A Darker Shade of Magic (Shades of Magic #1) by V. E. Schwab
This was an old favourite but on a re-read it didn't hold up! Too much style and too little substance. ⭐⭐⭐ 3/5 Stars
The City We Became by N.K. Jemisin
Slow paced, uninteresting stereotypes and lacking any subtlety. Disappointing! - 💀 DNF
Gardens of the Moon (Malazan Book of the Fallen #1) by Steven Erikson
I read it! I read it all, and I didn't hate it! - 🌕🌕🌕🌗🌑 3.5/5 Moons
When Women Were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill
A fun idea but shallow and didn't have enough substance for a full novel. - ⭐⭐ 2/5 Stars
I don’t like The Lord of the Rings, I’m sorry.
I tried, I am not a fan of The Lord of The Rings.. but I do love Gollum.
Book of Night by Holly Black
A serviceable fantasy story but a confusing magic system and convoluted plot. ⭐⭐⭐ 3/5 Stars
Strange the Dreamer (Books 1 & 2) by Laini Taylor
A beautifully written two part fantasy series set in an original world with complex conflicts. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab
Whiny juvenile characters and predictable to the end, this felt like a huge waste of potential for what could have been an epic. Disappointing and forgettable! ⭐⭐⭐ 3/5 Stars
Poison Study by Maria V. Synder
Yelena is a great main character, typical fantasy plot but it doesn't feel tired. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
Uplifting, inspiring story but very heavy handed! ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5