Scarlet Princess by Robin D. Mahle
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Princess Rowan and Davin are arrested for trespassing by “barbarians”. Rowan is able to convince them to release Davin. Theo, the Socairan prince of a rival clan, takes her on her journey to the Summit to see what fate has in store for her. Along the way, they fall in love. 5 stars, I love this book.
To be a Fae Queen by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I absolutely love most books pertaining to anything “fae”. So, of course, I was excited to read this book by Tricia Copeland. I have never read anything written by Tricia, and I am so happy I did! I loved the adventure and thrill of the story line. I thoroughly enjoyed the build up of the characters and found myself totally enthralled with Titania. I cannot wait to read more in this series!
Titania, the main character is 15 years old. She is the sole survivor after her brothers were killed in war. She now finds herself forced to be the next queen. As you could imagine, this is a hard reality for a fifteen year old to accept, but she finds herself in an intriguing situation where she gets to prove herself.
To be a Fae Queen by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I didn’t think I would really enjoy this book like I did and became engrossed in Tricia’s magical world of the Fae realm in Middle Earth. This book is a plot twisting action packed page-turner of a book. It is well plot written, with lots of action, excitement, danger, intrigue, infatuation love, conspiracy, and doubled by plotting, and backstabbing. Titania is a smart, strong willed and caring. She had to grow up fast in her position and become very brave and to learn to stand up for herself to prove herself over and over to show that she can do this, even thou she is only 15 years old. Dealing with panic attacks, she is a well written character. I recommend this book; it was an excellent read.
Dating the It Guy by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I absolutely love this book. I guess it’s because I am a sucker for YA romance. I love how it’s about an ordinary girl and a rich guy fall in love. Usually this doesn’t happen in real life. It made me so happy!
Dating the It Guy by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I absolutely love this book. I guess it’s because I am a sucker for YA romance. I love how it’s about an ordinary girl and a rich guy fall in love. Usually this doesn’t happen in real life. It made me so happy!
Decisions and Possibilities by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A great mystery story. I liked following Emma’s story as she figured out her mystery. The historical parts of the book were interesting. Emma is quite feisty and ambitious for her time. I will have to go back and read the first book. This one did pretty good at filling readers in on what had happened before though.
Scarlet Princess by Robin D. Mahle
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I love Rowan as a character. Her sharp tongue and willingness to fight make her unique. I love Rowans hatred of being tamed. The romance in the book is intriguing and fun to read. This was a really good read. I look forward to the next book.
Decisions and Possibilities by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I’ve got to say that I was pleasantly surprised by this book. I’m not a massive fan of YA books, but this one really is a cut above the rest, having a sophistication and style that really just makes it. A testament to the writing skill of Mullins, I feel, who writes awesomely, pulling you into a vibrant and interesting world that you never want to leave.
Although this is the second book in the series, it can be read easily as a stand-alone, nothing at all is lost by not reading the first one, but I would recommend reading it anyways just to soak up more awesomeness. Emma Evans has just graduated from business school, muddling through Chicago in 1883 where being a strong independent woman isn’t the easiest, but Emma manages it with style. Soon she becomes embroiled in mystery and intrigue, along with some confusing feelings towards two men that have turned up in her life.
I’m not giving any more away though, it’s such a fun and exciting read. Mullins really brings her the world to life and takes the reader on an adventure that sticks with you even after you’ve stopped reading.
To be a Fae Queen by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book was captivating in all ways from just the cover, to world building, to character development. I can’t say I didn’t enjoy every piece of it immensely. Titania struggles with her own anxiety and dealing with the trauma from her past and all while trying to prove to everyone -Especially her father- that even though she may be young she can lead and will be a great Queen to her people. She sets off to help save her kingdom and becomes a real heroine. It’s a wholesome story that you won’t be able to put down and as always I’m excited to see what else Tricia Copeland has in store for us!
Dating the It Guy by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
In this book we have the main protagonist, Emme. Her journey is one that young adults can closely relate to, as she is navigating new relationships, learning how to cope with significant life changes, and understanding how to better herself.
This book is an easy read, where one can understand clearly what the author is trying to portray to her audience. The significance of this book is in how it shows young adults very real-life changes, especially with how Emme’s grandparents affected her development in the book. Emme had to experience what having a new relationship was like, along with understanding what this entailed. Her relationship with— “the it Guy”—Brendon caused her to reflect on her life and how she was going to deal with it. What is commendable about this story is the way the author showed how other characters beside Emme were having struggles on the home front. I thought it was well thought out book overall, that young adults can enjoy.
