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Monday, October 30, 2023

It's Monday! What Are You Reading #647, October 30th

It's Monday! What Are You Reading is a weekly meme hosted by Book Date where we share what we read this past week, what we hope to read this week...and anything in between! This is a great way to plan out your reading week and see what others are currently reading as well...you never know where that next "must read" book will come from!
What happened in the past week:

Weekly Memes:
It's Monday! What Are You Reading #646
Teaser Tuesday #654
WWW Wednesday #654
WOW #650
Will the Time Come #647
Third Sentence Thursday #637
Random Reads #623
First Lines Friday #650
Book Blogger Hop #316
22 Books to Read in 2022 Update 15
The Reward Challenge Update #632
Wheel of TBR #179
How Well I Stuck to It #484
Wrote that Review Update #481

Week 43 Reviews:

Magical Readathon: Orilium: 

Becca's BookoplAthon: 

OK, so I got 45 posts in 7 days, and it was an OK week, I'm getting back into the swing of things again, but reviews are still suffering. But I'll catch up, even if it takes years again, though I hope to catch up again this year. What about you guys? Happy reading!

So this week I want to read A Fire in the Flesh!
From #1  New York Times  bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout comes book three in her Flesh and Fire series…

The only thing that can save the realms now is the one thing more powerful than the Fates.

After a startling betrayal ends with both Sera and the dangerously seductive ruler of the Shadowlands she has fallen madly in love with being held captive by the false King of the Gods, there is only one thing that can free Nyktos and prevent the forces of the Shadowlands from invading Dalos and igniting a War of Primals.

Convincing Kolis won’t be easy, though – not even with a lifetime of training. While his most favored Revenant is insistent that she is nothing more than a lie, Kolis’s erratic nature and twisted sense of honor leave her shaken to the core, and nothing could’ve prepared her for the cruelty of his Court or the shocking truths revealed. The revelations not only upend what she has understood about her duty and the very creation of the realms but also draw into question exactly what the true threat is. However, surviving Kolis is only one part of the battle. The Ascension is upon her, and Sera is out of time.

But Nyktos will do anything to keep Sera alive and give her the life she deserves. He’ll even risk the utter destruction of the realms, and that’s exactly what will happen if he doesn’t Ascend as the Primal of Life. Yet despite his desperate determination, their destinies may be out of their hands.

But there is that foreseen unexpected thread—the unpredictable, unknown, and unwritten. The only thing more powerful than the Fates…Update 40

Saturday, October 28, 2023

Week 43 Reviews: One Foot in the Grave, Two Feet Under, Three Heartbeats Away



From Goodreads:
Her dad's job is with the dead . . . and he's bringing his work home with him. Once again, seventeen-year-old Riley Smith is the new kid in school and her dad's career has her back to being dubbed a freak. Truth is, she's a much bigger freak than her classmates think. The only company she keeps these days is the dead who follow Dad home from work. She can see them. She can speak to them. And Fate seems to think she can help them solve their last problems so that they can move on to the other side. Which is odd, because with the loss of her mother and her father's alcoholism, she's got enough problems of her own. But nothing could prepare her for the next tormented young spirit who darkens Riley's door. The young woman's death wasn't the accident everyone believes. Soon Riley finds herself face-to-face with the killer and her only protection comes in the form of another spirit, Hayden, a boy her age with a heart-melting smile and understanding eyes that make her feel safe. If she can escape becoming the killer's next victim, Riley knows she'll have to help Hayden move on too, but what if she can't let him go?

Riley has accepted that her special gift is to help dead people with their unfinished business. But she never thought she'd be tasked with helping the spirit of a convicted criminal who died in prison. He may lead her on the scariest mission yet, but helping him could mean saving the life of a child. The convict's daughter needs a liver transplant and the one person who could still be a match is his brother…who also happens to be a gang leader.

Hayden's not happy that Riley's discovered who he is and is seeing him sick and unconscious in his hospital bed. This feels like as good a time as ever to cross over and put all of them out of their misery….but Riley is in danger. She's visiting some of the most dangerous spots and confronting some of the creepiest low-lifes in town. For her, he'll need to regain his strength and fight to keep her safe.

But dealing with other people's problems still can't keep Riley from her own. Her dad's drinking has gotten worse. And she'll soon learn it's because he's been keeping a huge, horrible secret that will change everything she believes about her family and her mother's death.

