I’ve had my eye on this novel for a while. I really liked the premise of it, which reminded me a lot of the Queen of the Tearling series. I really like fantasy stories with strong female leads and this one showed a lot of promise. Everything has a spirit, be it the wind or the stream or even a…
Series
The Book of Etta by Meg Elison – The Road to Nowhere #2
I received this novel as an advanced copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. After reading The Book of the Unnamed Midwife, I was very excited to read the sequel. My experience with The Book of the Unnamed Midwife was amazing; I loved how gritty and harsh the story was, and how it really didn’t mince words. I liked the…
Walk on Earth A Stranger by Rae Carson – The Gold Seer Trilogy #1
Ever since I read my first Western-style novel (and enjoyed it!), I’ve been picking up more books in this genre. I was actually really intrigued by this story; not only is there a fantasy element, it is also partly historical fiction with its chronicling of the Gold Rush era. I have been super busy with work and meeting deadlines so…
The Fifth Petal by Brunonia Barry – The Lace Reader #2
I have always been slightly obsessed with the Salem witch trials and the mass hysteria associated with that time. In fact, one of my thesis papers in my undergrad talked about this event and the way that mental illness was viewed during that time period. I’m always on the lookout for good books on this topic. When I heard about…
The Wolves of Willoughby Chase by Joan Aiken – The Wolves Chronicles #1
When I was young, I had these amazing neighbours who I loved like my own grandparents. They had no children of their own, so they quite enjoyed having me over. They always gave me the best gifts, recognizing what my likes and dislikes were quite aptly. For one birthday, they gifted me two books that were part of this series.…
Awaken by Michelle Bryan – New Bloods Trilogy #1
I received this novel as an advanced copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. The world may be broken after the Shift, with its unforgiving sand lands and its shortage of food and water. But for Tara, it is home. It is where she lives happily with her grada and the rest of her kin, hunting and telling…