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
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
I Killed the King delivers a fresh fantasy take on the classic whodunit, combining political intrigue, magic, and an unpredictable murder mystery with plenty of satisfying twists. Continue reading I Killed the King Review: A Clever Fantasy Whodunit with a Twisty Murder Mystery
In this podcast episode, I review This Gilded Abyss by Rebecca Thorne—a thrilling mix of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea and 28 Days Later featuring underwater horror, sapphic romance, ancient mysteries, and nonstop tension. 🌊😱🖤 Continue reading This Gilded Abyss Podcast Review | Underwater Horror, Ancient Gods & Survival Fantasy
This Gilded Abyss by Rebecca Thorne is the perfect blend of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea and survival horror. With an underwater setting, sapphic romance, colonialism themes, and a brutal cliffhanger ending, this fantasy had me completely hooked. 🌊🖤📚 Continue reading This Gilded Abyss Review | 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Meets Survival Horror
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
Every Heart a Doorway by Seanan McGuire is a dark, haunting portal fantasy about lost worlds, grief, and the children who never truly come home. Continue reading Every Heart a Doorway by Seanan McGuire Review: Dark, Beautiful Portal Fantasy with Teeth
V.E. Schwab’s Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil lingers like a midnight whisper—haunting, bold, and drenched in immortal longing. Continue reading 💀🌙 Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V.E. Schwab | Haunting Review & Deep Dive
