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Review: A Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle L. Jensen

Review of A Fate Inked in Blood, the first book in the Saga of the Unfated duology by Danielle L. Jensen.

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Review: A Curse Carved in Bone by Danielle L. Jensen

The sequel to the viking romantasy A Fate Inked in Blood.

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Review: A Curse of Breath and Blood by K.W. Foster

The first installment in The Mind Breaker series.

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Review: Lost Kingdom by Laurel Black

A transportive fantasy full of adventure and creative world-building. There’s even a smattering of romance.

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Review: Starlight by Olivia Wildenstein

The final installment in the Angels of Elysium trilogy.

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Review: Feather by Olivia Wildenstein

A modern-day retelling of Rome and Juliet featuring angels and sinners.

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Review: Dreams of Gods and Monsters by Laini Taylor

The final installment in the Daughter of Smoke and Bone trilogy.

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Review: Days of Blood and Starlight by Laini Taylor

The sequel to the young adult fantasy Daughter of Smoke and Bone.

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Review: Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor

A star-crossed romance, engrossing plot, and well-built world: this young adult fantasy ticks all the boxes.

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Review: The Fortunate Ones by Catherine Hokin

A historical fiction novel set during World War II.

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Review: The Damned by Renée Ahdieh

Celine and Bastien’s story continues in this sequel to The Beautiful.

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Review: The Book of Life by Deborah Harkness

The final installment in the All Souls trilogy.

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Review: The Beautiful by Renée Ahdieh

Vampires, New Orleans, mystery, and forbidden love — this young adult novel is one captivating read.

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Review: Shadow of Night by Deborah Harkness

This second book in the All Souls Trilogy sees Diana and Matthew travel back in time to Elizabethan England in their quest to find Ashmole 782.

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Review: A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness

A vampire, a witch, and their forbidden love. If you are looking for a great fantasy romance series, look no further.

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Review: A Touch of Darkness by Scarlett St. Clair

A steamy, modern-day retelling of the Hades and Persephone myth.

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Review: From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout

One of my favorite reads of 2020. This fantasy romance has it all: forbidden love, an otherworldly setting, intrigue, and plenty of twists and turns.