Mountain of Bones: Prologue

Killing the king was never supposed to be this easy.

But the stars must have aligned in my favor tonight, because here I stood, my gaze locked with his one remaining eye burning with defiance as he clutched the wound in his side. The scent of iron and magic hung thick in the air, the castle’s ancient stones humming with forgotten power.

My madness had finally caught up to me.

I stepped closer, my boots silent against the bloodstained marble. The hatred in his stare was bright, but the ache in my chest was greater.

"I know they trained you never to answer me," I whispered, my voice raw. "But for once in your wretched life, forget your pride. Tell me what I need to know."

He laughed, a wet, broken sound. "You’ll kill me regardless."

Review: Direbound

Direbound by Sable Sorensen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

why did it have to end? loved it

Direbound is hands down my first 5-star read of the year—an absolute class of fantasy, romance, and heart-pounding adventure. Sable Sorrenson crafted a world so vivid and characters so compelling that I never wanted to leave. The chemistry, the stakes, the emotional twists—everything about this book had me hooked from the first page.

And that ending?! Pure agony (in the best way). I’m already counting down the days until the next installment. If you love immersive fantasy with fierce heroines, swoon-worthy tension, and a plot that refuses to let you go, Direbound is a must-read. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – Now hurry up with the sequel!

Review: Quicksilver

Quicksilver by Callie Hart
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

A DNF That Didn’t Hook Me

Review:
Welp, this one’s been gathering dust on my "currently reading" shelf for way too long, and at this point? I’m throwing in the towel. Quicksilver just didn’t grab me—no spark, no obsession, not even a mild "Hmm, what happens next?"

And can we talk about the name Kingfisher? I’m sorry, but every time I read it, my brain just went: King. Fish. King. Fish. Zero intimidation, maximum distraction. Not exactly the vibe you want from a character who’s supposed to be compelling.

The premise had potential, but the execution left me underwhelmed. Maybe it’s a me problem, maybe it’s a book problem—either way, I’m out.

Verdict: 2/5 ⭐ (for effort, I guess?) – If you loved it, tell me why; maybe I missed something.

Maybe one day in the future I'll reread it and see if i love it.

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