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A Forbidden Alchemy | Stacey McEwan

Posted 07/25/2025 by Hilarye in Book Reviews / 0 Comments

A Forbidden Alchemy | Stacey McEwanA Forbidden Alchemy by Stacey McEwan
Star Rating: 4 Stars
Spice Level: 3 Flames
Published by S&S / Saga Press on 07/01/2025
Genres: Fiction, Fantasy, Romance, Romantasy
Format: Kindle (480 Pages) ๐Ÿ“– Purchased
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Nina Harrow and Patrick Colson are twelve years old when they are whisked away from the shadows of their disenfranchised mining towns to dazzling Belavere City to discover their magical potential. Those who pass Belavereโ€™s test will become Artisans, wielders of powerful elemental magic destined to fulfill the cityโ€™s grand ambitions. For Nina, the Artisan School symbolizes a dream and an escape from her harsh reality, while Patrick yearns to return to his Craftsman family, whose extraordinary physical strength serves the idium mines keeping the city alive.

And then they uncover a devastating truth: Artisans arenโ€™t born, theyโ€™re chosen. They part ways on very different paths, leaving them to carry the burden of this secret alone.

In the years that follow, a Craftsman revolution ignites, thrusting Nina and Patrick into opposing factions of a brewing war. Now an elite Artisan with the very rare talent for charming earth, Nina has turned her back on the fight, haunted by the loss of her found family. But fate intervenes when she is captured by Patrickโ€™s rebel group. Despite the years and conflict that separates them, Patrick hasnโ€™t forgotten Nina. He desperately seeks her help for a mission that could shift the tides against Belavere City. Reluctantly, she agrees, battling the sparks flying between them. But when Ninaโ€™s first love reappears, asking her to betray Patrick for the sake of the Artisans, Nina faces an impossible choice that could alter the fate of their world.



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Casket Case | Lauren Evans

Posted 05/31/2024 by Hilarye in ARC Review, Book Reviews / 0 Comments
Casket Case | Lauren Evans
Star Rating: 3 Stars
Spice Level: 3 Flames
Published by Dell on 09/10/2024
Format: DRC (400 Pages) ๐Ÿ“– Add to Goodreads
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Casket Caseย is one part exploration of grief, two parts romantic comedy, a dash of self-discovery, and a heavy helping of magical realism. Its unique and intriguing premise captures your attention, but its execution falls short, preventing it from being a higher rated read. Despite its flaws, it has a certain charm that keeps you invested in the story and curious about what comes next. After her parents’ death, Nora reluctantly returns to her teeny tiny hometown of Rabbittown, Alabama, to run Rabbittown Casket Company, her familyโ€™s casket business. It’s not an easy or glamorous job, but somebodyโ€™s got […]