The Sunbearer Trials Review ☀️ | Mexican Mythology Meets The Hunger Games!
Mexican mythology meets The Hunger Games in a deadly competition between demigods? Oh, you KNOW I had to read this! ☀️🔥
Today I'm reviewing The Sunbearer Trials by Aiden Thomas, a vibrant YA fantasy packed with Mexican mythology, dangerous trials, powerful gods, LGBTQ+ representation, and unforgettable characters.
As someone who is Mexican, I absolutely loved seeing my culture and mythology brought to life in such a colorful, imaginative world! Between the incredible worldbuilding, Teo's emotional journey, and the thought-provoking themes of identity, inequality, and breaking cycles of violence, this book completely won me over.
And that ending? Let's just say I'm VERY eager to pick up Celestial Monsters! 👀
🎧 Does The Sunbearer Trials live up to its Hunger Games comparisons? Tune in for my spoiler-free review to discover why this mythology-inspired fantasy deserves a spot on your TBR!
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3 Nov 2026
All the Murmuring Bones Review 🧜♀️ | Dark Fairy Tales, Deadly Mermaids & Gothic Magic
A crumbling family legacy, sinister secrets, and mermaids that are anything BUT friendly? Oh, this is my kind of gothic fantasy! 🖤🌊
Today I'm reviewing All the Murmuring Bones by A. G. Slatter, a haunting gothic fairy tale filled with dark family secrets, dangerous merfolk, ancient bargains, and atmospheric magic.
I absolutely LOVED this book! From its beautifully eerie prose to its clever, underestimated heroine, Miren, I was completely captivated. The pacing, tension, and gothic atmosphere were phenomenal—even if the mermaids weren't quite as prominent as I initially expected.
And can we talk about Slatter's writing? Consider me officially obsessed. This book confirmed that A. G. Slatter deserves a permanent place on my auto-buy author list!
🎧 What makes this dark fairy tale so unforgettable? Tune in for my spoiler-free review to discover why All the Murmuring Bones completely swept me away!
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29 Oct 2026
The Knave and the Moon Review 🌙 | A Disappointing Fantasy Sequel Saved by Bartholomew?
I absolutely LOVED The Knight and the Moth by Rachel Gillig, but its sequel, The Knave and the Moon? Well, we need to talk. 🌙🖤
Returning to the Stonewater Kingdom should have been magical, but this gothic fantasy romance left me with some seriously mixed feelings.
While I loved revisiting the characters, especially Bartholomew (the true star of the series!), I struggled with the pacing, repetitive plot, and lack of deeper mythology. Thankfully, the phenomenal audiobook production and some much-needed character development kept me invested.
But was that enough to make this a satisfying conclusion to the duology?
⭐ My Rating: 3/5 Stars
🎧 Tune in for my spoiler-free review as I discuss the romance, character development, worldbuilding, audiobook narration, and why this highly anticipated sequel didn't quite live up to its predecessor.
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