September Book of the Month: Hawk & Sparrow by Ayana Gray

The votes are in! 🦅✨ Hawk & Sparrow by Ayana Gray is Cyn’s Workshop’s September Book of the Month. With a Gilded Age murder mystery, magical class politics, fake dating, and rivals-to-lovers romance, September’s winning read promises plenty of mystery, magic, and romantic tension. Continue reading September Book of the Month: Hawk & Sparrow by Ayana Gray

The Verdant Cage Review 🌿 | Dark Dystopian Fantasy, Mystery & Deadly Secrets

The Verdant Cage by Jess Lourey was such a pleasant surprise! Atmospheric, mysterious, and packed with tension, this YA dystopian thriller pulled me into Noah’s Valley and its increasingly sinister secrets. With compelling characters, dangerous discoveries, and an ending that left me very happy there’s a sequel coming, this one was far more captivating than I expected. 🌿🖤 Continue reading The Verdant Cage Review 🌿 | Dark Dystopian Fantasy, Mystery & Deadly Secrets

The Ashfire King FairyLoot Exclusive Edition 🔥 | Chelsea Abdullah Unboxing

FairyLoot has returned to the Sandsea with a stunning exclusive edition of The Ashfire King by Chelsea Abdullah! 🔥 From the foiled hardcover and character artwork to the gorgeous stenciled edges and author signature, I’m taking you through every detail of this beautiful sequel to The Stardust Thief. ✨📚 Continue reading The Ashfire King FairyLoot Exclusive Edition 🔥 | Chelsea Abdullah Unboxing

The Poisons We Drink Review 🧪 | Powerful Themes, Magic & a Frustrating Heroine

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 Poisons We Drink Review: A Thoughtful YA Fantasy About Power, Racism, and Corruption

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 Podcast Review | A Worthy Finale to the Unseelie Duology

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

Unending Review | A Worthy Conclusion to the Unseelie Duology by Ivelisse Housman

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