Some Desperate Glory by Emily Tesh was Illumicrate's pick for April 2023 and I can definitely see why ! Recommended, but not for the faint of heart.
Category: Review
Reviews are one of the three main categories of content on this blog.
In general, the reviews will be of books that are either Fantasy, Dark Romance, Young Adult, or New Adult. However, we will also venture into other genres in the so-called “Dragon Adventure” reviews.
Review: As Long As the Lemon Trees Grow – Zoulfa Katouh
As Long As the Lemon Trees Grow by Zoulfa Katouh is a young adult contemporary novel about the Syrian revolution that I would recommend to everyone.
Review: In Deeper Waters – F.T. Lukens
Review of In Deeper Waters by F.T. Lukens, a feel-good, Young Adult fantasy novel with a magical twist. Four gemstones! Highly recommended.
Review: Dark Rise – C.S. Pacat
Review of Dark Rise, the first book of the new YA fantasy series by C.S. Pacat, author of Captive Prince. Four gemstones!
Review: Neverscape – Kevin Cox
Review of Neverscape, part three of the Bewilderness Series by Kevin Cox. I highly recommend this YA fantasy/sci-fi, four gemstones!
Review: Kingdom of the Wicked Series – Kerri Maniscalco
Series review of "Kingdom of the Wicked" by Kerri Maniscalco. Including recommended reads and trigger warnings and covering all books.
Review: Geekerella – Ashley Poston
Spoiler-free (and gradual) series review of Once Upon a Con by Ashley Poston. A celebration of fandom culture and a must read!
Review: The Foxglove King – Hannah Whitten
Review of The Foxglove King by Hannah Whitten, part one of The Nigthshade Crown trilogy and Fairyloot's adult book pick of March 2023!
Review: Sands of Arawiya Duology – Hafsah Faizal
Spoiler-free review of the Sands of Arawiya duology by the amazing Hafsah Faizal. Highly recommended to all fantasy fans. 5 gemstones
Review: One of Us is Next – Karen M. McManus
Review of One of Us Is Next, the second part of the popular YA thriller trilogy One of Is Lying by Karen M. McManus. Three gemstones!