What The River Knows by Isabel Ibanez
What The River Knows is an exciting magical fantasy that delves into the world of old magic and the mysteries of the Last Pharaoh of Egypt. Filled with lush storytelling, this book pulls you in.
Lady Tan's Circle of Women by Lisa See
What an eye-opener into the fictionalized life of an actual woman in 15th century China. Lady Tan, under the tutelage of her doctor grandparents, became a female doctor specializing in treating women. Lady Tan was a remarkable human being and her life as a medical professional made for a fascinating read.
The Forest Grimm by Kathryn Purdie
I adore Kathryn Purdie! I have loved every single book that she has written and The Forest Grimm is no exception. What a fun take on The Grimm stories, so many of them are woven in together in neat ways.
Bring Me Your Midnight by Rachael Griffin
Bring Me Your Midnight by Rachael Griffin is a must read this August! Filled with magic, romance, and deceit this one was hard for me to put down.
Silver in the Bone by Alexandra Bracken
This book is phenomenal! I finished this so fast because I just couldn't put it down. The characters are beautifully written and the world building is fantastic.
Threads That Bind by Kika Hatzopoulou
I must say The Threads That Bind is a fantastic book! It's one of those books that I wish I could have put all of my responsibilities on hold and just hunkered down to read uninterrupted until it was finished.
The Spirit Girls by Dawn Merriman
I love love love paranormal mystery books as long as they are written well. I feel like paranormal books are often written kind of cheesy.
Spirit Girls by Dawn Merriman is written in the best way possible. The character building is fantastic.
Pieces Of Me by Kate McLaughlin
Pieces of Me dives deeply into the world of Dylan's mind and what she begins calling her system. Although not written by someone who has DID (Dissociative Identity Disorder) the author Kate McLaughlin did a lot of work and research so she could portray this disability as accurately as possible. There are triggers within this book about sexual abuse, and suicide so please be aware of this before venturing into this novel.
Pinata by Leopoldo Gout
A trip to Mexico to work on a project to preserve a cathedral that is being turned into a high class resort brings Carmen back home to Mexico with her two daughters. While woodworking on the Cathedral an accident with scaffolding knocks open a closed off room where Luna finds an old pinata from which something dark resides.
Wildblood by Lauren Blackwood
Victoria works or better yet is mildly enslaved by Exotic Lands Touring Company where several other Wildbloods like herself are kept, under the threat of death if they try to leave. Wildbloods hold a type of magic in their veins that they refer to as their science.
Queen Among The Dead by Lesley Livingston
I'm a sucker for Celtic lore so this book was a must read for me and should be for you as well. Filled with magic it's full of banshees, shapeshifters, and Druids.
The Vanishing by David Slater
Set during the Holocaust David Slater brings this book to life in a brutal yet beautiful way.
Legacy Witches by Cass Kay
First off this book does contain triggers such as Graphic Violence, Assault and Murder. If you can handle those things than you must read Legacy Witches.
The Sign for Home by Blair Fell
Such an enjoyable and informative read - one of the best of my summer!
Belladonna by Adalyn Grace
This has got to be easily one of my most favorite books that I’ve read this year! Full of mystery, suspense, death and murder.