GENRE: YA Fantasy LENGTH: 458 pages   PLOT This standalone story follows Evadne and her sister Halcyon who is a fugitive from her former commander. When Halcyon is captured, Evadne offers to take part of her sister’s sentence.   CHARACTERS If you loved the Disney movie Frozen because of the sisterly bond that Elsa and Anna shared, then this is the perfect book for you. Halcyon and Evadne’s relationship reminded me a lot of the Arendelle sisters. Though Halcyon and Evadne a

GENRE: Adult Cozy Fantasy LENGTH: 372 pages   PLOT Terlu used magic to create a sentient plant, breaking the law that only sorcerers may use magic. As punishment, she was turned into a statue. Later, she wakes on the island of Belde which is home to an enchanted greenhouse and a singular gardener named Yarrow.   CHARACTERS Terlu and Yarrow are polar opposites in terms of their personalities. Terlu is chatty and craves companionship – she created a sentient plant to begin wi

1. A STUDY IN DROWNING BY AVA REID (5⭐️) SERIES:  A Study in Drowning (Book 1 of 2) WHAT IT’S ABOUT: Effy has grown up as a super fan of the famous fairy tale book Angharad. As she studies architecture in college, she applies for the position to update the seaside home of Angharad's author. When she gets there, though, sinister things begin to happen. QUICK REVIEW: This novel is an ode to the art of storytelling. It uses fairy tale symbolism to convey its message of female em

1) THE ROAD OF BONES BY DEMI WINTERS (Adult Fantasy) (539 pages) (4.5⭐️) Silla is being hunted by an assassin and seeks safety in Kopa. To get there, she must travel the treacherous Road of Bones. She hides away in a wagon only to learn it belongs the infamous Bloodaxe Crew. This book was a great start to my reading year. The world is immersive, the plot was equal parts romance and danger, and I enjoyed the multiple POVs. I do wish some side characters got more spotlight. I l