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Night of Death and Flowers by Rebecca L. Garcia
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book. If I could give it 10 stars, I would. I found a new favorite that is quickly headed to Roman Empire stats. I'm about to devour all of Rebecca’s books in order to scratch the itch she gave me with Calista & Azkiel 🥹
We're thrown into a world of jealous, vengeful gods, monsters, a deadly tournament, witches, prophecy, and so much JUICY world building! One thing I absolutely love is a well developed and thorough world and characters. Night of Death & Flowers delivers that and so much more. There is a whole Glossary filled to the brim with information as well as basic information sprinkled throughout the book.
All of the characters have really good depth. There is so much gray area that I was left just as confused as everyone else on who to trust. You want to trust the Gods, but which one do you trust when each one seems to have a different side of events? By the end of the book, I was absolutely fucking reeling with all the information that was revealed with Azkiel’s memories. Definitely worth the anger throughout the book of him refusing to remember lol.
This is definitely a slow burn with tons of tension, banter, and high stakes action in between. My heart felt so full when they finally caved into their feelings and their magic ✨ mingled ✨ I love them🥺
I cannot wait for the next book😫 There's so much more to this book and I could go on foreeeevveeerrrr about it! So, please, pleeeease, read this when it releases!🫶🏻🫶🏻
Themes:
•Forbidden Magic
•Ancient Prophecy
•Gods/Goddesses
•Witches
•Monsters
•Deadly Tournament
•Slow Burn 🌶️
•Feminine Rage
•He Falls First•Villain Gets the Girl
•Epic World-Building
•Intricate Plot & Characters
•Star-Crossed Lovers
•Burn The World For You
Thank you so much to NetGalley & the author for the gifted book!🖤
We're thrown into a world of jealous, vengeful gods, monsters, a deadly tournament, witches, prophecy, and so much JUICY world building! One thing I absolutely love is a well developed and thorough world and characters. Night of Death & Flowers delivers that and so much more. There is a whole Glossary filled to the brim with information as well as basic information sprinkled throughout the book.
All of the characters have really good depth. There is so much gray area that I was left just as confused as everyone else on who to trust. You want to trust the Gods, but which one do you trust when each one seems to have a different side of events? By the end of the book, I was absolutely fucking reeling with all the information that was revealed with Azkiel’s memories. Definitely worth the anger throughout the book of him refusing to remember lol.
This is definitely a slow burn with tons of tension, banter, and high stakes action in between. My heart felt so full when they finally caved into their feelings and their magic ✨ mingled ✨ I love them🥺
I cannot wait for the next book😫 There's so much more to this book and I could go on foreeeevveeerrrr about it! So, please, pleeeease, read this when it releases!🫶🏻🫶🏻
Themes:
•Forbidden Magic
•Ancient Prophecy
•Gods/Goddesses
•Witches
•Monsters
•Deadly Tournament
•Slow Burn 🌶️
•Feminine Rage
•He Falls First•Villain Gets the Girl
•Epic World-Building
•Intricate Plot & Characters
•Star-Crossed Lovers
•Burn The World For You
Thank you so much to NetGalley & the author for the gifted book!🖤
A Dream of Blood & Magic by Olivia Boothe
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This was everything I didn't know I needed! The different character's POVs made such an incredible world that sucked me in. I was lost to this book within the first couple of chapters.
The beginning was a lot to take in, trying to remember who tied in to who, but everyone is a major player or at least repeating character so it was easy to recognize when names popped up.
The world, magic, and story are so unique. It really scratches that epic paranormal itch, y'know? There's ancient prophecies, war, covens, vampires, time and space bending powers, spirit guardians, and so much more. I can't wait to learn more about both worlds, the characters, and Kane & Azrael's pasts.
Now that I'm finished, I'm #teamKane even though I wanted to be team Azrael 😂
I felt all of the emotions. I loved that even though we get all of the MC’s POVs that added to the world building and traditions of the vampires & witches, we never got more information than Avery did until she learned it. Reading this felt like a movie and I'm here for it.
I love, love , LOVED this book and I need the sequel right now🥲
The beginning was a lot to take in, trying to remember who tied in to who, but everyone is a major player or at least repeating character so it was easy to recognize when names popped up.
