First, a disclaimer: I am incredibly biased toward this book. The author is a good friend of mine (Alysha, if you’re reading this, hi!), and I had the honor of first reading this back when it was a manuscript and she didn’t even have a publisher yet. But I hope that doesn’t entirely take away …
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Book Review | Brighter Than Scale, Swifter Than Flame (ARC)
I received an advance reader’s copy (ARC) of Brighter Than Scale, Swifter Than Flame by Neon Yang. Since this version is just a proof and not the final version, I won’t quote directly and will keep my comments general. In Brighter Than Scale, Swifter Than Flame by Neon Yang, a young woman named Yeva joins …
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Book Review | For She Is Wrath
My reaction to this book’s description was “A Pakistani fantasy Count of Monte Cristo retelling? Sign me up!” In For She Is Wrath by Emily Varga, Dania was raised by her swordsmith father, so she’s no stranger to fighting. But when she’s betrayed by the young man she loves most and thrown into prison, she …
Book Review | The Night Ends with Fire (ARC)
I received a digital advance reader’s copy (ARC) of The Night Ends with Fire by K. X. Song. Since this version is just a proof and not the final version, I won’t quote directly and will keep my comments general. In The Night Ends with Fire by K. X. Song, Meilin is trapped in a …
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Book Review | The Pearl Hunter (ARC)
I received an advance reader’s copy (ARC) of The Pearl Hunter by Miya T. Beck. Since this version is just a proof and not the final version, I won’t quote directly and will keep my comments general. In The Pearl Hunter by Miya T. Beck, twin sisters Kai and Kishi are pearl divers with their …
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