either her childhood friend/enemy/new mysterious over protective friend), this is a refreshingly original take on that premise.
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4.5 stars
This is a fantastic first book in an exciting YA Fantasy/SciFi series. There is a strong, flawed female lead, complicated relationships, creepy monsters and plenty of action. It’s a quick read and I couldn’t put it down.
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This is a thoroughly enjoyable YA mystery/thriller/romance book. It’s creative and a lot of fun to read.
Continue reading “The Inheritance Games (The Inheritance Games #1) by Jennifer Lynn Barnes”
This is the second book in the exciting YA Fantasy series and it does not disappoint. The book delves deeper into Guinevere’s role in Camelot. To complicate matters, the real Guinevere’s younger sister shows up in Camelot and refuses to leave.
Continue reading “The Camelot Betrayal (Camelot Rising #2) by Kiersten White”
This is a very good, exciting YA Paranormal Fantasy book. It’s fast-paced, with interesting characters and a good storyline.
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This is an ok YA Fantasy about a young girl who is out of options and undertakes a journey to seek justice for her family.
Continue reading “Hush (Hush #1) by Dylan Farrow”
This was a fantastic second book in this YAFantasy series. This book definitely does not suffer from the notorious “second book slump” and there is little to no “filler” that is typically stuffed into second books.
Continue reading “The Silvered Serpents (The Gilded Wolves #2) by Roshani Chokshi”
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