Phoenix Feather Fantasy Book Reviews

Episode 15 - Book of Night by Holly Black

This episode is a little bit all over the place. I read Book of Night over a month ago, but circumstances prevented me from recording. What were my final thoughts on this urban fantasy, shadow magic, criminal underbelly story? Listen to find out!

Episode 14 - The Prince of Secrets

This episode marks my first sequel review and my shortest review to date! You'd think I have more thoughts, but when it comes to this sequel my opinion is pretty to the point. So, did I think The Prince of Secrets improved upon what I found to be a delightful and charming low fantasy romance in The Lord of Stariel? Listen to find out! *Please bear in mind, this being a sequel that there are inherent spoilers for the first installment, so please listen at your own discretion.

Episode 13 - Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo

I'm back again after a much longer hiatus than anticipated. But I'm bringing with me a doozy of an episode: a review of the much loved Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo. If you're wondering why I'm reviewing a YA book when I have explicitly stated I do not like YA... well, listen to find out. (Content warning: I was feeling a little extra spicy with this one and drop a few more swear words than normal, including at least one f-bomb. Enjoy)

Episode 12 - The Lord of Stariel by AJ Lancaster

In the midst of kind of a low mood, this cozy fantasy romance (with just a dash of fae machinations) was everything I could have hoped for. What was my final rating? Listen to find out! The Lord of Stariel is the first book in the Stariel quartet, a romantic cozy fantasy series about fae, magical estates, and complicated families.

Episode 11 - House of Hollow by Krystal Sutherland

This Goodread's Choice Award nominee of 2021 had me riveted from start to finish! Seriously, I tore through this spooky YA horror novel in just two sittings. My final rating, though, might surprise you. Listen to find out why! CW: Mentions of suicide.