The Inheritance Games Inheritance Games trilogy, book #1 by Jennifer Lynn Barnes Adventure Mystery Realistic Fiction Romance Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Avery Grambs is a poor teenage girl who lives with her sister. She works hard to earn money and to someday get into a good school. Everything changes when a billionaire named Tobias Hawthorne dies and Avery is summoned to his mansion. According to the will, Tobias leaves his … Read more
Kingdom of Ash Throne of Glass series, bk# 8 by Sarah J. Maas Adventure Fantasy Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) Captured by the Queen of the Fae, Aelin must find a way to get out. When she finds her way out, she will then have to face and defeat the monsters and evil on the horizons. I felt that the ending was a bit rushed, but I still overall thought it was … Read more
Tower of Dawn Throne of Glass series, bk# 7 by Sarah J. Maas Adventure Fantasy Romance Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) Chaol and Nesryn arrive in the city of Antica to form an alliance with the Khagan of the Southern Continent. During their stay, chemistry between Yrene, a healer, and Chaol arises. I liked the chemistry between Chaol and Yrene. For older teens + adults.
Empire of Storms Throne of Glass series, bk. #6 by Sarah J. Maas Adventure Fantasy Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) Aelin now must fight with her friends in order to end the war that looms on the horizon. Monsters of the dark past come into their world and they must now defeat them. I enjoyed the romance between Aelin and Rowan. For older teens + adults.
Queen of Shadows Throne of Glass series, bk #5 by Sarah J. Maas Adventure Fantasy Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) Celaena has now started to embrace her identity as Aelin, Queen of Terrasen, to reclaim her throne. She must fight the evil king of Adarlan with the help of her cousin and trusted friends. I really enjoyed the major plot twist of the evil king. For older teens and adults.
Heir of Fire Throne of Glass series, bk. #4 by Sarah J. Maas Adventure Fantasy Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) Celaena is now on a mission to uncover her true powers by traveling to a foreign land. She wishes to find her true strength as well as heritage, so she can fight the evil forming on the horizons. I loved the tension between Rowan and Celaena. For older teens + adults.
Crown of Midnight Throne of Glass series, bk #3 by Sarah J. Maas Adventure Fantasy Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) Now that Celaena has won and become the King’s Champion she must prove her loyalty (even if she’s not). Celaena seeks justice against the evil king and works together with a foreign princess who revels as well. During her rebel acts, she finds terrible secrets and dark magic a-brewing. I really enjoyed … Read more
The Assassin’s Blade Throne of Glass series, bk #1 by Sarah J. Maas Adventure Fantasy Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Celaena is Ardalan’s most feared assassin. Her assassin’s guild assigned her to go on some missions with another member, Sam. As they complete their orders, Celaena commits an act of treachery against her guild causing her to receive an awful punishment. The ending was such a sad plot twist. For older … Read more
Furyborn Empirium trilogy, book #1 by Claire Legrand Adventure Fantasy Romance Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Rielle Dardenne and Eliana Ferracora are centuries apart. But they are more connected than they ever thought. In this story the two girls find they have great power that can destroy or save the world. I enjoyed this very much because it keeps you on your toes and always wondering. I enjoy many fantasy books, … Read more
A Discovery of Witches All Souls trilogy, book #1 by Deborah Harkness Adventure Fantasy Romance (for older teens, adults) Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Diana Bishop is a historian and a witch. In this story, Diana unexpectedly discovers a bewitched manuscript, forcing her into the world of magic and magical creatures. Along the way she gets help from Vampire Matthew Clairmont. This story is rated 5 stars becuse Deborah Harkness was … Read more