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To Kill a Kingdom by Alexandra Christo

"The truth of what I am has become a nightmare." Oh my gosh I am about to start gushing because this book SLAYED me. If you are even a little into retellings [...]

The Wicked Deep by Shea Ernshaw

"'This town was built on revenge,' I say. 'And it's never made anything better or right.'" Sparrow is cursed. Two centuries ago, three sisters were sentenced [...]

By a Charm and a Curse by Jamie Questell

"The carnival is a sad and desolate place on a weekday morning. No matter how brightly painted the stalls and booths are, no matter how loud the music...it's [...]

The Upside of Falling Down by Rebekah Crane

I had no idea what to expect going into this one (I didn't even read the synopsis) and boy was I pleasantly surprised. If you're looking for a fantastic [...]

The Rogue Queen by Emily R. King

"Kali is the heart of the new Tarachand. Lose her, and the future is meaningless." Oh how this book gave me feels. Let me just lay it all out for you. THIS [...]

The Unicorn Quest by Kamilla Benko

"She might not have been the tallest or the bravest, but she was a good listener -- she had to be, if she wanted to learn important things. From experience, [...]

Shadowsong by S. Jae Jones

Shadowsong is a very different beast from Wintersong. I don't think that's a bad thing, but it is something to be aware of going in. One of my favorite things [...]

Blood & Sand by C. V. Wyk

WHOA. I am still reeling from this one. It's the perfect blend of historical fiction and pure fantasy - I mean, a genderbent retelling of Spartacus? Could [...]

American Panda by Gloria Chao

"Honesty is sometimes misconstrued as rudeness, which is probably why it's so rare." If you've ever struggled to live up to the expectations of others, while [...]