Today I’m reviewing The Verdant Cage—an atmospheric story where lush beauty hides something far more dangerous. Blending mystery, survival, dangerous power struggles, and compelling character dynamics, this one explores control, identity, and what happens when the place meant to protect you becomes your prison. 🌿🖤 Continue reading The Verdant Cage Podcast Review 🌿 | Nature, Power, Control & Survival
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 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
August is shaping up to be my most ambitious reading month yet! From dragons and dark academia to cozy fantasy, mysteries, and highly anticipated ARCs, here’s a look at the 20 books I’m hoping to read this month. Will I finish them all? Probably not—but it’s going to be fun trying! Continue reading August 2026 TBR | 20 Fantasy, Sci-Fi & Mystery Books I Hope to Read This Month
I Killed the King delivers exactly what its premise promises: a clever locked-room murder mystery wrapped in a fantasy setting. With political intrigue, magic, shifting alliances, and plenty of suspects, this YA fantasy is perfect for readers who love Knives Out with a magical twist. 🔪👑✨ Continue reading I Killed the King Review | Knives Out Meets Fantasy in a Clever Locked-Room Mystery
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
