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Once Upon A Pack by Ari Wright
5.0
I always love Ari's books, because she has such a beautiful way of addressing the whole person of each of her characters. They aren't complete without each other, even if things are fine and ok before they take the dive, and it's such a deep and emotional thing to watch unfold in each of her books.
This one wasn't any different - Ivy has been working as a maid at the palace for a while now, wishing that Asher would notice her as the girl he used to know. That Dair would see her for who she is, and that Bast could see more than friendship. She's content being around them, even if she doesn't quite understand why.
When a visiting omega takes matters into her own hands to give Ivy a much needed, and unrealized, nudge, everything spirals, awakening her omega. The one she never knew she had because she'd always been a beta. As she navigates her true designation, each of her Alphas realize just how much they were missing before her. They care for her and make her realize what she was missing too, what she dared to dream for.
This one wasn't any different - Ivy has been working as a maid at the palace for a while now, wishing that Asher would notice her as the girl he used to know. That Dair would see her for who she is, and that Bast could see more than friendship. She's content being around them, even if she doesn't quite understand why.
When a visiting omega takes matters into her own hands to give Ivy a much needed, and unrealized, nudge, everything spirals, awakening her omega. The one she never knew she had because she'd always been a beta. As she navigates her true designation, each of her Alphas realize just how much they were missing before her. They care for her and make her realize what she was missing too, what she dared to dream for.
Fable for the End of the World by Ava Reid
4.0
In a world where the government controls your every move, your every resource, your every....wait. This is a bit in the nose right now, huh?
Inesa and her brother Luka have been working hard to survive without going in debt to Caerus, their governing body. Everything costs credits, and everything can be put to credit, so naturally, most people owe a lot of money. They deal with that by hosting the Gauntlet - someone is chosen to basically be hunted down by an Angel, or a hunter created by Caerus, and most don't survive. But it clears the debt...of someone else.
When Inesa is chosen for the Gauntlet, their entire world is upended. Luka helps her of course, but everything gets so much more complicated when she and the Angel, Melinoë, end up working together to survive. Questioning the purpose of their government, and the control they have over the lives and resources of those in debt, they find solice in one another on their journey.
While a great piece of fiction, this is terrifyingly close to some of the things we're facing today. A great time for it to come out.
Inesa and her brother Luka have been working hard to survive without going in debt to Caerus, their governing body. Everything costs credits, and everything can be put to credit, so naturally, most people owe a lot of money. They deal with that by hosting the Gauntlet - someone is chosen to basically be hunted down by an Angel, or a hunter created by Caerus, and most don't survive. But it clears the debt...of someone else.
When Inesa is chosen for the Gauntlet, their entire world is upended. Luka helps her of course, but everything gets so much more complicated when she and the Angel, Melinoë, end up working together to survive. Questioning the purpose of their government, and the control they have over the lives and resources of those in debt, they find solice in one another on their journey.
While a great piece of fiction, this is terrifyingly close to some of the things we're facing today. A great time for it to come out.
Kingdom of the Two Moons by Alexandra Thomashoff
4.0
This was an incredibly intricate tale of magic, betrayal, and brutal truth. Melody has been tied to the magic of a horrible captor, and has been used for as long as she can remember. Of course, chances of escape are slim, as her captor is an immortal angel.
Tasked with finding Melody and bringing her back to the queen, Blair is also familiar with the cruelty of Caryan. As these two women survive a dangerous and unfair world, they make their way to a solution to their pain - and end to Caryan. But can they do it?
Tasked with finding Melody and bringing her back to the queen, Blair is also familiar with the cruelty of Caryan. As these two women survive a dangerous and unfair world, they make their way to a solution to their pain - and end to Caryan. But can they do it?
Ties of Starlight by Celeste Baxendell
5.0
This had a really interesting premise and lay out for everything in the world. The Cometa Couple, chosen every 250 years to coincide with a comet to strengthen the elves magic, are chosen to represent the original elf and human. They must meet certain requirements, so when the groom goes missing the day of the wedding, a solution must be found quickly.
Idonea has the surprise of her life when she realizes that she isn't in fact married to Olaug, but to Nyrunn instead. The king. She is stubborn and set in her ways, set on everything being perfect. Something is wrong. Maybe something in her last life? Because she's remembering parts of her past lives as the rituals go on this time, and is desperate to find her love, Olaug. Except he's kind of a dick. And doesn't love her. But Nyrunn...is a whole other story.
This was a really unique premise that I greatly enjoyed, and I loved the way everything I folded and clicked into place.
Idonea has the surprise of her life when she realizes that she isn't in fact married to Olaug, but to Nyrunn instead. The king. She is stubborn and set in her ways, set on everything being perfect. Something is wrong. Maybe something in her last life? Because she's remembering parts of her past lives as the rituals go on this time, and is desperate to find her love, Olaug. Except he's kind of a dick. And doesn't love her. But Nyrunn...is a whole other story.
This was a really unique premise that I greatly enjoyed, and I loved the way everything I folded and clicked into place.
