Genevieve

I went into this book completely blind, just trusting a friend’s recommendation and wow. I was hooked from the very first chapter. This story took me on an emotional roller coaster I did not see coming. It’s beautifully written, and as my first Jennifer Hartmann book, it absolutely won’t be my last. The way it explores healing and finding love after deep trauma is both powerful and unforgettable.

I went into this book completely blind, just trusting a friend’s recommendation and wow. I was hooked from the very first chapter. This story took me on an emotional roller coaster I did not see coming. It’s beautifully written, and as my first Jennifer Hartmann book, it absolutely won’t be my last. The way it explores healing and finding love after deep trauma is both powerful and unforgettable.

I really enjoyed this one! The world building, the magic, and the new characters were all a breath of fresh air. It almost felt like its own standalone story rather than part of the original trilogy, but in a good way.

If I had to rank the books:

1. Children of Blood and Bone

2. Children of Anguish and Anarchy

3. Children of Virtue and Vengeance

Still a solid read overall!

This was one of my book club’s June picks, and honestly I did not enjoy this as much as I wanted. The book started off decent, but the pacing was way too slow to be classified as a thriller. The storyline got pretty confusing at times, and by the end, I was just kinda over it. This is a no for me.

This book was beautifully written, and the premise was powerful. However, the writing style didn’t fully click for me. I got to Chapter 10 and realized I wasn’t fully grasping it, so I started over and even bought the audiobook to help me through. I appreciated the emotion and depth, but overall, it just didn’t land for me the way I hoped. Still, I’m glad I gave it a chance.

Just finished Don’t Let Him In by Lisa Jewell, thank you NetGalley & Atria Books for the early ARC 🙌🏾⁣ in exchange for an honest review. This book is told in different POVs and sometimes was confusing. I really wish the chapters were labeled by character, so that we could keep up with their POV. This seemed more like a dramatic lifetime movie rather than a psychological thriller. Immediately after reading, I gave it a 4⭐️, but after waiting to post my review I’m dropping it down to 3.5⭐️. The plot was a little predictable, but her writing pulls you in, definitely still worth the read.

“The Black God’s Drums” was an outstanding read. A short novella that captivates you from the start. The author blended magic, history, and Afro-Caribbean spirituality together with great detail. This short book has amazing characters and world-building. I read the physical book as I listened to the audiobook. The narrator bought everything to life. If you’re into fast-paced fantasy, with rich cultural roots and a powerful voice, this is 100% worth the read.