Genre: Fantasy

Review: A Poison Dark and Drowning by Jessica Cluess

Posted February 5, 2018 by Wendy in Reviews / 0 Comments

Why Did I Read? I really enjoyed the first book in the series, A Shadow Bright and Burning and have been eager to see what is going to happen next! My Thoughts: So one of the main things that I really love about this series is the backdrop of Victorian England– but with magic! Magicians and sorcerers and monsters and hints of other worlds out there. It appeals to my love of all things fantasy combined with historical fiction plus Victorian England […]

Audiobook Review: Into the Bright Unknown by Rae Carson

Posted December 14, 2017 by Wendy in Reviews / 0 Comments

Why Did I Read? I love this series by Rae Carson! I was eager to see what was going to happen in the conclusion to this trilogy! The Sound: The narrator Erin Mallon was brilliant! The voices were spot on and really put the whole historical fiction story into vivid detail. My Thoughts: Firstly, I have to say that I absolutely love the characters in this series. I love Leah and her strength, independence and loyalty to her friends. I […]

Review: An Enchantment of Ravens by Margaret Rogerson

Posted September 18, 2017 by Wendy in Reviews / 0 Comments

Why Did I Read? I was really excited for this! It sounded like such a unique fantasy and the cover is beautiful! My Thoughts: Well, you can’t deny that this book has been highly hyped. There are glowing reviews for it from fellow bloggers and this just heightened my excitement. I’m sad to say I was disappointed and that just kills me. An Enchantment of Ravens had some really beautiful writing and a gorgeous world! I really enjoyed the descriptions […]

Audiobook Review: Thick as Thieves by Megan Whalen Turner

Posted September 11, 2017 by Wendy in Reviews / 0 Comments

My Thoughts: Wrapping up my audiobook binge of the Queen’s Thief series so far! For some of my other thoughts of the previous books, check them out here! Steve West once again blows things away with his narration — I honestly don’t think I’d have enjoyed these books nearly as much without his narration! It definitely added depth and emotion to the story for me. I enjoyed Thick as Thieves slightly more than some of the previous books, but still not […]

Audiobook Review: The Thief by Megan Whalen Turner

Posted July 7, 2017 by Wendy in Reviews / 3 Comments

The Sound: When I saw that this series was going to be narrated by Steve West, I requested it asap! Steve West is one of my all time favorite narrators! He just does such a fantastic job not only with inflections but bringing each character to life. I am never lost in the dialogue. I think his narration adds another layer to the story. On top of all that, his voice is just so soothing to listen to! The Story: […]