Tag Archives: Dark Fantasy

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.

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…

The Never King by Nikki St. Crowe Book Review

3 stars / 4 spicy peppers

The Never King is an entertaining dark spin on Peter Pan. It was enjoyable and a quick read— only took me 5 hours. I was honestly surprised at how small…

Crown of Crimson by Karina Halle Book Review

1 star / 5 spicy peppers

DNF at 50%

What a snooze fest. I rolled my eyes through so much of this book I’m surprised I can still see straight. I also zoned out…

The Crown of Gilded Bones by Jennifer Armentrout Book Review

5 stars / 4 spicy peppers

By far my favorite book in the series! I loved this book so much. It hit everything right for me. The drama, the action, the emotion, the romance! It was…