To be a Fae Queen by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I was originally drawn to this book by the amazing cover art and the fact it had to do with fae characters. I love fantasy, the characters you find within, and the creative license you are able to use when writing fantasy. This book included fae, a young adult (just 15) who is thrown a kingdom by her father. Titania is fighting adversity, figuring out how to be queen, and also fighting an anxiety disorder with panic attacks that others see as a weakness. Titania proves herself and rises above all that by winning the trials. She learns to gather herself and trust her instincts while making informed decisions concerning her kingdom. This tale involves a little of it all intrigue, action, danger, lies, lots of deceit, and good, wholesome love. I enjoyed the characters and how they interacted with each other especially after Quinn and Holden came to the castle, Foster, and her guards. I did have a little trouble with the flow, maybe, like Titania and Fosters relationship. Then the kobold in the end. They are gone ? Just like that ? Soo many questions! I do realize there is so much more to come as this is just the first book in the series. I would love to read more in this series. What a fun, fascinating start to a series!
To be a Fae Queen by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is the first book I have read from this author and she now has a new fan. I love a good young adult fantasy story but this author blew my mind. This is the first book for the Realm chronicles. I was hooked on these characters right from the start. These characters drew you in so much I felt the emotion all through the story. I read this book in one day. I can not wait to see what will happen next in this addictive series.
Titania is a fifteen year old faerie that is learning how to become a good queen one day. She is devastated when she loses her brothers. Titania is now training even harder to make her brothers proud of her. She is learning how to be a queen at a very young age but she is missing her full powers. Titania wants to make her realm safe but there is darkness that is coming for her. Will she be ready or will she let everyone down?
review by @heatherbass
The Girl and The Demon by Pauline Gruber
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The Girl and the Demon is the third and final book in The Girl and the Raven by Pauline Gruber. This YA paranormal romance is original and different to other books of this genre. I enjoyed the first two books in this series and knew this one would be just as good. I mean who doesn’t love a story with witches, demons, and other magical creatures both good and evil. This complex multilayered story will leave you wanting more of Pauline’s unusual.
With danger lurking Lucy is forced to reveal herself to true evil and the world where she wished to remain hidden. Now she just has to survive. Not just YA’s will love this book.
Reviewed by @jennadb
Scarlet Princess by Robin D. Mahle
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Love Love Love Love this book. I dont think I can say enough!! It gives me all the feels!!! First, the cover of the book is just stunning!! The story is truly amazing. Princess Rowan and her cousin Davin start out by trying to smuggle vodka…on their way back in the tunnels, it collapse’s. Guards from Socarian take Rowan and Davin where they find out that smuggling could be punishable by death. There is a “Summit” called by the the leader of the Elk Clan and Rowan also meets Theo, whom is the brother of the leader.
I just loved Rowan’s character. Fiery, sassy, passionate with a mind of her own. She is a girl to love! Theo, I adored him so. I really love them together and love the protectiveness that Theo wants to provide to Rowan so she does not meet the fate of possible death due to her smuggling.
If you love a great young adult story with some twists, a fiery princess and an Ending that **AHHHH** this book is for you!!
To be a Fae Queen by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I started this book worried that it would have the same plotline as every other Fae story that I have read lately, but I was so incredibly enthralled by it that I could not put it down until I was finished. I read it all in one sitting. Titania is struggling with her anxiety, which is something that I deal with as well – so this made the story even more interesting to me. The loss of her brothers before the story begins showed me a deeper purpose for her wanting to prove herself. For a girl (faerie) so young, it was incredible to watch her change into a regal and humble leader. From the challenge of a woman reigning over the kingdom, to the confusion regarding her emotions regarding the opposite sex, and the deception of people she assumed she could trust – this story literally had everything that I needed and wanted to see. I love that there is something mysterious surrounding her mother and that there is an unknown power that Titania possesses – it leaves so much more to be revealed in future books. The descriptions of where to find the faerie lands in reference to the world as we know it was extremely clever and made it all feel that much more real. I look forward to reading more about the upper and lower realms as well as discovering what happens as time goes on. Tricia Copeland did an amazing job with this story, and I will be reading any and everything of hers that I can get my hands on. Highly recommend!
