Weekly Spotlight - Series I've Completed Pt. 1

 

Sisters in Salem Series

Double double, twins spell trouble…

Hunter and Mercy Goode are twin witches, direct descendants of the founder of their town of Goodeville. As their ancestors have done before them, it is now time for the twins to learn what it means to be Gatekeepers–the protectors of the Gates to different underworlds, ancient portals between their world and realms where mythology rules and nightmares come to life.

When their mother becomes the first victim in a string of murders, the devastated sisters vow to avenge her death. But it will take more than magic to rein in the ancient mythological monsters who’ve infected their peaceful town.

Now Hunter and Mercy must come together and accept their destiny or risk being separated for good.

Book 1 Review        Book 2 Review       Book 3 Review

Twin Crowns Series

Wren Greenrock has always known that one day she would steal her sister's place in the palace. Trained from birth to return to the place of her parents' murder and usurp the only survivor, she will do anything to rise to power and protect the community of witches she loves. Or she would, if only a certain palace guard wasn't quite so distractingly attractive, and if her reckless magic didn't have a habit of causing trouble...

Princess Rose Valhart knows that with power comes responsibility. Marriage into a brutal kingdom awaits, and she will not let a small matter like waking up in the middle of the desert in the company of an extremely impertinent (and handsome) kidnapper get in the way of her royal duty. But life outside the palace walls is wilder and more beautiful than she ever imagined, and the witches she has long feared might turn out to be the family she never knew she was missing.

Two sisters separated at birth and raised into entirely different worlds are about to get to know each other's lives a whole lot better. But as coronation day looms closer and they each strive to claim their birthright, the sinister Kingsbreath, Willem Rathborne, becomes increasingly determined that neither will succeed. Who will ultimately rise to power and wear the crown?

Book 1 Review   Book 2 Review  Book 3 Review

Rebel Series

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Molly McAdams delivers the first captivating, stand-alone novel in her REDEMPTION series spin-off—the REBEL series . . . 

I’m not the kind of girl you forget. 

I wish I was. 

I wish I was normal. 

That I could blend into a crowd. Have a future with the man I’ve loved my entire life… 

Maxon James understands me in a way others can’t. 

For as long as I can remember, he’s vowed that one day he would claim my wild, rebel heart. God knows I wanted him to try. I wanted the life he promised me in his lyrics. 

But his assurances couldn’t change the past, and the infamous mafia blood in my veins guarantees my heart can’t be claimed. 

Somewhere along the way, I slipped. I let myself believe we could have it all. Now a dark, menacing shadow hovers between us, mocking us for daring to hope for a normal future. 

And it’s come to collect on a blood oath. 

My name’s Elizabeth Borello—Libby for short. Don’t worry about forgetting it … He hasn’t.

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Weekly Spotlight - Twin Crowns

Twin Crowns

Wren Greenrock has always known that one day she would steal her sister's place in the palace. Trained from birth to return to the place of her parents' murder and usurp the only survivor, she will do anything to rise to power and protect the community of witches she loves. Or she would, if only a certain palace guard wasn't quite so distractingly attractive, and if her reckless magic didn't have a habit of causing trouble...

Princess Rose Valhart knows that with power comes responsibility. Marriage into a brutal kingdom awaits, and she will not let a small matter like waking up in the middle of the desert in the company of an extremely impertinent (and handsome) kidnapper get in the way of her royal duty. But life outside the palace walls is wilder and more beautiful than she ever imagined, and the witches she has long feared might turn out to be the family she never knew she was missing.

Two sisters separated at birth and raised into entirely different worlds are about to get to know each other's lives a whole lot better. But as coronation day looms closer and they each strive to claim their birthright, the sinister Kingsbreath, Willem Rathborne, becomes increasingly determined that neither will succeed. Who will ultimately rise to power and wear the crown?

My Review

Cursed Crowns

Two queens, one throne. What can possibly go wrong . . .?

Twin queens Wren and Rose have claimed their crowns . . . but not everyone is happy about witches sitting on Eana's throne.

Cool-headed Rose sets off on a Royal Tour to win over the doubters, but soon finds herself drawn to the Sunless Kingdom. Here secrets are revealed about those closest to her, and Rose finds her loyalties divided.

Meanwhile rebellious Wren steals away to the icy north to rescue their beloved grandmother, Banba. But when she accepts King Alarik's deadly magical bargain in exchange for Banba's freedom, the spell has unexpected - and far-reaching - consequences . . .

As an ancient curse begins to arise from the darkness, the sisters must come together and unite the crown. Their lives - and the future of Eana - depend on it.

Break the ice to free the curse,
Kill one twin to save another . . .

My Review

Burning Crowns

Twin queens Rose & Wren survived the Battle for Anadawn and brought back magic to their kingdom. But danger lurks in Eana’s shadows.

Wren is troubled. Ever since she performed the blood spell on Prince Ansel, her magic has become unruly. Worse, the spell created a link between Wren and the very man she’s trying to forget: Icy King Alarik of Gevra. A curse is eating away at both of them. To fix it they must journey to the northern mountains—under the watchful guard of Captain Tor Iversen—to consult with the Healer on High.

Rose is haunted. Waking one night to find her undead ancestor Oonagh Starcrest by her bed, she receives a warning: surrender the throne—or face a war that will destroy Eana. With nowhere to turn and desperate to find a weapon to defeat Oonagh, Rose seeks help from Shen-Lo in the Sunkissed Kingdom, but what she finds there may break her heart.

