The Reckoning is the third and final book in the Darkest Powers series by Kelley Armstrong. A fast-paced conclusion with great character growth. 4,5 stars
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Review: The Things We Said In Venice by Kristin Anderson
The Things We Said In Venice by Kristin Anderson is a very welcome trip outside of my usual genres. I received a review copy of this eco romance a while Read More
Review: Bright Ruin – Vic James
Bright Ruin is the third and last book in the Dark Gifts series by Vic James. Gilded Cage and Tarnished City are the first and second book, and if you Read More
Why I Use Fountain Pens To Write
Tessa shares her reasons why she uses fountain pens to write. And it’s not just because they’re fancy (they are, though!), or because it’s the writerly thing to do.
Review – Sworn to Transfer by Terah Edun
Sworn to Transfer by Terah Edun is the sequel to Sworn to Raise and continues Ciardis’ adventure in Sandrin. The story now has a darker layer and turns more complex with good execution. 4 stars.
Review: The Awakening by Kelley Armstrong
The Awakening is the sequel to The Summoning by Kelley Armstrong. Chloe is still figuring out the extent of her powers, what’s happening with the Edison group and who her allies are. 4 stars.
Best Reads of 2018 (so far)
Tessa’s best reads of 2018 (so far). With 25 books read, there are definitely some good ones and a few bad ones. Three books received a five star rating and are highlighted in this post. Don’t forget to check out the reviews of the other books.
ARC Review – The Book of Peril by Melissa McShane
The Book of Peril is the sequel to The Book of Secrets by Melissa McShane. Story continues with Helena Davies getting accustomed to her duties as the custodian of the oracle, Abernathy’s. 4,5 stars for this New Adult fantasy romance.
Bookhaul Spring 2018
Tessa has a few new books; bought, given or borrowed. Check out the list of her bookhaul and the new additions to her ‘to read list’.
On My Mind: The Path I’ve Walked
Turning thirty has Tessa reminiscing about the past decade. She talks about how she realised that writing fiction was what she wanted to do most and how she got to that point.