Capture the Crown by Jennifer EstepGargoyle Queen #1FantasyJuly 6, 2021, by Harper VoyagerReview by Angela Capture the Crown is the first book in the Crown of Shards spin-off series featuring two well-known characters. The Gargoyle Queen series will follow Gemma Ripley as she first acts as a spy for the kingdom of Andvari, uncovers sinister plots, and teams up (and maybe falls in love?) with an enemy to prevent a war. Readers first met Gemma in Kill the Queen, when she was a young girl Continue Reading
Review: The Devil and the Heiress by Harper St. George
The Devil and the Heiress by Harper St. GeorgeThe Gilded Age Heiresses #2Historical RomanceJune 29, 2021, by BerkleyARCReview by Angela I simply adored the first book in this series, The Heiress Gets a Duke, and couldn't wait to get my hands on a copy of the follow-up, which features the younger Crenshaw sister Violet, and Lord Leigh. An aspiring author heroine fleeing her parent's marriage trap and a disreputable rouge out to win her heart? Yes, please. Violet Crenshaw isn't as invested Continue Reading
Angela’s Minis- Love Scenes by Bridget Morrissey and Subtle Blood by KJ Charles
Love Scenes by Bridget MorrisseyContemporary RomanceJune 22, 2021, by BerkleyARC I kind of expected a soft, funny book with lots of shenanigans and on-set hi-jinks, but Love Scenes by Bridget Morrissey turned out to be a whole lot more. This an emotional read, featuring an actress heroine from a big, diverse, creative extended family who are all in the Hollywood business. They write, they direct, they do movie scores... this is a bright and fun group who has issues but love each other. Continue Reading
Review: The Wolf and the Woodsman by Ava Reid
The Wolf and the Woodsman by Ava ReidFantasyJune 8, 2021, by Del ReyARC The Wolf and the Woodsman is a fabulous debut fantasy. Full of everything I love when I'm seeking out a new epic adventure. There is such depth to this world-building and the plot arc is complex- full of sacrifice, past abuse, talk of cultural identity, and scenes of persecution and oppression. I don't know if I'll do a good job of it, but I'll try to hammer out some words in a workable review. Evike is the only Continue Reading
Angela’s Minis- Dead Dead Girls by Nekesa Afia and Tempting Fate by Kerrigan Byrne
Dead Dead Girls by Nekesa AfiaHarlem Renaissance Mystery #1Historical Mystery06/01/2021 by BerkleyARC I've been on a historical mystery binge for the last year or so and have devoured one series after another. I saw the cover reveal for Dead Dead Girls on Twitter, read the blurb, and then immediately put it on my TBR wishlist. I mean who can resist gorgeous women drinking illegal booze in speakeasies and dancing with each other all night long while a killer is on the loose in Harlem? Continue Reading
Review: Neon Gods by Katee Robert
Neon Gods by Katee RobertDark Olympus #1Contemporary Fantasy/Mythology RetellingsJune 1, 2021, by Sourcebooks CasablancaARCReviewed by Angela After seeing Katee Robert talk about this new series on Twitter I will admit to being intrigued and as I'm always up for any kind of mythology retelling I immediately added it to be TBR list. I'm not sure what sub-genre to classify this book as. Definitely a retelling, and it IS a sort of fantasy since we are talking about Zeus, Hades, Demeter, Continue Reading
Review: The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren
The Soulmate Equation by Christina LaurenContemporary RomanceMay 18, 2021, by Gallery BooksARC Review by Angela When I read the blurb for Soulmate Equation I wasn't sure what to think. I mean a romance based on genetic testing and DNA analysis just seems weird to me. Not romantic or sexy. And I wondered how this writing duo would handle all the sciencey parts and if I would even be able to understand the sciencey parts (I didn't), but in the end that didn't matter. I really enjoyed this Continue Reading
Review: All Fired Up by Jenn Burke
All Fired Up by Jenn BurkeAshes & Dust #1LGBTQ Paranormal RomanceMay 18, 2021, by Carina PressReview by Angela Jenn Burke has been an auto-buy author for me since reading her Chaos Station series, written with Kelly Jensen. I think I've read pretty much everything she's written. All Fired Up is a spin-off from her Not Dead Yet series, and features a character I fell in love with as soon as he was introduced. It's been a while since the events of the last series and Evan Fournier is Continue Reading
Review: The Duke Undone by Joanna Lowell
The Duke Undone by Joanna LowellHistorical RomanceApril 6, 2021, by BerkleyARC Review by Angela I think the cute, artsy covers have confused me at this point, I just do not know what to expect when I open a book anymore. Joanna Lowell is a new to me author so that was no help either. The Duke Undone is waaaaaay more angsty (like whoa) and filled with dark themes than I expected. This isn't a bad thing, but between the alcoholism, PTSD, dyslexia, family members being locked away against Continue Reading
Review: People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry
People We Meet on Vacation by Emily HenryContemporary Romance/Women's FictionMay 11, 2021, by BerkleyARCReview by Angela Favorite Quote: "You're staring at me because I'm tall?" Alex says"Very tall," I say, as if that clears things up. It's easier than saying, I have missed you, beautiful smile. It's so good to see you, strong arms and legs. Thank you, freakishly taut belly, for feeding this person I love so much. After reading last year's release by this author, Beach Read, I couldn't Continue Reading