The Unicorn Hunters by Katherine Arden is one of my most anticipated books of 2026. Did I love it? YES!! It totally delivered! Book Summary Anne of Brittany was a child when France invaded and drove her royal father to his death. Now she is a young woman, sovereign duchess of an occupied realm, and […]

Fishbone Cinderella by Elizabeth Lim is out July 28, 2026 from Del Rey publishing. I was so delighted to receive an early ARC of Fishbone Cinderella from Del Rey. Elizabeth is a long time YA fantasy favorite of mine. I’ve interviewed her on my BookTube channel, chosen her previous work for Fabled Bookshop’s YA book […]

Thank you Flatiron Books for sending this fantastic promo box for The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo. Review for The Familiar The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo My rating: 5 of 5 stars The Familiar is a standalone historical fantasy from the creator of the Grishaverse and author of the Ninth House. It is set during the […]

“You don’t get to dictate how I feel. You might give the orders out there, but not in here. That’s not fair. You can only respect what I choose to do. You’re not responsible for my choices.” – The Fourth Wing Move over, SJM, there’s a new queen of dragon fantasy in town!! Y’all know […]

Title: The Revelation of ThreeSeries: The Empyrean Trilogy #2 Author: Sara M. Schaller Publication Date: August 3rd, 2021Genres: Young Adult Fantasy Purchase a copy: Buy on Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Book Depository | Indiebound | Blackwell’sAdd on Goodreads! BOOK TOUR! Today I’m excited to participate in the Bookstagram & Creative Tour for The […]

I’m thankful to MTMC Tours for sending along The Witch Collector by Charissa Weaks and allowing me to participate in the Bookstagram + Creative Blog tour! This is the first book in a thrilling romantic fantasy trilogy in which a village witch must abandon vengeance and brave an enchanted forest at the side of her enemy, the dreaded Witch […]

I couldn’t wait another second to love on this unique YA fantasy book that I adored!!!  I finished it over the weekend for another #YouBetYA2021 pick and highly recommend it.  Six Crimson Cranes is true YA suitable for middle grade and teen readers.   “Find the light that makes you shine. Hold on to it, even when […]

“People are afraid. Fear brings out the ugliness. It is easy to be kind and good when it costs nothing. It is not easy when it can cost you your life. You are rarer than gold.” – The Second Blind Son, Amy Harmon Praise for The Second Blind Son I read a lot of books. […]

The Place Beyond Her Dreams is a YA fantasty book inspired by Oby Aligwekwe’s West African heritage. SUMMARY: “We are most courageous at our weakest; when we believe we have faced what we fear the most and have nothing more to lose.” – Oby Aligwekwe, The Place Beyond Her Dreams Oby Aligwekwe’s Young Adult debut […]

“Our whole lives, we’ve been taught to make ourselves smaller, weaker than men. That’s what they teach – that being a girl is perpetual submission.” – The Gilded Ones, Namina Forna Friends – this book is INCREDIBLE!!! Definitely one of the most anticipated YA fantasy books of 2021 and well worth the hype! SUMMARY The […]