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{Book Review} Diamond by Kirsten Fichter

Post published:May 18, 2020
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The third book of Kirsten Fichter’s Once Upon a Twist Tales series is heeeere! And if it’s not obvious, I’m a little bit excited. Okay, that was a lie. I AM OVER THE MOON, BOUNCING OFF THE WALLS, SCREAMING FROM THE ROOFTOPS EXCITED. But wait! There’s moooore. Not just one Rapunzel retelling is releasing but TWO. The lovely, fairy tale enthusiast Kendra E. Ardnek is also launching a new Rapunzel retelling—a short story titled Misfortune. YES. SO MANY FAIRY TALES. I need them alll, precious! Today I’m joining in on the blog tour for these exciting releases and reviewing Diamond.…

{Book Review} The Geppetto Codex by Kyle Robert Shultz

Post published:April 13, 2020
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Synopsis They've got no strings...and they want revenge. The people of the city of Vetri are turning into wooden statues... ...and Beaumont and Beasley are not on the case. Not technically, anyway. This case must fall to two of their employees, the faun Gareth Llewellyn and the dryad Sylvia Kirke. True, Gareth and Sylvia don't have a great deal of experience, but this shouldn't be too difficult. The solution to the mystery is fairly obvious, and the evil magical force at work will be no great challenge to defeat. Unless Gareth and Sylvia make a terrible mistake that puts…

{Book Review} Hollow by Kyle Robert Shultz

Post published:March 2, 2020
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Synopsis It's time for answers. Ichabod Crane made a sacrifice to save the future. Now the future has come to Sleepy Hollow, and it threatens to take even more from him. Ichabod must embark on a dangerous journey to save his family and his legacy... ...but he’s not prepared for the nightmares that await him. The Queen of Hearts reigns supreme. The Horseman rides again. And in the shadows, the Hollow Ones are waiting. Only Ichabod can stop the gathering darkness... ...but sometimes, darkness wins. A Crockett and Crane novella, set between Book 2: Deadwood, and Book 3: Westenra.…

The Fairy Tale Tag

Post published:February 24, 2020
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This whole month has been full of fairy tale goodness, and today I’m here to participate in even more fairy tale fun! *fling fairy dust everywhere* You’ve probably seen that we’re doing a big fairy tale celebration at Fairy Tale Central for the month of February. As part of the celebration, us fairysite godmothers compiled a really fun fairy tale tag! (And I’m gonna be honest, I’m super proud of the questions we’ve come up with.) So many of you have already participated and I’m having the BEST time reading everyone’s answers. All the creativity makes me so happy! If…

{Book Review} January Snow by Hayden Wand

Post published:February 17, 2020
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Synopsis January Snow has blood on her hands. Never the obedient daughter of her father's expectations, she finally thinks she's found a way to earn his respect. But when her plan to take down her father’s rival ends in disaster, her stepmother is convinced that the tragedy that ensues is January’s fault—and she might not be wrong. Maria d’Angelo has spent her life communicating with the spirits, and now she’s certain they’re telling her one thing: January needs to die. David Brendan has been searching for his brother’s killer, but the only witness to Jon’s death is the runaway…

Fantasy Month Blog Tag {2020}

Post published:February 10, 2020
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Today I’m joining in on the #FantasyMonth blog tag, and oooh boy, are these questions fun! If you missed it… The illustrious Jenelle Schmidt is hosting February is Fantasy Month over on her blog. It’s a big ol’ celebration of fantasy for ALL the month of February. And is there anything better??? This year the theme is World Building and Fantasy Creatures. Jenelle already has some fabulous posts on those subjects up on her blog, and there is sooo much more to come. Plus a MASSIVE giveaway! You can check out THIS POST for all the details on that. There’s…

The Grand List of My Favorite Fairy Tales

Post published:February 3, 2020
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Happy February! I am so, so pumped about this month because some special things are happening. And it involves FANTASY AND FAIRY TALES. You know, only my most favorite things of ever. What’s going on? Firstly, Jenelle Schmidt is hosting another February is Fantasy Month over on her blog. She’s done this for a few years now and it’s the MOST. FUN. THING. It’s literally just a celebration of fantasy for all the month of February, with hashtag games and blog tags and epic fantasy-inspired posts. And this year she’s got a GIVEAWAY. So definitely check out HER BLOG for…

{Book Review} Dark is the Night by Mirriam Neal

Post published:October 21, 2019
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Synopsis Skata only has one goal in life—to seek out the vampire who turned his wife and kill it. When he finally tracks the vampire to the small nowhere town of Salvation, South Carolina, he realizes he has stepped foot into something bigger than himself. He's going to need help—and that help may come in many forms. Between the vampires, werewolves, shape-shifters, and an unusual preacher, Skata may be in over his head. Amazon (Paperback) | Amazon (Kindle) | GoodReads | Author’s Website Let me tell you a story. Once upon a time, many years ago, I discovered a…

{Book Review} The Book of Secrets by M.L. Little

Post published:September 30, 2019
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Synopsis After Gabriel Draven smuggles home the Stone of the Seven Realms, his fear of facing consequences launches him and his oddball family on a rollicking run for their lives across the world they only thought they knew. As his journey takes him out of his realm and into another, Gabriel discovers that the deepest mystery lies at the heart of his own family, and he must do whatever it takes to find his way back home. Strong and unapologetic, full of vivid, well-timed simile and lilting rhythm, bright with humor, at times bursting into a depth of pure…