Nightweaver (Deluxe Limited Edition) by R.M. Gray
5.0
Oh my goodness. This book was phenomenal. The depth and intricacy of this story was unexpected, and beautifully done. Aster and her family are pirates, surviving at sea as humans have been forced to do for centuries. The Nightweavers rule the land, but the Oberon Clan's fate is about to change dramatically.
Captured and taken by a Nightweaver ship, her entire family is headed for land. Somehow, the boy who saved her this time has managed to keep them together and is even bringing them to his family's home to serve. They will be together. They will be alive. Aster should be relieved, but all she feels is anger and grief.
Watching her friendship bloom with Will was really nice, but the duplicity he represents was shocking, and so many layers of secrets just kept coming. This book kept surprising me, over and over, tossing me around like the waves of Aster's beloved ocean.
Captured and taken by a Nightweaver ship, her entire family is headed for land. Somehow, the boy who saved her this time has managed to keep them together and is even bringing them to his family's home to serve. They will be together. They will be alive. Aster should be relieved, but all she feels is anger and grief.
Watching her friendship bloom with Will was really nice, but the duplicity he represents was shocking, and so many layers of secrets just kept coming. This book kept surprising me, over and over, tossing me around like the waves of Aster's beloved ocean.
Sword of a Valkyrie by Melanie Karsak
5.0
It was truly wonderful to be back with Freydis. She is desperately waiting for her father to return from his exile and voyage to the West with her love, Brien. She finds herself entangled in the games of more than one god, earning the ire of others in the process.
Focusing on keeping the old gods in play, Freydis works with the other Gythia to push back the rise of Christianity in Iceland, paying their respects to the gods and honoring the traditions of their ancestors. She finds an unlikely ally in the depths of the hands of Loki, but whether or not she will be able to survive her choices is yet to be seen.
Focusing on keeping the old gods in play, Freydis works with the other Gythia to push back the rise of Christianity in Iceland, paying their respects to the gods and honoring the traditions of their ancestors. She finds an unlikely ally in the depths of the hands of Loki, but whether or not she will be able to survive her choices is yet to be seen.
A Kingdom of Fire and Fate by Holly Renee
4.0
I think this was a really great way to wrap up this series. Focusing on Thalia and Sorin helping the Blood Kingdom by infiltrating a human king's competition for a Starblessed bride. Thalia poses as a competitor to gain access to the king, and hopefully his secrets.
Sorin can't help but follow when he goes in Evren's stead as representative of the Blood Kingdom. Playing a dangerous game of politics and deception, Thalia and Sorin have their work cut out for them. Watching them work together and realize what's been right in front of them was a great way to leave this world.
Sorin can't help but follow when he goes in Evren's stead as representative of the Blood Kingdom. Playing a dangerous game of politics and deception, Thalia and Sorin have their work cut out for them. Watching them work together and realize what's been right in front of them was a great way to leave this world.
A Kingdom of Venom and Vows by Holly Renee
3.0
Adara is held prisoner by Gavril while Evren tries to figure out how to get her back. Removing her power so Gavril couldn't get it made him even angrier, and of course it's taken out on everyone around them.
Evren finds his way to his mate and leads the kingdoms to a brutal war that won't leave everyone alive. This started to feel really repetitive in terms of goals and motives, but also the intimate scene between Adara and Evren. It was nice to see a little bit of Sorin and Thalia though.
Evren finds his way to his mate and leads the kingdoms to a brutal war that won't leave everyone alive. This started to feel really repetitive in terms of goals and motives, but also the intimate scene between Adara and Evren. It was nice to see a little bit of Sorin and Thalia though.
The Way I Hate Him by Meghan Quinn
4.0
This book was an emotional rollercoaster. Dealing with the loss of her sister, Hattie is struggling to find her purpose. School doesn't feel right anymore, but the people around her aren't letting her in the way she wants them to, so she ends up working for her brother's worst enemy.
Hayes has no idea what he's gotten himself into by having Hattie work for him. Seeing her every day and being close to her but not being able to act on his developing feelings due to a fued with her brother is torture. Especially when he realizes that she wants him, too.
Ups and downs, loss, grief, love, and humor all wrapped up in the importance of family and friendship, this was a great read.
Hayes has no idea what he's gotten himself into by having Hattie work for him. Seeing her every day and being close to her but not being able to act on his developing feelings due to a fued with her brother is torture. Especially when he realizes that she wants him, too.
Ups and downs, loss, grief, love, and humor all wrapped up in the importance of family and friendship, this was a great read.
A Kingdom of Blood and Betrayal by Holly Renee
4.0
So much happening in this one, really setting the stage for the next part of the series! Adara has been taken to the Blood kingdom with Evren and struggles to accept the hand fate has dealt her. She wants him, but she hates him.
As she finds her way into the Blood court, getting to know the people there and seeing how Evren is with them, she softens her struggle towards not accepting that she is his mate. Everything they've worked for is at stake, and their choices in a moment of fear and anger will decide their fate for them.
As she finds her way into the Blood court, getting to know the people there and seeing how Evren is with them, she softens her struggle towards not accepting that she is his mate. Everything they've worked for is at stake, and their choices in a moment of fear and anger will decide their fate for them.