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cover for the book A Restless Truth by Freya Marske

Murder, Magic, and Mischief On a Boat

A Restless Truth by Freya Marske

April 14, 2024 by Kit Moonstar Leave a Comment

Maud Blyth wanted an adventure as well as to help her brother unravel a magical conspiracy.  She may have gotten more than she bargained for though when the elderly lady with a magical artifact that she’s escorting across the Atlantic is murdered.  With a surprising ally in Violet Debenham, a magician and actress who’s returning to England to claim her inheritance, the two of them tackle a ship full of suspects with them hope of solving the murder and finding the artifact without ending up […]

Filed Under: Fantasy Tagged With: Freya Marske, historical fantasy

Kit Moonstar's CBR16 Review No:15 · Genres: Fantasy · Tags: Freya Marske, historical fantasy ·
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cover from the book Spellbound by Allie Therin

Compelling Characters and an Interesting World

Spellbound by Allie Therin

April 14, 2024 by Kit Moonstar Leave a Comment

Rory Brodigan’s gift comes at a cost, and he’s done his best to keep his head down and finding counterfeit antiques pays the bills.  However, when Arthur Kenzie waltzes into his life with a job, things get much more complicated.  Arthur and his team of paranormal friends do their best to protect the world from supernatural relics, and they need help with this latest one.  Arthur’s hoping that Rory can help them with the latest one that has wandered into their hands, but Rory’s reluctant […]

Filed Under: Fantasy Tagged With: Allie Therin, CBR16SweetBooks, historical fantasy

Kit Moonstar's CBR16 Review No:14 · Genres: Fantasy · Tags: Allie Therin, CBR16SweetBooks, historical fantasy ·
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cover for the book A Bright Heart by Karen Chenli

Time Travel, Court Intrigue, and Revenge

A Bright Heart by Kate Chenli

April 14, 2024 by Kit Moonstar Leave a Comment

Betrayed by the man she loved and who she helped gain the throne, Mingshin faces her death wishing for a second chance.  Then she wakes up two years in the past and is determined to get revenge on Prince Ren and foil his plans.  And to never risk her heart again.  But as Mingshin makes new plans and allies, she finds herself working closely with Prince Jieh.  And finds herself torn between keeping her heart safe or taking a chance that this time she won’t […]

Filed Under: Fantasy, Young Adult Tagged With: Kate Chenli

Kit Moonstar's CBR16 Review No:13 · Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult · Tags: Kate Chenli ·
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Cover for the book Prince and Betrothed by Tavia Lark

Miscommunication Done Well

Prince and Betrothed by Tavia Lark

February 25, 2024 by Kit Moonstar Leave a Comment

Sei had been trained to be the perfect grail, a living power source for a mage, almost from birth.  Being betrothed to Prince Marek as part of a treaty is finally his chance to actual do that.  Except the dragonrider prince has absolutely no interested in either Sei or using his power.  Marek wasn’t supposed to be the one getting betrothed.  That was his brother Vana who has disappeared.  He’s terrified of using Sei and burning him out; dragonriders don’t use grails for a reason.  […]

Filed Under: Fantasy, Romance Tagged With: fantasy romance, Tavia Lark

Kit Moonstar's CBR16 Review No:12 · Genres: Fantasy, Romance · Tags: fantasy romance, Tavia Lark ·
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A Historical Fantasy That Delivers Both Plot and the Feels

A Marvellous Light by Freya Marske

February 25, 2024 by Kit Moonstar 1 Comment

Robin Blythe really doesn’t need more complications in his life, so learning magic exists and getting cursed in the same day as well as starting his new job isn’t exactly fantastic.  Especially since someone thinks he know something about what may have gotten his predecessor killed.  Robin can’t help but be a little enchanted by his prickly magical counterpart, Edwin Courcey, though or magic itself.  As the two of them delve into removing the curse on Robin, it quickly becomes clear things are far more […]

Filed Under: Fantasy, Featured Tagged With: Freya Marske, historical fantasy

Kit Moonstar's CBR16 Review No:11 · Genres: Fantasy, Featured · Tags: Freya Marske, historical fantasy ·
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cover for the book Prince and Bodyguard by Tavia Lark

A Strong Start To the Second Arc of the Series

Prince and Bodyguard by Tavia Lark

February 25, 2024 by Kit Moonstar Leave a Comment

A failed rebellion in his home province led Vana Dire to be sent to Draskora to be adopted by the king years ago.  He’s managed to survive the cutthroat royal court by not showing weakness and relying on his magic bound bodyguard, Daromir, who both shares his pain and always knows where Vana is through their bond.  They’ve been together since Vana left Kaiskara, and he’s the one person Vana always knows he can count on.  Which is part of why Vana keeps the fact […]

Filed Under: Fantasy, Romance Tagged With: CBR16SweetBooks, fantasy romance, Tavia Lark

Kit Moonstar's CBR16 Review No:10 · Genres: Fantasy, Romance · Tags: CBR16SweetBooks, fantasy romance, Tavia Lark ·
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