A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas

Synopsis:

Looming war threatens all Feyre holds dear in the third volume of the #1 New York Times bestselling A Court of Thorns and Roses series.

Feyre has returned to the Spring Court, determined to gather information on Tamlin’s maneuverings and the invading king threatening to bring Prythian to its knees. But to do so she must play a deadly game of deceit-and one slip may spell doom not only for Feyre, but for her world as well.

As war bears down upon them all, Feyre must decide who to trust amongst the dazzling and lethal High Lords-and hunt for allies in unexpected places.

In this thrilling third book in the #1 New York Times bestselling series from Sarah J. Maas, the earth will be painted red as mighty armies grapple for power over the one thing that could destroy them all.

Review:

Holy Cauldron! That was awesome!

Feyre was a badass. The way she infiltrates the Spring Court was brilliant. It's quite refreshing seeing her pull the strings. And Rhysand, I just love the guy; he's Feyre's partner in crime, her shoulder to cry on, her best friend, and her lover. So much the opposite to a certain blonde brooding idiot that likes to lock up girls in his house.

The plot was fast-paced for the most part. I had to skim a few parts that were way to loaded with descriptions, but that still didn't make me any less anxious to turn the pages. There were several plot twists that took me by complete surprise, which is always a plus.

The character development was good. I would've liked getting to know Nesta better though, I still don't know what her deal is. Lucien got his redemption, he gets thrown into a difficult situation and manages to face it like the Faerie I knew he was. 

Rhysand's circle is again one of the best parts of the story. Armen and Azriel are my fave; I like how his silence says it all, and how Amren turns into the voice of reason in the most unexpected moments. 

Getting to know all the high Lords was something. Some are likable, some are not, but the reason why they are in charge of their people is clear. 

The final battle wasn't quite as I expected it, but I liked it nevertheless. I so lost my bets about who would kill who, but in a way it made sense.

I see a re-read in the future.

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A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas

Synopsis:

Feyre survived Amarantha's clutches to return to the Spring Court—but at a steep cost. Though she now has the powers of the High Fae, her heart remains human, and it can't forget the terrible deeds she performed to save Tamlin's people.

Nor has Feyre forgotten her bargain with Rhysand, High Lord of the feared Night Court. As Feyre navigates its dark web of politics, passion, and dazzling power, a greater evil looms—and she might be key to stopping it. But only if she can harness her harrowing gifts, heal her fractured soul, and decide how she wishes to shape her future—and the future of a world cleaved in two.

Review:

This is how you do a sequel. 

Sarah J. Maas has taken her world to a whole new level, and also her characters. It was great from beginning to end, little time to take a breath, just the way I like my books. Feyre has changed, it was clear at the end of ACOTAR she was gonna pay a high price for the ordeal she had to go through to defeat Amarantha, but it still surprised me. And Tamlin, any slight affection I could've felt for the whiny bastard disappeared quite fast. 

Rhysand was brilliant, I absolutely loved getting to know him better, trying to figure him out. The endless banter between him and Feyre is entertaining as hell. 

The introduction of the new characters was on point. Mor, Cassian, Azriel, and Armen are an amazing lot. They have gone through unspeakable things, they're hurt, and still are an example of what real friends are like.

The plot twists were good, a few actually took me by surprise. 

That end was probably the best part, I was actually yelling at the book. You know a book is good when you act like a total lunatic and don't care if the people around you look at you wide-eyed. 

PS: I was so right about what Rhys saw at the end of ACOTAR. Sherlock Holmes who?

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A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

Synopsis:

Feyre's survival rests upon her ability to hunt and kill – the forest where she lives is a cold, bleak place in the long winter months. So when she spots a deer in the forest being pursued by a wolf, she cannot resist fighting it for the flesh. But to do so, she must kill the predator and killing something so precious comes at a price ...

Dragged to a magical kingdom for the murder of a faerie, Feyre discovers that her captor, his face obscured by a jewelled mask, is hiding far more than his piercing green eyes would suggest. Feyre's presence at the court is closely guarded, and as she begins to learn why, her feelings for him turn from hostility to passion and the faerie lands become an even more dangerous place. Feyre must fight to break an ancient curse, or she will lose him forever.

My review:

So, I decided to see what was the fuss about, and I was definitely not disappointed. 

I had my doubts at the beginning, the first 20% of the book was slow for me, mainly because I wanted to slap some sense into Feyre, she was being too stubborn and repetitive. Fortunately that didn't last and the action and character development took off making the pages fly. 

The worldbuilding was beautiful, the descriptions vivid, and the mythology easy to follow. 

Feyre and Lucien became my favorite characters. I like how inventive and brave she can be under pressure. And Lucien, he can be so difficult to figure out, which is precisely why I enjoyed him so much. I tolerated Tamlin, but did not fell for him.

Amarantha was a good villain, she's bonkers, but has a motive. Under her anger and evil, she's hurt, that's what makes a villain interesting. With Rhysand I'm torn, I wanted to kill him at times, but then understood the reason behind his actions and gave him another chance.

The answer to the riddle was obvious for me after reading it once. Maybe I'm the exception, or maybe that was the author's intention, to have you mentally screaming at Feyre the obvious answer, I don't know. 

That ending was great though, a mystery, a battle, a transformation, lots of action, I loved it.

I'm also pretty sure I know what Rhysand saw, let's see if I'm wrong.

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Two of my favorite singers join voices. This beautiful piece of art is the outcome.

Wandfasted by Laurie Forest

Wandfasted by Laurie Forest

Synopsis:

"When they painted "Heretics" on our barn and set fire to it, I thought that was the worst it could get.

Until they sent the dragons.

