Genre: Urban Fantasy

Magic Dark, Magic Divine by A.J. Locke (Review)

Magic Dark, Magic Divine by A...

Posted January 21, 2022 by Alana in Book Reviews / 1 Comment

I’ve been itching to read an urban fantasy lately and this little gem with a Black cast fell into my lap (Thank you Riki from Entangled!). A.J. Locke is a new author for me, but after binging Magic Dark, Magic Divine I guarantee I will be poking around her backlist. On to the review though! Set in a contemporary New York City, magic is a thing of the past and all that remains are artifacts, maps, and stories of the […]

Review: The City Screams by Phil Williams

Review: The City Screams by Ph..

Posted December 20, 2020 by Alana in Book Reviews, Horror, Mystery/Thriller/Suspense / 0 Comments

Today, is a short one friends since this a novella. The City Screams is an offshoot of the Ordshaw series. I’ve already binge read all of Pax’s books, and although it was mentioned that there were other cities out there that are similar to Ordshaw, I didn’t give it any real thought at the time. The idea of a fae or other beings underground in Tokyo was so much fun. I liked Tova right off the bat! I loved her […]

Review: Adrienne’s Awakening by Mindy Schoeneman (ARC)

Review: Adrienne’s Awake..

Posted April 2, 2020 by Alana in Book Reviews, Fantasy, Young Adult / 0 Comments

Adrienne’s Awakening is a fascinating exploration into metaphysical fiction filled to the brim with psychic abilities and a shadow organization with a hidden agenda. Schoeneman penned an intriguing mystery with beautifully detailed settings that complemented the slow world-building carefully revealed to readers as Adrienne discoveries buried truths. I struggled a bit with Adrienne from the start. The drama with her boyfriend Calvin felt completely out of place especially since it was never brought up once Adrienne’s abilities are revealed. She […]