From Goodreads:
The dead carry their secrets with them…

At least until they end up at Riley Smith's door. Her latest spectral visitor is a murdered bride with a need for revenge, and not necessarily for the person who killed her. Never mind that killer is about to strike again. Riley’s determined to help, but is missing Hayden, the hot, ghostly boy who's always had her back.

Living, breathing Hayden is awake, which means his spirit isn't around to flirt with Riley anymore. Worse yet, the "real" Hayden doesn't remember her. Their connection had been so strong. Did his feelings for Riley just disappear into the ether?

As Riley gets closer to finding the bride's killer, other secrets are revealed: secrets that changes everything Riley thought she knew about her parents. But before she can completely unravel the mystery of her past, Riley will need to escape the murderer that threatens her future.

My Review:
I loved reading these books! I love her writing, but I didn't know about this series until I saw it on Audible, and since it came with my membership, of course I jumped on reading this series! I just love stories with people who talk to ghosts! 

With each book, we got at least one ghost who was asking for help. I loved how Riley helped them, the various ways she had to keep her secret safe, while still helping these ghosts. Of course, danger still came for her, but it wasn't because people knew she could speak to ghosts, but because she could that put her in these situations. 

There were two other things going on besides helping the ghosts-dealing with her dad, him being an alcoholic, and the secrets that he was keeping from her. And her romance with Hayden. Because oh, they were so good together, but he was a ghost-or was he? 

I loved the group of people that Riley got around to help her, deal with the ghosts, as deal with being a human being and just being friends. Well, and Hayden being romantic, but also a friend as well. It was all so heartwarming to read! 

This as a fantastic series, and I can't wait to read more by C.C. Hunter! 

Author: C.C. Hunter 
Series: The Mortician's Daughter #1, 2, 3
Read: October 24th, 24th, 24th, 2023 
Source: Audible 
Reason Why: Love her writing and they sounded really great, and they're Prequel & Sequel Challenge 2023 Books, and Three Heartbeats Away is a End of Series 2023 Book!
Publisher: Tantor Audio
Published: October 31st 2017, October 1st 2018, September 30th 2019

One Foot in the Grave:
5/5 Hearts
5/5 Books
5/5 Stars








Two Feet Under:
5/5 Hearts
5/5 Books
5/5 Stars








Three Heartbeats Away:
5/5 Hearts
5/5 Books
5/5 Stars

Monday, June 17, 2019

It's Monday! What Are You Reading #419, June 17th

It's Monday! What Are You Reading is a weekly meme hosted by Book Date where we share what we read this past week, what we hope to read this week...and anything in between! This is a great way to plan out your reading week and see what others are currently reading as well...you never know where that next "must read" book will come from!

What happened in the past week:

Weekly Memes:
It's Monday! What Are You Reading #418
Teaser Tuesday #426
WWW Wednesday #426
WOW #422
Will the Time Come #419
Third Sentence Thursday #409
Random Reads #395
First Lines Friday #422
The Reward Challenge Update #404
Book Blogger Hop #88
How Well I Stuck to It #256
Wrote that Review Update #253

Week 24 Reviews:
Eternal
Spellbinder
Unspoken
Fierce
Almost Midnight
Midnight Hour
Fighting Back
Shadow Warrior
Titanshade
Sanctuary
The Kingdom
War of the Bastards
Sorcery of Thorns
The Unhoneymooners
Dark Tribute

Random:
We Have the Cover of Sentinels of the Galaxy #2!!!!

OK, so I got 23 posts in 7 days, yeah, read a good number of books this week, so I'm pretty happy about that! What about you guys? Happy reading!

So this week I want to read The Burning Shadow, Containment, The Eyes of Tamburah, The Last Widow, and Smokescreen.

When Evelyn Dasher crossed paths with Luc, she was thrown headfirst into the world of the Lux—only to discover that she was already far more involved in their world than she ever suspected.

Because the Luxen aren't the only ones with a hidden past. There's a gap in Evie's memory, lost months of her life and a lingering sense that something happened, something she can't remember and nobody is willing to tell her. She needs to find out the truth about who she is—and who she was. But every answer she finds only brings up more questions.

Her search for the truth brings her ever closer to Luc, the Origin at the center of it all. He's powerful, arrogant, inhumanly beautiful, extremely dangerous…and possibly in love with her. But even as Evie falls for him, she can't help but wonder if his attraction is to her, or to the memory of a girl who no longer exists.

