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Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 1) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Santana Hicks

Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns, #1)Flame and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Chloe, a human, is content with her life. She has a nice little life with quite a few customers as an apothecary. At least she thinks she is content with her life, then a lot of the townsfolk started getting sick with an illness Chloe thought was a Fae only illness. Turns out the sickness is seeping into the human realm.

A fae, whom was once Chloe’s lover, shows up out of the blue asking for Chloe’s help to save all of the Fae from humans who have been using iron against them and taken over the castle.

Chloe is stretched thin as it is, focusing on healing pretty much the whole town, now she needs to save another species as well? Chloe’s sister is Fae so she doesn’t know where to go. She never wanted to return to Faerie, now it seems she doesn’t have a choice.

I could not put this book down as soon as I started reading it. Filled to the brim with action from the very start. I loved Chloe’s sass and determination. There was also a big character growth as Chloe realizes she can’t save everyone. The author was able to tap into all of those emotions making it easy to relate to Chloe as a fellow woman.

Finishing on a cliffhanger, I cannot wait until the next book is out!!

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Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 1) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns, #1)Flame and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is my first book I have read from this author and so happy that I did. This book is full of magic, fantasy, danger and intrigue. This story you meet Chloe, who is mortal and town apothecary. I love her strong sense of helping others and is content and happy with where she is. Things change when someone from her past calls on her to help. At first Chloe does not want to return for Faerie but learns she really does not have much of a choice….she much save her sister and others. Mortal beings are stronger than ever in Faerie…and not in a good way. This epic journey of Chloe and Quintus really immerses you on an adventure with some twists and turns. Great story, and the ending!! I cannot wait to continue this this series.

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Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 1) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Susan Ratchford

Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns, #1)Flame and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 1)
By: Kay L. Moody
Review By: Susan Ratchford
5 stars

Flame and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody tells the story of Chloe, a mortal living in the human world as an apothecary. She is one of the best at her trade not only because of her wonderful skill but because she used to live in Fae, a magical land with unique remedies for illnesses. She is confused when a new sickness strikes her home town and many end up feverish and dying within hours, and the sickness seems to be one of Faerie. Only then does a Fae from her past, Quintus, arrive, needing her to go back to the place she swore to never return. It is only when she finds out that a group of mortals armed with iron have taken the castle and all the Fae inside hostage, including Chloe’s sister Elora, that she agrees to accompany him. Will Chloe and Quintus be able to save all of Faerie or will old memories and feelings get in their way?
This book took me on a wonderful adventure! It was so emotionally gripping I was invested in the fate of every single character both human and Fae! I honestly felt so immersed in Moody’s universe. I felt myself trying to read faster and faster just to find out what happened to Chloe and Quintus. Beautifully Written and such a fun read I can’t wait to read the next book! I highly recommend it for anyone who wants to fall into a delightfully unique story with relatable characters and a fun, fast paced adventure!

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Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 1) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Jenni Bishop

Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns, #1)Flame and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Flame and Crystal Thorns is the first book in this YA Fae fantasy tale. It is full of suspense and is highly entertaining. It is an exciting spin-off of The Fae of Bitter Thorn series. Kay has given us a clever plot and another exciting new world. She takes us into the intrigue and action, danger and angst and an unusual illness where it’s easy to like the characters and want to help in any way you can. Faerie is threatened and her sister held captive by mortals with iron.

Chloe is torn between helping the towns people or returning to the Faerie world.

There is also an enemies-to-lovers play between Quintus and Chloe with a forbidden lover’s story as well.

Beware it ends in a cliff-hanger.

I look forward to what happens next.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 1) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Whitney Morrison

Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns, #1)Flame and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is actually the first book by this author that I’ve read. I loved everything about it! I will be going back to read the rest right away. I lost sleep because of this book and I regret nothing. Chloe was absolutely amazing and I just loved going on her journey with her. Also, the world building was fantastic. Such a great book!

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Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 1) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Kerry Carr

Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns, #1)Flame and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this fantasy adventure. The author does an amazing job of creating the worlds our characters are in. I love the connection between Chloe and Quintus. There’s is a hate/love relationship but you can feel the attraction between them jump right off the page.

Chloe is a human girl. She works in the mortal world healing the sick. She never wants to return back to Faerie. But then a blast from her past returns insisting she needs to return to Faerie to help save everyone there.
Chloe is still adamant she isn’t going to go until people are getting sick in her world and dying. Chloe realises that what is happening in Faerie is effecting people in her world and to save them she needs to save the people of Faerie.

