Bone of My Bone by Johanna Van Veen ~ a Review

by MK French

In 1635 Bavaria, Sister Ursula and a peasant named Elsebeth escape soldiers and war by fleeing into the forest. They find the gilded skull of a saint with a dying man, and know that reuniting it with its body can grant a wish. Ursula and Elsebeth search the countryside, but they're not the only ones. A necromancer is drawn to the relic's power, and the saint herself is whispering at night. And as the lines between blessing and curse blur, the women must face a harrowing truth: the magic they seek comes at a cost.

Amazon affiliate links are used on this site. A free book was provided for an honest review.

To Charm a Dark Prince by Kathryn Ann Kingsley ~ a Review

by MK French

When Gwen is transported to an Avalon trapped in crystal by Mordred, the Prince in Iron, she sees little means to escape. Striking a deal to get home, she joins Mordred's court intending to ruin his plans. The two have an instant attraction, complicating everything.

Amazon affiliate links are used on this site. A free book was provided for an honest review.

4 Fantasy Novels to Read

by MK French

Fantasy novels are so fun to read. Today I have 4 to add to your reading list. If you are participating in the Big Book Summer Challenge at Book by Book, then you are going to want to pick up the first two but if you are looking for a shorter read then the last two will fit the bill.

Amazon affiliate links are used on this site. Free books were provided for an honest review.

The Path of Thorns by A. G. Slatter ~ a Review

by MK French

Asher Todd becomes the Morwood family governess, with secrets and revenge in mind. The home itself is a dark place, and she soon grows fond of the children and the people in the village. People will be hurt if she carries out her revenge, but the plan is going out of control.

Amazon affiliate links are used on this site. A free book was provided for an honest review.

4 Books for Fans of Horror Novels

by MK French

I can read horror and dark fantasy any time of year, but I know some people prefer to only read it when it is bright and sunny outside. Today, I have books regardless of which category you fall in. Two are new books and two are older titles you might have missed.

Amazon affiliate links are used on this site. Free books were provided for an honest review.

3 Books Perfect for Halloween

by MK French

With Halloween just around the corner and the crisp air, it is the perfect time to add some chills and thrills to your reading list. The first two books featured are anthologies which are great to throw in your bag to read at lunch or in the carpool line. The second anthology is a collection of ghost stories so you might want to save that one for Halloween weekend. The final book today is a full-length, dark fantasy that is fantastic.

Amazon affiliate links are used on this site. Free books were provided for an honest review.

The Goddess of Nothing At All by Cat Rector ~ a Review & Giveaway

by MK French

In Norse myth, Sigyn married Loki and spent eternity keeping venom from falling onto him when he was punished. Most stories put Sigyn into a passive role, relegating her to a victim that the gods around her abuse. The Goddess of Nothing At All is now her story retold.

Amazon affiliate links are used on this site. A free book was provided for an honest review.

6 New Fantasy Novels to Read This Month

by MK French

You know that I love a good fantasy novel, and this month there are several great stories coming out. I don't want you to miss any of them so I've highlighted 5 fantasy books that will come out later this month and 1 that you can pick up today. I hope you enjoy them, too.

Amazon affiliate links are used on this site. Free books were provided for an honest review.

3 New & Notable YA Fantasy Novels

by MK French

I'm back with another list of not to be missed fantasy novels. This time I'm focusing on 3 young adult fantasy novels that have recently published or coming out later this month.

The Year of the Witching by Alexis Henderson ~ a Review

by MK French

Bethel is a religious settlement, and Immanuelle Moore is the embodiment of blasphemy. Her mother had a relationship with an outsider of a different race, disgracing her family. As a result, Immanuelle sought to praise the Father and conform in order to prove to the community that she was like all of the other women in the settlement. She stumbled into the Darkwood where the prophet had killed four witches in the past, and their ghosts grant Immanuelle powers and her dead mother's diary. Immanuelle soon realizes that there is a darkness in Bethel, and she has to be the one to help change the community.

Of Dragons, Feasts and Murders by Aliette de Bodard ~ a Review

by MK French

Dragon Prince Thuan brings home his husband Asmodeus to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Instead of family gatherings, they're greeted by a body on their doorstep. Asmodeus is delighted to investigate a murder, while Thuan is pulled into the political arena he wanted to give up. At the same time, they still have to navigate their way through their relationship.

Wicked Saints and Ruthless Gods by Emily A. Duncan ~ a Series Review

by MK French

Are you or your teen looking for a dark fantasy to enjoy this weekend? Check out the Something Dark and Holy series with book 1 and 2.

5 Books for Fans of Fantasy Novels

by MK French

Fantasy novels can be fun or dark, but almost always they are thought-provoking. Young adult fantasy novels can usually be enjoyed by all ages of readers, as is the case with the two on this list. As enjoyable as fantasy plots can be, it is often the world-building that sets them apart from other genres.

4 Books of Horror & Dark Fantasy

by MK French

A Violet Fire by Kelsey Quick ~ a Review

by MK French

Human blood is a scarce resource in Cain, a place ruled by vampires for centuries. To try to fill the shortage, humans are bred and blood is collected for the rich and powerful vampires. Wavorly is officially one of those service units, meant to donate her blood to her master for the rest of her life. She wasn't bred in Cain and is willing to do just about anything to escape its clutches, even though that carries a death penalty.

7 Horror Novels for Halloween Reading

by MK French

Monsters come in all shapes and sizes and often make up a central element of horror novels. They sometimes arise from different mythologies eager to feast on humans or corrupt them, which is the horror element that links them all together. Monsters are the other, the things that scare us because we don't understand it and don't want to. Most of the time, monsters have horrible features, teeth and claws, scales or fur, and mystical powers that can confuse or ensnare. Humans are caught up in it, the victims in a trap they can't get out of. Some humans, however, are able to fight back. Maybe they're brave enough or have allies with powers of their own. Maybe they have special tools or skills.

Either way, it's a battle for supremacy, and only one of them will ever win.

Stoker's Wilde by Stephen Hopstaken and Melissa Prusi ~ a Review

by MK French

Long before they became literary legends, Bram Stoker and Oscar Wilde had to team up to fight the Black Bishop. He wields supernatural forces with the intention of taking over the British Empire, so the two have to work together and with experts in the supernatural to battle werewolves and vampires in Victorian England.

White Stag by Kara Barbieri ~ a #YALit Review

by MK French

Janneke is the last child in a family of daughters, so she was raised instead as a boy would have been, hunting and tracking. As a result, she escaped the slaughter in her village but was still taken captive by Lydian. She is forced to be the thrall to his nephew Soren, who later uses the hunt for a new king after the Erlking's death to draw her further into his world. The two grow closer through the battles, and eventually, a choice has to be made in order to save both the world of monsters and that of humans.

5 Fantastic Books to Keep Your Kids Reading All Summer

by MK French

School's out (or will be soon)! Studies have shown that when kids do not read during the summer, they can lose half a grade level or more in reading skills. This "summer slide" effects other academic areas as well. Beyond the educational benefits, instilling a life-long love of reading will benefit your kids throughout life. Here are 5 books to keep your kids reading all summer.

Series Review: Temporal Armistice by Matthew S. Cox #MondayBlogs

by MK French

Matthew S. Cox released the first two books in his dark fantasy series Temporal Armistice in the latter half of 2017.