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The Poisons We Drink uses a Witcher-inspired fantasy concept to explore systemic racism, corruption, and power in compelling ways, even if its flawed heroine sometimes makes the journey frustrating. Continue reading The Poisons We Drink Review | Dark Fantasy, Racism & Corruption
The Poisons We Drink by Bethany Baptiste has a fascinating magic system and powerful things to say about prejudice, politics, injustice, grief, and family—but Venus was a frustrating protagonist for me. There was so much about this story I appreciated, even when I wanted to shake the main character. 🧪💖 Continue reading The Poisons We Drink Review 🧪 | Powerful Themes, Magic & a Frustrating Heroine
The Poisoned Throne delivers a thoughtful YA fantasy that tackles systemic racism, political corruption, and trauma through a compelling allegorical world, even if its protagonist can be difficult to connect with. Continue reading The Poisons We Drink Review: A Thoughtful YA Fantasy About Power, Racism, and Corruption
Today I’m reviewing A Thousand Perfect Lies by Monica Murphy—a gripping, character-driven YA mystery built on secrets, deception, family loyalty, and the fragile nature of truth. With an elite boarding school, a secret identity, and plenty of suspicious characters, this one surprised me in the best way. Continue reading A Thousand Perfect Lies Podcast Review | Secrets, Deception & a Twisty YA Mystery
A Thousand Perfect Lies by Monica Murphy completely surprised me. This twisty YA mystery combines an elite boarding school, a secret identity, complicated family dynamics, romance, and enough secrets to make nearly everyone suspicious. As someone who can be picky about contemporary YA mysteries, I ended up enjoying this one so much more than I expected. 🖤🔪📚 Continue reading A Thousand Perfect Lies Review | Twisted Secrets, Dark Academia & a Mystery That Delivers
A Thousand Perfect Lies is a compelling YA mystery thriller that pairs an elite boarding school investigation with complicated family secrets, unexpected friendships, and a twisty murder mystery. Continue reading A Thousand Perfect Lies Review: A Twisty YA Mystery Full of Secrets and Surprises
Today I’m reviewing Unending by Ivelisse Housman, the long-awaited sequel to Unseelie. With dual perspectives, rich faerie world-building, heartfelt sisterhood, and meaningful character growth, this YA fantasy finale was absolutely worth the wait. Continue reading Unending Podcast Review | A Worthy Finale to the Unseelie Duology
After waiting two years for the sequel, Unending by Ivelisse Housman was everything I hoped for. With dual perspectives, emotional character growth, breathtaking faerie magic, and a heartfelt exploration of sisterhood, this finale delivers a satisfying conclusion to the Unseelie duology. ✨🧚📚 Continue reading Unending Review | A Worthy Conclusion to the Unseelie Duology by Ivelisse Housman
Unending expands the magical world of the Unseelie duology through dual perspectives, dangerous faerie courts, heartfelt sisterhood, and rewarding character development. Continue reading Unending Review: A Worthwhile and Emotional Return to the Unseelie Duology
Today I’m reviewing I Killed the King by Rebecca Mix and Andrea Hannah—a clever fantasy mystery that channels Knives Out with its ensemble cast, magical world, political intrigue, and satisfying whodunnit. If you love locked-room mysteries and fantasy, this one is worth checking out. Continue reading I Killed the King Podcast Review | A Fantasy Mystery with Knives Out Vibes