So we are now on an adventure filled with danger and excitement. Every turn has a twist and as time goes on, will her feelings and connection with Quintus become too strong for her to ignore? Is she even able to save the world of Faerie? And what will the consequences be if she does fail, not only for the people of Faerie but for her people in the mortal world?

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Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 1) by Kay L. Moody-Review by Elena Tobar

Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns, #1)Flame and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is full of magic and fae, what more could a girl want? I got pulled into this magical story from the very first page and I just couldn’t set it down. The details come to life right before your eyes and the characters are easy to relate to. Chloe didn’t have any plans to return to faery but circumstances bring her back so she can help save those she cares about most. She has to gather all of her courage and strength that she never thought she possessed. Chloe learns so many important life lessons along the way and really grows as a person. This book is full of romance, action, danger and magic and is one book you definitely won’t want to miss.

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Bake Off (Bake Believe Trilogy Book 2) by Cori Cooper – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

Bake OffBake Off by Cori Cooper
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Cat returns in the next instalment of this series and now she has found out about what her family can do, she now sets off on a family road trip to find out the why and the how, so after the longest car ride in the world and a much needed power nap, they all arrive in the town in Arizona just in time for Thanksgiving, but there is still a week until then for Cat to get some answers to her all important questions.

However, these answers are not going to be as easy to get as Cat had hoped, but there is one good thing about having to work for her answers, she gets to bake! What she doesn’t enjoy is getting up before dawn to do it, though spending time with family, learning about new edible treats and honing her baking skills keep her going, especially when she hears about a bake off as the local bakeries in town have a showdown the day before thanksgiving, however things don’t go smoothly as suspicion abounds and emotions are flying all over the place, which adding in a reckless baking spree, Cat and Robyn discover that when baking and magic combine, it can have consequences nobody would expect.

Will Cat be able to get the answers to the bazillion questions rolling around in her head, or will this bake off become more of a recipe for disaster? This is a fun filled fantasy where magic and confectionary combine to provide some high jinx and low blows keep you hooked throughout, as do the characters and ideas inside.

Reviewed by @roxsannel

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Bake Off (Bake Believe Series Book 2) by Cori Cooper – Review by Kristine Solano-Witucky

Bake OffBake Off by Cori Cooper
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Such an awesome book, I truly enjoyed reading it. Bake off is the second book in the series and continues to give insight to cat and Robyn. There’s adventure and I believe a little bit of magic. I loved reading this to my girls. The humor and recipes are perfect. Definitely read Bake Believe before reading this book.

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Bake Believe (Bake Believe Series Book 1) by Cori Cooper – Review by La Toya Lewis

Bake BelieveBake Believe by Cori Cooper
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Bake Believe by Cori Cooper is such a fun, original book. I sat down with my son and we devoured the first book in the Bake Believe series. Cat is your typical teen. All she wants is a simple, fun last day of summer. She was very relatable to my middle son, who is the same age. The magic infused into the story was so fun and whimsical. We both got a kick out of the recipes included in the story. This is a great book for all ages. With a fun plot and well-written characters, we both greatly enjoyed this book.

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Bake Off (Bake Believe Series Book 2) by Cori Cooper – Review by La Toya Lewis

Bake OffBake Off by Cori Cooper
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When Cameron learned that we were reading the second book in the series, he was very excited. Bake Off is a wonderful YA read that once again is enjoyable for all ages. Laughs, twists, and a bit of good old teenage angst are the perfect combination. It was great to delve further into Cat’s family and friend relationships. These books took me back to my distant teen years. My son and I once again got to share our time with the wonderful characters in this series.

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Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 1) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Ashley Johnson

Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns, #1)Flame and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I devoured this book so quick! It was so good. I was hooked from the first page. This is the first book that I have read from this author but I am going to start the her other series now. This story was action packed and Quintus…. sigh…I am ready for book 2!

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Bake Off (Bake Believe Series Book 2) by Cori Cooper – Review by Ashley Hasting

Bake OffBake Off by Cori Cooper
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In the first book, Cat discovered something with baking. Now she’s on a mission to learn more. She goes to the source of her family’s bakery that consist of her Great Grammy and Aunt Jojo. During this time, she has to help with many tasks and learn what baking with magic can really do. It was a fun read!

