Title: Sunbringer

Series: Fallen Gods #2

Author: Hannah Kaner

Professional godkiller Kissen and her companions—young noble Inara and knight Elogast—return in a winding adventure in a world overflowing with magic, beauty, and danger.

Godkiller was one of my favourite books of last year so I was happy when Sunbringer arrived and I dived straight in!

I really wanted to be sucked into the journey of Kissen, Elogast, Inara and Skediceth against Arren, I wanted to love it as much as I did book 1 but was so conflicted because I didn’t.

The first 3 quarters of the book were really slow and Inara got on my nerves for most of it!

But then……the last quarter was action packed and made me remember why I loved this world and these characters!

There was a jaw drop moment that I loved and a heartfelt moment that made me really feel like I was there and another jaw drop at the end that sets up for book 3 nicely! 3.5 stars

‘In fire you will be lost. In ink, you will live forever.’

Top Ten Tuesday is featured by That Artsy Reader Girl. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together.

Topic: Bookish Superpowers I Wish I Had

What a fab topic! I couldn’t resist but to add some outlandish ones!

* I’d love to be able to read a book a day without fail!

* I’d give my fave authors a superpower so they could write a book very quickly, then give to their editors to edit it quickly and then to the printers to print it quickly!!!!

* Invisibility so I could hide and read without being disturbed!!!

* Manipulate time so my work day would finish after an hour then I could read for longer!

* The ability to summon new rooms and shelves built so I could have more books!!!!

* The superpower of willpower to not be taken in by every special edition I see!

* Another willpower superpower to not request every arc I see!!!!

What would yours be?

Title: To Cage a God

Series: These Monstrous Gods

Author: Elizabeth May

To cage a god is divine.

To be divine is to rule.

To rule is to destroy.

Using ancient secrets, Galina and Sera’s mother grafted gods into their bones. Bound to brutal deities and granted forbidden power no commoner has held in a millennia, the sisters have grown up to become living weapons. Raised to overthrow an empire―no matter the cost.

With their mother gone and their country on the brink of war, it falls to the sisters to take the helm of the rebellion and end the cruel reign of a royal family possessed by destructive gods. Because when the ruling alurea invade, they conquer with fire and blood. And when they clash, common folk burn.

While Sera reunites with her estranged lover turned violent rebel leader, Galina infiltrates the palace. In this world of deception and danger, her only refuge is an isolated princess, whose whip-smart tongue and sharp gaze threaten to uncover Galina’s secret. Torn between desire and duty, Galina must make a choice: work together to expose the lies of the empire―or bring it all down.

We follow foster sisters, Sera and Galina, whose foster mother experimented on them by implanting gods. The mother was executed for being part of the Rebellion, the Faithless. But the girls have their own path mapped for revenge for the Empress.

When they arrive at the palace we then meet Katya, Vitaly and Princes Vasilisa who are also important players in the story.

If you like books with devious plans, fighting for a cause, morally grey characters, power mad nobles and sisterly bonds, then this book is for you.

I loved the romances, second chance (sort of) and sapphic.

As usual I fell for the assasin, he stole my interest and my heart, Vitaly, his devotion for Sera made my day!

Another character who had my full interest was Vasilisa. First of all she was mysterious and full of secrets and then she blossomed into herself, her character growth was immense.

The second half of the book is where it piqued my interest, the first half fell a bit flat for me, it was painfully slow but at the same time important things weren’t explained I felt.

Even though this is billed as adult I’d say it was more YA with a bit of steam thrown in!

The Sunday Post is a blog news meme hosted by Caffeinated Reviewer  It’s a chance to share news, a post to recap the past week on your blog and showcase books and things we have received.

Hope you’ve had a good week?

This week my son was off of school for half term but I still had to work (it’s crazy times at the mo coming up to the end of tax year!) and it was Shrove Tuesday aka Pancake Day so we indulged in a couple of pancakes each! Lemon and sugar is the king of toppings!

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New Arrivals

Sunbringer by Hannah Kaner

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What I’ve Read

🎧 A Tempest of Tea by Hafsah Faizal
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🎧 Brothersong by TJ Klune
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🎧 The Fake Mate by Lana Ferguson
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Look out for my reviews soon!

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You might have missed…..

Review – An Education in Malice by ST Gibson
Review – Fevered Star by Rebecca Roanhorse

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What have you read lately?

Title: Fevered Star

Series: Between Earth and Sky

Author: Rebecca Roanhorse

There are no tides more treacherous than those of the heart. —Teek saying

The great city of Tova is shattered. The sun is held within the smothering grip of the Crow God’s eclipse, but a comet that marks the death of a ruler and heralds the rise of a new order is imminent.

