"When the Moon rose in the Third Northern Hall I want to the Ninth Vestibule to witness the joining of the three Tides. This is something that happens only once every eight years." Ch1 opening
Review: “Piranesi” by Susanna Clarke
Category: Fantasy
Review: “Onyx & Ivory” by Mindee Arnett
"Out here, darkness meant death" - Ch1 opening
ARC Review: “The Midnight Bargain” by C.L. Polk
"The carriage drew closer to Bookseller's Row, and Beatrice Clayborn drew in a hopeful breath before she cast her spell." Chapter 1 opening
January Book Haul
Hi, friends! This week I accidentally-on-purpose bought too many books, so I thought I'd share with you what I'm excited to be reading over the next few weeks. We've got a good mix of mystery/thriller and a sprinkle of fantasy this round. A couple shorter ones for an approachable, fast-paced read (as I try to … Continue reading January Book Haul
2021 Anticipated Releases
Happy New Year, everyone! To welcome in 2021 and what hopefully ends up being a better year to come, here are some anticipated releases I'm keeping an eye out for. These range in genre and are sorted by release month covering the first half of the year or so below, since release schedules have been … Continue reading 2021 Anticipated Releases
Review: “The Stormlight Archive Books 1-3” by Brandon Sanderson
Hi all, I'm making my way through Brandon Sanderson's the Stormlight Archive series since book four came out this fall. These epic fantasy tomes take place in Sanderson's cosmere (his fictional universe within which a number of his novels take place) and follow the events of Roshar, wherein storms rage, battles with the Parshendi are … Continue reading Review: “The Stormlight Archive Books 1-3” by Brandon Sanderson
Review: “The Fires of Vengeance (The Burning #2)” by Evan Winter
TLDR; Evan Winter has become one of my favorite authors in a short time, and is well deserving of the acclaim he’s received on his debut series
Recent Disappointments 😒
Sharing recent reading let downs over the last couple weeks 💔
Review: “The Slow Regard of Silent Things” by Patrick Rothfuss
This book was an enjoyable quick read altogether different from books one and two that leaves a mental tickling at the edges of your consciousness and has you looking at everyday objects around you a bit more closely.
Fall Moods Book Haul 🍁
Happy Friday, everyone! Today I'm excited to bring you some books I've picked up recently from the local book store and library. As we transition into fall I'm getting into some moody reads and continuing the fantasy kick I've been on, so here are some great new titles to look out for - 1. The … Continue reading Fall Moods Book Haul 🍁
Patrick Rothfuss is a Gem 💎 (and please finish book three)
Hi all, hope everything is going as well as can be expected while we're still in the depths of a pandemic. Here on the West Coast smoke has finally begun to clear a bit, so it's at least slightly less apocalyptic. With everything going on I've been neglecting posting a bit but I've still been … Continue reading Patrick Rothfuss is a Gem 💎 (and please finish book three)
Review: “The Tea Dragon Series” by Katie O’Neill
Hi, all! This post diverges from typical review style nearly as much as it diverges from my normal go-to genres 😂 Today I wanted to share thoughts on Katie O’Neill’s Tea Dragon series. I’ve only read both of the two that are out so far (third coming is soon - details later!) and they were … Continue reading Review: “The Tea Dragon Series” by Katie O’Neill
Review: “The Unspoken Name” by A.K. Larkwood
TLDR; a unique fantasy staring orcs, sorcery, and divinity-based magic in a shroud of mildly dark aesthetic with a pinch of sci-fi inspired features
Review: “The Rage of Dragons (The Burning #1)” by Evan Winter
TLDR; an inspiring and heart-wrenching fantasy glossed with magic, dragons, and perseverance
Review: “The Ten Thousand Doors of January” by Alix E. Harrow
TLDR; A great 'portal'-style fantasy with ten thousand doors, a young woman discovering herself, and a story within a story that warms the heart ❤
Renee Reviews 