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Ancient Reflections: A Mythic Trilogy by Tamara Agha-Jaffar – Review by Lorrene Huisman

Ancient Reflections: A Mythic TrilogyAncient Reflections: A Mythic Trilogy by Tamara Agha-Jaffar
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I found this book immersed me right from the first few lines on the first page! I loved the way the author created and wrote this story! I found my eyes were opened to visuals as well as different takes on the story through the eyes of the characters! Was very much a must read and I truly enjoyed this book!

The book consisted of 3 tales. I found each one captivating and different in its own special way. The characters faced odds and difficulties as they found as I would like to say, their purpose I was captivated to by how the characters handled things and how each one reached its outcome and its flow of the story. Gods and monsters are often feared, but are we as the humans who should be feared instead? The book made me think and see things differently. The book was amazing and I really enjoyed this collection!

Amazing book and if you love reading mythological readings as I do, then this one is surely to be enjoyed by you! A must read and a high recommendation from me! Wonderful writing by a gifted author!

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Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 1) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Lorrene Huisman

Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns, #1)Flame and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is hands down a must read book! I loved how the book starts and how the flow goes and for sure how the author as well as the book keeps you in anticipation as you read! The book was an amazing read full of everything I would expect from a world such as the Faerie and so much more! Loved it!

I loved the visuals the author used to describe how the Faerie world and all its containments looked like. I found I was right there with Chole on my my own magical adventure! Speaking of Chole, she was such a relatable character. Her actions were human and I loved seeing how she handled occurrences and tasks she was given. She was quite commendable! The story adds more and more as you read, leaving you wanting more. I loved this new start to a series and I certainly can not wait for the next!

Amazing and wonderful book by a very talented author! I highly recommend this new series, and this book as not ones to be missed! Loved it from start to finish! I look forward to my next visit to Faerie!

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The Wish-Eater by Claire Luana – Review by Amelia Stansell

The Wish-EaterThe Wish-Eater by Claire Luana
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book I could not stop ready. The author wrote these characters very well, we can tell how they are feeling and vividly see what they are doing. This one reminds me of an adult fairytale. The Wish-Eater comes into town and Elodie jumps at the chance to make a wish. She longs to be a mom. She has an obstacle to get through to make her wish come true, she learns so values along the way. I highly recommend this book.

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Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 1) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns, #1)Flame and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this young adult fantasy story. This is not my first book by this author but it is one of my favorites by this author. This is the first book in this new series for this author in which I can’t wait for the next book. I enjoyed how the author is able to pull me into her stories with her writing skills and her attention to details that make her stories come to life. This book is no different. This is a story about Chloe and her past that comes begging her to return. Chloe is happy to be back in her human life until her past comes knocking and asking her to return to Faerie. She reluctantly goes and now is faced with saving a companion and dealing with a new magic. You don’t want to miss what happens with Chloe. She is a great character that made the story for me. She is supportive and strong. I enjoyed how I was pulled into the story from the beginning. The growth of the plot made the story easy and entertaining to read. This is a story that took me on a fantasy adventure that was fast paced, engaging and just kept me coming back for more. I really enjoyed reading this story and I highly recommend it.

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Thorfinn and the Witch’s Curse (The Forerunner Saga Book 1) by Jay Veloso Batista – Review By Jenni Bishop

Thorfinn and the Witch's Curse (The Forerunner Series #1)Thorfinn and the Witch’s Curse by Jay Veloso Batista
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Thorfinn and the Witch’s Curse is the first book in the series. Fantasy, Scandinavian folklore, Vikings and Norse mythology what’s not to like? This award-winning story is told in multiple points of view bringing so much more depth and realism to the story. It is action packed and a fast paced read. I really enjoyed the rich and vivid narrative that brings the story to life. The historical, the folklore, the mythology and the characters and world building are magically woven in to an impressive fantasy action adventure. I was transported back in time where life was dangerous and epic battles were the norm. There is a cast of characters that I hope to see get their own stories. I love stories that involve history and the supernatural, magic and ghosts, witches and curses.

Thorfinn and the Witch’s Curse is a must read.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Taming of the Few (Guardians of the PHAE Book 1) by Rowan Dillon – Review by Alisa Boomer

Taming of the FewTaming of the Few by Christy Nicholas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Taming of the Few had such a fresh take on magical hybrids! Strange transformations are taking place in certain bloodlines of people and nobody knows why! Ostracized from society, they are trained & honed to be useful for their own cause. Can Anna keep pace when all she is trained to do is swim? Can she master these powers inside her in time? Absolutely worth the read!