And all the while, a new threat looms: reports of a flu-like, fatal virus that the government insists is being spread by Luxen. A horrifying illness that changes whoever it touches, spreading panic across a country already at its breaking point.

#1 New York Times, USA Today, and internationally bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout returns to the world of the Lux with this steamy, shocking second installment of the Origin series that will leave readers reeling.
Kenzie and her friends find themselves on the run and up against another alien invasion headed towards Earth.

They may have escaped Sanctuary, but Kenzie and her friends are far from safe.

Ex-Omnistellar prison guard Kenzie and her superpowered friends barely made it off Sanctuary alive. Now they're stuck in a stolen alien ship with nowhere to go and no one to help them. Kenzie is desperate for a plan, but she doesn't know who to trust anymore. Everyone has their own dark secrets: Omnistellar, her parents, even Cage. Worse still, she's haunted by memories of the aliens who nearly tore her to shreds—and forced her to accidentally kill one of the Sanctuary prisoners, Matt.

When Kenzie intercepts a radio communication suggesting that more aliens are on their way, she knows there's only one choice: They must destroy the ship before the aliens follow the signal straight to them. Because if the monstrous creatures who attacked Sanctuary reach Earth, then it's game over for humanity.

What Kenzie doesn't know is that the aliens aren't the only ones on the hunt. Omnistellar has put a bounty on Kenzie's head—and the question is whether the aliens or Omnistellar get to her first.
Treasure hunting has never been more dangerous... Tomb Raider meets Poison Study!

New York Times bestselling author Maria Snyder begins an action-packed new fantasy series.

'He thinks you are the thief...'

Shyla is a researcher who resides in the underground desert city of Zirdai, which is ruled by the wealthy Water Prince and brutal Heliacal Priestess. Even though Shyla is sun-kissed - an outcast, considered cursed by the Sun Goddess - she is still renowned for uncovering innumerable archaic facts, lost artefacts, ancient maps, and obscure historical documents. Her quiet life is about to change when Banqui, an archaeologist, enlists her services to find The Eyes of Tamburah: legendary gemstones that bestows great magic to its wielder. These ancient objects can tip the balance of power and give whoever possesses them complete control of the city.

But chaos erupts when The Eyes are stolen soon after they're found - and Shyla is blamed for the theft. Forced to flee, with the Prince's soldiers and the Priestess' deacons on her trail, Shyla must recover the jewels and clear her name. A quest that will unearth secrets even more valuable than The Eyes of Tamburah themselves...
New York Times bestselling author Karin Slaughter brings back Will Trent and Sara Linton in this superb and timely thriller full of devious twists, disturbing secrets, and shocking surprises you won't see coming

A mysterious kidnapping

On a hot summer night, a scientist from the Centers for Disease Control is grabbed by unknown assailants in a shopping center parking lot. Vanished into thin air, the authorities are desperate to save the doctor.

A devastating explosion

One month later, the serenity of a sunny Sunday afternoon is shattered by the boom of a ground-shaking blast—followed by another seconds later. One of Atlanta's busiest and most important neighborhood's has been bombed—the location of Emory University, two major hospitals, the FBI headquarters, and the CDC.

A diabolical enemy

Medical examiner Sara Linton and her partner Will Trent, an investigator with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, rush to the scene—and into the heart of a deadly conspiracy that threatens to destroy thousands of innocent lives. When the assailants abduct Sara, Will goes undercover to save her and prevent a massacre—putting his own life on the line for the woman and the country he loves.
In this pulse-pounding thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Iris Johansen, forensic sculptor Eve Duncan journeys to Africa to help families torn apart by a violent attack deep in the jungle--but she may be putting herself in more danger than she knows.

A journalist shows up on Eve Duncan's doorstep with a plea for help. Jill Cassidy has just come from a small African village with a heart wrenching story: half the villagers--many of them children--have been killed in a horrific attack by guerilla soldiers, the bodies burned beyond recognition. Now, the families desperately need Eve's help to get closure and begin to heal.

But when Eve arrives in the remote jungle, she begins to suspect that Jill's plea may have been a cover story for a deeper, more sinister plot. Isolated and unsure who she can trust, Eve finds herself stranded in an unstable country where violence threatens to break out again at any moment and with only her own instincts to rely on if she hopes to get home to her family alive . . .

