I enjoyed this book, despite how I kept waiting for something more to happen - something that would imply a darker story arc to span the series, a bigger villain, a larger world-spanning threat. And...it never came. Don't get me wrong - I enjoyed this book. It was surprisingly short. I bought the boxed set … Continue reading Book Review: First Year (Black Mage #1) by Rachel E. Carter (4/5)
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Book Review: Bloodleaf by Crystal Smith (5/5)
Aurelia is a princess, but they call her a witch. Surrounded by spirits and burdened with forbidden magic, she lives in constant fear of discovery by the witch-hunting Tribunal and their bloodthirsty mobs. When a devastating assassination attempt reveals her magical abilities, Aurelia is forced to flee her country with nothing but her life. Every … Continue reading Book Review: Bloodleaf by Crystal Smith (5/5)
Book Review: Girls of Paper and Fire by Natasha Ngan (4/5)
Each year, eight beautiful girls are chosen as Paper Girls to serve the king. It's the highest honor they could hope for...and the most demeaning. This year, there's a ninth. And instead of paper, she's made of fire. In this richly developed fantasy, Lei is a member of the Paper caste, the lowest and most … Continue reading Book Review: Girls of Paper and Fire by Natasha Ngan (4/5)
Beatrice B. Morgan 