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This Night Has Ended (Vampire State Book 5) by Alexander Charalambides – Review by Erin Wolf

This Night Has EndedThis Night Has Ended by Alexander Charalambides
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This story picks up and runs full throttle. There is so much going on. The characters have been constantly evolving and they are just trying to do what is right for everyone. At its base, this is a story about social injustice set in a dystopian setting. Really, you have two different things going on at the same time — trying to survive in what this world has become, and trying to get everyone to live together peacefully, while getting the word out as to what is really happening. Then there is the evolution of Rowena herself. There is so much build up as to what will happen on all of these accounts. There are many surprises along the way, too. I never saw what was coming next and could not put the book down.

The previous books should be read first since there really is no back story given to lead us into the current book. But the story is quite interesting and the characters are unique and complex. You should try this series.

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The Wish-Eater by Claire Luana – Review by Kayla Kearney

The Wish-EaterThe Wish-Eater by Claire Luana
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Definitely not what I was expecting but really good nonetheless! This is my first read by this author and I am definitely a huge fan. She is really great at conveying how the characters are feeling throughout the story, so much so I felt like I was right there along with them living their experiences.

As someone with medical issues that may prevent any future pregnancies of mine, I very much related with Elodie in her struggles that pushed her into looking for alternatives, making her pursue the services of the ‘Wish-Eater’ that has mysteriously shown up in her village. As the book continued, I was sucked in further and further, wondering if her desire to have children would come to be as the book made many twists and turns.

Overall, I really enjoyed the book. I loved the fantasy aspect of it and how the author managed to modernize it in a way they people would be able to relate to. Will definitely be reading more by them in the future!

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Nite Fire Exit Strategy ( Book 5 ) by C.L. Schneider – Review by Caralee Loonat

Exit Strategy (Nite Fire #5)Exit Strategy by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have to say that I have read all this series so far and boy I am hooked. I love how the author brings the characters to life and I love how the books flow one after the other. This whole series is one of my favorites so far.

I like how the story is balanced with just enough drama. I love how the characters have depth. My favorite part was the ending. I really like how there was just the slightest underlying romance and that was an added bonus. I hope in future to read more from this author.

Reviewed by @caraleeloonat
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Thorfinn and the Witch’s Curse (The Forerunner Saga Book 1) by Jay Veloso Batista – Review By Tori Mitton

Thorfinn and the Witch's Curse (The Forerunner Series #1)Thorfinn and the Witch’s Curse by Jay Veloso Batista
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Thorfin and the witches curse. At the begining of the book it gives you a map that you can refer back to. As you will need it as you read the book. It also gives you a character table at the very end of the book which is helpful so you know who is who and what relationships they have and the ties they have to each land in the book. This tale is set in the 800’s Viking era. It makes you feel like you are right there with these characters. It has action, suspense, mystery, and magic all tangled into each other. This story is so gripping you’ll never want to put it down. Thorfin is our main character, along with Karl and you follow them through this amazing journey.

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Thorfinn and the Witch’s Curse (The Forerunner Saga Book 1) by Jay Veloso Batista – Review By Shelly Kittell

Thorfinn and the Witch's Curse (The Forerunner Series #1)Thorfinn and the Witch’s Curse by Jay Veloso Batista
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a Viking tale that will have you following along wanting to know what happens on the next page. You follow along the travels of Thorfinns family as they irritate a witch who places a curse on the family. Thorfinn may be the only one who can break it. The action is there. It is a little wordy but that is because it’s based on Viking times and land area. I found it fascinating to follow. The people and the land sound so amazing, intriguing and mysterious. I follow everything Viking, whether on TV or book, and this is one of my new favorites.

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This Night Has Ended (Vampire State Book 5) by Alexander Charalambides – Review by Angela Renee Diaz

This Night Has EndedThis Night Has Ended by Alexander Charalambides
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

So at first I couldn’t get into it because I hadn’t read other books but then I finally caught on. Rowena treats everybody equally regardless of species human or vampire or other being. Rowena and Vincenzo have a deep relationship even though Luka is in love with her. Rowena ends up heartbroken because of Luka’s incident with Vincenzo. I would love to say what comes next for Rowena.

