REVIEW: Kingdom of the Wicked Series by Kerri Maniscalco
Kaitlyn‘s review of Kingdom of the Wicked Series by Kerri Maniscalco
Young Adult Historical Paranormal Romance published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers 27 Oct 20 – 27 Sep 22
I read this series two years ago and overall thought it was fine. I just finished a reread and I actually like it a lot more this time around. There’re witches, demons, enemies to lovers, and lots of fun Italian food. It’s also really easy to binge.
REVIEW: While We Were Watching Downton Abbey by Wendy Wax
Sandy M’s review of While We Were Watching Downton Abbey by Wendy Wax
Contemporary Women’s Fiction published by Berkley 2 Apr 13
I’ve read a few Wendy Wax books in the past and always enjoyed them. So though this is an older title of hers, it is the title itself that intrigued me – I was one of those glomming every episode of Downton Abbey during its heyday. So to visit this era again from a totally different perspective called to me.
REVIEW: The Thirteenth Child by Erin A. Craig
Kaitlyn‘s review of The Thirteenth Child by Erin A. Craig
Dark Paranormal Fantasy published by Delacorte Press 24 Sep 24
Hazel is the thirteenth child of a struggling family. Before her birth she is promised to the god of death. Years later when he comes to claim his godchild, her life completely changes. Death insists she become a great healer, bestowing incredible gifts she must learn to use.
REVIEW: The Mirror by Nora Roberts
Veena’s review of The Mirror (Lost Brides Trilogy, Book 2) by Nora Roberts
Paranormal Romance published by St Martin’s Press 19 Nov 24
You can never go wrong with a Nora Roberts book. Despite the numerous titles she’s written, her stories continue to be fresh and engaging, sweeping her readers into her fantasy worlds.
REVIEW: The Sound of Secrets by Jay Crownover
Sandy M’s review of The Sound of Secrets (Monster Duet, Book 2) by Jay Crownover
Contemporary Romance published by Jay Crownover 23 Oct 24
After everything Win and Channing went through in the first book of this duet, you’d hope against all hope things would be get better for them, especially when it comes to their happily ever after, but sorry to say your hope would be dashed again and again. They still have so much go through before we discover if they’re truly destined to be together. All those secrets…
REVIEW: The Forgotten One by Catherine Bybee
Veena’s review of The Forgotten One (The Heirs, Book 2) by Catherine Bybee
Contemporary Romance published by Montlake 12 Nov 24
From rags to riches, Max, an ordinary construction worker, is definitely not welcoming when a couple claiming to be his siblings show up at his door with the news that he has inherited billions. As the truth slowly but reluctantly sinks in, he teams up with ace reporter Sarah McNeilly to find all the skeletons in his closet, before the Stones can announce the news that they have a long-lost sibling and he’s a joint inheritor with them in their father’s property.
REVIEW: We Shall Be Monsters by Alyssa Wees
Kaitlyn‘s review of We Shall Be Monsters by Alyssa Wees
Fantasy Romance published by Del Rey 12 Nov 24
We Shall Be Monsters is a dark, lyrical fantasy blending the world of the Fae with the stories mothers tell to keep their daughters safe, and the consequences of disregarding the truth, no matter how sinister.
REVIEW: The Memory Dress by Jade Beer
Sandy M’s review of The Memory Dress by Jade Beer
Contemporary Fiction published by Berkley 5 Nov 24
I was intrigued by the title of this book, so I read the blurb and became that much more intrigued on several levels hinted at in the story. It’s my first book by Jade Beer, and it won’t be my last. From the heartbreaking issues of dementia to the days of Princess Diana’s hold over the world to the beautiful gowns her dressmakers lovingly created, this book takes you inside all of those areas with heart-wrenching emotions both exhilarating and tragic.
REVIEW: The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo
Kaitlyn‘s review of The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo
Historical Fantasy published by Flatiron Books 9 Apr 24
Overall, I enjoyed this book. It’s a historical fantasy set in the Golden Spanish age. It felt a little history info dumpy at times, but I tend to enjoy European history, so I didn’t mind too much. What worried me was right from the start, this felt very much like one of those books that would have an unsatisfying ending. Something like both MCs end up dead at the end, sacrificing themselves for their love. So I was pleasantly surprised when this had a happy ending.
REVIEW: You Can Kill by Rebecca Zanetti
Veena’s review of You Can Kill (Laurel Snow, Book 4) by Rebecca Zanetti
Romantic Thriller published by Zebra Books 22 Oct 24
I’ve been hooked since I read the first book in this series, and the stories continue to get better and better and the murders grislier, but, most importantly, the relationships between Huck and Laurel and Laurel and her mother continue to get deeper and more real. Let’s not forget the psychopathic sister and father on the sidelines looking for every edge to get into the action.