The Meridian: a land where magic has been codified and the worship of gods suppressed. How do you live when legends come to life, and the faith you had is rewarded?

As sea captain Xiala is swept up in the chaos and currents of change, she finds an unexpected ally in the former Priest of Knives. For the Clan Matriarchs of Tova, tense alliances form as far-flung enemies gather and the war in the heavens is reflected upon the earth.

And for Serapio and Naranpa, both now living avatars, the struggle for free will and personhood in the face of destiny rages. How will Serapio stay human when he is steeped in prophecy and surrounded by those who desire only his power? Is there a future for Naranpa in a transformed Tova without her total destruction?

The next round with the crew of the Between Earth and Sky!

Xiala, a ships captain who can control the water with her Song,
~ Nara, the Sun Priestess,
~ Serapio, a man who has been told he will be a god,
~ Okoa, the Crow Clan matron’s son, trained warrior.

A lot of devastation happened at the end of Black Sun so I wondered where this book would take us and also the characters in their new directions.

It was really good but the pacing did feel off in some places. I don’t really want to say more about the plot or even the characters because you need to journey with them and experience it!

Xiala is still my fave (totally rooting for Xiala and Serapio!) which brings me to names….I read book 1 but listened to book 2 and realised I had totally been mispronouncing some names wrong, was an eye opener!

Can’t wait for book 3!

Happy Valentines Day to all you book lovers!

Wednesday is here and so is Valentines Day!

Hope you have all your book boyfriends close to hand so you can hug them!

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Top Ten Tuesday is featured by That Artsy Reader Girl. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together.

Topic: Love Freebie!

This time I thought I’d go for my favourite romantasy reads

Fall of Wrath and Ruin by JLA
The Cursed by Harper L Woods
Slaying the Vampire Conquerer by Carissa Broadbent
Six Scorched Roses by Carissa Broadbent
Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent
The Coven by Harper L Woods
Frost by CN Crawford
What Lies Beyond the Veil by Harper L Woods
Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac by Caroline Peckham
Zodiac Academy by Caroline Peckham

What would you choose?

Title: An Education in Malice

Series: Dowry of Blood series

Author: ST Gibson

Deep in the forgotten hills of Massachusetts stands Saint Perpetua’s College. Isolated and ancient, it is not a place for timid girls. Here, secrets are currency, ambition is lifeblood, and strange ceremonies welcome students into the fold.

On her first day of class, Laura Sheridan is thrust into an intense academic rivalry with the beautiful and enigmatic Carmilla. Together, they are drawn into the confidence of their demanding poetry professor, De Lafontaine, who holds her own dark obsession with Carmilla.

But as their rivalry blossoms into something far more delicious, Laura must confront her own strange hungers. Tangled in a sinister game of politics, bloodthirsty professors and dark magic, Laura and Carmilla must decide how much they are willing to sacrifice in their ruthless pursuit of knowledge.

Laura arrives at St Perpetua girls school so she can get on the talented Professor De Lafontaine writing program. There she meets her literary opponent, Carmilla.

‘There is only art and ugliness, and I’m willing to suffer any indignity for the sake of art.’

I didn’t really read the blurb for this before I started, I love this author and the title called to me! As I started reading I was like what’s going on here?! I’ll say no more!

I was so drawn into this story, it was dark, sapphic and a bit steamy with the story being about rivalry, love and finding yourself.

I did feel like the last part of the story came from nowhere and ended a bit abruptly but I was still enthralled with the rest of it!

And if you’ve read A Dowry of Blood there’s a treat in here for you too!

The Sunday Post is a blog news meme hosted by Caffeinated Reviewer  It’s a chance to share news, a post to recap the past week on your blog and showcase books and things we have received.

Hope you’ve had a good week?

This week bought a hospital appointment for my son and work for me! I woke up yesterday in agony, fainted a few times, was sick and had a fever. It was so weird because after a couple of hours, it all completely went! I have no idea what it was!

My son has the week off of school now but unfortunately I still have to work as I couldn’t get the week off!

I finally finished HoFaS and I adored it!

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New Arrivals

Nothing this week!

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What I’ve Read

House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J Maas
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🎧 Book of Night by Deborah Harkness
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Look out for my reviews soon!

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You might have missed…..

Unboxing – Fairyloot YA – January
Review – House of Flame and Shadow by SJM
Review – The Ballad of Never After by Stephanie Garber
Review – Faebound by Saara El-Arifi
Feature – March releases

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What have you read lately?