“So she steeled herself. “I have never told anyone this story. No one in the world knows it. But it’s mine,” she said, blinking past the burning in her eyes, “and it’s time for me to tell it.” Goodreads / Storygraph Summary In Heir of Fire, Celaena finds herself far from Rifthold, sent on a mission that forces her to confront her past and face the truth of who she really is. As she trains and overcomes inner demons, new characters enter the story, and the world of Erilea expands in much more dramatic and magical ways.  This book is a fantastic transition with emotional turns, setting the stage for…

“Even in her most dramatic imaginings, Halla didn’t think she could beat herself to death with the chamberpot.” Goodreads / Storygraph Summary When Halla’s great-uncle passes away, she inherits not only his estate but also his unwelcome relatives.  Sarkis is an immortal swordsman trapped in his own prison of steel.  When Halla draws the sword one evening, Sarkis finds himself tasked with defending his new wielder.  Which turns out to be from everything: bandits, inquisitors, and even her own relatives.  Yet it is the sword itself that might prove to the greater threat.  Thoughts on the Plot I think one of my favorite aspects of this book is that the…

“This girl wasn’t like wildfire—she was wildfire. Deadly and uncontrollable. And slightly out of her wits.” Goodreads / Storygraph Summary Celaena Sardothien is her kingdom’s most feared assassin. Though she works for the powerful and ruthless assassin’s guild, she yields and trusts no one, except her fellow assassin, Sam.  When Arobynn Hamel, Celaena’s master, sends her on a mission that takes her to remote islands, she finds herself acting independently from Arobynn’s wishes.  But defying Arobynn comes with a harsh punishment and puts Celaena’s closest friend, Sam, directly in danger.  This prequel to Throne of Glass features five novellas that weave together Celaena’s early years. Novellas included are: Thoughts on…

“Let them tremble in fear at what they had awoken.” Goodreads / Storygraph Summary Celaena Sardothien has won the brutal contest and has become the King’s champion. But not all of her loyalties lie with the crown and she hides her secret vigilante actions from everyone around her.  Keeping up her deadly charade only becomes more difficult when Calaena realizes she is not the only one seeking justice.  As she tries to untangle the secrets of the glass castle, her closest relationships begin to sour. Everyone begins to question her.  One terrible night, all the secrets that have been kept well hidden lead to an unspeakable tragedy.  Celaena’s world shatters…

Hiya! Kicking off 2025 with the TOG series! It took some convincing to get me to pick up this series. I started with ACOTAR instead of TOG, like most people. So far I find the series interesting, but I’m only one book in and have a feeling things are about to really start getting crazy.  Please also note that I have chosen to read this series in the romantic order. Which is essentially just swapping Throne of Glass and The Assassin’s Blade vs. reading them in the published order.  So let’s dive right in! Goodreads / Storygraph “I name you Elentiya.” She kissed the assassin’s brow. “I give you this…

“Burn as brightly as the sun if you wish, Aris, but I will not look away.” If you’re not familiar, Wisteria is the third and final book in the Belladonna series.  In this book, we focus on Blythe and her relationship with Aris/Fate after the events towards the ending of Foxglove.  This book was such a bittersweet ending and while there were some elements I wish for more of, I found myself really entranced by this story.  Goodreads / Storygraph Summary From Goodreads, Blythe Hawthorne has never let anyone tell her what to do—not society, not her overprotective father, and certainly not the man she’s bound herself to, no matter…

“it was when you stuck a knife in my shoulder in my room that I knew you were the one for me. All I thought was that this lovely maiden is wild, and I love her.” Goodreads / Storygraph Summary from Goodreads The enthralling and romantic sequel to J.M. Kearl’s enchanting Bow Before the Elf Queen. Layala fought against falling in love with him. Thane battled to win his mate’s heart. Now they’ll discover if their love can withstand those who tore them apart. Held for weeks without food or water, Layala’s resolve begins to fracture as an evil darkness looms over her. She’s the key to destroying the Void…

“It was almost as if he were a weapon specifically designed to compromise her.” Goodreads / Storygraph Summary from Goodreads On the night Rune’s life changed forever, blood ran in the streets. Now, in the aftermath of a devastating revolution, witches have been diminished from powerful rulers to outcasts ruthlessly hunted due to their waning magic, and Rune must hide what she is. Spending her days pretending to be nothing more than a vapid young socialite, Rune spends her nights as the Crimson Moth, a witch vigilante who rescues her kind from being purged. When a rescue goes wrong, she decides to throw the witch hunters off her scent and…

“It’s a leap of faith to love people and let yourself be loved. It’s closing your eyes, stepping off a ledge into nothing, and trusting that you’ll fly rather than fall. I can’t step off the ledge for you. It’s something only you can do.” Goodreads / Amazon / Storygraph Summary Mika Moon is one of the last few witches in Britain. She knows how important it is to hide her magic, keep her head down, and stay away from other witches. So their power doesn’t mingle and draw attention. As an orphan who lost her parents at a young age and raised by strangers, Mika is used to being…

“Come home and shout at me. Come home and fight with me. Come home and break my heart, if you must.” Goodreads / Amazon / Storygraph *Please note there are some minor spoilers ahead!* Summary Power is much easier to acquire than it is to hold onto and Jude is learning this lesson the hard way, as she releases her hold over the wicked King Cardan in exchange for power.  Now, as an exiled Queen of Elfhame (Faerie) Jude is left reeling after Cardan’s betrayal. She is determined, now more than ever, to reclaim everything he dared to take from her. And the perfect opportunity arises when her deceptive twin…