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Review YA Fantasy

Review: Gallant – V.E. Schwab

By talesfromthedragonslair April 29, 2022July 16, 2023

Gallant by V.E. Schwab is a Young Adult Dark fantasy set in a house in which nothing is as it seems. Deliciously mysterious. Three gemstones!

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Unboxing: Illumicrate March 2022 – “A Life of its Own”

By talesfromthedragonslair April 17, 2022February 10, 2025

Unboxing of the March 2022 Illumicrate mystery book box, called "A Life of its own", featuring THE release of the moment: Gallant by V.E. Schwab.

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Unboxing: Illumicrate February 2022 – “Bad Blood”

By talesfromthedragonslair March 20, 2022August 4, 2022

Unboxing of the Illumicrate February 2022 Box "Bad Blood". Featuring the Scottish-inspired A River Enchanted by Rebecca Ross.

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Review YA Fantasy

Review: The Ivory Key – Akshaya Raman

By talesfromthedragonslair March 13, 2022July 8, 2023

The Ivory Key by Akshaya Raman is a treasure hunt set in a world inspired by India. Four royal siblings are looking for a magic source. Three Gemstones!

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Unboxing: Illumicrate January 2022 – “Royal Secrets”

By talesfromthedragonslair February 18, 2022August 4, 2022

Unboxing of the January 2022 Illumicrate book box. With two novels! This Woven Kingdom by Tahereh Mafi and The Ivory Key by Akshaya Raman.

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Fantasy Review

Review: Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood – Sarah J. Maas

By talesfromthedragonslair February 15, 2022April 22, 2025

House of Earth and Blood is the first novel in the Crescent City series by Sarah J. Maas. Plot-twists you won't see coming!

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Review YA Contemporary

Review: Red, White & Royal Blue – Casey McQuiston

By talesfromthedragonslair January 28, 2022July 15, 2023

Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston is a sweet tale about the love between the First Son of the USA and a British Prince. Three gemstones!

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Book Tales Unboxing

Unboxing: Illumicrate December 2021 – “Cursed”

By talesfromthedragonslair January 15, 2022January 15, 2022

Unboxing of the December 2021 Illumicrate mystery book box "Cursed". With A Marvellous Light by Freya Marske as featured book.

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Review YA Fantasy

Review: Little Thieves – Margaret Owen

By talesfromthedragonslair December 20, 2021December 20, 2021

Little Thieves by Margaret Owen is a fun and adventurous retelling of "The Goose Girl". Four gemstones & highly recommended!

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Unboxing: Illumicrate November 2021 “Death and Fortune”

By talesfromthedragonslair December 15, 2021July 7, 2023

Unboxing of the November 2021 Illumicrate box "Death and Fortune" with the amazing Little Thieves by Margaret Owen. Stunning edition!

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