Category Archives: Fantasy

Blog Tour and Book Review: A Forgery of Roses by Jessica Olson

Posted on March 30, 2022 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

ABOUT THE BOOK: From the author of Sing Me Forgotten comes a lush new fantasy novel with an art-based magic system, romance, and murder… Myra has a gift many would kidnap, blackmail, and worse to control: she’s a portrait artist … Continue reading →

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Can’t-Wait Wednesday: A Quest of Blood and Stone (The Seod Croi Chronicles, #1) by S. Usher Evans

Posted on March 2, 2022 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

It’s that time of the week where I talk about what I’m looking forward to reading! Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme that highlights books soon to be released, the ones we’re excited about but haven’t read yet. It’s hosted by Wishful … Continue reading →

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Book Review and Blog Tour: Luminous by Mara Rutherford

Posted on October 3, 2021 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

ABOUT THE BOOK: From the author of Crown of Coral and Pearl comes an immersive new fantasy about a witch who must learn to harness her power—or risk losing her loved ones forever. Liora has spent her life in hiding, … Continue reading →

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Book Review and Blog Tour: The Bookbinder’s Daughter by Jessica Thorne

Posted on September 24, 2021 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

About the book: The song surrounded her now, the murmuring of the library insistent, and her foot took the first step on the winding stairs. She knew it wasn’t entirely a dream. It was the library calling her, its magic … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Kingdom of Thorns by Katherine Macdonald

Posted on August 7, 2021 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

From Goodreads: Cursed at her Christening, Briar is doomed to prick her finger on a spinning wheel on her seventeenth birthday and plunge her kingdom into eternal slumber. Less than enthused about her fate, she fights to break it, but … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Thief of Spring by Katherine Macdonald

Posted on June 19, 2021 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

From Goodreads: The Greek Gods are real. But they aren’t gods. They’re faeries. When 17-year-old Persephone accidentally stumbles upon a revel, she’s chosen as a sacrifice, but is saved from this fate when the Lord of the Underworld tricks her … Continue reading →

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Book Review and Giveaway: A Witch’s Brew (Conquest of the Veil #3) by Michael Scott Clifton | Lone Star Book Blog Tours

Posted on May 18, 2021 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

A WITCH’S BREW Conquest of the Veil Book III By Michael Scott Clifton Publisher: Book Liftoff Publication Date: April 14th, 2021 Pages: 318 Pages Categories: Sword & Sorcery / Magical Realism / Fantasy / Paranormal Scroll for Giveaway! Intent on … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Crowns of Croswald by D. E. Night

Posted on March 7, 2021 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

From Goodreads: This is a page-turning fantasy in the tradition of fairy tales, whimsical worlds, and coming-of-age stories. The Crowns of Croswald invites young readers to explore themes of stepping into their own magic, discovering their true selves, and battling … Continue reading →

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Can’t-Wait Wednesday: The Stone Eater by Carol Beth Anderson

Posted on February 3, 2021 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme that highlights books soon to be released, the ones we’re excited about but haven’t read yet. It’s hosted by Wishful Endings, and was formerly hosted by Breaking the Spine. Y’all can check out all of this week’s … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Secrets of the Starcrossed (The Once and Future Queen, #1) by Clara O’Connor

Posted on January 23, 2021 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

From Goodreads: In a world where the Roman Empire never fell, two starcrossed lovers fight to ignite the spark of rebellion… Londinium, the last stronghold of the Romans left in Britannia, remains in a delicate state of peace with the … Continue reading →

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