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A Queen’s Throne is an Asian-inspired steampunk modeled after Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women. Though my reading list usually contains YA fantasy, I thoroughly enjoyed this novella. I highly recommend this novella to fans of coming of age stories, r A Queen’s Throne is an Asian-inspired steampunk modeled after Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women. Though my reading list usually contains YA fantasy, I thoroughly enjoyed this novella. I highly recommend this novella to fans of coming of age stories, readers of Alcott, and lovers of good, wholesome writing.

A Queen’s Throne focuses on Zhenzhu Meilis and her family, which includes sisters Jia, Shiyan, and Xini. Zhenzhu loves her family, but struggles with the family’s newfound poverty. As the eldest child, Zhenzhu feels it is her place to help her mother care and provide for the family while her father is fighting in Milgrim’s war. After an embarrassing scene in the market involving unrequited love, Zhenzhu is blacklisted from finding work, and she struggles to find purpose and a way to help her struggling mother. As Zhenzhu struggles, she finds herself with two more suitors offering her very different things. Who will Zhenzhu choose? Will she be able to help her family with her choice? Will she find happiness and fulfillment?

I really enjoyed this novella, and saw clear reflections of the March sisters in the Meilis sisters. It has made me want to re-read Little Women! I also enjoyed the character depth and Zhenzhu’s character development throughout the story. I appreciated the themes of family and the slight Christian undertones of the novella with references to the Great Spirit and His wisdom. One of my favorite quotes from the novella is, “To cling to the past, hoping to recreate it in the future, is to miss the Great Spirit’s plan for you in the present.” It reminds me of two Bible verses. First: “Let your eyes look straight ahead; fix your gaze directly before you,” – Proverbs 4:15. Second: “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future,” – Jeremiah 29:11. The lesson here resonates with me, in that I often try to live in the past or the future rather than in the moment. I must focus on the present and what God is actively doing in my life now. Can anyone else relate?

The book does not end on a cliff-hanger (which I appreciate), but the epilogue leaves the reader with many questions and anticipation for the next book in the series. I, myself, am very much looking forward to the rest of the series. Overall, I give A Queen’s Throne 5/5 stars. ...more

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I am very picky when it comes to audiobooks -- I have to love both the story and the narrator in order to be hooked and invest my time. I recently listened to the audiobook version of Tainted Moonlight by Erin Kelly, narrated by Torian Brackett, and I am very picky when it comes to audiobooks -- I have to love both the story and the narrator in order to be hooked and invest my time. I recently listened to the audiobook version of Tainted Moonlight by Erin Kelly, narrated by Torian Brackett, and I was greatly entertained. Kelly provides a fascinating urban fantasy centered around werewolves while Brackett allows the story to come alive.

Book 1 of the Tainted Moonlight series follows Korban Diego who was infected five years ago during an outbreak of a supernatural virus. Because of the virus, Diego transforms every full moon. Being unable to stop one's self from transforming into a beast is bad enough, but the restrictions on and prejudices of werewolves make Diego's life even more challenging.

As a lycanthrope, Diego struggles securing a job. When the book opens, we find him at a job interview. He is hopeful, but when the interviewer asks Diego to purposefully infect him, he realizes there was never a real job for him. He declines the request, even with an offer of a large sum of money. Disheartened, Diego returns home, still jobless. He later goes out with his two roommates/best friends where he meets the lovely Sophie Bane -- and his life is never the same.

What will Diego do when someone he cares deeply about is attacked and faces the same fate as him? Will he be able to control his own internal beast in order to help them control theirs?

The world Kelly creates is intriguing, and I really enjoyed the backstory of the existence of werewolves and vampires. However, vampires were merely mentioned in passing. It would have been interesting to see the similarities and differences between the restrictions and rules of the two supernatural beings, as well as see them interact with one another. I'm hoping to see more vampires in books 2 and 3 of the series.

Even though I would have liked to have seen more vampires where they were mentioned, I did enjoy the focus on werewolves. I think Kelly does an excellent job creating layers for the character Diego, allowing the reader to relate to him on different levels.

I was disappointed that I correctly guessed the true antagonist early on in the book, so the intended twist was a bit lackluster. Yet, the book was well-paced with likable characters and a good premise, so I enjoyed it nonetheless.

In addition, Brackett's narration is phenomenal. I will happily listen to any book he narrates!

Overall, Tainted Moonlight is an enjoyable urban fantasy, and I look forward to reading books 2 and 3 of the series. I give this book 4 stars. I highly recommend this audiobook to adult readers who enjoy werewolves, well-done romance tropes, and excellent story-telling. ...more

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"Sometimes the princess is the monster."

If you love twisted fairy tale inspired stories, then Girl, Serpent, Thorn is the book is for you!

Soraya grows up listening to stories - "There was and there was not" - including the story of a girl who was cu "Sometimes the princess is the monster."

If you love twisted fairy tale inspired stories, then Girl, Serpent, Thorn is the book is for you!

Soraya grows up listening to stories - "There was and there was not" - including the story of a girl who was cursed to be poisonous to the touch. But that isn't some fairy tale - that's Soraya's life. Cursed before her birth, or so the story goes, Soraya has never known another's touch. She hides away, using secret passageways to maneuver around her palace home.

Upon learning of the shah's, her twin brother's, upcoming wedding to her former best, and only, friend Laleh, Soraya is overcome with emotion. That paired with years of longing, loneliness, and desperation, lead her to attempt to break out of the shadows she has long been confined to. She ventures to the dungeon below to speak to a demon for answers to questions she has long bottled up. Urged on by a handsome soldier, Soraya does all that she can to find answers and lift her curse - but she finds her choices have consequences she could have never imagined.

Who is she and who is she becoming? Is she who she wants to be? Is she powerless or powerful?

Bashardoust writes eloquently, and her words captivate the reader with every paragraph. And Soraya's problems, though fantastical, are very much relatable. Problems with accepting yourself flaws and all? Struggles for finding your purpose and your place in the world? Issues with understanding and accepting your feelings? I think we've all been there. Soraya's overall character arc is spellbinding, and the twists and turns keep you wanting more until the very end.

I also love the love story - it isn't who you expect Soraya to fall for initially, but it is beautiful.

Overall, this is a fabulous book that blurs the line between princess and monster - in truth, aren't we all a little bit of both? I give this book 5/5 stars. Readers of YA fantasy, fairy tale inspired stories, and LGBTQ+ romances will fall in love with Girl, Serpent, Thorn. ...more

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