Category Archives: Dark Fantasy

Hooked by Emily McIntire Book Review

3 stars / 4 spicy peppers

Read at your own risk. 

The War of Lost Hearts Series Review

4.5 stars / 2.5 spicy peppers

If you’re looking for an intense, dark, and war-torn story with slim chances and fierce romance, then The War of Lost Hearts trilogy is for you.

Carissa Broadbent weaves a bloody story about war, survivor’s guilt, and vengeance. This is a brutal story about rising up against harmful leaders, always having an option, pushing for what you want, and loving each other. 

If you’re wanting to follow Tissanah and Max as they navigate their way from the bottom of the barrel to the top if only to help those they love and give people…

Mother of Death & Dawn by Carissa Broadbent Book Review

4.5 stars / 3 spicy peppers

I can’t believe it’s actually over. It’s over and I have so many feelings. I cried so hard after I finished the book. This was one of the best, if not the best, series I’ve ever read. Mother of Death & Dawn is simply a literary…

Kingdom of the Wicked Series Review

3 stars / 4 spicy peppers

Kingdom of the Wicked is a fantastical urban fantasy that follows Emilia di Carlo, a witch living in Sicily with her twin sister and family. Life is normal, as far as being a witch goes, until one day Emilia finds Vittoria dead, with her heart torn out.

Kingdom of the Feared by Kerri Maniscalo Book Review

2 stars / 5 spicy peppers

Kingdom of the Feared is the third book in the Kingdom of the Wicked trilogy. This was a much anticipated release of 2022, but it didn’t hold true.

A Touch of Darkness Series Review

2 stars / 5 spicy peppers

DNF @ 75% 

A Touch of Darkness series is an urban retelling of Hades and Persephone. While the premise is enticing, the books do not live up to the hype. The lackluster plot…

A Touch of Malice by Scarlett St. Clair Book Review

3 stars / 5 spicy peppers

A Touch of Malice is the book I’ve been waiting for in this series in terms of character growth for Persephone. But, in the end, the series has…

A Touch of Ruin by Scarlett St. Clair Book Review

3 stars / 5 spicy peppers

A Touch of Ruin is the anticipated sequel to A Touch of Darkness that we really didn’t need. While the premise was exciting and the…

A Touch of Darkness by Scarlett St. Clair Book Review

4 stars / 4 spicy peppers

A Touch of Darkness is a beautiful and modern retelling of Hades and Persephone’s love story. I adore these two, along with most of the characters…

The Dark One by Nikki St. Crowe Book Review

2 stars / 5 spicy peppers

I have come to the conclusion dark fantasy is not for me. This is the second dark fantasy series I have struck out on. I’m fine with books having different kinks…