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Review: Starling's Weave by L.E. Sterling

  About the Book: Truth is more dangerous than fiction…in this exhilarating upper YA fantasy that will capture fans of  Shadow and Bone  and  Dark Water Daughter In ancient times, the Elder Wrights breathed their magic into the fabric of the seven seas. Now what was once an ocean of plenty is slowly becoming a sea of death, and the Talin—a race of hidden mages—are beginning to starve. And for the first time ever, one of their own has no magic. Ostracized by her own people, Nieve is certain that the old stories hide a missing piece of the puzzle. It’s just a matter of unlocking the secret. But when a stranger comes sailing into their harbor, Nieve’s world is suddenly blown wide open. Now she’s sailing on the seven seas—with a too-charming, swashbuckling pirate, a group of strange misfits, and a woman who claims to be one of the Elder Wrights. It’s like Nieve is living one of the stories she’s always loved…only now, she’s weaving a legend of her own. Except that the ol...

Now Live: When the Worlds Collide by Fizza Younis

  Synopsis Take a plunge into a mysterious world of magic and mayhem... All Sameer wants is to find his missing friend, not realizing that following someone in the dead of night might lead him straight to the Underworld . Now, his life will never be the same. Exploring the universe is her childhood dream. Unfortunately, the only time a fairy may leave the Fairy Woods is when it's her time to go to the Beyond . Noreen never thought her time would come so soon. Zim has been alone most of his life. After all, the Otherworld isn't known for happy families. But when an unexpected guest arrives at his doorstep, he starts craving more. He wants someone he can rely on who will not leave him at the first sign of discomfort. But is Meena that person, or is she just a temporary distraction? Only one place on Aboveworld  sells magic, and that's where Rayan must go to find an answer. What if he discovers that everything he knows about himself is a lie? It can mess with a person's h...

Review: Much Ado About Nothing by Eva Devon

Synopsis As far as William Easton―the Duke of Blackheath―is concerned, love can go to the devil. Why would a man need passion when he has wealth, a stately home, and work to occupy his mind? But no one warned the duke that a fiery and frustratingly strong-willed activist like Lady Beatrice Haven can also be a stunning, dark-haired siren who tempts a man’s mind, body, and soul. Lady Beatrice is determined to never marry. Ever. She would much rather fight for the rights of women and provoke the darkly handsome Duke of Blackheath, even if he does claim to be forward-thinking. After all, dukes―even gorgeous ones―are the enemy. So why does she feel such enjoyment from their heated exchanges? But everything changes when Beatrice finds herself suddenly without fortune, a husband, or even a home. Now her future depends on the very man who sets her blood boiling. Because in order to protect his esteemed rival, the Duke of Blackheath has asked for Beatrice’s hand, inviting his once-enemy into hi...

Review: A Governess Should Never Deny a Duke by Emily Windsor

Synopsis A question to rouse fear within the breast of any prospective governess but for Isabelle, a lady with impeccable references and tightly pinned hair, it barely raises a brow. “So tell me, Miss Beaujeu, why should I employ you as governess?” But this rugged Welsh duke of an employer is unlike any other: dubbed  Mean, Moody & Mysterious  in gossip columns, he’s known to scowl a path through London society. And why have three governesses fled his employ within the last twelvemonths? "I appoint you as governess. When can you start?" Rhys Cadogan, the Duke of Aberdare, never procrastinates. And besides, with a house party to be hosted at his coastal estate, the sole purpose of which is to find him a wife, he’s in somewhat of a rush. But this drab-gowned paragon of a governess is unlike any other: lauded in her references, she exudes composure and intelligence, a perfect fit for his troubled niece. So why do Miss Beaujeu’s eyes also flash with a wild silvered gleam? The...

Review: The Duke's Accidental Bride by Eva Devon

Synopsis Never trust a rake to find you a husband… Lady Jaqueline Peabody is  extremely  vexed. Her nemesis, the Duke of Stone, has just ruined her life by matching her sister with a perfect gentleman. Except the gentleman in question has little in the way of income. With the family fortune in tatters, it means Jacqueline is tasked with marrying well—and must bid adieu to her dreams of a lovely spinsterhood with her pianoforte. James Haven has a respectable title and a rogue’s reputation. After all, love and passion can lead only to disaster. While he’s eschewed marriage for himself, he enjoys great success with matching London’s most eligible ladies and gentlemen. So if Jacqueline needs a wealthy husband, he’ll find her one. Love need not apply! Only, James is having the devil of time finding the perfect husband for the spirited female. And certainly not because he’s falling for Lady Jacqueline, who heats his desire and dares to stand slipper-to-boot with him.  Ridiculou...