Title: The Witch and the Tsar Author: Olesya Salnikova Gilmore Genre: Historical Fiction, Fantasy Plot: Yaga is a half goddess living in the Russian countryside. She avoids mortals due to past hurts. The occasional mortal seeks her out for healing remedies. When Tsar Ivan’s wife Anastasia comes seeking a cure, Yaga’s life starts to getContinue reading “The Witch and the Tsar – Olesya Salnikova Gilmore”
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Winternight Trilogy- Katherine Arden
Title: Book 1: The Bear and the Nightingale Author: Katherine Arden Genre: Fantasy Plot: Vasilia is the youngest daughter of Lord Pyotr. With her four other siblings, she listens to fairy tale story of the winter king. But Vasya learns there is truth to the tales. Her new stepmother doesn’t want her believe and isContinue reading “Winternight Trilogy- Katherine Arden”
The Judas Chronicles – Aiden James
Titles: Book 1 – Immortal Plague Author: Aiden James Genre: Fantasy Plot: 1 – Judas Iscariot, the man who betrayed Jesus from the bible, is alive and well after hanging himself. He’s been cursed to live forever until he retrieves all 30 pieces of silver he received in payment for his betrayal. There’s rumors ofContinue reading “The Judas Chronicles – Aiden James”
Immanuel’s Veins – Ted Dekker
Title: Immanuel’s Veins Author: Ted Dekker Genre: Fantasy, Thriller Plot: Toma Nicolescu is a highly regarded soldier in the Russian Army. He is tasked with protecting two sisters, Lucine and Natasha Cantemir, and escort them back to Russia. They are staying with Vlad van Valerik. Both Toma and Vlad are taken by Lucine’s beauty. BothContinue reading “Immanuel’s Veins – Ted Dekker”
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