Assassin's Creed Mirage : Daughter of NO One by Maria Lewis - A Review

 

Assassin's Creed Mirage: Daughter of No One by Maria Lewis

My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Assassin's Creed Mirage : Daughter of No One by Maria Lewis, is the newest addition to the Assassin's Creed universe.

In this one Master Assassin Roshan’s past is revealed in the hunt along the Silk Road for a powerful mysterious artifact. Our story starts in Cairo in 824 and we follow Roshan as she tries to survive her mission. We are following two timelines. In the present, we find Roshan in a prison with no prospect of getting out alive. In the past, we meet a younger Roshan, who made a great sacrifice for her sisters.

I really enjoyed reading this book and the writing style was really good. .

It is adventurous and action-packed and a page turner. I really liked our main character Roshan. She is strong and determined to protect the people she loves, no matter the cost.

However, if I didn't know that this was an Assassin's Creed novel , I wouldn't have guessed it. The Assassin makes a really small appearance in the book.

About the book:

Cairo, 824 – In the bowels of prison, escape is out of the question. The best Roshan can hope for is a quick death. She certainly doesn’t expect a second chance offered by a cloaked stranger who says Roshan is exactly what they need: Someone who can disappear, who will do what needs to be done, someone expendable… Granted her freedom, Roshan joins a crew of shady figures assembled to steal a mysterious object being transported along the Silk Road towards Persia. Roshan’s otherworldly intuition proves vital as she fights to stay one step ahead of her backstabbing gang and survive the mission. For her employer holds the key to a world she can’t begin to fathom: a world she might have been destined for all along.

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Foxglove (Belladonna #2) by Adalyn Grace - A Review

 “She didn’t care to be a sunflower, unfurling her petals in the daylight for all to see. She would rather be an adorable little mushroom, thriving in the dark crevices where few ventured to look.”

― Adalyn Grace, Foxglove

Foxglove by Adalyn Grace
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Foxglove is the captivating sequel to the Gothic-infused Belladonna, in which Signa and Death face a supernatural foe determined to tear them apart.

I really liked Foxglove but to be honest Belladonna is still my favourite. I loved being back in this world and reading about Signa and Death. I really enjoyed the chapters with Blythe's POV as it made the book more interesting and I also liked the interactions between Blythe and Fate. Signa and Death are still my favourites but I am really curious about Wisteria (the 3rd book) where I believe that Blythe will be the focus of the story.

The events and revelations of the last part of the book were incredible and they made me want to read the sequel as soon as possible.

Foxglove was mysterious and dark, with a strong character development.

I am looking forward to the third and final book, Wisteria, to come out next year.

About the book:

A duke has been murdered. The lord of Thorn Grove has been framed. And Fate, the elusive brother of Death, has taken up residence in a sumptuous estate nearby. He's hellbent on revenge after Death took the life of the woman he loved many years ago...and now he's determined to have Signa for himself, no matter the cost.

Signa and her cousin Blythe are certain that Fate can save Elijah Hawthorne from prison if they will entertain his presence. But the more time the girls spend with Fate, the more frightening their reality becomes as Signa exhibits dramatic new powers that link her to Fate's past. With mysteries and danger around every corner, the cousins must decide if they can trust one another as they navigate their futures in high society, unravel the murders that haunt their family, and play Fate's unexpected games—all with their destinies hanging in the balance.

Dangerous, suspenseful, and seductive, this sequel to Signa and Death's story is as utterly romantic as it is perfectly deadly.

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The Sun and the Void )The Warring Gods #1) by Gabriela Romero-Lacruz - A Review

 

The Sun and the Void by Gabriela Romero-Lacruz
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

First of all can we just say that this cover is stunning. In person the book is even more beautiful and the Illumicrate edition that I own is gorgeous.

The Sun and the Void is inspired by the history and folklore of South America and it is a sweeping epic fantasy of colonialism, ancient magic, and two young women's quest for belonging. The book is an adventurous and dark fantasy book, with strong character development and a diverse cast of characters.

According to the author you can expect:

- Venezuelan and Colombian inspired landscapes

- Mythology drawn from Venezuelan folklore

- A Sapphic romance

- Magic-heavy swordfights

- Fantasy races/species unique to this world

I really liked the world building and the intricate magic system. I also really liked the writing style of the author. However, at some points I found the story to be a little slow for me and I couldn't connect with the characters.

About the book:

Reina is desperate.

Stuck living on the edges of society, her only salvation lies in an invitation from a grandmother she’s never known. But the journey is dangerous, and prayer can’t always avert disaster.

Attacked by creatures that stalk the region, Reina is on the verge of death until her grandmother, a dark sorceress, intervenes. Now dependent on the Doña’s magic for her life, Reina will do anything to earn—and keep—her favor. Even the bidding of an ancient god who whispers to her at night.

