In this podcast episode, I discuss The Secret World of Briar Rose by Cindy Pham, a powerful Sleeping Beauty retelling that explores depression, grief, healing, and hope through a beautifully crafted fantasy adventure. 🌹✨🖤 Continue reading The Secret World of Briar Rose Podcast Review | A Sleeping Beauty Retelling About Depression
The Secret World of Briar Rose blends fairy tale magic, sapphic representation, and powerful explorations of depression into a captivating YA fantasy filled with heart, healing, and unforgettable character growth. Continue reading The Secret World of Briar Rose Review: A Beautiful YA Fantasy About Healing, Identity, and Self-Worth
I stepped outside my usual reading comfort zone to compare Rachel Reid’s Game Changer and Heated Rivalry. One became a surprising favorite, while the other left me wanting more emotional depth. Are these hockey romances worth the hype? 🏒❤️ Continue reading Game Changer vs Heated Rivalry Podcast Review | Are Rachel Reid’s Hockey Romances Worth the Hype?
Game Changer and Heated Rivalry showcase two very different approaches to hockey romance, with one delivering powerful emotional depth and the other relying more heavily on chemistry and tension. Continue reading Game Changer & Heated Rivalry Review: Comparing Rachel Reid’s Popular Hockey Romances
Listen to my podcast review of Divided by Fire, a dystopian fantasy exploring survival, loyalty, political conflict, and a city on the edge of collapse. Continue reading Divided by Fire Podcast Review | Dystopian Survival & Political Fantasy
My review of Divided by Fire, a fantasy novel featuring dragons and political conflict that ultimately felt underwhelming despite strong ideas. Continue reading Divided by Fire Review | Underwhelming Dragon Fantasy with Missed Potential
Listen to my podcast review of We Who Will Die by Stacia Stark, a dark romantasy featuring gladiator trials, deadly magic, and survival at any cost. Continue reading We Who Will Die Podcast Review | Dark Fantasy Romantasy & Brutal Trials
My review of We Who Will Die by Stacia Stark, a brutal dark fantasy featuring gladiator trials, vampires, political intrigue, and high-stakes survival. Continue reading We Who Will Die Review | Dark Fantasy Romantasy with Gladiators & Vampires
A solid fantasy with strong ideas, We Who Will Die struggles to stand out in an oversaturated genre but shows promise for future installments. Continue reading We Who Will Die Review: A Solid Story That Feels Too Familiar
Listen to my podcast review of The Book of Magic by Alice Hoffman, a magical realism story about love, loss, and generational healing. Continue reading The Book of Magic Podcast Review | Love, Loss & Owens Family Legacy
