REVIEW: Iron Gold by Pierce Brown

Iron Gold by Pierce Brown


Release Date: January 16, 2018

My Rating: 5 stars

Summary: They call him father, liberator, warlord, Reaper. But he feels a boy as he falls toward the pale blue planet, his armor red, his army vast, his heart heavy. It is the tenth year of war and the thirty-second of his life.

A decade ago, Darrow was the hero of the revolution he believed would break the chains of the Society. But the Rising has shattered everything: Instead of peace and freedom, it has brought endless war. Now he must risk everything he has fought for on one last desperate mission. Darrow still believes he can save everyone, but can he save himself?

And throughout the worlds, other destinies entwine with Darrow’s to change his fate forever:

A young Red girl flees tragedy in her refugee camp and achieves for herself a new life she could never have imagined.

An ex-soldier broken by grief is forced to steal the most valuable thing in the galaxy—or pay with his life.

And Lysander au Lune, the heir in exile to the sovereign, wanders the stars with his mentor, Cassius, haunted by the loss of the world that Darrow transformed, and dreaming of what will rise from its ashes.

Red Rising was the story of the end of one universe, and Iron Gold is the story of the creation of a new one. Witness the beginning of a stunning new saga of tragedy and triumph from masterly New York Times bestselling author Pierce Brown.

MINI-REVIEW: Reign of the Fallen by Sarah Glenn Marsh

**I received an ARC of this book from the publisher. In no way was I compensated for this review, and these are my honest opinions.**


Reign of the Fallen by Sarah Glenn Marsh


Release Date: January 23, 2018

My Rating: 3.5 stars

Summary: Odessa is one of Karthia's master necromancers, catering to the kingdom's ruling Dead. Whenever a noble dies, it's Odessa's job to raise them by retrieving their souls from a dreamy and dangerous shadow world called the Deadlands. But there is a cost to being raised--the Dead must remain shrouded, or risk transforming into zombie-like monsters known as Shades. If even a hint of flesh is exposed, the grotesque transformation will begin.
A dramatic uptick in Shade attacks raises suspicions and fears among Odessa's necromancer community. Soon a crushing loss of one of their own reveals a disturbing conspiracy: someone is intentionally creating Shades by tearing shrouds from the Dead--and training them to attack. Odessa is faced with a terrifying question: What if her necromancer's magic is the weapon that brings Karthia to its knees?

LIST: most anticipated 2018 releases

  1. 2018 sounds like an amazing year for books so let’s see what we have (note: dates are subject to change, especially the ones scheduled for later in the year)

LIST: soc characters and book recs

do you love six of crows? do you have a favorite character from six of crows? well, pick a character (whether they're your favorite or not), and find a book to read!

LIST: best books of 2017

I only created this blog this year, but I've posted a lot more than I thought I would honestly. I'm not quite sure how often I'll be able to post next year, but based on how this semester has gone, it won't be a lot. I'll do my best though!

MINI-REVIEW: Frankie by Shivaun Plozza

**I received this ARC through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. In no way was I compensated for this review.**


Frankie by Shivaun Plozza


Release Date: November 7, 2017

My Rating: 4 stars

Summary: Frankie Vega is angry. Just ask the guy whose nose she broke. Or the cop investigating the burglary she witnessed, or her cheating ex-boyfriend or her aunt who's tired of giving second chances...When a kid shows up claiming to be Frankie's half brother, it opens the door to a past she doesn't want to remember. And when that kid goes missing, the only person willing to help is a boy with stupidly blue eyes … and secrets of his own. Frankie's search for the truth might change her life, or cost her everything.

TOUR: Rosemarked by Livia Blackburne

I am so excited that Livia Blackburne's Rosemarked is out! I've been waiting for this book ever since I've heard of it. Can't wait to start it! Here's a word from the author herself!
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