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
A Treachery of Swans by A.B. Poranek is a sapphic Swan Princess retelling packed with forbidden magic, political intrigue, and slow-burn romance in a dark YA fantasy world. Continue reading A Treachery of Swans by A.B. Poranek Review: A Sapphic Swan Princess Retelling Full of Magic, Heists, and Betrayal
The Devils by Joe Abercrombie is a grimdark fantasy filled with sharp humor, unforgettable characters, and relentless D&D-style chaos—brilliant for some readers, but undeniably dense. Continue reading The Devils by Joe Abercrombie Review: A Grimdark Fantasy That’s Brilliant, Brutal, and Not for Everyone
Kalynn Bayron’s Make Me a Monster is a haunting modern gothic that reanimates the spirit of Mary Shelley with sharp emotion, creeping dread, and unforgettable atmosphere. Continue reading Make Me a Monster by Kalynn Bayron | Gothic Horror Meets Modern Frankenstein Magic
This week, I’m unpacking What Monstrous Gods, a gripping YA fantasy that explores the twisted edges of faith, power, and what it means to believe. Continue reading What Monstrous Gods: Faith, Fantasy, and the Power of Belief – A Deep Dive Review
