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Review: Of Elves & Embers by Elle Madison & Robin D Mahle

Published on by Amanda

5 / 5 Stars

I was thoroughly immersed in this world!

Of Elves & Embers starts off with a girls’ weekend to Vegas… that goes horribly wrong.

Ember has always felt off in her world, like something was missing. She’s lived a rough life and been mostly alone. This all changes when she’s taken through a portal in Vegas and becomes the captive of the Shadow King.

Now she’s surrounded by people who thinks she’s someone else and seem to hate her on sight. As she struggles with feelings of deja vu and unexpected memories that are not from her human life, it becomes a race for her to discover the truth, while dealing with consequences and threats from the past.

This book is full of fantastic characters that you love, hate, and hate to love. The world unfolds beautifully, as does the details Ember is missing. I couldn’t stop reading, as I waited for it to all unfold.

For me personally, an unexpected second chance is incredibly emotional, and I cried right along with Ember. There is some spice, but it’s the emotions behind it that make it so moving and so impactful. I adored this book!

Of Elves & Embers releases February 6th! Thank you so much to the authors for the ARC copy to read before release!

Book blurb from Goodreads:

A princess bound in flames.
A king living in shadows.
A forgotten vow written in the stars.


When I jetted off to Vegas for a reluctant girls’ weekend, the last thing I expected was to tumble through a portal into an alternate reality.

Now, I’m stuck in a world straight out of a fantasy, collared by a king who can’t stand the sight of me, and roped into a deal he insists I struck in a previous life – a life where I was an Elven princess, arch-rival to his court.

I keep telling myself it’s all a crazy dream, but the memories that barrage me every night are too real to ignore. And, as much as I hate to admit it, there’s this inexplicable pull towards this mysterious elf – my captor, my adversary, and, bizarrely, my protector.

King Hadeon is hiding things about our shared history, and I’m not sure I’m ready to dig into that mystery. Even if I dared, the revelations might be more than I can handle.

With the Moon Court Elves gunning for me and wraiths threatening to destroy everything, I’m racing against time and fate. I need to piece together my past life before it’s too late, and before history decides to repeat itself.

Review: Mirror of Malice by Tee Harlowe

Published on by Amanda

This book releases on January 24th!

5 / 5 Stars!

This is my new favorite fairytale retelling!

Liliath has been locked in a prison tower for two years, after her evil stepmother took over as queen. She’s been waiting for her betrothed to rescue her, so they can take back her kingdom. One day, she sees a cloaked man wearing his ring finally coming to get her, and he succeeds! Except, he isn’t her betrothed. She’s traded her prison for a kidnapper and thief.

Penn is the hulking, gorgeous, king of thieves. He’s spent a long time trying to steal the magic mirror and got the bonus of rescuing Liliath at the same time. The two argue from day one, and Penn tries to train her to be another of his thieves. Liliath will play along for now, but she isn’t worried about Penn’s end game. Her only concern is getting back to her land, stopping her stepmother, and helping her people.

I loved this book! It had plenty of Snow White elements with some Robin Hood thrown in, all while being original and captivating. I adored all of the thieves, and Penn and Liliath’s progression from enemies to more is extremely believable and provides some steam. The world that has been introduced is rich, with plenty more able to be delved in to in later books. There are more princesses around, with more fairytales to retell, so I cannot wait for the next book!

Book blurb from Goodreads:

He’s supposed to be my salvation, but he might just become my ruin.

I’m a prisoner in my own castle. Trapped by my apple-loving narcissist of a stepmother, desperate for my betrothed to rescue me.

Yet it’s not my one true love who comes—it’s the king of thieves. Just perfect.

He takes my stepmother’s mirror, the source of her power, but leaves with an additional treasure: me.

Now I’ve traded one prison for another. Penn Vanderbilt is cunning, captivating, and completely insufferable. He’s also secretive about his stolen goods . . . and the reason he kidnapped me.

Forget the thief’s plan. I’ve got one of my own: pretend to go along with his little scheme while plotting my escape.

I’ll only have to con the greatest con man alive. Never mind that I might be falling for him. The price of failing is my kingdom. But succeeding might just cost my heart.

Mirror of Malice is book one in Stolen Crowns, a series of steamy standalone but interconnected fairytale retellings. This enemies-to-lovers, opposites attract book is perfect for fans of banter, (very) snarky heroines, and slow-burn fantasy romance.