Court of Bitter Thorn (The Fae of Bitter Thorn #1)

Written by: Kay L. Moody

I was given an ARC and I loved every minute of it, I read it all through and could wait to finish it. This book has many twists in it and each one keeps you on your toes as you read through the adventures that Elora has.

The book follows Elora and her journey at the age of 17 and being betrothed. Elora didn't believe in Faerie, she thought that it was all a tall tale. Brannick needs helps and makes her an agreement, which she doesn't know that she would be forced to keep once she agreed fully, thinking it was just a joke she agrees to a certain terms (which you can read about). She finds out it was not a joke and isn't happy about it when she pretty much gets dragged to in to Faerie.

I hope to read the next installment when it comes out as I have loved this story right to the end, curious on what will happen in the next book.


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Book Description:

Faerie wasn’t supposed to be real.

Tricked by a fae prince, Elora is stuck in the Faerie realm far from her young sisters who depend on her for survival. Under the terms of her bargain, she can’t go home to the mortal world until Prince Brannick becomes the next High King.

Or until he’s taken out of the running…

Sabotaging Brannick’s chance at the crown will be much faster than helping him win. The fae prince may be charming, powerful, and wickedly handsome, but that won’t stop Elora from selling his secrets to the highest bidder.

By day, she uses her master sword skills to train the prince, while ignoring her growing attraction to him. By night, she conspires with a rival king in a nearby court whose plans could destroy half of Faerie.

If she gets caught, Brannick will kill her. But what’s life without a little bit of danger?

The Elements of the Storm (The Elements of Kamdaria #3)

This is a book series of:
Book 9 - Water Storm
Book 10 - Air Storm
Book 11 - Earth Storm
Book 12 - Fire Storm

Written by: Kay L. Moody

These last 4 books in the saga (9, 10, 11, and 12) really wrap up all your unanswered questions that you would have thought of and more for that matter. There are answers in here that weren't even really brought up until you got the answer and was like "oh, that's something I never would have thought to question but such a great explanation even if I had questioned it"

I hope everyone checks them out cause they are packed full of action, romance, suspense, etc. It's everything you would want in a book and then more so.

Here are a couple links:
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Book Description:

With her life in ruin, Talise must head to the deadliest part of the empire.

Her heart is shattered. What little hope she has is hanging by a thread. She hides in the outer ring of Kamdaria where fear, destruction, and death reign. Winter’s icy tendrils curl in each day, and her difficulties only expand.

At first, she simply wants to survive. But war is still brewing in the other rings. Even when she tries to ignore it, power and poison force her to take sides.

As her enemy is evolving, she still has to help the citizens, train with the elements, and build an army. Winter storms and surprise attacks make every day more difficult than the last. And time is running out…

If Talise doesn’t survive long enough to fulfill her duty, Kamdaria will be lost forever.

This book includes novellas 9-12 of The Elements of Kamdaria:
Water Storm, Air Storm, Earth Storm, and Fire Storm.

The Elements of the Gate (The Elements of Kamdaria #2)

This is a book series of:
Book 5 - River Gate
Book 6 - Smoke Gate
Book 7 - Vine Gate
Book 8 - Ember Gate

Written by: Kay L. Moody

This is the second grouped up books in the series, with it being books 5, 6, 7, and 8. This one opens doors to questions that you never thought to ask. It also ties up some ends which is great, cause having more doors opening with nothing closing could lead to a too hectic ending.

The book gives good details and helps you visualize everything that is happening without it getting boring with too many details at once.

I received this as an ARC, I have been able to follow this great series from beginning to end (this is not the end, it is the middle parts) and I have loved every minute of it. This review is my own unbiased thoughts of the series. I am truly thankful that I was able to read this series. I am sure many will enjoy it to the fullest.

Here are a couple links:
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Book Description:

The empire is full of unrest.

Talise is ready to accept her new leadership roles but isn’t sure how. It doesn’t help that the emperor wants to take out enemy bases, yet he remains oblivious to the other conflicts around them.

The aristocratic citizens of the Crown are angry at the emperor for lying about their enemy. The middle-class citizens of the Gate are angry at the state of their once great empire. And the poor, desperate citizens of the Storm are beginning to awake after years of oppression.

Problems multiply when the enemy obtains knowledge about a mysterious amulet that has the power to destroy armies. With her heart still in pieces, Talise struggles to meet the obstacles ahead. But the truth soon becomes clear.

If she can’t gain back loyalty from the citizens and find the ancient amulet, the empire will be lost forever.

The book includes novellas 5-8 of The Elements of Kamdaria:
River Gate, Smoke Gate, Vine Gate, and Ember Gate

The Elements of the Crown (The Elements of Kamdaria #1)

This is a book series of:
Book 1 - Ice Crown
Book 2 - Wind Crown
Book 3 - Dust Crown
Book 4 - Flame Crown

Written by: Kay L. Moody

Great compilation of all 4 books that are currently available, cant wait to check out the next book in the series, The books are all about trying to be a Master Shaper. It mostly follows Talise as she attempts to be the Master Shaper but it also shows you Aaden progress through Talise's eyes.

Each of the 4 books contained within this (Ice Crown, Wind Crown, Dust Crown, and Flame Crown) are great short novels to read, each one you read and learn why the name is what it is, it's very interesting.

There are some twists and turns in the books that you won't see coming and I loved reading every minute of it.



This is more from my first impression of the first book when I read it before it became a part of a set of 4:

This book is a very fast read. It doesn't linger in areas, and in fact there is more that I would have liked to see, like training updates instead of just "10 years later". It follows Talise who is from the poorest area called the Storm and whom has never has seen one that can bend elements, especially like she can.