But they didn't count on us having dragons of our own. And they certainly didn't count on Her. Our Great Mage. The Bringer of Fire. The Storm of Death. The Crow Sorceress. Our Deliverance.

The Black Witch."

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I'm having a seriously bad fangirling case. Wandfasted is amazing! I enjoyed it as much as The Black Witch.

Wandfasted tells the story of how Tessla and Vale (Elloren's parents) knew each other. It also shows why Carnissa Gardner became a legend, and believe me you don't want to miss that. With a fast pace and a beautiful worldbuilding, this book is simply impossible to put down once you start.

I absolutely loved getting to know Tessla, she's a badass, the kind of MC that I can't get enough of: intelligent, brave, selfless, strong and mature. Vale I had to warm up to, but once you get to know him better he's easy to love. I especially enjoyed that Vale (view spoiler)[is nothing like his mother, Carnissa Gardner, he's open minded and makes his own opinions (hide spoiler)].

Is also quite the experience getting to know the parents of other characters from the The Black Witch. You get a lot of: "now I get it".

I completely recommend this book for anyone who knows how to read, and if you don't, here's a good reason.

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The Genesis of Evangeline by Rachel Jonas

Wolves. Dragon shifters. A fallen kingdom destined to rise again.

Evie Callahan is positive there's something strange going on in Seaton Falls, her new home. The locals are bigger, stronger, and faster than most. That includes Nick, the boy next door who's become her silver lining in this godforsaken town.

She wants to trust her instincts--about Nick, about what she suspects in Seaton Falls--but rumors of wolves and dragon shifters makes it hard to tell what's real. With a history of odd dreams and the nagging sense that she's never belonged, Evie fears she's losing touch with reality. Her concern only grows when someone who's haunted these dreams is suddenly tangible... and claims to hold the key to unlocking her true identity.

Finding out her entire life has been a lie is scary enough, but what's downright terrifying is discovering who she's destined to become.

Evie's much more than your average, seventeen-year-old girl.

And this is her genesis.

Details

The Lost Royals Saga is an upper YA/NA crossover. This is a tale of long-forgotten royalty and a fated love too powerful for time to erase. It's the ideal paranormal romance for fans of urban fantasy and star-crossed love.

This book is for anyone who loves:

*Shifter Romance (Dragons and Werewolves/lycans)

*Teen and Young Adult Paranormal Romance

*New Adult Paranormal Romance

*Magical Powers and Supernatural Creatures

*Alternative Reality and Alternative History

*Tales of forbidden love

*Fiction involving lost princesses and fallen or ruined kingdoms

This is BOOK ONE in the Lost Royals saga. BOOK TWO, "Dark Side of the Moon", releases December 26th, 2017.

Praise for The Genesis of Evangeline

"An intriguing mix of romance, fantasy, and heart-pounding action. I can't wait for the next installment in this series!" ★★★★★ -Jaymin Eve (USA Today bestselling author of the "Supernatural Prison" series)

"Once in a Blue Moon, I will come across a book that completely engrossed me, where I feel I share the same world with the characters and then I finish the book, missing them like mad. This was that book." ★★★★★ -Amazon Review

"So much better than Twilight!" ★★★★★ -Bookishly Slytherin Blog

"This book will consume you!" ★★★★★-Amazon Review

"Have you ever found a book so epic that even when you're not reading it, you're thinking about it? That's how fantastic this book is." ★★★★★ -Amazon Review

"This book is a wild ride of fun, adventure, and magic!" ★★★★★-Ashley Gallegos (founder of Indie Book Connect Subscription Box)

Links

Amazon buy link: 

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Brave by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Synopsis

Ivy Morgan hasn't been feeling like herself lately. Not like anyone can blame her. After all, being held captive by a psychotic fae prince hell-bent on permanently opening the gates to the Otherworld is bound to leave some mental scars.

It’s more than that, though. Something dark and insidious is spreading throughout Ivy, more powerful than she could ever imagine... and it’s coming between her and the man she’s fallen deeply in love with, elite Order member Ren Owens.

Ren would do anything to keep Ivy safe. Anything. But when he makes a life altering choice for her, the fallout of his act has far reaching consequences that threaten to tear their lives apart.

If Ivy is going to have any hope of surviving this, she must put aside the hurt and betrayal she feels, and work with not only those she loves, but with an enemy she would rather kill than ever trust. War is coming, and it soon becomes clear that what Ivy and Ren thought they knew about the Order, themselves, and even their enemies, has been nothing but a cluster of dangerous, deadly lies. Ivy knows she must be more than just brave to save those she loves--and, ultimately, to save herself.

Because behind every evil fae Prince, there’s a Queen…

Series: The Wicked Trilogy, Book # 3

RELEASE DATE: December 11th, 2017

Available Formats: Paperback (U.S./Canada) and E-book

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Teasers

Author Bio

# 1 NEW YORK TIMES Bestselling author Jennifer lives in Martinsburg, West Virginia. All the rumors you’ve heard about her state aren’t true. When she’s not hard at work writing. She spends her time reading, working out, watching really bad zombie movies, pretending to write, and hanging out with her husband and her Jack Russell Loki.

You can stalk Jennifer here:

Website: https://jenniferlarmentrout.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JenniferLArmentrout

Twitter: https://twitter.com/JLArmentrout

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennifer_l_armentrout/

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Broken (Immortal Heritage 0.5)

The prequel of Starlight is live!  Two short stories that tell how Dahlia and Nick coincided on the same city. 

Broken (Immortal Heritage 0.5)

A terrible loss. A past they wish to forget. 
Two broken souls. Two destinies that will become one.

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