Kate Lewis

my rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ***Thank you to EdelWeiss and Macmillan for this ARC in exchange for an honest review. This story follows Amora, the future Queen of Visidia, as she embarks on a journey that in the end, means the life or death of her people. I loved this book for its characters. They are so dynamic and do a great job complimenting the protagonist. This book had everything I love; pirates, mermaids, magic and seaside villages. This was a fast paced read and beautifully written. The author did a great job with world building and kept me wanting to know more. The romance is a slow burn romance that functions as a subplot. Something I personally appreciate. This is a great YA story with an easy to follow flow. If you love sea inspired adventure stories with twists and turns this is definitely for you.

my rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Dress for the Wicked is the story of Emmy and her acceptance into the elite fashion competition at the legendary Fashion House. Unfortunately for Emmy, she is the symbol of change that no one wants, especially the head of the Fashion House the unconquerable Madame Jolene. This was such a fun simple read. Watching the underdog rise to the top and break barriers was everything I needed for a change of pace. The story is a historical fiction contemporary so if you are looking for an action packed fantasy story this isn't it. However, if you are looking for a character to root for and a story light on romance this is for you. The description of the clothing involved was so beautiful and I enjoyed the pictures the author painted of the fashion pieces created by the main characters. I enjoyed the side characters and they did a great job of enhancing the story and pushing the plot along. I really could feel the power and love of fashion in this book and I lik...

my rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Wow, where to start. This book follows Grey has he comes into the realization and reluctance of the reality that he is the Crown Prince of Emberfall. We watch the battle within himself unfold as he faces the realities of what it'll mean if he does decide to become the new king of Emberfall. The biggest battle involving the betrayal 0f the people he cares about most.  My thoughts. The book started off slow and was largely plot driven. This had me bored at first but halfway through is when we finally dive into Grey's thoughts and the introduction of the secondary characters and the other main protagonists. I love the addition of Iisak, this was an awesome choice by Brigid and I enjoyed everything about his character and the scenes he was involved in. Personally, I could read a book just featuring him! The villains in the story were believable and great additions to the story. They really put Grey in a position of doing the wrong thing for the right ...

my rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Thank you so much to Frost Kay for sending me an ARC of this story in exchange for an honest review. Review post: Frost Kay is easily one of my favorite indie authors. She’s easily as good a writer as Sarah J Maas and Sabaa Tahir. I’ve read her other series in the past including one of my favorite series of all time The Armenian Feuds. This book, The Hunt, follows Tempest as she ascends to a Hound and joins the King’s elite guard. Upon her ascension, she is given a task to kill the Jester, a man responsible for the killings of neighboring villages. The writing did not disappoint and again the characters are addictive. I couldn’t put this series down. As following with Ms. Kay’s writing style this book is a setup for the books coming in the future. I can’t wait to see what she comes up with! Ok, now on to my thoughts. I really enjoyed the overall story of this book. Frost Kay still remains one of my favorite authors and why she doesn't get more ...

This is a new feat for me and yesterday it showed. Unfortunately, the photo I took was not selected. After looking at the photos that were selected I can understand why. The one I took was way too far away and I was too focused on the background. So after taking a few photos and just taking it on my iPhone instead of the Nikon, this is the day two. This one is suppose to feature colored pencils and the coloring book in it. I tried to create some ambiance with some candles and tea. (Which I am currently drinking.) Cross your fingers!

This was my first attempt at taking a photo for Instagram. Every month Owlcrate and Owlcrate Jr. hosts photo contests. The idea is to take pictures of the items in the boxes and then post them. This is my entry for Owlcrate Jr. This was really fun to do and Ms. Ten got involved and helped as well.

**The Steel Prince: Shades of Magic** V.E. Schwab Ok honestly, I walked into this graphic novel with a certain idea about it and I found out my assumptions were completely wrong. I thought this book was a retelling of a Darker Shades of Magi c and I found out that this novel is actually a prequel. This series is a fantasy series and follows Maxim as he makes his rise to king. In this story, Maxim has a need for adventure and is reluctant to take the throne much to the dismay of his ruthless father.  This graphic novel was a quick read with an excellent plot and intriguing characters. The art was beautiful and I felt it was a great representation of the Darker Shades of Magic series. I swallowed this comic in one sitting and I found myself thinking about it even a few days later. I think this is a solid way to start 2020.