Angel White
Well I found my first 2025 favorite. Serenade of Kings is just what this bookish heart needed. I LOVE me a good backstory and man did this deliver. In Prelude of Fire (Book 1 in this series), I fell in love with the characters, their journey and their growth. We got a glimpse of Ragnar and his relationship with Gailea.
With Serenade of Kings, we get to see a much better, clearer picture of that relationship and how things progressed to the evil tyranny we see in Book 1. The last few chapters had me on the edge of my seat and one particular scene had me stunned.
I thoroughly enjoy this author's writing. I love that it's character driven, full of emotion and depth. You can feel the tension and turmoil, not to mention the heartbreak. The action scenes are pretty great too. This is a must read for fans of YA Fantasy. I can't wait for the next book!
I sincerely appreciate the author for this review copy. These opinions are my own.
Holy cow was this good! The Unlucky Ones has fast-paced chapters, twists and turns, suspense and even a little romance thrown in. Black Harbor is a dark, tense and frightful place to live. This book makes you feel that to the core.
I sincerely appreciate the publisher and NetGalley for the review copy. Definitely go grab this one if you love police procedurals and crime thrillers.
Whew!!! What a wild ride this was! I have not read anything like this before and wasn't sure what to expect when I read the synopsis. It's still hard to wrap my head around everything and everyone within this story.
The author does a fantastic job writing about DID without over complicating it for the reader. That was my biggest fear, that it would be too chaotic and too disorganized in a messy way BUT it's chaotic and disorganized in exactly the right way. You have to read to understand what I mean. It's hard to explain.
The story itself is good too and I was flying through the pages. Highly recommend this one! I sincerely appreciate William Morrow and Harper Collins for the review copy.
Whew!! Whenever I see another installment in this series, I know I need to get ready for a whirlwind of a ride. When it comes to Eddie Flynn nothing is easy or normal and I am here for it.
The imagination of this writer just has me floored! The twists and turns and all the chaos in between had my head spinning. I eagerly await the next installment as I know it will be a read I can't put down.
I sincerely appreciate the publisher and NetGalley for the review copy.
I really enjoyed Omen of Ice and was thrilled to receive Nature of Frost early so I could finish out this duology. It does not disappoint. I finished this in one day while on a flight to visit some friends. Perfect way to pass the day.
The story finished with great closure, which is a big deal for me with any series, even if there are only two books. There was so much going on in Omen of Ice, I was a little worried I would be left wanting.
Tania and Valen work so well together and their story came through strong. I love them. Add in all the other characters, that add to it all, and it was even better. Perfect one for fans of YA Fantasy.
This one releases soon, January 13, so put this one on your radar. I sincerely appreciate Entangled Teen for the review copy.
Of Hoaxes and Homicide is the second in this series. It is another enjoyable read as Violet enters into a cloud of mystery surrounding a group calling themselves The Children of Ade. We follow her, Sephora, Eli and Buntie as they unravel the mystery behind the group and the murder within it.
This is a perfect read for historical fiction fans who also enjoy cozy mysteries. I sincerely appreciate the publisher and NetGalley for the review copy.
I remember watching this movie when I was young, and then the Naked Gun movies. I've always had a weird sense of humor and these movies were hysterical to me.
This was a fun book to read, to see how this movie came to be. I was surprised to see how many hurdles these guys went through before Airplane because a reality. Glad I'm not in show business of any kind.
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This was such a an easy and fun read. So much so, I finished this within a few days. It's been a while since I've read a YA Fantasy that was as refreshing as this one. I absolutely adore Tania and Valen. The story itself is great too and was hard to put down.
The ending definitely has me invested and I can't wait for the next book. Definitely grab this one, especially if you enjoy a great mix of characters and a fun storyline.
I sincerely appreciate Entangled Teen for the review copy.
I've had this one on my list to read for a while. Since it's now a movie and the family wants to watch it, I decided to finally take the plunge.
Overall, I really enjoyed Wicked. I've read the original Wizard of Oz, so to read this from Elphaba's perspective with a retake on Wizard of Oz with a cameo from Dorothy was fun.
I already have the other 3 books in this series and plan to read those soon. I'll be interested to see how the movie Wicked plays out.
