I’ll admit, my reading habits are… varied. One day I’m lost in the delicate prose of a literary classic, and the next, I’m blushing furiously at the antics of characters who just can’t keep their hands off each other. It’s all about balance, right? When I first dipped my toes into the world of spicy…
Tag: magic
“Throne of Glass” Sarah J. Maas
There’s something uniquely exhilarating about starting a series that promises to consume you, and Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas delivers on that promise with a story that is both dazzlingly intricate and unapologetically bold. This is a book that takes the classic fantasy tropes (assassins, royalty, rebellion) and turns them into a compelling…
“A Court of Thorns and Roses” Sarah J. Maas
There’s no denying that A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas is the literary equivalent of a guilty pleasure; it’s unapologetically indulgent, wildly entertaining, and nearly impossible to put down. While it may not be without controversy, both in its inspiration and the author’s broader reputation, this book still manages to sink…
“City of Mirth and Malice” Alexis Menard
If House of Bane & Blood sets the stage, City of Mirth & Malice cranks up the chaos; and I mean that in the best way possible. Alexis Menard leans deeper into the themes of power and control, letting her characters (and readers) spiral into a world where everything feels one wrong step away from…
“House of Bane & Blood” Alexis Menard
It feels like House of Bane & Blood was written to scratch a specific itch you didn’t even know you had. Alexis Menard crafts a world dripping with atmosphere: dark, dangerous, and just begging you to sink into it. The world-building is what hooked me first. Menard doesn’t waste time; the setting unfolds quickly but…
A Tempest Storm 