Author: Emilia Dashfire
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The Fourth Wall – An Out of Ashes Short Story
Leading up to the release of my debut novel, OUT OF ASHES, this autumn (date pending) I’ll be sharing teasers both on here and my social media. Trigger and content warning: This book contains both adult content and potentially triggering content. On page sex, violence, death, alcoholism, abuse, suicide. Mentions of sexual assault. You can […]
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Monthly TBR Update – July 2022
I’ve done well on my TBR this month. I swapped 1 long book on my list for 2 shorter ones, which I was glad for. I needed a break from the Zodiac world. Books I read this month… Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac book 1 – Dark Fae by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti Book […]
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Book Review – Searching for Sadie by Grace – 5 stars
Warning: May contain spoilers, but opening comments are spoiler-free. Check out my Reading Ranting page for more. I loved this book as a mix of serious and light reading. Sadie’s had a rough year and needs to escape, so she heads out to Alaska not far from where her dad lives. She has to adjust […]
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Book Review – Shadow of the Shapeshifter by David Stone – 5 stars
Warning: May contain spoilers, but opening comments are spoiler-free. Check out my Reading Ranting page for more. I loved every word in this quirky fantasy mystery. A missing viscount, private investigators, vampires, thieves, and a cat. I got a Terry Pratchett’s Discworld vibe from the sense of humour and the oddness of the characters. A […]
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Book Review – Broken Fae – Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac book 4 – By Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti – 5 stars
Warning: May contain spoilers, but opening comments are spoiler-free. Check out my Reading Ranting page for more. Elise is adjusting to her new situation with her kings, and I love how Leon is always the one trying to keep the peace and encourage them all to get along. What I liked… Spice – There’s so […]
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Writing Ranting – Magic Makes a Story
Magic systems are more than just world building in fantasy fiction. As a writer, you make the rules and can use your magic system as part of the plot. Here are things to consider for your magic system when planning your story… Create a challenge for your characters like newly discovered magic, opening a magical room, translating […]
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Book Review – Viscous Fae – Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac book 3 – By Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti – 5 stars
Warning: May contain spoilers, but opening comments are spoiler-free. Check out my Reading Ranting page for more. Oh, wow. I didn’t think this series could get steamier. I was wrong. Also, Elise makes strides in getting closer to Gareth’s killer. Big changes for Elise and her kings in this book which are both fun and […]
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Book Review – Savage Fae – Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac book 2 – By Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti – 5 stars
Warning: Contains very minor and vague spoilers and for Zodiac Academy, but opening comments are spoiler-free. Check out my Reading Ranting page for more. The twisted sisters were probably due a 4 star from me just so it doesn’t look like I’m completely obsessed. But I’m still obsessed with the Zodiac books. I didn’t get […]
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Book Review – Dark Fae – Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac book 1 – By Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti – 4.5 stars
Warning: May contain spoilers, but opening comments are spoiler-free. Check out my Reading Ranting page for more. I loved this book and the characters. It’s set in a mirror world to our own, but Fae live there in place of humans. They have the power of the elements plus a magical creature form. Dragons, vampires, […]
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Monthly TBR Update – June 2022
Oops. Sorry it’s late. I meant to post this last weekend but… tired. I read some looooong books this month, so didn’t get through that many. But I did finish book 7 of Zodiac Academy. I don’t think I’ll survive until the next one in December, so I’ll probably read the novellas some point over […]
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