Talise can leave the Storm forever, is after the 10 years of training her element manipulations she wins the final competition to work for the emperor. She has Marmie who is her loved one that pushed her forward to this training and to try to win her own way out of the storm, but there will be no way out for Marmie herself.

In the final year (year 10) all the schools gather their last class and puts them together, that is where Talise meets Aaden. One who might just beat her out of the competition if she is not careful. She sees a trick that Aaden has up his sleeve which is very impressive, so she has to think of way to out do that trick or else she won't have a hope of winning in her mind. Does she risk it to try and win, or does she just give up and go home to Marmie.

Here are a couple links:
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Book Description:

Talise has a gift that could save her life.

In an empire divided into three rings, seventeen-year-old Talise is from the outer ring. This dangerous and crime-laden land has one constant… death.

Her only chance for escape is to become Master Shaper—an honored position in the palace court and military. Each year, the emperor chooses one student to receive the title.

After ten years of training at an elite academy, Talise clearly has a gift for manipulating the elements of water, air, earth, and fire. But Aaden, a handsome student from the privileged inner ring, is poised to steal the title away from her.

When they come before the emperor, he is impressed with the great skill both Talise and Aaden possess. He presents them with a set of trials, and she knows this is the chance she needs to prove herself. As long as Aaden doesn’t ruin everything.

But secrets hide in every corner of the palace, masking a conflict far more dangerous than her previous home in the outer ring. Now, she must play along with the emperor’s lies and games, or else she will lose her life to an enemy she never expected.

This book includes novellas 1-4 of The Elements of Kamdaria:

Ice Crown, Wind Crown, Dust Crown, and Flame Crown.

Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns #1)

Written by: Kay L. Moody

This was a great book, while I am glad to know you wouldn't have had to read the first Bitter Court series, I absolutely love that I have read it and can get the references that are contained within this novel.

I enjoyed reading this new perspective that is also a kind of continuation from the other series. I had been interested to know what the sisters were up to. I can't wait for the next novel and see what this series has in store and how it will play out.

The book is all focused on Chloe and her thoughts and journey years after she had left her eldest sister in Faerie. She swore she would never return but now Quintus has come and told her there was an issue within Faerie. She has some decisions ahead of her in the book, and what happens as a result of the choices shall be up to you to read and find out. ^_^

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.



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Book Description:

She vowed she’d never return to Faerie…
But vows were made to be broken.

As a human girl, Chloe is perfectly happy being back in the mortal realm where she belongs. She's even become the town apothecary. When a fae from her past shows up begging her to return to Faerie, she utterly refuses.

But then she finds out an angry group of mortals are using iron to hold an entire castle full of fae hostage. And of course, the hostages include Chloe's older sister and her sister's beloved.

Reluctantly, Chloe packs a bag for what is supposed to be a short trip to Faerie.

But the mortals are more powerful than she expected. To fuel them, they have weapons, flames, and revenge. They won't stop until they control every court in Faerie.

With the help of a new and mysterious magic and a too-handsome-for-his-own-good fae companion, Chloe has to save Faerie before her sister and the other fae are killed.

Capsized: An Urban Fantasy (The Anchored Series Book 4)

Written by: Bridget E. Baker

This book picks up right where the last left off. All the worlds are now converged into one and Alora is dealing with everything as it comes.

Alora still has no idea why Terra and the other worlds were brought about how how. The woman are having issues (but I will not say what that issue is, you can read about that in the book). Alora's dad is now awake and she is hopeful for the first time, for different reasons (again read the book for why).

Alora still dreams of her past, and as she gains memories she dreads what is to follow. Is she trying not to remember why and how she betrayed her father or is it something else?



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Book Description:

Valkyrie Fallen (Vikings and Vengeance #1)

Written by: Laurel Night

I absolutely loved this book. It really draws you in from the very first chapter as it talks about Brenna and the way she is living and how she came to find herself that way. There is so many areas in the novel that will have you in different emotional states, from happiness, sadness, up to the searing heat in certain scenes. There are many emotional scenes that jerk your heartstrings in all ways you can think of.

The way it ends leaves you craving for the next book and wanting more. I can not wait to see the next book and see how that one flows from the way this one ends. I will definitely be on the lookout for this book when it hits the shelves.

I got this as an ARC and I am so happy that I was able to read this. This review is my own thoughts on the novel and wouldn't change in the slightest. I have posted no tidbits or spoilers as it was sort-of requested.

This book will not let you down if you like reading about action packed books with some heated scenes thrown in!

Here are a couple links: This book at the moment is to be released soon, so get your pre-order in, or if it is already out by the time you read this, go buy it and check it out, you wont be sorry you did.
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Book Description:

I’m a legendary Valkyrie, and for over a thousand years I’ve managed to avoid Odin’s gaze.
You know, from his one good eye.

The second I’m forced to reveal myself, he sends me back in time to live with the viking hordes who worshipped him.

But it’s impossible to keep a low profile in this tiny village, especially as my powers continue to grow. My only choice is to sail west where there are far more people and far less scrutiny.

And for that I need gold.

As I select the strongest warriors for my raiding party, I question if I’ll be able to say goodbye when the time comes. They’ve proven useful for more than fighting, and despite my long history of heartbreak, I’ve grown fond of these backward barbarians.

However, when Odin threatens my men to punish me, I have to make a choice—

Stick with my plan to run, or wage war against the gods?

Valkyrie Fallen is the first book in the Vikings & Vengeance series, featuring vengeful Norse gods, three sexy viking men, and one seriously pissed off valkyrie. Expect lots of action, adventure, and a swoon-worthy romance between a foul-mouthed, millennia-old warrior and the men she calls her own. This is a medium burn romance, and is not recommended for readers under 18.