Eva Kesare is unwanted.

Illegitimate and of mixed heritage, Eva is her family’s shame. She tries her best to be perfect and to hide her oddities. But Eva is hiding a secret: magic calls to her.

Eva knows she should fight the temptation. Magic is the sign of the dark god, and using it is punishable by death. Yet, it’s hard to deny power when it has always been denied to you. Eva is walking a dangerous path, one that gets stranger every day. And, in the end, she’ll become something she never imagined.

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West Side Love Story (Queens of Mariachi #1) by Priscilla Oliveras - A review

 

West Side Love Story by Priscilla Oliveras

My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I know that contemporary romance is not my typical genre but at the time I wanted something that wasn't fantasy and this book seemed like a good choice.

It was actually a good read and I enjoyed it. It is a heart-stirring romance of star-crossed love, feuding familias, and the bonds of sisterhood.

It features the tropes of forbidden romance and found family. The story is a Romeo and Juliette And West Side Story reimagining in the modern world.

West Side Love Story is a fun and sweet story with really good family dynamics. This is a romance mixed with strong family dynamics. Family is important and plays a huge role in the book.

There is also a lot of Spanglish in the book, but that doesn't affect your reading if you are not a Spanish-speaker.

About the book:

Two familias in Texas, both alike in dignity, rivalries, and passion…

Having grown up in the nurturing household of Casa Capuleta, Mariana will do anything for familia. To solve her adoptive parents’ financial problems amid their rapidly changing San Antonio comunidad, Mariana and her younger sisters are determined to win the Battle of the Mariachi Bands. That means competing against Hugo Montero, their father’s arch nemesis, and his band and escalating a decades-old feud. It also raises the stakes of Mariana’s forbidden attraction for a certain dark-eyed mariachi who sets her heart racing. 

To Angelo Montero’s familia, Mariana is also strictly off-limits. But that doesn’t stop him from pursuing her. As their secret affair intensifies and the competition grows fierce, they’re swept up in a brewing storm of betrayals, rivalries, and broken ties. Against the odds, they vow to bring peace. But sacrifices must be made and consequences weighed for two star-crossed lovers to make beautiful music together.

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Belladonna (Belladonna #1) by Adalyn Grace - A Review

 

Belladonna by Adalyn Grace
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

When I first heard about this book, I wasn't so much interested in picking it up. However, thanks to the lovely ladies at #booktalkwithwifey I picked it up this month and lved it!

Belladonna is a YA Fantasy book with romance and mystery elements. We follow Signa, who for as long as she has been alive, the people in her life are dying...

I really liked the storyline and the author's writing. The charactrs are very well-written as well as the romance. The book has a gothic stmosphere, an interesting love interest and a murder mystery that has you guessing at every chapter. I also really liked the interactions and banter between Signa and Death.

Highly recommend it !!

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Witch Hat Atelier, vol. 1 by Kamome Shirahama, A Review

 

Witch Hat Atelier, Vol. 1 by Kamome Shirahama
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Witch Hat Atelier is the first manga that I read and I must say that I am impressed. I have already bought the next two volumes.

It is a fantasy manga full of magic. We follow Coco, who dreams to become a witch. However, everyone tells her that witches are born an not made. She believes that until she comes across a traveling magician and everything changes.

I loved it from the beginning. The plot and teh characters are really good with a lot of potential. The art style is beautiful and really cute and I also really liked the magic system.

Now, let's move to the next volume...

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The History of the World in Bite-Sized Chunks by Emma Marriott - A Review

 

The History of the World in Bite-Sized Chunks by Emma Marriott
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The History of the World in Bite-sized chunks by Emma Marriott is a history non-fiction book. Thislittle book is full of informationabout the history of the world and it does it in a very approachable way. In small chapters you can read about the major historical momments of the world beginning from the earliest civilizations in 3500 BC until the founding of the UN in 1945.

I really liked that each section of the book was split in smaller sections depending on the area i.e.. Middle -East, Europe etc. Usually these kind of books pay more attention the the Western part of the world. This wasn't the case here and I really appreciated it.

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Two Twisted Crowns (The Shepherd King #2) by Rachel Gillig - A Review

 

Two Twisted Crowns by Rachel Gillig
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

When I saw Two Twisted Crowns was available on Netgalley, I had to request it. One Dark Window was one of my favourite reads, so when my request was approved I was really excited . I started reading it immediately and as the first one it was also a page-turner.
This book is everything that I wanted from a sequel. The story continues perfectly and we dee how the characters developed. The world-building and the magic system is still excellent and I really loved the author's writing style, which gives the book an atmospheric feel.
The book is medium -paced, dark, adventurous, mysterious and emotional, with lovable characters.

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