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Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 1) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Shelly Kittell

Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns, #1)Flame and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is exciting and full of fantastical adventure. Chloe is up against time. Somehow, people in her town are turning up with scarpus, which is affecting her baby sister, Grace, also. Quintus, is an annoying fae come to bug her to come back to Faerie to save them from the mortals attacking. Her older sister, Elora, has been captured. What a predicament! What shall she do? The adventures abound for Chloe and those around her. She must make tough decisions. She is strong and courageous young woman. I love how she is not afraid to put Quintus in his place. She stands up for family. She tries to do what’s right. The other characters are well-developed. Grace’s personality fit her to a T. Her description just matched how she moved through the story. Quintus reminded me of a chauvenistic male. The plot had really good flow. For adventures flowing from the beginning, there was no real choppiness. Toss in a few twists and you really have a terrific story. I found this book fascinating and I’m looking forward to reading more.

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Ancient Reflections: A Mythic Trilogy by Tamara Agha-Jaffar – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Ancient Reflections: A Mythic TrilogyAncient Reflections: A Mythic Trilogy by Tamara Agha-Jaffar
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed reading this collection of historical stories. This is my first book by this author in which I look forward to reading more from them. This is a well written collection of three stories that will show you worlds of gods, monsters and just life struggles. They will take you on an adventure. They are engaging stories that have great characters. They are engaging and keep you coming back for more. Each story is unique in its own way and easy to read. I really enjoyed reading this book and I highly recommend it.

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Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 1) by Kay L. Moody

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Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 1) by Kay L. Moody
Genre – Fae, Fantasy
Page Count – 334
Cover Designer – Angel Leya

As a human girl, Chloe is perfectly happy being back in the mortal realm where she belongs. She’s even become the town apothecary. When a fae from her past shows up begging her to return to Faerie, she utterly refuses.

But then she finds out an angry group of mortals are using iron to hold an entire castle full of fae hostage. And of course, the hostages include Chloe’s older sister and her sister’s beloved.

Reluctantly, Chloe packs a bag for what is supposed to be a short trip to Faerie.

But the mortals are more powerful than she expected. To fuel them, they have weapons, flames, and revenge. They won’t stop until they control every court in Faerie.

With the help of a new and mysterious magic and a too-handsome-for-his-own-good fae companion, Chloe has to save Faerie before her sister and the other fae are killed.

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Kay L. Moody is the YA fantasy author of COURT OF BITTER THORN and THE ELEMENTS OF THE CROWN. Her books feature rich world building, slow burn romance, mythical creatures, and twisty plots.

As a lover of strong female characters, books, and the color pink, she enjoys diving into magical worlds where characters can overcome even their darkest struggles. She lives in the western United States with her husband and four sons. Connect with Kay directly when you follow her on social media @kaylmoody 

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This Night Has Ended (Vampire State Book 5) by Alexander Charalambides – Review by Tina Vega

This Night Has EndedThis Night Has Ended by Alexander Charalambides
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A paranormal series that will turn upside down whatever ideas you had about vampires. It’s a page turner for sure! Great world building and great characters that you grow to love. One of the things I really loved about this story was the originality. Yes, give us a different spin we haven’t read before. Please keep writing great stories like this one!

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This Night Has Ended (Vampire State Book 5) by Alexander Charalambides – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

This Night Has EndedThis Night Has Ended by Alexander Charalambides
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Night Has Ended is Book 5 in the Vampire State Series. Rowena’s fate is hanging in the balance as she struggles to keep a dark secret to herself. She finds herself often doubled over in pain and battling frequent seizures as her transformation continues. Rowena cannot let the pain slow her down because the Empire is in chaos and the fate of the human population of Sanguinia is precarious at best. Sanguinia is in desperate need of a new Emperor and Rowena has a plan, but will anyone listen to her or go along with her plan?

The story was well written, the characters were relatable and the world of Sanguinia was described so vividly that I felt as though I was there. I loved the character of Rowena and found her strength and courage in the pursuit of her plan to be admirable. She never allowed anyone or anything to get in her way or stop her from pursuing her plan. I found the character of Vincenzo to be smart, determined and it was obvious that he loved Rowena and would do anything for her. Luka was a character that you love to hate. He is bloodthirsty and angry at the world for how his life has turned out. Luka chooses to lash out at everyone and is determined to kill anyone he feels is responsible for his bad fortune. Although you can understand his pain and empathize with him, his behavior as a result seems unforgivable. This story put a new spin on the battle between vampires and humans. It is full of action, danger, politics, violence, suspense, and secrets. It leads to a conclusion that takes a twist the reader does not see coming. This book is a must read for anyone that loves a good vampire story!

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