Tag Archive for: Fantasy

, ,

Half City

Half CityTitle: Half City
Author: Kate Golden
Series: Harker Academy #1
Genre: Fantasy, Romance
Format: Audio
Pages: 480
Length: 16h 35m
Narrator: Taylor Harvey, Teddy Hamilton
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.

, ,

The Stardust Thief

The Stardust ThiefTitle: The Stardust Thief
Author: Chelsea Abdullah
Series: Sandsea Trilogy #1
Genre: Fantasy
Format: Audio
Pages: 480
Length: 15h 38m
Narrator: Nikki Massoud, Rasha Zamamiri, Sean Rohani
Rating:

My Thoughts

I’ve always been fascinated by stories of genies, magical lamps, and wishes. It wasn’t until I read THE GOLEM AND THE DJINNI by Helene Wecker that I realized genies were a misappropriation of Middle Eastern folklore and mythology. Since then, I’ve tried to learn more about the actual mythology. So when THE STARDUST THIEF was a Book of the Month option, I snatched it right up. 

THE STARDUST THIEF was everything I wanted it to me and more. I love that the story took inspiration from ONE THOUSAND AND ONE NIGHTS so that parts of it were familiar. The characters, the world, and the djinn’s magic system were amazing! I loved Loulie and Qadir so much. I loved their connection and how much they rely on each other. At first I thought Mazen was kind of a sissy, but I’m glad he grew into his strengths and stood up for what he believed. I loved that it was told from different POVs so we could witness more of the whole picture. I’m excited how this one ended and I’m looking forward to how the story continues.

,

Roots Of Darkness

Roots Of DarknessTitle: Roots of Darkness
Author: Demi Winters
Series: The Ashen #2.5
Genre: Fantasy, Romance
Format: Audio
Pages: 185
Length: 5h 43m
Narrator: Islay Jacobs
Rating:

My Thoughts

I really enjoyed ROOTS OF DARKNESS. I’m glad we got to see what happened to the rest of the Blood Axe Crew after Rey left to save Silla from Jonas. I enjoyed being in Hekla’s head, witnessing her badassery and even her doubt. I liked her connection with Eyvind and look forward, hopefully, to seeing them resolve their conflict in future Ashen series books or another novella. I hope we find out what’s causing the mist since the novella just kind of left us there hanging after the immediate threat was neutralized.

, ,

Rings Of Fate

Rings Of FateTitle: Rings of Fate
Author: Melissa de la Cruz
Series: Curses and Crowns #1
Genre: Fantasy, Romance
Format: Audio
Pages: 410
Length: 14h 28m
Narrator: Kirsten Leigh, Alexander Cendese
Rating:

My Thoughts

I really enjoyed RINGS OF FATE. I thought it was a fun romantasy. I loved the magic system and the settings of the four kingdoms on the verge of war. I really liked Aren and Dietan, their banter, and sexual tension. The slow-burn romance was satisfying to read. I’m excited to see what happens in the next installment. Fortunately, this one ended in a way that I don’t feel like I’m going to die waiting for the next book. I didn’t mind the audiobook, but I didn’t really like the male narrator very much (too gravelly).

, ,

We Who Will Die

We Who Will DieTitle: We Who Will Die
Author: Stacia Stark
Series: Empire of Blood #1
Genre: Fantasy, Romance
Format: Audio
Pages: 432
Length: 17h 12m
Narrator: Meg Sylvan, Troy Duran
Rating:

My Thoughts

WE WHO WILL DIE was such a fun intense story. I loved the world-building and magic system. I thought the Gladiator feel of the story was a fun idea. I really liked Arvelle, her brothers, Tiernon, Rorrik, Leon, and Maeva. I’m very curious to see if this will turn into a situation like the one between Elena, Stefan, and Damon in The Vampire Diaries show (I haven’t read the series so I don’t know how closely the show followed the books). Right now, I’m very happy with Arvelle and Tiernon together, but I think I could be happy if she were with Rorrik instead.