Title: House of Sky and Breath

Series: Crescent City 2

Author: Sarah J Maas

Bryce Quinlan and Hunt Athalar are trying to get back to normal―they may have saved Crescent City, but with so much upheaval in their lives lately, they mostly want a chance to relax. Slow down. Figure out what the future holds.

The Asteri have kept their word so far, leaving Bryce and Hunt alone. But with the rebels chipping away at the Asteri’s power, the threat the rulers pose is growing. As Bryce, Hunt, and their friends get pulled into the rebels’ plans, the choice becomes clear: stay silent while others are oppressed, or fight for what’s right. And they’ve never been very good at staying silent.

Maas works her magic again with solid sequel! Got to love that Maas magic!!!

No spoilers here but I guess I can sum it up and say that trouble finds Bryce, Hunt and the crew again…..or maybe they go looking in true Quinlan style!

Bryce and Hunt make my life, they really do and my love for Ruhn grew a hundred fold in this book!!!

This book has a lot of stuff, some tense bits, some revelations, some jaw droppers and some hot moments!!! There was also one big revelation that I guessed early on and obviously congratulated myself alot when it was revealed!!!!

That ending…I was like what the heck!! Where did that come from?!

I’ll leave you with a couple of quotes and just to say that I can’t wait for the next book after that ending!!!!

‘I never would have met Bryce. And every horror, every nightmare … all of it had been worth it for her.’

‘Hunt’s voice was a thunderclap as he said behind her, “Light it up, Bryce.”

February 2022 theme is: Bad Blood

Featured fandoms this month are Poison Study, A Memory Called Empire, Crier’s War, Red, White & Royal Blue and Lore!

💛Lsel Station Tumbler with artwork by @forensicsandflowers inspired by A Memory Called Empire.
💛 Fabric Pouch designed by @chattynora featuring a quote from Criers War.
💛  Medusa Shield Trinket Tray with artwork by @raystrikesback
💛 Butterfly Dust Bath Bomb created by @littleheartgifts inspired by Poison Study.
💛 Alex and Henry magnetic coins from Red, White and Royal Blue with artwork by @monolime

A River Enchanted by Rebecca Ross

Redesigned cover
Foil embossing
Endpapers by @mistilteinn.art
Digitally printed edges
Signed

AFTERLIGHT – February 2022

I find myself really looking forward to this quarterly box! I hadn’t heard of this book before but it sounds great!

It’s book 1 in the Brights Falls series and you can check out what it’s about on Goodreads: here.

This quarter’s box included:

💚Celestial Tote Bag 💚
Artwork by @rosdottir

💚Love Wax Melt and Affirmation Kit💚
Created by @lunarandwild

BOOK OF THE QUARTER

Delilah Green Doesn’t Care by Ashley Herring Blake

Exclusive hardback ✔
Exclusive cover ✔
Sprayed edges✔
Digital signature✔
Bound in author letter ✔

Title: Death

Series: Four Horseman #4

Author: Laura Thalassa

He’s known by many names: Thanatos. Horseman. God’s last angel. And then, of course, there’s the one I’m all too familiar with—

Death.

The day Death comes to Lazarus Gaumond’s town and kills everyone in one fell swoop, the last thing he expects to see is a woman left alive and standing. But Lazarus has her own extraordinary gift: she cannot be killed—not by humans, not by the elements, not by Death himself.

She is the one soul Death doesn’t recognize. The one soul he cannot pry free from her flesh. Nor can he ignore the unsettling desire he has for her. Take her. He wants to, desperately. And the longer she tries to stop him from his killing spree, the stronger the desire becomes.

When Lazarus crosses paths with the three other horsemen, an unthinkable situation leads to a terrible deal: seduce Death, save the world. A hopeless task, made all the worse by the bad blood between her and Thanatos. But Death’s attraction to her is undeniable, and try though she might, Lazarus cannot stay away from that ancient, beautiful being and his dark embrace.

The end is here. Humankind is set to perish, and not even the horsemen can stop Death from fulfilling his final task.

Only Lazarus can.

The end of an era. The conclusion. Death.

The ultimate enemies to lovers is here and it’s a great one! Death and life, Lazarus. Here we are with the end of the apocalypse……and Lazarus will do anything she can to stop him. Anything!

‘You and I are fated to endure one another.’

‘There is no one like us.’

Who knew Death aka Thanatos could be romantic?!! But he was also so innocent in his human ways and I loved him! It was joyous! He was also amusing…..

‘You don’t have to try it, I say.
Of course I must, it’s soul food, and I am the overseer of souls.’

The other 3 Horsemen make appearances and, as usual, Famine made my life! His dry, witty banter had me laughing a lot!

That epilogue made me want to blub like a baby. It’s over. Truly over.

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: Books On My Spring 2022 TBR

These are really hard for me as I am such a mood reader! I thought what I’d do is add on some books that I would really love to read…..but I might not….no pressure then!!!

Gallant by VE Schwab
Lore Olympus by Rachel Smythe
Death by Laura Thalassa
Little Thieves by Margaret Owen
All the Feels by Olivia McDade
The Poppy War by RF Kuang
The Wolf and the Woodsman by Ava Reid
Steelstriker by Marie Lu
Redemptor by Jordan Ifueko
Untethered by Kaylynn Flanders

What books are on your reading list for Spring?

Cursed Fates #5
Fated Throne #6

My reviews

Cursed Fates

I’m in love with Geraldine Grus and I don’t care who knows it!

This book pulled on every emotion I had!

As usual, the characters cannot catch a break! When all this is over they need a looooong holiday!