The Girl and The Demon by Pauline Gruber
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is the third book in this series which keeps just getting better and better with every one. This is a great author that I have enjoyed from the first book that I picked up from the first book I picked up. I enjoy being pulled into the story by the author’s use of attention to details that gave the story a realistic feel. This is a well written story that took me on an adventure of supernatural characters that bring the story to life. I found this book to be not only fast paced but engaging as well. I enjoyed the growth of the plot and the characters throughout the story. This is a story about Lucy and her adventure of saving her friends and herself from the demon that threatens to break loose in the Windy City. I really enjoyed this supernatural story. It is a great young adult story that I would highly recommend.
Review by @bjwagner
To be a Fae Queen by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Enchanting! Stunning! Breath-taking! So many descriptive words to choose from, but these three stuck out the most. Author Tricia Copeland is very gifted and brings her stories to life, making you the reader feel like you are immersed in the story. Her characters are well thought out, fully developed and polished giving us an incredible understanding of each and every one.
In To Be A Fae Queen we are surrounded by mystery from almost the instant the story begins. Mystery surrounding the Fae King Oberon of Aubren, the queen herself and the crystals leave you wanting more. Titania although young in age (only 15) seems on the precipice of life. She wants to be taken seriously, but seems as if she is not really sure how she should go about it. All her attempts are thwarted by her father the King as he wants nothing more than to keep her safe. Titania fights for her right to the throne and takes us on an epic journey as she attempts to solve the magical mystical mysteries that are plaguing her kingdom.
I love the details Ms. Copeland added to this book. The simplest being the map, however while simple, the map really aides in your expedition throughout the tale! I love the unmitigated brilliance of Ms. Copeland’s artisanship.
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Pauline Gruber is a self-professed music junkie, cat wrangler, and travel nut. She went to Paris in the 90’s where she discovered a love of three things: croissants, old cathedrals, and gargoyles. Deciding that the paranormal world could use a new kind of hero, Pauline translated her fascination with the protective gargoyle into a suspenseful love story. She is the author of the young adult series, The Girl and the Raven, The Girl and the Gargoyle, and The Girl and the Demon. By day, Pauline is a legal assistant for a Chicago law firm where she borrows identities and incorporates them into her books. If you tell anyone, she’ll deny, deny, deny.
Pauline lives outside of Chicago with her precocious black cats.
For more information about The Girl and the Raven series and the author, please visit: www.paulinegruber.com.
To be a Fae Queen by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A great start to a YA fantasy. I loved the world Tricia Copeland has created in this series, so in depth and grabs your imagination. The main character Titania is very mature and strong willed for her age, with lots of development over the course of the book which had me rooting for her. Action packed and fast paced, I really enjoyed the plot and intensity of drama. I will definitely be reading the next book, and more from this author.
To be a Fae Queen by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
What a world to get lost in! Titania has trained for this day for years. When her father won’t listen to her about how to take out the evil lurking in their realm, she takes things into her own hands to defeat them and seal the opening. With her father injured, he passes the crown on to Titania. When someone stands up to dispute her reign because he wants to see his son on the throne, will it be the end of Titania’s reign already? She shows strength and wisdom when she is confronted.
Her best friend Foster transfers when she becomes Queen. He is just a soldier and doesn’t want their relationship to interfere with her new position. Transfers?!?!
Can Titania live up to the expectations of being Queen? Her family has ruled for generations, will that be ripped away from her? Was so excited to learn there is a new book coming in January 2022.
To be a Fae Queen by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I love fantasy novels! Especially ones with a strong female lead. This book was very good. Titania is such a strong character. She’s dealt with so much at a young age and still thrives. I cannot wait to read more of her and her family’s story. Will there be a time when she’s able to live without threat to the fae world? What of her and her suitors? So many questions that I hope gets answered in the next book.
Scarlet Princess by Robin D. Mahle
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
When I came across Scarlet Princess by authors Robin D. Mahle & Elle Madison, I was definitely interested and curious. It ended up being very unexpected and so much more than I could hope for going in! I absolutely loved it!
Rowan, a Lochlann princess, gets arrested for smuggling vodka from the lands of Socair. Being faced with impending death in her future based on what The Summit decides, she starts to get close and break through the facade of Lord Theodore on the Elks Clan. Rowan’s personality as fiery, as her red locks of hair, is a force to be reckoned with. I love the power and strength the authors have given her.