#1 New York Times bestselling author Iris Johansen is back with one of her most exhilarating and dangerous adventures yet in this "riveting" high-stakes thriller (Publishers Weekly).

Saturday, June 15, 2019

Week 24 Review: Fighting Back

From Goodreads:
Everything is changing, and Kylie's not sure how to feel about it. It's her senior year at Shadow Falls, but her boyfriend, Lucas Parker, has already graduated and has new responsibilities with the werewolf council. When he breaks a promise to her and leaves on a two-week mission for his pack, she starts to worry that their love just isn't strong enough to stand the test of time.

While still devastated by his absence and the emotional distance that's grown between them, Kylie's visited by a new spirit with a vague but urgent message: "Save him." The spectral visits are unsettling and confounding, but when Kylie discovers the ghost's connection to Lucas, she becomes terrified. Lucas is the one she needs to save. While their future may still be uncertain, Kylie will do whatever it takes to save the life of the only boy she's ever truly loved.

My Review:
Yeah, we got more time to spend with Kylie and Lucas! And we got to spend some time in Lucas' head, which is something we haven't had before! And of course they're facing difficulties or it wouldn't be a very entertaining read, would it? But it was kinda hard to have them face conflict again!

The werewolf council is being a pain in the rear, sucking up all of Lucas' free time that he could've spend with Kylie. Kylie being Kylie, not one for negativity, even if it means bottling up her emotions, well, it's understandable, but it led to a bit more drama then had to happen otherwise.

This is a novella, so it was a pretty fast read. I would've liked a bit more of a conclusion about where they're going to go in the future with the council, because honestly, I was like, OK, let's just make 2, and have one for the older, stiffer werewolves who only are the leaders of like-minded werewolves, and then a younger council for the new generation who were chafing at the bit at the lack of change. But that's fantasy, not what would really happen, and I want to know how they were going to deal with everything, not just renewed hope for the future!

One thing that I don't get is, why doesn't Kylie learn to fight as different supernatural species? Like, I know she only has the power of a Protector when she's protecting someone, but can't use it for herself. So why can't she use her vampire or werewolf strength to fight for herself? Sure, she'd have to learn how, but she'd be a whole lot safer!

Really enjoyed this story, it was such a great read!

Author: C.C. Hunter
Series: Shadow Falls #5.5
Read: June 9th, 2019
Source: Ebook.bike
Reason Why: Love her writing and this series! And it's a Prequel & Sequel Challenge 2019 Book!
Publisher: C.C. Hunter
Published: August 27th 2018
5/5 Hearts
5/5 Books
5/5 Stars

Week 24 Review: Eternal, Spellbinder, Unspoken, Fierce, Almost Midnight, Midnight Hour






From Goodreads:
All her life, Della's secret powers have made her feel separated from her human family. Now, she's where she belongs, at Shadow Falls. With the help of her best friends Kylie and Miranda, she'll try to prove herself in the paranormal world as an investigator—all the while trying to figure out her own heart. Should she chose Chase, a powerful vampire with whom she shares a special bond? Or Steve, the hot shapeshifter whose kisses make her weak in the knees? When a person with dark connection to her past shows up, it'll help her decide which guy to choose–and make her question everything she knows about herself. 

From Goodreads:
Miranda Kane has always felt like a screw up--at least when it comes to her ability to wield magic. Her only sanctuary is Shadow Falls camp, where she's learning to harness her powers as a witch. But thanks to her shapeshifter boyfriend who called it quits and ran off to Paris, both her heart and powers feel broken.

When she unexpectedly lands a top spot in a spell casting competition in France, she flies out with her best friends Kylie and Della. But her trip takes her straight into the heart of a dangerous supernatural mystery--and a heated romance. What Miranda doesn't expect is for her investigation to unleash shocking revelations...about herself, her family, and her arch enemy. Now Miranda must step up and show everyone that she's a witch to be reckoned with....before it's too late. 

From Goodreads:
The final breathtaking YA romance in New York Times bestselling author C. C. Hunter's Shadow Falls: After Dark trilogy.

Despite her superspeed, inhuman strength, and enhanced senses, Della Tsang's new life as a vampire certainly hasn't been a walk in the park. Especially since she was "reborn" and found herself bound to the mysterious, infuriating, and hunky Chase. But if there's one thing that's always kept Della going, it's her dream of being an elite paranormal investigator.

