Posted 05/30/2025 by Hilarye in Book Reviews / 0 Comments
Shield of Sparrows by
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Published by Red Tower Books on 05/26/2025
Genres: Fiction,
Fantasy,
New Adult,
Romance,
Paranormal Romance,
RomantasyFormat: Kindle (666 Pages)
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Barnes & NobleThe gods sent monsters to the five kingdoms to remind mortals they must kneel.
I’ve spent my life kneeling—to their will and to my father's. As a princess, my only duty is to wear the crown and obey the king.
I was never meant to rule. Never meant to fight. And I was never supposed to be the daughter who sealed an ancient treaty with her own blood.
But that changed the fateful day I stepped into my father’s throne room. The day a legendary monster hunter sailed to our shores. The day a prince ruined my life.
Now I’m crossing treacherous lands beside a warrior who despises me as much as I despise him—bound to a future I didn’t choose and a husband I barely know.
Everyone wants me to be something I’m not—a queen, a spy, a sacrifice.
But what if I refused the role chosen for me? What if I made my own rules? What if there’s power in being underestimated?
And what if—for the first time—I reached for it?
Tags: Alpha Male, Arranged/Forced Marriage, Bodyguard/Protector Hero, Death/Grief, Enemies to Lovers, Found Family, Graphic Violence, Magic, Monsters, Political/Court Intrigue, Royalty, Secret Relationship, Slow Burn, Sweet/Gentle Hero/Heroine
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Series: The Soulsworn Chronicles #1 Published by June Publishing on 02/06/2025
Format: Kindle (521 Pages)
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Published by Berkley on 02/06/2024
Format: Kindle (410 Pages)
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Barnes & NobleAll of Ali Hazelwood’s books follow pretty much the same formula. A smart, sassy, accomplished woman with some much-deserved baggage is forced to spend time with an equally smart, slightly grumpy, golden retriever of a man with baggage of his own. They are both, naturally, very easy on the eyes. Mix together a hefty helping of witty banter, some complicated feelings, a dash of angsty longing, and lots of sexual tension until you get a couple that finally realizes they are in love. Sexy time ensues. Introduce a small conflict or misunderstanding, have a brief yet terrible third-act […]
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All-Time FavoriteSeries: Caraval #1 Published by Flatiron Books on 01/31/2017
Format: Kindle (407 Pages)
Add to GoodreadsBuy on AmazonThis was a “stay up until 4am because I couldn’t put it down” book. I absolutely loved it! Think Cirque du Soleil meets “The Night Circus” with a splash of “Alice in Wonderland”; but make it dark & a little twisted. UGH!!! So, so, so, so good! I didn’t know this series was a prequel to the “Once Upon a Broken Heart” series. I started to tuck into OUABH, and something made me stop 2 pages in & look online to see if I should read Caraval first. Everything I could find (while avoiding spoilers) said yes, read […]