Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Book Review: The Divine and the Cursed by J. E. Reed (Fae of Alastriona Book 1)


     Arianna was stolen from her family at eighteen and has been a slave for the last few months. She has only remained hidden because she has shown no fae powers, so far, but they can't be far off then there will be no hiding her bloodline. When the slavers are attacked and she is taken hope soars for a moment before crashing down. She is now the personal slave of the Cursed one. General Rion is ruthless and slaughtered countless of her kingdom. Now she is completely at his mercy. 

    I found this audiobook on YouTube then loved it so much that I didn't want to stop reading it to go to bed. Went to find the book on Kindle to purchase and discovered it was already in my TBR...happens more than I want to admit. I finished this book in one night and loved every second of it. 

    This is absolutely an enemies to lovers book that ends on a cliff-hanger. You start out wanting good things for her best friend, but by the end he's too....cute? Not sure what word to use there. This is a dark romantasy book that includes beatings, murder, slavery, and mentioned rape. Please check trigger warnings before you read. 

    I will absolutely be reading on in this series. I loved how she slowly revealed her powers to someone who she should hate and should hate her. I loved the fighting together. Yes he is burn the world down for her but she is also got an independent I can do it myself streak. Even if she got queasy afterwards. She will toughen up. Then there was the battle at the end. Loved everything in this book and can't wait to read more. 

    Rion is probably my favorite villain turned love interest that I have read in a long time. Absolutely hands down. Thinks he is beyond saving and is all darkness but he is secretly mush that just wants love. Dawww. 

    This book is available on Kindle Unlimited or buy it on Amazon for $4.99 by clicking here

Sunday, August 24, 2025

Book Review: Nemesis by Anna Mocikat (Space Punks Book 4)


     Before heading to the tunnel Niemand  believes Hel and the crew should first go back to Ceres as the artifact previously found is part of a twin set. If that is true, the potential could be catastrophic. While thinking on this Hel and the crew travel to get supplies for the long journey through the tunnel. However, nothing with Nephilim's crew is ever cut and dry. Especially when an old lover turned foe is hot on their heels. 

    I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review. I have read every book that Anna has put out since I first found her and have yet to be disappointed by one. I will start by saying this is book 4 in an, as of yet, unfinished series. It cannot be read as a stand-alone and does end on a cliffhanger. The main purpose of this story has been accomplished while there is plenty more that still needs to be resolved. I will definitely be reading the next book whenever it comes out. On to this one. 

    I loved the writing and the scenery. We still have all of the same characters from the first 4 books along with 2 new characters from the last book. We have gained more information about the foes and about our puppies. Be that David or Grinder. Grinder has absolutely made his way to my favorite character spot, but of course how could a giant murderous cyber-dog not? 

    I can't wait to find out what this new information has in store for David and if the potential for a better future for the professor is there with his more recent attitude change. I love how the book left off right before the epilogue, although I do hope the one that was taken control of is going to survive and not be a vegetable afterwards. I am being very intentionally vague so as not to give anything away. 

    Absolutely loved everything about this fast paced and action filled book. 

    This book is available on Kindle Unlimited or buy it on Amazon for $4.99 by clicking here


Books by this author:

Shadow City (Shadow City Book 1)

Dark City (Shadow City Book 2)

Behind Blue Eyes (Behind Blue Eyes Book 1)

Fallen Angels (Behind Blue Eyes Book 2) 

War Games (Behind Blue Eyes Book 3)

Last Stand (Behind Blue Eyes Book 4)

The Tigress (Behind Blue Eyes Book 5)

Level 1 (Cyber Squad Book 1)

Level 2 (Cyber Squad Book 2)

Level 3 (Cyber Squad Book 3)

Nephilim Volume 1 (A Behind Blue Eyes Origin Story Book 1)

Nephilim Volume 2 (A Behind Blue Eyes Origin Story Book 2)

Nephilim Volume 3 (A Behind Blue Eyes Origin Story Book 3)

Space Punks (Space Punks Book 1)

Nightengale's Song (Space Punks Book 2)

Shadows of the Past (Space Punks Book 3)

Neon Nights (Neon Nights Book 1)

Neon Dreams (Neon Nights Book 2)