Gretchen C. Hohmeyer's Blog, page 20
July 22, 2021
Realm Breaker Broke Me | ARC Review
I should have reviewed this new one by Victoria Aveyard last week, but it was … a fight to finish it, to say the least. This was just not the book for me – but now you get to watch me lose my mind on camera, I guess?
July 19, 2021
The Last Fallen Star by Graci Kim ARC Review | Betwixt the Books Reviews
Wherein we complete 1 of our joint review challenges, start another, and discuss a new diverse middle grade fantasy book with Korean folklore!
July 15, 2021
Am I Cursed? | Sands of Arawiya by Hafsah Faizal Series Review
Let me be clear: I loved the first book in this series, We Hunt the Flame. I did not, however, find the second book (We Free the Stars) to be a great conclusion. It was fine! But not great. And I am on a streak of series that don’t end as well as I think they should … so I’m cranky.
July 12, 2021
2 Fantasy Romance Series Reviewed … with Sadness
In which I read two fantasy romance series back to back, both of which had good first books, better second books, and then fell apart in the third one. After The Folk of the Air also disappointed me, am I doomed to read unsatisfying series for a while? Please leave recommendations for good ones in the comments, I’m struggling.
July 8, 2021
Heathers Book Tag | Betwixt the Books
Wherein Michaela and Gretchen answer the prompts put forth by the Heathers Book Tag.
July 5, 2021
So Many Fake Engagements! | Romance Novel Mini-Reviews
I read two incredibly similar fake engagement books back to back, but one had a little extra level of characters and relationships than the other. Watch on for more!
July 1, 2021
2021 Q1 Wrap Up | 32 Books Between Jan and Mar
I tried so very, very hard to make this quick, but 32 books do not make for a fast time, even though I’ve already reviewed many of these on the channel. Actually, I was amazed how few I’d even talked about! This has something for everyone who reads as weirdly as me: young adult, fantasy, romance, and nonfiction. You can also skip towards the end to get my top pick so far in each category. Enjoy!
June 28, 2021
Get to Know the Fantasy Reader Tag | Betwixt the Books
Wherein me and Michaela let you in on their history with fantasy as well as give you some recommendations of favorite fantasy reads for all ages.
June 24, 2021
Twice Shy by Sarah Hogle | ARC Review
After Hogle’s debut was one of my top 5 novels of last year, the bar could not be higher for this one. Maybe … too high? Watch on to find out!
June 21, 2021
Unpopular Opinion? “Folk of the Air” by Holly Black Series Review
SPOILERS AHEAD! This is part series review, part rant, part gush over The Cruel Prince, The Wicked King, and The Queen of Nothing by Holly Black. I wanted to love these books SO much, and almost did. And then. And then. Well. Get ready for the rant, folks.