When Della tries to solve a twenty year old murder--and clear her father's name--she uncovers secrets about the vampire council and the boy she's bonded to. Feeling even more betrayed by Chase because he's kept so much from her, she's determined to keep him as far away from her heart as she can. But together they work a cold case that will lead them into the darkest and ugliest vampire gangs in Texas... and into the scariest reaches of her heart. 

From Goodreads:
From C. C. Hunter, the New York Times bestselling author of the Shadow Falls series, comes another story set in the Shadow Falls world.

Werewolf Fredericka Lakota prefers to be alone. Even years after being abandoned by her rogue werewolf father, she's still never found a place for herself in Shadow Falls.

Fredericka's only comfort comes from the jewelry she creates…and now from Brandon Hart, the owner of a new art gallery who wants to showcase Fredericka's work.

But Fredericka's life has gotten more complicated: she's learned her father has died, the death angels from the falls are calling to her, an ex won't let her go, and she may be seeing the ghost of a missing woman who needs her help. On top of all that, her attraction to the mysterious Brandon only grows stronger; but if other supernaturals won't accept a rogue werewolf, how could a human?

Nestled deep in the woods, Shadow Falls is a secret camp where teens with supernatural powers learn to harness their abilities and live in the normal world.

Independent and strong-willed Della Tsang did not believe in vampires...until she became one. Chase Tallman is the newest member of Shadow Falls, but what made him into the sexy, mysterious vampire he is today? And what led him to Della Tsang? And for Miranda Kane, magic has always been something she's struggled with, but when an opportunity to test her powers takes her to Paris, she'll have to prove that she's a witch to be reckoned with and belongs at Shadow Falls.

Fans won't want to miss these four remarkable stories of love, magic and friendship.

From Goodreads:
After captivating millions across the globe, the Shadow Falls saga reaches its final—and most unforgettable—chapter yet! Prepare to fall in love all over again...

Being a dyslexic witch is a curse in itself, but Miranda Kane’s time at Shadow Falls has helped her harness her magical powers. Now, just as she's finally mastered them and is preparing to graduate with her friends, a near-death experience threatens to ruin it all.


Miranda awakens in the hospital with a mysterious tattoo that no one can explain. As she struggles to make sense of it – and questions her feelings for a certain irresistible shape-shifter and a hot new guy – the strange markings begin to spread all over her body, leaving her desperate to find answers. But before she can solve that problem, a new one arises: her sister is missing.


Has her sister been kidnapped? Miranda will risk her life to find out. Will she live to share the day she's worked so hard for with her friends? When the clock strikes midnight, will Miranda make it to her graduation at Shadow Falls?


C.C. Hunter brings The Shadow Falls saga to a spectacular conclusion in this thrilling finale: Midnight Hour! 

My first review of EternalUnspoken
My Review:
It was really fantastic to read these books! I'd kinda remembered some of the the ending of Unspoken, but not a lot, and I hadn't even read any of the stories narrated by Miranda, so it was really great to read all of these!

One thing that I really liked in both Unspoken and Midnight Hour, was that we got the boys POV. We got to be in the heads of Chase, Perry and Shawn, which was really great, because they're pretty important to the books!

So the fact that Miranda has a half sister, Tabitha, and that her dad isn't legally married to her mom, but to Tabitha's, yeah, that was a pretty big shock. I really enjoyed how close they got throughout the course of these stories!

One thing I've noticed reading these books back to back and all together, is that while Kylie had more books and more time spent at Shadow Falls, Della had fewer books and less time at the camp/school because she was helping investigate. Miranda, yeah, only the one book and pretty much all the time was focused on the case. Because these girls were growing up throughout the series, and moving into the lives they're going to live as adults, and yeah, that was pretty great to read!

Really enjoyed reading these books, and I can't wait to read more by C.C. Hunter!

