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Book 2 of Romantasy (with dragons)

Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros

July 1, 2024 by Sophia Leave a Comment

Iron Flame (2023) by Rebecca Yarros is the second book in the Empyrean Series. I recently read the first book, Fourth Wing, and found it pretty entertaining. It felt like a combination of Fifty Shades of Grey and The Hunger Games–but with dragons. The second book has a similar feel, but was not quite as good as the first. There will probably be spoilers ahead, so take care. Fourth Wing ended on a bit of a cliffhanger, so I was eager to start the second book and find out what was […]

Filed Under: Fantasy, Fiction, Romance Tagged With: Rebecca Yarros

Sophia's CBR16 Review No:12 · Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Romance · Tags: Rebecca Yarros ·
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cover for the book Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare

I Might Be a Little Jaded About YA

Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare

June 30, 2024 by Kit Moonstar Leave a Comment

Tessa Gray has traveled to London from New York at the behest of her brother who, now that their aunt has died, is her only living relative.  But immediately upon arrival, Tessa is taken by the Dark Sisters who claim that her brother has sent them.  Forced to hone a magical talent that she had no idea she possessed for some mysterious purpose, Tessa is glad for a rescue from a young man who is a Shadowhunter.  However, Tessa now finds herself caught up in […]

Filed Under: Fantasy, Young Adult Tagged With: cassandra clare, historical fantasy, paranormal romance

Kit Moonstar's CBR16 Review No:27 · Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult · Tags: cassandra clare, historical fantasy, paranormal romance ·
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Cover for the book Prairie Fire by E. K. Johnston

A Sequel That Doesn’t Quite Match the First Book

Prairie Fire by E. K. Johnston

June 30, 2024 by Kit Moonstar Leave a Comment

Having survived high school, Siobhan and Owen are off to fulfill Owen’s obligation to serve in the Oil Watch.  This means leaving Trondheim and what they’ve build there for whatever assignment Owen is handed.  It quickly becomes clear that Owen and Siobhan are going to have to prove themselves all over again, and this time, the stakes are even higher. There’s a lot to like about this book.  I appreciated the fact that both Owen and Siobhan are dealing with the fallout of the last […]

Filed Under: Fantasy, Young Adult Tagged With: E.K. Johnston

Kit Moonstar's CBR16 Review No:26 · Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult · Tags: E.K. Johnston ·
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Cover for the book The Story of Owen by E. K. Johnston

Modern Day Teen Dragon Slayer in Rural Canada

The Story of Owen by E. K. Johnston

June 30, 2024 by Kit Moonstar Leave a Comment

Like everyone else in her rural community Siobhan is excited when it’s announced that Lottie Thorskard would be moving her family to area to take up residence as dragon slayers.  She just never thought it would have much to do with her own life, except hopefully mean less things on fire.  However, helping Owen Thorskard find his way to English class on his first day of school changes things.  Soon Siobhan has agreed to become Owen’s bard and is learning all sorts of interesting things […]

Filed Under: Fantasy, Young Adult Tagged With: E.K. Johnston

Kit Moonstar's CBR16 Review No:25 · Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult · Tags: E.K. Johnston ·
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It took eleven volumes but there’s some actual character development. Now if only it went somewhere.

My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! v.11 by Satoru Yamaguchi, Nami Hidaka

June 30, 2024 by CoffeeShopReader Leave a Comment

My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom is largely cozy isekai fantasy. Protagonist, a geeky gamer high schooler, dies/wakes up in the body of the antagonist of her favorite romance video game, and she has to avoid the bad outcomes for herself. Which she does mostly by being nice to everyone, and also clueless about the romance part. As in, noticing who is actually in love with whom. This almost active refusal to see what’s in front of her get annoying, […]

Filed Under: Fantasy, Young Adult Tagged With: #fantasy, isekai, light novel, My Next Life as a Villainess: All Roads Lead to Doom!, Nami Hidaka, Romance, Satorou Yamaguchi, Satoru Yamaguchi, Nami Hidaka

CoffeeShopReader's CBR16 Review No:38 · Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult · Tags: #fantasy, isekai, light novel, My Next Life as a Villainess: All Roads Lead to Doom!, Nami Hidaka, Romance, Satorou Yamaguchi, Satoru Yamaguchi, Nami Hidaka ·
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A Gentle Exploration of Getting Help With Your Mental Health In a Magical Setting

I Feel Awful, Thanks by Lara Pickle

June 28, 2024 by Kit Moonstar 1 Comment

After moving to London for her dream job making potions, young witch Joana seems to have it all.  She’s got a great group of friends and a lovely boyfriend.  Sure, her boss is a jerk, work is stressful, and figuring out housing is a pain, but really, she doesn’t have much to complain about.  Really.  Except exhaustion, sadness, and doubt take their toll, and Joana needs help to figure out how to take care of and accept herself. This is a graphic novel that I […]

Filed Under: Fantasy, Featured, Young Adult Tagged With: CBR16SweetBooks, cozy urban fantasy, Graphic Novel, Lara Pickle

Kit Moonstar's CBR16 Review No:22 · Genres: Fantasy, Featured, Young Adult · Tags: CBR16SweetBooks, cozy urban fantasy, Graphic Novel, Lara Pickle ·
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