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It took me a while to finish this one since it's two different books in one. I enjoyed both stories but then Nora Roberts so...lol

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. 

This one is hard for me to review. I enjoyed the author's other book, The Ballerinas, so I was excited to be given an ARC of The Ingenue.  I am torn with this one. 

It's definitely not a suspense, in any way.  This is a very slow read and that doesn't change throughout. I was waiting for a pace change or for the suspense part to show up, but it never did. The ending was slow and long as well.

Saskia is a hard character to connect with or feel anything for. Even knowing her situation, I still had a hard time with her character.

The story itself is good. The dynamics of being pushed by your parents, the pressures of being "special , and the expectations of future achievements can be a lot for anyone, especially a child.  Enter in a predator who can see the struggle...and wham....life-altering events follow.

I think the author does well showcasing Saskia's life, and how her "love" for Patrick was much more damaging than even she knew. There is family drama and psychological fallout while Saskia relives her past and deals with the present consequences. I thought this part was good.

Overall though, the pace was just off and the lack of connection with Saskia herself made this a hard one for me.  If you have had your eye on this one, I would still recommend you snag it and give it a go. There are plenty of readers who have enjoyed this one.  It just wasn't for me.

I sincerely appreciate the publisher and NetGalley for the review copy.

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. 

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!! 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.

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'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. 

I absolutely love this series and have always wondered about Vero's story.  This is such a fun read and perfect for those who love this series too. 

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.