Author: C.C. Hunter
Series: Shadow Falls: After Dark #2, 2.5, 3, 3.4, 3.5, 4
First Read: December 14th, 2014, October 30th, 2015
Read: June 8th, 8th, 8th, 8th, 8th, 9th, 2019
Source: Own
Reason Why: Rereading, and they're Prequel & Sequel Challenge 2019 Books! And Midnight Hour is a End of Series 2019 Book and a WoW Book!
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin, Wednesday Books
Published: October 28th 2014, June 30th 2015, October 27th 2015, December 5th 2017, February 2nd 2016, October 25th, 2016

Eternal:
5/5 Hearts
5/5 Books
5/5 Stars









Spellbinder:
5/5 Hearts
5/5 Books
5/5 Stars
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Unspoken:
5/5 Hearts
5/5 Books
5/5 Stars









Fierce:
5/5 Hearts
5/5 Books
5/5 Stars









Almost Midnight:

5/5 Hearts
5/5 Books
5/5 Stars









Midnight Hour:
5/5 Hearts
5/5 Books
5/5 Stars

Monday, June 10, 2019

It's Monday! What Are You Reading #418, June 10th

It's Monday! What Are You Reading is a weekly meme hosted by Book Date where we share what we read this past week, what we hope to read this week...and anything in between! This is a great way to plan out your reading week and see what others are currently reading as well...you never know where that next "must read" book will come from!

What happened in the past week:

Weekly Memes:
It's Monday! What Are You Reading #417
Teaser Tuesday #425
WWW Wednesday #425
WOW #421
Will the Time Come #418
Third Sentence Thursday #408
Random Reads #394
First Lines Friday #421
The Reward Challenge Update #403
Book Blogger Hop #87
How Well I Stuck to It #255
Wrote that Review Update #252

Week 23 Reviews:
Blind Spot
Wolf Rain
Unbreakable
Reborn

Random:
We Have the Cover of Lady Sherlock #4!!!!

OK, so I got 16 posts in 7 days, it was a bit of a slower week, but I just started an intense workout program that'll last another 3 weeks, and it's majorly tiring me out, so I'm sleeping a lot more and doing a lot less reading. But it's good for me! What about you guys? Happy reading!

So this week I want to read The Beholder, The Kingdom, and Sorcery of Thorns.

Selah has waited her whole life for a happily ever after. As the only daughter of the leader of Potomac, she knows her duty is to find the perfect match.

But after an excruciatingly public rejection, Selah's stepmother suggests an unthinkable solution: Selah must set sail across the Atlantic to visit a series of potential suitors—and if she doesn't come home engaged, she shouldn't come home at all.

From the gardens of England to the fjords of Norge, Selah's quest will be the journey of a lifetime. But her stepmother's schemes aren't the only secrets hiding belowdecks…and the stakes of her voyage may be higher than any happy ending.

Lush landscapes, dazzling romance, and captivating intrigue await in this stunning alternate historical YA debut—perfect for fans of The Selection or Caraval.
Welcome to the Kingdom… where 'Happily Ever After' isn't just a promise, but a rule.

Glimmering like a jewel behind its gateway, The Kingdom™ is an immersive fantasy theme park where guests soar on virtual dragons, castles loom like giants, and bioengineered species—formerly extinct—roam free.

Ana is one of seven Fantasists, beautiful "princesses" engineered to make dreams come true. When she meets park employee Owen, Ana begins to experience emotions beyond her programming including, for the first time… love.

But the fairytale becomes a nightmare when Ana is accused of murdering Owen, igniting the trial of the century. Through courtroom testimony, interviews, and Ana's memories of Owen, emerges a tale of love, lies, and cruelty—and what it truly means to be human. `
From the New York Times bestselling author of An Enchantment of Ravens comes an imaginative fantasy about an apprentice at a magical library who must battle a powerful sorcerer to save her kingdom.

All sorcerers are evil. Elisabeth has known that as long as she has known anything. Raised as a foundling in one of Austermeer's Great Libraries, Elisabeth has grown up among the tools of sorcery—magical grimoires that whisper on shelves and rattle beneath iron chains. If provoked, they transform into grotesque monsters of ink and leather. She hopes to become a warden, charged with protecting the kingdom from their power.

Then an act of sabotage releases the library's most dangerous grimoire. Elisabeth's desperate intervention implicates her in the crime, and she is torn from her home to face justice in the capital. With no one to turn to but her sworn enemy, the sorcerer Nathaniel Thorn, and his mysterious demonic servant, she finds herself entangled in a centuries-old conspiracy. Not only could the Great Libraries go up in flames, but the world along with them.

As her alliance with Nathaniel grows stronger, Elisabeth starts to question everything she's been taught—about sorcerers, about the libraries she loves, even about herself. For Elisabeth has a power she has never guessed, and a future she could never have imagined.