arc review | strike the zither – joan he

Strike the Zither by Joan He Series: Kingdom of Three #1Published on October 25th 2022 by Roaring Brook PressAge Range: Young AdultGenre: Historical Fiction, Romance, RetellingRepresentation: Chinese Rating: ★★★★ Synopsis: The year is 414 of the Xin Dynasty, and chaos abounds. A puppet empress is on the throne. The realm has fractured into three factions… Continue reading arc review | strike the zither – joan he

series review | stalking jack the ripper – kerri maniscalco

Welcome back to another series review! Initially posted the reviews for Stalking Jack the Ripper and Hunting Prince Dracula individually years ago. Decided to finally stop procrastinating and write out the rest of the reviews and combined them together. Audrey Rose and Thomas are one of my favorite fictional couple and it hasn't change for… Continue reading series review | stalking jack the ripper – kerri maniscalco

trilogy review | kingdom of the wicked – kerri maniscalco

Hello! Today's trilogy review is for Kingdom of the Wicked by Kerri Maniscalco. I'm joining the blog tour that I participated in 2020 into this review as well. Now that I have read all three books, I think Kingdom of the Cursed is my favorite as it developed the romance between Wrath and Emilia to… Continue reading trilogy review | kingdom of the wicked – kerri maniscalco

the raven cycle – maggie stiefvater | series review

Hello, welcome to the series review for The Raven Cycle that I've adored for many, many years. Although the individual reviews were written years ago when I first read the books, many of my opinions still hold. Navigate through this post with the titles below: 🗡 The Raven Boys | 💤 The Dream Thieves |… Continue reading the raven cycle – maggie stiefvater | series review

blog tour + arc review | forestfall – lyndall clipstone

Forestfall by Lyndall Clipstone Series: World at the Lake's Edge #2Expected publication: September 27, 2022 by Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)Age Range: Young AdultGenre: Fantasy, Romance Rating: ★★★★ Synopsis: Some oaths can never be broken…The curse that haunted Lakesedge Estate has been broken, but at great cost. Violeta Graceling has sacrificed herself to end the… Continue reading blog tour + arc review | forestfall – lyndall clipstone

blog tour + arc review | well, that was unexpected – jesse q. sutanto

Well, That Was Unexpected by Jesse Q. Sutanto Series: Well, That Was Unexpected #1Expected publication: September 27, 2022 by Delacorte PressAge Range: Young AdultGenre: Contemporary, RomanceRep: Indonesian-Chinese cast, f/f pairing Rating: ★★★★ Synopsis: After Sharlot Citra's mother catches her in a compromising position, she finds herself whisked away from LA to her mother's native Indonesia. It'll be… Continue reading blog tour + arc review | well, that was unexpected – jesse q. sutanto

blog tour + arc review | the final gambit – jennifer lynn barnes

The Final Gambit by Jennifer Lynn Barnes Series: The Inheritance Games #3Expected publication: August 30, 2022 by Little, Brown Books for Young ReadersAge Range: Young AdultGenre: Contemporary, Mystery, Romance Rating: ★★★★ Synopsis: Avery’s fortune, life, and loves are on the line in the game that everyone will be talking about.To inherit billions, all Avery Kylie… Continue reading blog tour + arc review | the final gambit – jennifer lynn barnes

a venom dark and sweet – judy i. lin | blog tour + arc review

A Venom Dark and Sweet by Judy I. Lin Series: The Book of Tea #2Expected publication: August 23, 2022 by Feiwel and FriendsAge Range: Young AdultGenre: FantasyRepresentation: Chinese cast Rating: ★★★★ Synopsis: A great evil has come to the kingdom of Dàxi. The Banished Prince has returned to seize power, his rise to the dragon… Continue reading a venom dark and sweet – judy i. lin | blog tour + arc review

belladonna – adalyn grace | blog tour + arc review

Belladonna by Adalyn Grace Duology: Belladonna #1Expected publication: August 30, 2022 by Little, Brown for Young ReadersAge Range: Young AdultGenre: Fantasy, Romance, Gothic Rating: ★★★★ Synopsis: Orphaned as a baby, nineteen-year-old Signa has been raised by a string of guardians, each more interested in her wealth than her well-being—and each has met an untimely end.… Continue reading belladonna – adalyn grace | blog tour + arc review

arc review | the dragon’s promise – elizabeth lim

The Dragon's Promise by Elizabeth Lim Series: Six Crimson Cranes #2Expected publication: August 30, 2022 by Knopf Books for Young ReadersAge Range: Young AdultGenre: Fantasy, Romance, RetellingRepresentation: Asian Rating: ★★★★ Synopsis: Princess Shiori made a deathbed promise to return the dragon's pearl to its rightful owner, but keeping that promise is more dangerous than she… Continue reading arc review | the dragon’s promise – elizabeth lim