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Dragon Unleashed by Grace Draven
I'm so sad to say, after how much I loved the first book in this series (both times that I read it!), I'm setting this one down at about the 20% mark. Frankly, I'm very bored and even more confused. I might try this one again sometime, but I doubt it.
Heartless Heathens by Santana Knox
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Okay, this was so much fun. This was my first Santana Knox book and definitely won't be my last! I LOVED the setting, loved the religious/Satanic themes, and adored the twins, Felix and Corvin. Romina was fine as a main character — not a new favorite — and I wasn't a huge fan of Sonny due to his stunted emotional development lol, but Felix and Corvin definitely made up for it imo. More than anything, though, I was just enthralled by this whole near-future dystopian "religion has destroyed the world" vibe the plot revolved around.
This is definitely one of the more spicy books I've read, so if you're looking for a steamy dark romance with a very unique plot, I highly recommend picking this one up!
This is definitely one of the more spicy books I've read, so if you're looking for a steamy dark romance with a very unique plot, I highly recommend picking this one up!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Religious bigotry
Moderate: Ableism, Child abuse, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Medical content, Murder
Minor: Death, Slavery, Trafficking, Grief, Death of parent
Comfy Cozy Witch's Guide to Making Magic in Your Everyday Life by Jennie Blonde
5.0
This is probably one of my favorite witchcraft books I've read so far! It covers a lot of information that is mostly going to pertain to beginners, but it paints some of it in a new, refreshing light. While I was already pretty familiar with most, if not all, of the content in this book, I was still able to learn some new ideas. It's also a really validating read that focuses heavily on relying on your intuition and avoiding gatekeeping thought processes, which I think is especially beneficial for new witches nowadays. I feel like the online witchy community can sometimes be incredibly difficult to find your place in and a lot of people like to push their personal ideals and values on others, so it was refreshing to read a book that took such care to remind the reader that there is no one "right" way to be a witch. I also feel like this would be a great reference tool for basics such as color correspondences, crystals, and more. I highly recommend this to anyone interested in comfortable, accessible witchcraft!