As Oonagh threatens all Rose and Wren hold dear, it will take everything they have to save Eana–including a sacrifice they may not be prepared to make.

My Review

Burning Crowns

Burning Crowns
by Catherine Doyle and Katherine Webber
 

Book: Twin Crowns #3
Publisher: Balzer + Bray    
Pub Date: April 25, 2024
Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy, Romance, Magic
Format: eARC    
Source: Publisher
Book Links: Goodreads  Amazon

Twin queens Rose & Wren survived the Battle for Anadawn and brought back magic to their kingdom. But danger lurks in Eana’s shadows.

Wren is troubled. Ever since she performed the blood spell on Prince Ansel, her magic has become unruly. Worse, the spell created a link between Wren and the very man she’s trying to forget: Icy King Alarik of Gevra. A curse is eating away at both of them. To fix it they must journey to the northern mountains—under the watchful guard of Captain Tor Iversen—to consult with the Healer on High.

Rose is haunted. Waking one night to find her undead ancestor Oonagh Starcrest by her bed, she receives a warning: surrender the throne—or face a war that will destroy Eana. With nowhere to turn and desperate to find a weapon to defeat Oonagh, Rose seeks help from Shen-Lo in the Sunkissed Kingdom, but what she finds there may break her heart.

As Oonagh threatens all Rose and Wren hold dear, it will take everything they have to save Eana–including a sacrifice they may not be prepared to make.

My Review: After reading the first book, I knew this series was going to be one I had to finish. These twins have had such great steady growth through each book, that it showed in the end just how far they have come and quickly became characters I wont soon forget.

Now...

It's nice to see a sweet new start for these ladies. Back from their royal tour and settled back home. These queens have made such great progress from how its all started. The kingdom is thriving, its safer now for all to live. Settling to royal life and finally having that peace they always wanted.  

All is well with the celebration until a spell they practiced well had gone out of control. Not because of Rose or Wren...but Oonagh behind it. 

The celebration ends and days pass when Wren has to leave to go meet the King and finally reveals to Rose the scar. The scar which Rose tries to heal and reveals poison. To make things more intense, the mirror the prince "found" in the library lead Oonagh to come out and give Rose a message. 

From finding peace to a new threat in such a short time, it looks like they will have to remove this threat and maybe then these sisters can finally rule their kingdom in true peace. They also finally got their ever after person, and it was about time. 

I love how the authors went about writing this book in the way that it didn't feel like anything was rushed or leave me with a million questions. It was done so well that I felt like the series was complete. Even though I do wish there was more. 

My Rating:

✪✪✪✪✪

Cursed Crowns

Cursed Crowns

by Catherine Doyle and Katherine Webber
 

Book: Twin Crowns #2
Publisher: Balzer & Bray
Pub Date: May 9, 2023
Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy, Witches
Format: eARC
Source: NetGalley
Book Links: Goodreads  Amazon 

Bestselling authors and real-life sisters-in-law Catherine Doyle and Katherine Webber join forces on a compelling YA fantasy bursting with high-stakes adventure, romance and humour. Two queens, one throne. What can possibly go wrong . . .?

Twin queens Wren and Rose have claimed their crowns . . . but not everyone is happy about witches sitting on Eana's throne.

Cool-headed Rose sets off on a Royal Tour to win over the doubters, but soon finds herself drawn to the Sunless Kingdom. Here secrets are revealed about those closest to her, and Rose finds her loyalties divided.

Meanwhile rebellious Wren steals away to the icy north to rescue their beloved grandmother, Banba. But when she accepts King Alarik's deadly magical bargain in exchange for Banba's freedom, the spell has unexpected - and far-reaching - consequences . . .

As an ancient curse begins to arise from the darkness, the sisters must come together and unite the crown. Their lives - and the future of Eana - depend on it.

Break the ice to free the curse,
Kill one twin to save another . . .

My Review: Rose and Wren are Queens now. Their kingdom is still getting used to what's going on but not everyone is sold on the idea of Queen witches. 

Rose is more natural and groomed to be queen and Wren speaks as she wants. In this way, Rose is a little annoying. Always correcting Wren and how a Queen should and shouldnt act.  She is a little pushy and there are moments you just want to tell her to give Wren some slack. 

Wren is trying to be a Queen but she is also more worried about Banba and getting her back. Wren takes matters into her own hands and goes after Banba herself, while leaving Rose to handle the royal tour on her own.  

Rose goes on the royal tour and its nothing like she expected. People aren't crowed around to show love and loyalty. People are still angry of having a witch on the throne. What Rose really didn't expect was to be grabbed and then she and Shen get pulled into finding the Sunless Kingdom. 

While Wren is working to free Banba. She learns there's more than just anger and ruthless with King Alarik. She spends time with the Queen and makes her laugh again. Alarik may even have a heart and shows kindness and care to Wren. But his condition to send both her and her grandma home is high.  

Separately each Queen has their own thing happening.  

Rose and Shen find the hidden kingdom, which Shen is the heir to. An attempted murder to the heir, secrets reveled, and a plot on the way against the queens.  

Wren does forbidden magic and uncovers someone who looks just like her. Now a broken curse, magic free and fully restored. 

After a battle and coming together to show their people compassion. Both Queens and are on their way to uniting everyone and peaceful kingdom. A new Royal Tour begins and this time is full of people waiting to meet and greet the twin queens.  

How long will this last until the original twin queen returns...

 

My Rating:

✪✪✪✪