The world, magic, and story are so unique. It really scratches that epic paranormal itch, y'know? There's ancient prophecies, war, covens, vampires, time and space bending powers, spirit guardians, and so much more. I can't wait to learn more about both worlds, the characters, and Kane & Azrael's pasts.
Now that I'm finished, I'm #teamKane even though I wanted to be team Azrael 😂
I felt all of the emotions. I loved that even though we get all of the MC’s POVs that added to the world building and traditions of the vampires & witches, we never got more information than Avery did until she learned it. Reading this felt like a movie and I'm here for it.
I love, love , LOVED this book and I need the sequel right now🥲
Cold Hearted by Leia Stone, Julie Hall
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
This was a fast-paced, easy, and entertaining read!
I was hooked from the very beginning! I loved all of the twists and turns throughout the book. I was constantly on the she of my seat wanting to know what was going to happen next.
This was the perfect mix of enemies to lovers, forced proximity (using magical handcuffs), fated mates, and millennium curses. I can't wait for the Fall Court's book to see which Lord is next. I feel invested in seeing the curse finally ended in both realms.
I was hooked from the very beginning! I loved all of the twists and turns throughout the book. I was constantly on the she of my seat wanting to know what was going to happen next.
This was the perfect mix of enemies to lovers, forced proximity (using magical handcuffs), fated mates, and millennium curses. I can't wait for the Fall Court's book to see which Lord is next. I feel invested in seeing the curse finally ended in both realms.
We Used to Live Here by Marcus Kliewer
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
5.0
I'm blown away. Totally jaw dropping, blown through the wind, shocked to my core.
We follow Eve and her girlfriend, Charlie, a couple who flip houses. While staying in their newest flip while restoring it, a family stops by right before a huge snow storm. The dad, Thomas, says he grew up there and wants to reminisce with his 3 kids and wife. Not so bad right? Wrong.
The youngest, Jenny, disappears and when she returns a benevolent entity starts stalking and warping Eve's perception of reality. Is Eve going crazy or is something sinister and ancient after her?
I was thoroughly freaked out through the whole book. I was turning on lights and having a feeling of being watched 🥲 I loved the story and how it was laid out, alternating between Eve's chapters and forum posts about alternate realities and the like. This is one of those books that will stick with me. It was so unique, creepy, and just terrifying to think about.
Thank you so much NetGalley and the author for the gifted copy!
We follow Eve and her girlfriend, Charlie, a couple who flip houses. While staying in their newest flip while restoring it, a family stops by right before a huge snow storm. The dad, Thomas, says he grew up there and wants to reminisce with his 3 kids and wife. Not so bad right? Wrong.
The youngest, Jenny, disappears and when she returns a benevolent entity starts stalking and warping Eve's perception of reality. Is Eve going crazy or is something sinister and ancient after her?
I was thoroughly freaked out through the whole book. I was turning on lights and having a feeling of being watched 🥲 I loved the story and how it was laid out, alternating between Eve's chapters and forum posts about alternate realities and the like. This is one of those books that will stick with me. It was so unique, creepy, and just terrifying to think about.
Thank you so much NetGalley and the author for the gifted copy!
Bad Things Feel Best by Ivy Smoak
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I enjoyed it! It was creepy with an eclectic MMC and a FMC who got lost in her head a lot lol. I thought the romance was amazing, but the plot lost me a lot of the time. Especially the vampire part? I just don't see how that got thrown into the mix. Murderer would of sent goosebumps and gave me the definite creep.
Everything made enough sense at the end when Remington explained everything so no harm no foul. It was an easy, enjoyable read and it kept me from going into a reading slump.
Everything made enough sense at the end when Remington explained everything so no harm no foul. It was an easy, enjoyable read and it kept me from going into a reading slump.
How Does It Feel? by Jeneane O'Riley
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Why though?😭😭 After EVERYTHING.
EVERY. THING.
This book finished me, no doubt. I'll think about this book and the utter shock of a twist until I die.
I can't wrap my head around this rn. I have cried my eyes out and I am NOT okay. I will recommend this book to anyone who listens. Callie and Mendax are my Roman Empire now.
