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Sign of the Raven by Brynn Danu My rating: 5 of 5 stars A New Old Tale With a mixture of Eastern European and African mythologies, The Sign of the Raven is a wonderful tale of two cultures merging together to defeat a common enemy. This book is a fresh take of fantastical tales surrounding political conflict, combined cultures, and full of beloved couples and characters. Plus, it ends having readers craving more. A great recommendation for all fantasy lovers who crave a fresh take on their favorite genre. View all my reviews

Hey everyone! My book will be on sale for 99¢ from October 24th to October 30th. Please feel free to check it out (and let me know what you all think by rating or reviewing it. I'd love to hear your feedback). It is still free to read if you have Kindle+. Link to the Amazon page is here .

House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas My rating: 4 of 5 stars Light It Up **Minor Spoiler** Step back into the Maasverse with the House of Earth and Blood. Ever wondered what ACOTAR and TOG would be like if they were Urban Fantasy? Well, here it is, and just as addicting as its counterparts. HOEAB follows half-fae Bryce Quinlan as she is coerced to help solve a mystery that involves the death of her best friend years prior, and must learn to finally move on and accept her place in Midgard. Great story, better than I expected. I look forward to the next one. View all my reviews

Crown Me Yours by Liv Zander My rating: 4 of 5 stars "Now is all we're given." **Minor Spoiler (but if you read Book 1, then you're safe)** A continuation of Crown Me Dead, Elara must continue to find a way to break the curse that caused the Rot. And Vale just might know how. But courting Death is not so easy. Zander created a unique way to represent love and grief, Life and Death, with this story. A well-blended mixture of joy, pain, comedy and grief: the things that make a life what it is. 4.5 stars for me. View all my reviews

 Hello, Book Lovers! I have an official author webpage! It is simply my name with a ".com" at the end of it 😊. You can access it here . It is brand new, so it's still in the building stage. I hope you all get to see it and watch as it grows. I look forward to hearing what you all think as I continue this writing journey.  Until then, Book Lovers!

Tower of Dawn by Sarah J. Maas My rating: 5 of 5 stars An Equal Fight Taking place the same time as Empire of Storms, Tower of Dawn follows Choal's and Nesryn's journey to the Southern Continent to find allies and a way to heal the new Hand of the King of Ardalan. Can they gain what they seek before darkness spreads over the Continent? I didn't tandem read this book with EOS, but it was just as enjoyable as the rest of the Throne of Glass series so far. Now onto the final battle. View all my reviews

Crown Me Dead by Liv Zander My rating: 4 of 5 stars The Glorious Rot It's rare to come across a story that is slow and fast-paced at the same time, and that works for this book. Set in a plague ridden kingdom, Elara, the daughter of a gravedigger, has an opportunity to end a rumored curse that's tied to the crown. Elara thought she understood death, until... Gripping prose, great build up, and shocking ending. Leads the reader directly to the sequel. View all my reviews

Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J. Maas My rating: 5 of 5 stars To Whatever End The fight for a better world continues in this epic, emotional story of a princess who loved her kingdom, and would do anything to protect it and find her way home. I am left whirling with this series! My emotions are brimming, and I struggle to hold them back after completing this book. It ended so well! And with Elizabeth Evans's audio: top-tier level of work. I will keep this story within me forever, "to whatever end." The Throne of Glass series is a highly recommended read! View all my reviews My Instagram reels reacting to this book:  It's Done  The journey continues...

  Hello Book Lovers! It is time! The Soldier and the Healer  is now available for purchase on Amazon. At this time, only the eBook is available. Once I finish a few touch-ups to the cover, the paperback will be ready for purchase as well. I’ll keep you updated when it becomes available— soon, I promise! If you're a  Kindle Unlimited  member, you can find The Soldier and the Healer there, ready to read. Also, as a reminder, if you would like to read exclusive posts related to The Soldier and the Healer , you can find them on the D.S. Matthews Publishing Patreon page. I look forward to seeing what you all think about my book, and I hope you enjoy what you read! Until next post, Book Lovers! 💚

 Hello, book lovers! I have done something exciting: I have had my first book published, The Soldier and the Healer ! It is a low-fantasy historical romance, with a dash of military and religious intrigue. A recommended read for history lovers and readers who enjoy strong-willed characters who refuse to let trauma define them. If you would like to see its promo reel (live on Instagram now!), you can find it here . Should you want free updates or subscribe for exciting behind-the-scenes content, consider visiting D.S. Matthews Publishing's Patreon page. The Soldier and the Healer is a four-part novel that follows the titular characters, Art and Sadhbh, whose lives become intertwined during wartime. As they begin to heal from their personal traumas together, conflict interrupts their healing. Can one small request alter everything and bring an end to the war? Or separate Art and Sadhbh forever? The paperback release date will be announced soon. The e-book is currently in the re...

Bright Burns the Flame by Angelina J. Steffort My rating: 4 of 5 stars A Burning Adventure Set in the Alcunaire metaverse, the story follows the street Elory Vednis. In order to escape a death sentence, she takes up an offer to attend the Ashward Academy, where people train to weaponoze their magic. Problem is, Lory doesn't appear to have any. A mixture of Hunger Games and Desendant with a dash of Prince of Persia vibes, follow Lory as she learns there's more to her than being an invisible, low-life street rat. View all my reviews

 Hello, book lovers (and anyone who is still following me)! (Also, Nanners says hello too, and wouldn't mind a boop on the nose). It has been a busy life so far, indeed! I know how sporadic my posts have been over the years; it's something I'm still working on. But after obtaining a stable job, earning my Master's in Imaginative Literature, and dipping my feet into editing, I am going to try to give this blog the love and attention it deserves! First off, I will be doing some updates/editing on my blog, so expect some changes to come. Second, I will be posting my book reviews directly from Goodreads to this page (did you know I have over 300 reviews on that website? Wow!) Third, as usual, I have a busy life and tend to be forgetful. So, I will do my best to post as much as I can, especially with the new projects happening in my life. Speaking of projects, number 4, I am getting into editing and have recently been working with a new author, D.S. Matthews. He writes in mu...

Red Runs the Blood by Angelina J. Steffort My rating: 4 of 5 stars The Truth Slowly Exposed After Lory's trial in the mountains, more than just her power is exposed. As she returns to Ashthorn Academy and has climbed the ranks, Lory learns more about her powers, her strength, and just how closely she is tied to the prophecy Khayrivven's father predicted years ago. But after fighting to survive, Lory now must learn to how far she is willing to go to protect what she has gained, even killing for it if it comes to that point. Red Runs the Blood is a compelling sequel to Bright Burn the Flame , a series set in Steffort's Alcunaire world. A great read for magic lovers, those that enjoys low burns, and ponder how a prophecy slowly takes shape. View all my reviews