Category: Fantasy

Ink Blood, Sister Scribe by Em..

Posted February 25, 2024 by Alana in Book Reviews, Fantasy / 0 Comments

I’ve found it difficult to categorize this book! A contemporary fantasy with a hefty dose of mystery and some suspense. Magical books tucked away in private libraries that are protected ruthlessly from unscrupulous individuals… Kinda. Also, these books require blood to activate and read and some don’t just stop with a little blood. Törzs juggles three POVs: Esther, Joanna, and Nicholas. Each POV distinct and enjoyable, though I think Nicholas was my fav to follow around. Don’t jump into this […]

Emily Wilde’s Map of the..

Posted January 16, 2024 by Alana in Book Reviews, Fantasy, Romance / 0 Comments

*Note: This is the second in the series and it definitely isn’t a standalone so treat yourself and read Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries. I can’t tell you how excited I was to delve back into the world of Emily Wilde! The diary entry delivery gives this series a distinctly cozy fantasy feel as the urgency isn’t as sharp as in other stories. This just shows me that cozy fantasy is absolutely my jam because I am in love with […]

Bookshops & Bonedust by T..

Posted January 7, 2024 by Alana in Book Reviews, Fantasy / 0 Comments

It’s rare when I come across a book that I desperately want to live inside. I’m going to start this out with a confession… I enjoyed this one more than Legends and Lattes. But I mean, when I say enjoyed… I mean I want to force everyone I know to read this book. You, dear reader. I am attempting to peer pressure you into reading this gem of a cozy fantasy. A young Viv gets the taste of the slow […]

Dyer Street Punk Witches by Ph..

Posted September 12, 2022 by Alana in Book Reviews, Fantasy, Mystery/Thriller/Suspense, Phil Williams / 0 Comments

What a fantastic return to Ordshaw! First order of business: Phil Williams (the author) cooked up some really great trading cards of some of the characters and generously sent one for me to share! Make sure to snag Chester’s card below my review.

Cryptonalia by Patrick Canning..

Posted January 6, 2022 by Alana in Book Reviews, Fantasy / 0 Comments

I had no idea what to expect from |Cryptofauna| (this is definitely a series to read in order) and yet it has become one of my favorite books to recommend. Particularly when a reader is looking for something different to try out. I was absolutely thrilled to hear Canning was releasing a sequel for my favorite combo. This time I was prepared with a handful of Canning books under my belt and absolutely ready to follow that lovable batch of […]