I'm mad. I'm sad. I'm frustrated. My heart and soul are in PIECES. I never once suspected the crazy shit Jeneane O'Riley had in store for me 😭😭
I can't wait to start What Did You Do? now. I need closure but I already know that ain't gonna happen 🫠
EVERY. THING.
This book finished me, no doubt. I'll think about this book and the utter shock of a twist until I die.
I can't wrap my head around this rn. I have cried my eyes out and I am NOT okay. I will recommend this book to anyone who listens. Callie and Mendax are my Roman Empire now.
I'm mad. I'm sad. I'm frustrated. My heart and soul are in PIECES. I never once suspected the crazy shit Jeneane O'Riley had in store for me 😭😭
I can't wait to start What Did You Do? now. I need closure but I already know that ain't gonna happen 🫠
The Bones of Love by Megan Montgomery
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Just wow. Where do I even start with this book? I loved every word of it.
I haven't read the first 2 books so both other couple were new to me, but grew on me super fast. I loved the relationships between all of the characters, especially our MCs, Gus & Decca. They are to die for!
The Bones of Love had me feeling a lot of feeling that I didn't think it would. Megan does an AMAZING job of touching on very touchy topics such as grief and loss of family members, jobs around the dead, and religion.
I fell in love with this book in the first few chapters and I already added the previous 2 books in the series to my tbr!
Thank you so much to The Author Agency & the author for the gifted book!
I haven't read the first 2 books so both other couple were new to me, but grew on me super fast. I loved the relationships between all of the characters, especially our MCs, Gus & Decca. They are to die for!
The Bones of Love had me feeling a lot of feeling that I didn't think it would. Megan does an AMAZING job of touching on very touchy topics such as grief and loss of family members, jobs around the dead, and religion.
I fell in love with this book in the first few chapters and I already added the previous 2 books in the series to my tbr!
Thank you so much to The Author Agency & the author for the gifted book!
Among Veiled Stars by Shelby Brookes
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I was immediately invested in this book. There were a few slow parts throughout the book, but they fit well with the story.
Eefah, our FMC, grew a ton! I was so proud of her by the end of the book. In the beginning, she's almost unbearable being a princess who thinks she knows best no matter what anyone tells her.
I loved how unique the plot was, and my mouth was hanging open over and over again the closer I got to finishing the book! By the end, I was angry for Eefah and wanted to shake her to make her remember 😂 I cannot wait for the sequel! I need to know what happens next
A huge thank you to TheNerdFam and author for the gifted book!
Eefah, our FMC, grew a ton! I was so proud of her by the end of the book. In the beginning, she's almost unbearable being a princess who thinks she knows best no matter what anyone tells her.
I loved how unique the plot was, and my mouth was hanging open over and over again the closer I got to finishing the book! By the end, I was angry for Eefah and wanted to shake her to make her remember 😂 I cannot wait for the sequel! I need to know what happens next
A huge thank you to TheNerdFam and author for the gifted book!
Prelude of Fire by Christine E. Schulze
adventurous
challenging
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Where do I even start? This book was SO amazing! The beginning was a little slow, but quickly picked up and kept my attention the whole way through. I really enjoyed the pacing between travel, meeting each character, learning a little about their kingdom/area, each character having their own troubles (physical and emotional), and the constant worry of being found by Ragnar, the tyrant and evil ruler.
The world building and character description was so vivid, but never had me skimming sections to get it over with. This book played like a movie in my head with the way Christine was able to paint a picture with words.
There were so many emotional moments. I cried the majority of the time either from the characters past issues, current situations going on, or the shocks and twists that some characters went through. I never suspected anything like what was thrown at me and my heart BROKE for those characters.
This is the perfect read for those who enjoy LotR, ToG, Godkiller, and an epic fantasy quest filled with found family, elemental and music magic, finding self-worth, and serious twists and shocks!
The world building and character description was so vivid, but never had me skimming sections to get it over with. This book played like a movie in my head with the way Christine was able to paint a picture with words.
There were so many emotional moments. I cried the majority of the time either from the characters past issues, current situations going on, or the shocks and twists that some characters went through. I never suspected anything like what was thrown at me and my heart BROKE for those characters.
This is the perfect read for those who enjoy LotR, ToG, Godkiller, and an epic fantasy quest filled with found family, elemental and music magic, finding self-worth, and serious twists and shocks!