Tag Archive for: 5 Stars

Dawn of the North

Dawn of the NorthTitle: Dawn of the North
Author: Demi Winters
Series: The Ashen #3
Genre: Romantasy
Format: Audio
Pages: 588
Length: 22h 10m
Narrator: Islay Jacobs
Source: Owned
Reason: Book of the Month
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My Thoughts

DAWN OF THE NORTH was everything I wanted in this third story and more. I loved that we got POVs from more characters. I loved seeing Kass’ country, learning more about his people and their magic, and learning more about him as well. I loved seeing Saga become more confident in herself. I loved seeing the bloodline gift through Silla and see how that affected Myrkur and his scheming. I’m so excited to see where the next installment will take us in this journey. I’m especially curious to see how Silla and Saga’s relationship may change now that they’re together.

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Wild Reverence

Wild ReverenceTitle: Wild Reverence
Author: Rebecca Ross
Series: Letters of Enchantment #3
Genre: Romantasy
Format: Audio
Pages: 527
Length: 22h 8m
Narrator: George Weightman, and more
Source: Owned
Reason: BotM Backlist
Rating:

My Thoughts

When I read DIVINE RIVALS and RUTHLESS VOWS, I really wanted to learn more about the gods and their magic system. I’m so glad Ross decided to write WILD REVERENCE as a prequel from the POV of one of those gods. I loved spending time in the Under and Skyward Realms. I also loved seeing the Mortal Realm from a god’s perspective. Matilda was a fantastic character to give us the insight we wanted. I loved watching her grow into her powers, gaining confidence, and kicking ass. I especially enjoyed witnessing her life with and love for Vincent.

Additional Narrators: Hannah van der Westhuysen, Rebecca Norfolk

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If Not For My Baby

If Not For My BabyTitle: If Not For My Baby
Author: Kate Golden
Genre: Romance
Format: Audio
Pages: 448
Length: 11h 38m
Narrator: Ellie Gossage, Eric Nolan
Source: Library
Reason: Recommended
Rating:

My Thoughts

IF NOT FOR MY BABY is my second Kate Golden book. I liked the first one just a tad bit better because of its urban fantasy genre. However, this was a fun, heart-felt romance about love, loss, and moving forward despite the pain. I really loved both Clem and Tom, their sexual tension, and their chemistry. I loved all the supporting characters as well and I’m glad a certain someone got what was coming to them.

This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me

This Kingdom Will Not Kill MeTitle: This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me
Author: Ilona Andrews
Series: Maggie the Undying #1
Genre: Fantasy
Format: Audio
Pages: 470
Length: 21h 34m
Narrator: Kristen Sieh
Source: Library
Reason: Just Because
Rating:

My Thoughts

Oh, wow! THIS KINGDOM WILL NOT KILL ME gripped me from page 1. It was non-stop adventure and suspense. I adored this book so much! I need book 2 now!!! I’m so emotionally invested in this story and in these characters. I have so much anxiety wondering how this is going to play out! Everard is my new favorite literary crush! I hope Maggie realizes that he loves her sooner rather than later.

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Half City

Half CityTitle: Half City
Author: Kate Golden
Series: Harker Academy #1
Genre: Romantasy
Format: Audio
Pages: 480
Length: 16h 35m
Narrator: Taylor Harvey, Teddy Hamilton
Source: Owned
Reason: Recommended
Rating:

My Thoughts

Wow! That ending! I need book 2 now! At least I only have to wait until October for it to come out. I loved HALF CITY so much! I loved the dark academia setting, the Shadowhunter feel to the story, and the characters. I’m so interested to see what happens next, especially to Viv and Reid. Is Reid really reformed? I’m starting to get the sense that he might not be. I hope we get to meet the elusive elders in the next installment and we get to find out who the High Thane is. I’m so so curious if my hunches are right.