Although I dont want this series to be over, part of me wonders if this is now being strung out too far?

I don’t really have much to say apart from a few things:

I was so unhappy with Orion,
Max and Geraldine makes my heart sing
Gabriel – love him
Is this actually the start of everyone working together?
That ending. *Insert tears*

Fated Throne

So naughty Li Li has made his move!

One thing that shone out for me in this book was the friendship (but I guess friendship in wolves clothing maybe?)

I don’t know whether I’ve got ZA burnout for  reading these books in quick concession but this one dragged for me. Also not too sure that I’m that enamoured with the introduction of the Heir’s siblings but there was certainly loads of action!

* Geraldine is still my fave ever!
* I still love Darius,
* I still love Caleb,
* I love Gabriel,
* I loved the friendship bond that has formed between Tory and Orion (even the ball kicking!)
* Clara and Daddy make me want to vom.
* Darius and Darcy were so cute!

‘Don’t ever let her go again, Darius Acrux. Don’t you hurt her or let her down or make her cry. I don’t know how we’ll fix everything, but we will. And when we do and you two can love each other like you’re meant to.’

But I loved that ending. Not the final, but a battle. I was going to wait to read the next book but now I don’t know!

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.

Hiya!

Well here we are in March and nearly Spring for us in the Northern hemisphere! Winter is my favourite season so I’m sorry to see it go!

I couldn’t let this moment pass without mentioning what is going on in Ukraine. I can’t even imagine what those poor people are going through on a day to day basis. Whilst I can’t do much, I have donated and even though I’m not a praying person, I pray for them and an end to this soon. It’s so wrong.

What I’ve Read

Only a Monster by Vanessa Len 🌟🌟🌟🌟
See my review here.

Crescent City 2: House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J Maas 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
See my review soon!

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Bookish Arrivals

Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan
Delilah Green Doesn’t Care by Ashley Herring Blake

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In case you missed it…..

Review – Zodiac Academy books 2, 3 and 4 by Caroline Peckham
Feature – New-to-me authors: February 22
Mini Review – The Poppy War by RF Kuang
Review – Chain of Gold by Cassandra Clare
Review – Only a Monster by Vanessa Len
Unboxing – Fairyloot YA February 2022

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Coming up in the next 2 weeks…..

Review – Zodiac Academy books 5 and 6 by Caroline Peckham
Unboxing – Afterlight February 2022
Feature – April books I need!
Unboxing – Illumicrate February 2022
Review – House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J Maas

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What have you read lately?

February – To the Moon and Back

The moon shadows all but the brightest stars, and we all know of characters who will light the darkness for the ones they love. This box is dedicated to enchanting celestial worlds and our favourite lush romances.

Iems inspired by Crescent City, The Starless Sea, Wicked Fox, our featured book of the month and a fandom neutral item!

🖤 Starless Sea Socks 🖤
Designed by @jezhawk inspired by The Starless Sea

🖤 Crescent City Necklace 🖤
Crescent Moon necklace by Fairyloot

🖤 Wicked Fox Art Print 🖤
Inspired by Wicked Fox, designed by @cyt_draws

🖤 Moon Goddess Tote Bag 🖤
Based on the book of the month with artwork by @rosiethorns88

🖤 Celestial Bookends 🖤
Bookends with the Moon, stars and sun designed by @jezhawk

🖤 Tarot Cards 🖤
Mustang and Darrow from Red Rising illustrated by @lizzart_zardonicz

BOOK OF THE MONTH

Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan

Exclusive cover ✔
Digitally sprayed edges ✔
Artwork on the end papers ✔
Foil embossing ✔
(Both designed by @gracezhuart )
Signed ✔

Title: Chain of Gold

Series: The Last Hours #1

Author: Cassandra Clare

Cordelia Carstairs is a Shadowhunter, a warrior trained since childhood to battle demons. When her father is accused of a terrible crime, she and her brother travel to London in hopes of preventing the family’s ruin. Cordelia’s mother wants to marry her off, but Cordelia is determined to be a hero rather than a bride. Soon Cordelia encounters childhood friends James and Lucie Herondale and is drawn into their world of glittering ballrooms, secret assignations, and supernatural salons, where vampires and warlocks mingle with mermaids and magicians. All the while, she must hide her secret love for James, who is sworn to marry someone else.

But Cordelia’s new life is blown apart when a shocking series of demon attacks devastate London. These monsters are nothing like those Shadowhunters have fought before—these demons walk in daylight, strike down the unwary with incurable poison, and seem impossible to kill. London is immediately quarantined. Trapped in the city, Cordelia and her friends discover that their own connection to a dark legacy has gifted them with incredible powers—and forced a brutal choice that will reveal the true cruel price of being a hero.

‘Stories offer a thousand fresh starts.’

It’s been quiet in the Shadowhunter world but Cordelia Carstairs arrives and it all goes off!!!!

So it’s no secret I love Will Herondale more than any other Shadowhunter, but James and Matthew are really right up there with him now but still not beating him for my affections! Actually there were parts where I wanted to slap James but it wasn’t really his fault!

Also the ending made me very angry! I wanted to add a few spoilers here to explain my anger but I won’t! I’m actually heartbroken with the turn of events, it was painful, but I guess that’s the mark of a great read and also there wouldn’t be any further books with plain sailing so I’ll say no more!

So we have Cordelia, Lucie, The Merry Thieves and more demons, always a good mix for a Shadowhunter book!

I did feel a bit slow up until the middle part and then it got going but still a great read! Need more now!