Diving deep into the lands of Socair and it’s people, the authors created a world that made the reader feel for its people. Continuing on this adventure to The Summit and experiencing it makes me want more.
I can’t wait till book 2 is released! I’m ready now but I know we have to wait. I can’t even describe everything I feel, but anyone who decides to read this I guarantee will feel the same way!
Scarlet Princess by Robin D. Mahle
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this book. It’s hard to believe even from Rowan’s point of view, that smuggling could get you the consequence of death. Her cousin makes me laugh. He is rambunctious but also careful when he needs to be, especially when Rowan takes risks and often makes choices that may not always be the right one. I hope to continue reading this series as I had to read it through without stopping.
Dating the It Guy by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This a Young Adult Romance novel and is 290 pages in length. This story follows Emme and Brendon. Emme starts dating Brendon, who to be honest, is a hot commodity. Everyone wants to be him or date him. That includes his ex who is consistently trying to get back into his life. Emme on the other hand, finds it easier to push him away as she deals with her grandparents health and her own insecurities.
Dating the It Guy by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book took me back to what it felt like to be in high school. It reminded me a lot the quizila fanfic type of stories I would read in my preteen days. It’s a true young adult novel where alot of books these days with the same rating are more geared towards young adults in their early 20’s or super late teens. I wasn’t overly thrilled or attached with any particular character but I did enjoy being transported back to a simpler time where homework,boys and family issues were my only worries. If you want to time travel back to your youth and have a lighthearted read I’d go for it.
Dating the It Guy by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Krysten Lindsay Hager is completely amazing. When you pick up a book called Dating the IT Guy, you think of teenagers and fun and maybe a little fluff. Yes there’s teenagers and fun, but this book is so much more. I wish I could’ve read this book when I was a teenager. Everything felt so real, it’s a perfect snapshot of the struggles people (not just teenagers) go through every day.
To be a Fae Queen by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Wow! I didn’t know much about this book before diving in– I thought the artwork was pretty cool and have enjoyed reading about the fae realm in the past, so I decided to try it out. Let me tell you, I was NOT let down. In fact, I might even add Tricia Copeland to my list of favorite authors. To be a Fae Queen was everything I didn’t know I needed right now– drama, mystery, magic, and a little bit of romance. Titiana is a truly amazing heroine– I was rooting for her from the very beginning. The trials and tribulations she faced along her journey were unlike other stories I have read. I truly hope there is more to come!
Scarlet Princess by Robin D. Mahle
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
If I could give a book more than five stars, this would be one of them! I have not been left this speechless by the end of a book in a very long time, but after reading the Scarlet Princess by Robin D. Mahle and Elle Madison, it is safe to say that I am. This book forbade you from putting it down from the moment you picked it up, each paragraph making you question what the ending of this incredible story would be.
The anticipation in this book, however, barely rivals the chemistry between Princess Rowan of Lochlann Kingdom and Lord Theodore of Clan Elk of the Socair Kingdom. Despite all of the heart-racing inducing scenes throughout the book, which at times made me want to yell in frustration, the true captivation of this story lies in what happens between the two of them. Needless to say, the ending of this book had me in tears for many reasons, reasons that I will not give away because everyone deserves to read this amazing book! I am very much looking forward to reading the next novel!
Dating the It Guy by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Dating the It Guy by Krysten Lindsay Hager was a very interesting read, while a lot of YA stories can take you back to your teenage years, Hager writes in a way that will make you feel every emotion that you felt back then. Her main characters are great, it the real question is will these two love interests have anything in common, you’ll have to read for yourself. This book was filled with so many emotions including angst, romance, joy, growth, and so much more that it really makes you feel those teenage years all over again. But just like any romance there is bad communication, advice from friends, and so much more so will this budding romance last? You’ll have to read Dating the It Guy by Krysten Lindsay Hager to find out.
Dating the It Guy by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Very good YA romance. Emme is a girl who recently had a breakup with a boy that cheated on her and has trust issues. When Emme takes a summer class she is paired up with Brendon Agretti, who is a senator’s son. Every girl wants to date Brendon, but as Emme and Brendon grow closer, Emme’s insecurity sets in. Brendon has this ex girlfriend who wont let go and Emme also has to deal with medical issues that her grandparents are going through. There is so much to this story that really takes you back to high school years. I truly believe we all have had these feelings of insecurities and crushes in high school at some point so it is very easy to relate to these characters. Well done Author Krysten Lindsay Hager!
