Tsuro: Phoenix Rising
5.3
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Long ago, a vengeful god stole the stars from the night sky. To illuminate the night, hopeful people...
Merissa (13555 KP) rated A Suitable Replacement (Deceived #4) in Books
Apr 14, 2023
This is a fast-moving and intricate plot involving a Duchess who has run away with a love match, her brother just returned after three years away, the jilted fiance and the lady the love match was supposed to be marrying for reasons of her own.
It is written very well with enough plot twists to keep you on your toes. I loved the relationship between Kelcey and Max and the way that you were constantly left wondering what would throw a spanner in the works next. At the same time, I wanted to knock their heads together to get them to talk honestly with each other.
A thoroughly enjoyable read and definitely recommended.
Merissa
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Aug 1, 2015
Origin Exposed (Descended of Dragons #2)
8.0
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A Dangerous Secret In fiery redhead Stella Stonewall’s new world magic and shape-shifters are...
Fantasy Romance Young Adult
ClareR (6037 KP) rated Kingdom of Souls in Books
Nov 16, 2021
I really enjoyed this - it’s completely immersive, and every detail needed to build an alternate world is thought of. The end could have been a bit more succinct and to the point, and I’m always a bit sad when a previously strong female character seems to lose it over a man, but on the whole, I really enjoyed this and will look out for the next in the series on audible (I really enjoyed the audiobook)
Miss Havisham Says Yes
8.0
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Kind-hearted redhead Cindi has a lot on her mind: Gran, college exams, bills, and what to wear at...
Contemporary FF Romance LGBTQIA+
Kids Chronicles: Quest for the Moon Stones
9.0
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Kids Chronicles: Quest for the Moon Stones is a family, co-operative game of adventure and mystery...
Lyndsey Gollogly (2893 KP) rated Of Shadow and Elves ( Of Goblin Kings 2) in Books
Oct 13, 2023
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Of Shadows and Elves ( Of Goblin Kings 2)
By Emma Hamm
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Freya couldn't have known she would destroy the entire faerie court by beating the Goblin King. All she wanted was her sister back, not to imprison the king. But with her sister refusing to return home, Freya is left trapped in her own mess. She has to fix what she broke or the faerie realm will get infinitely more dangerous.
Bring the Goblin King back. Save the people she harmed. And do her best to avoid the temptation of falling into the Goblin King's arms. Considering the Goblin King is locked away in a magical prison, at least one of her goals may be impossible to achieve...
...unless she's willing to go through hardships unnumbered.
I needed this it was all magic and fantasy with kings queens hero’s and villains plus a few goblin creatures thrown in. It followed on from book one seamlessly and was a fun read. Freya is a sweet hero who has to reach deep in this one to go against her own nature all for her goblin king.
Academy Arcanist (Astra Academy #1)
10.0
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Hopes. Dreams. And literal nightmares out to kill a young boy. Gray Lexly, son of a candlemaker,...
Young Adult (YA) Fantasy
ClareR (6037 KP) rated The Illusions in Books
Aug 21, 2023
It’s the late 1890’s and The Greatest Magician is ready to hand over his mantle (wand?) to George Perris. George meets Eadie Carlton, a photographer and pioneering film-maker, and decides that he wants to try and incorporate her work into his show.
Cecily Marsden finds herself alone again when her con artist master dies suddenly, and she gets a job in the house of his nephew. But the nephew has some secrets of his own. Luckily, Cec meets a kind gentleman who only wants to help her and take her away from her employer.
Cec, George and Eadie soon find themselves working together on the greatest magic show, and Cec has to try and save the performance from sabotage.
I loved this: there’s stage magic, a bit of ‘real’ magic and the excitement of the modern age and film. It’s exciting (will the show go on?), romantic (will they EVER get together?) and frankly magical (of course!).
I’m so glad I read this, it really did start my summer holidays on a high!
Lyndsey Gollogly (2893 KP) rated A Forest of Vanity and Valour ( Levanthria 1) in Books
Jun 14, 2023
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A Forest of Vanity and Valour ( Lavanthria 1)
By A.P. Beswick
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Vireo Reinhold relishes collecting his monarch’s proper dues. Working hard to prolong and fund the king’s never-ending war, the self-centered official revels in the perks of luxury that come with his unorthodox role. But his world upends when he unearths an ancient spellbook that promises to unlock a shadowy, forgotten magic.
Embroiled in a secret affair with a fellow noble’s wife, Vireo is mortified when he’s forced to commit an unthinkable act. Driven into exile, no longer able to coerce the vulnerable, and with the powerful tome in his enemy’s hands, the fallen agent’s only shot at survival hangs on his skills at saving others.
Can Vireo redeem himself as the people’s champion before they all fall to a sinister fate?
I really enjoyed this! The world building now really good I love the whole Medieval theme to it. The characters and the storyline were very enjoyable to read. Can’t wait to see what other magical beings we encounter during the series. I really like this authors work so far.