Showing posts with label fantasy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fantasy. Show all posts

Sunday, April 29, 2018

Eight Simple Rules for Dating a Dragon (The Embraced #3) by Kerrelyn Sparks

 

 

ABOUT Eight Simple Rules:

Kerrelyn Sparks is no stranger to the New York Times bestseller list, as her massive fan base couldn’t seem to get enough of her Love at Stake series. Sparks then introduced her extraordinary fantasy romance series, The Embraced, with How to Tame a Beast in Seven Days and So I Married a Sorcerer. Set in a medieval mythical world, the series follows a special group of people with powers born when the two moons of the world form an eclipse. Now comes the captivating third installment, EIGHT SIMPLE RULES FOR DATING A DRAGON (St. Martin’s Paperbacks; March 27, 2018), where readers meet Gwennore, our fierce and powerful new heroine.

Gwennore is an Elf able to track down the cause of an illness and heal it; a valuable asset to her people. But when she is thrust into the realm of the dragons, she discovers a haunted place of power and magic, plagued by an ancient curse.  And then she meets the smoldering General Silas Dravenko. She’s been raised never to trust a dragon, but never did making a deal with the devil feel so good…

Silas has no way of saving the royal family he’s served for years. But when a beautiful elf comes bursting into his world, Silas is awakened to desire in a way he’s never felt before. But can he trust a sworn enemy?

Filled with romance, adventure, and a vividly imagined new world, EIGHT SIMPLE RULES FOR DATING A DRAGON is a fantasy in the vein of Game of Thrones with all the fun of The Princess Bride. Audiences will become enthralled with Gwennore in a world where passion, fantasy, and royal intrigue collide. Return to the most exciting, magical and romantic series to come along in years in the stunning world of the Embraced!



REVIEW:

Kerrelyn has woven a rich tapestry with this series!  And, the problem with finding a new series you love?  When it isn't completed yet!  It is SO hard waiting for the next book!!  In fact, I love it so much I had to buy all 3 in audio format so I could "read" them again on my way to and from work.  (I have a 50-minute drive one way.)

I am absolutely in LOVE with the characters in this series.  They are deeply detailed characters - with all the flaws and imperfections AND all the strengths, wisdom, and courage of people you might find as friends in real life. The girls are a family.  And, with their guys, a quickly expanding family.

Watching Gwennore grow in this story from a shy, retiring young woman into the brave, beautiful, and feisty woman she can be while finding the perfect man for her is so entertaining and poignant at the same time.  It is a thoroughly engaging read! 

**I received a complimentary copy of this ebook via NetGalley.**






Kerrelyn Sparks is best known (so far) for the Love at Stake series, which has hit as high as number 5 on the New York Times list and 22 on the USA Today list. Visit Kerrelyn on Facebook, Twitter, or her website,  http://www.kerrelynsparks.com/.

Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Arena by Holly Jennings

ArenaArena by Holly Jennings
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

**I received an ebook from First to Read (Penguin Books) in exchange for an honest review.**
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This book is not what I would consider my typical genre of reading. It is a more futuristic science/fantasy genre than urban fantasy, but the premise intrigued me. As the mother of two tweens who are deeply into the Minecraft/Terraria craze the VR aspect of the story struck a cord with me, and I consider myself a bit of a geek/nerd to boot so I really wanted to see if the story would stand up to the write-up. And,... it did!

This is the story of Kali Ling - a 20-year old woman who has only ever wanted to be a top-notch virtual gamer. She's worked, trained, studied, and... and acted, partied, and ignored reality to get where she is. And, just as she has a chance to make history her world starts to crumble. Kali learns that in order to be the leader she needs to be she must look back to trainings she had abandoned and center herself before she can help balance and effectively lead her team to victory.

This was obviously well-research and well written. It kept me invested throughout the story - even when I didn't agree with the actions of the primary characters. It can also be read as a statement regarding our culture and where it very well might lead if we aren't careful. In fact, I found it to be reminiscent of Animal Farm by George Orwell. I look forward to reading any sequels to this story.

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Tuesday, February 2, 2016

Windburn by Shannon Mayer

Windburn (The Elemental Series, #4)Windburn by Shannon Mayer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

**I received an e-ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.**
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Book 4 of the Elemental series is all you've come to expect... and more! Shannon has managed to bring together elements from all of the previous 3 books as well as some of Rylee's story from her Rylee Adamson series to create a beautiful and spellbinding 4th story for Lark.

Quick-paced, highly-imaginative, and intricately-detailed are just some of the many ways this book (and series) can be described. I love Lark and her world. Strong female protagonists are always a winning point in my opinion, and Lark does not disappoint on that front. No matter the foe or circumstances she stands firm in her beliefs - even when it costs her.

I can't wait to get my hands on Rootbound!

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