Title: The Ashfire King
Author: Chelsea Abdullah
Series: Sandsea Trilogy #2
Genre: Fantasy
Format: Audio
Pages: 529
Length: 19h 36m
Narrator: Nikki Massoud, and more
Source: Library
Reason: Just Because
Rating:
My Thoughts
THE ASHFIRE KING was just as good, if not better, than THE STARDUST THIEF. I loved seeing the djinn kingdom and cities, and all the different djinn and their magic. I loved getting to know Riju and the Resurrectionist more in this one. The slow-burn romance is driving me insane only because I’m just as unsure as Loulie is. I don’t think there’s any romantic love between her and Qadir, but I’m not sure. I think Mazen is a great love interest, but if there is romantic love with Qadir, then I don’t know who I want Loulie to be with in the end. I’m distressed that I have to wait almost a year for the third installment, especially with how this one ended. I hope this series ends well!
Additional Narrators: Rasha Zamamiri, Sean Rohani
A Fate Inked in Blood
Author: Danielle L. Jensen
Series: Saga of the Unfated #1
Genre: Romantasy
Format: Audio
Pages: 418
Length: 15h 17m
Narrator: Nina Yndis
Source: Owned
Reason: BotM Backlist
Rating:
My Thoughts
I really love that Norse mythology and Viking stories are “in” right now. I mean I absolutely loved A FATE INKED IN BLOOD. It was such an interesting take on Norse mythology and Vikings lore. I loved the setting, characters, and magic system. The political intrigue was fun as well. I’m excited to see how the story wraps up in the sequel and to see if my theories are correct.
Happy Place
Author: Emily Henry
Genre: Romance
Format: Audio
Pages: 388
Length: 11h 2m
Narrator: Julia Whelan
Source: Owned
Reason: Just Because
Rating:
My Thoughts
I absolutely adored HAPPY PLACE! I laughed, I cried, I worried, and I definitely squee’d. Harriet and Wyn were amazing characters. Even though a lot of their problems could’ve been fixed if they had communicated, I’m glad Henry showed that not only communication is hard at the best of times, it’s so much harder when depression, grief, and trauma are present.
The Immortal Throne
Author: Bree Despain
Series: Into the Dark #3
Genre: Fantasy
Format: Kindle
Pages: 344
Source: Owned
Reason: Just Because
Rating:
My Thoughts
I don’t know why I waited so long to read THE IMMORTAL THRONE. I knew I’d love it and I did, more than I thought I would. This was a fantastic conclusion to the trilogy. I loved that some things were left open, but most of the major things were resolved. I loved getting to spend time in both the Underrealm and Skyrealm. I loved LOVED LOVED all the mythology that went into this trilogy (and all the Star Wars references since I know Bree is a huge fan).
Summer in the City
Author: Alex Aster
Genre: Romance
Format: Audio
Pages: 294
Length: 10h 48m
Narrator: Diane Guerrero
Source: Library
Reason: Recommended
Rating:
My Thoughts
I really enjoyed reading SUMMER IN THE CITY. I loved both Elle and Parker and their lovers-to-enemies-to-lovers dynamic. I loved their banter and sexual tension. Watching them fall in love and figure out their shit was delightful. I also really loved experiencing New York City through their eyes and her screenplay writing.
The Ashfire King
Author: Chelsea Abdullah
Series: Sandsea Trilogy #2
Genre: Fantasy
Format: Audio
Pages: 529
Length: 19h 36m
Narrator: Nikki Massoud, and more
Source: Library
Reason: Just Because
Rating:
My Thoughts
THE ASHFIRE KING was just as good, if not better, than THE STARDUST THIEF. I loved seeing the djinn kingdom and cities, and all the different djinn and their magic. I loved getting to know Riju and the Resurrectionist more in this one. The slow-burn romance is driving me insane only because I’m just as unsure as Loulie is. I don’t think there’s any romantic love between her and Qadir, but I’m not sure. I think Mazen is a great love interest, but if there is romantic love with Qadir, then I don’t know who I want Loulie to be with in the end. I’m distressed that I have to wait almost a year for the third installment, especially with how this one ended. I hope this series ends well!
Additional Narrators: Rasha Zamamiri, Sean Rohani