This is different from other cozies I've read and I loved this. Vandy is tough, no-no sense, strong and real. She made Trouble in Queenstown worth the read.
The story is great too and I enjoyed all the twists and turns and questions that popped up everywhere. Looking forward to more in this series!
I sincerely appreciate the author and NetGalley for the review copy.
This was a fun and refreshing cozy mystery. I especially enjoyed the ghosty feel to this one. For those who like spookyish reads for the Halloween season but don't want gory and would love to sleep at night, this is perfect.
Cordelia and Ruby mesh well together and made the mystery solving fun. Perfect one for Cozy fans who also like a little supernatural in their reads.
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I love stories like this at Christmas time. It's small town magic, love and romance all wrapped in a pretty bow. This is a Hallmark Christmas Movie in reader form and I enjoyed it.
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Overdue or Die has so many of my favorite things...mystery in a small town, library, a ghost, cute kitty and light action scenes. I always love reading cozies in between my other reads and this is such a fun series.
If you enjoy the faves I listed as well, then this is perfect for you too. I sincerely appreciate the author and NetGalley for the review copy.
A Smoking Bun is all you need for the holiday...murder, mystery and a lot of fun. What better way to spend the day. This is such a fun read, I finished it in one day. Perfect one for Cozy Mystery fans.
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One of my favorite series. This time around a car accident, turned homicide, keeps the crew, and friends, at Sip and Spin on their toes. Pair that mystery with a decision of the heart, too long in the making, and we've got a cozy mystery winner.
This is such a fun series and one lovers of this genre will enjoy. I sincerely appreciate the author and NetGalley for the review copy.
I cannot come up with any words to adequately describe my feelings on this one. If you read this one, be ready.
Elishaba is a courageous and amazing person. To go through all she has and still find happiness and have enough love for, not only herself, but others around her is inspiring.
I'm on a roll with cozies this month and having fun reading them. I really enjoy the different settings and places too. This time I was whisked away to Edinburgh, where a sword, a murder and of course the mystery surrounding it all had me lost in sleuthing heaven.
I haven't read any other books in this series and lately I seem to be finding books out of order but that didn't take anything away from the story or the characters. It does make me want to go back and read the other installments though. Looks like more fun reading ahead.
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This book is proof of why I love cozy mysteries the best. You can usually start anywhere in the series, and not be confused. I jumped into book six of this series, and I enjoyed every minute of it.
I wasn't lost, I love the characters, I loved the mystery, and I absolutely adore Sawdust and reading blurbs of his perspective. This was an all-around treat, and now I need to go back and read all of the other books preceding this one.
I sincerely appreciate the author and NetGalley for the review copy.
Such a fun read. I love the quirkiness of DI Beauchamp and his team. This time around, there are two mysteries to solve, one being a cold case that Caius has been selected to delve into. The twists and surprises make this a quick read with fun characters and good storylines.
I really enjoyed the first book in this series, The Other Half, but The In Crowd was more enjoyable. I sincerely appreciate the author and NetGalley for the review copy.
Each book I read gets better and better. Absolutely love this series and can I just say... FINALLY! If you know, you know. If you don't, start with book one and binge read.
I love Delilah and Capone. They are a great sleuthing duo. Delilah's crew is great too and adds the perfect taste to the story. This mystery was a fun one.
I am so thankful to the author and NetGalley for the review copy. On to the next installment!
I LOVE Delilah! She is such a great main character and makes this cozy mystery a fun read. Butterball plays a bigger part in this one and I love how it plays out. Perfect one for Cozy Mystery fans.
This was a very cute and very quick read. It reads more like a YA romance than a contemporary one despite the main characters being in their 20s. I didn't mind that aspect but some readers may not enjoy it.
I love the short chapters and the dual timelines. The story itself was sweet and overall I enjoyed this one.
I sincerely appreciate the author and NetGalley for the review copy.
Absolutely LOVE this series. Every book is a delight, full of crazy shenanigans and chaos. Vero and Finlay are the perfect main characters and have me laughing often. This book was no different and I was here for it. I cannot wait for the next installment.
I sincerely appreciate the author and NetGalley for the review copy.
This is one of my new favorite series of all time. I did not want it to end. I loved everything about this series. The fairy tale characters. The action, drama, love and intrigue. My only question now is when is this going to be a movie LOL