A Deception of Courts is the third book in Realms of Fey series by Ben Alderson. Due to the nature of the plot so far, this review will contain minor spoilers. Following in the footsteps of A Kingdom of Lies, Ben Alderson picks up just a short time later as Robin Icethorn and his new love ...
Fast-Paced, Emotional, and Unexpected, Ben Alderson Weaves Self-Discovery with Romance in ‘A Kingdom of Lies’
Picking up where A Betrayal of Storms left off, Ben Alderson throws the reader into a banter-fueled training session between the newly crowned king of the Icethorn court, Robin, and his tender-hearted, mysterious cinnamon roll of a bodyguard, Erix in A Kingdom of Lies. War is on the horizon, and ...
Elemental Magic and Destiny Intertwine, Unearthing Fae Secrets and Political Intrigue in Ben Alderson’s ‘A Betrayal of Storms’
Ben Alderson kicks off the Realms of Fey series in the recently re-released, A Betrayal of Storms, a strangers-to-lovers, bodyguard fantasy romance featuring a queer-normative cast and a fascinating magic system. Well-worn tropes shine throughout, but as a whole, the first installment in the series, ...
Seething Political Rage Fuels a Slow-Paced, Relevant Sequel in Xiran Jay Zhao’s ‘Heavenly Tyrant’
Rebellion, revolution, and rage collide in the highly anticipated sequel to Iron Widow as Zetian, the newly crowned empress of Huaxia, attempts to quell unrest, reinforce her position, and enact real change, all while appeasing the gods – and the newly resurrected First Emperor, Qin Zheng, in ...
Childhood Frenemies Take on Fake Dating in Mazey Eddings’ ‘The Plus One,’ A Poignant Romance Tackling PTSD and Therapy
Darker in tone, but no less charming, Mazey Eddings captivates while breaking hearts in The Plus One, offering a poignant glimpse into the reality of living with untreated PTSD amidst the backdrop of a wholesome frenemies-to-lovers romance. When Indira Papadakis walks in on a peanut butter ...
Fierce, Feral and Full of Fungal Fright, CG Drews’ ‘Don’t Let the Forest In’ is an Anxiety-Fueled Nightmare, Pairing Plant Horror with Frenzied Obsession
Lush, lyrical, and full of profound longing, CG Drews explores grief, trauma, and loss through a deliciously co-dependent relationship between two outcasted boys during their final year at a private boarding school bordering a forest in Don’t Let the Forest In. Andrew Perrault hasn’t heard from ...