ARC Review: Among Thieves | M.J. Kuhn

Among Thieves | M.J. Kuhn Page count: 352 Publisher: Saga Press Publication date: September 7, 2021 Genres: Adult, fantasy Synopsis "A thrilling fantasy debut—a high-stakes heist novel set in a gritty world of magic and malice, and perfect for fans of Six of Crows!In just over a year’s time, Ryia Cautella has already earned herself a…

Top 5 Wednesday: Debut Novels

Debut novels are an author's first published book. Most of the time, the author improves past their first published book. But sometimes, their first book remains my favorite! This list is for debut books that are my favorite of the author's work. Stalking Jack the Ripper | Kerri Maniscalco "Presented by James Patterson's new children's…

Five-Star ARC Review: Defy the Night | Brigid Kemmerer

Defy the Night (Defy the Night #1) | Brigid Kemmerer Page count: 496 Publisher: Bloomsbury YA Publication date: September 14, 2021 Genres: YA, fantasy, romance Synopsis "The kingdom of Kandala is on the brink of disaster. Rifts between sectors have only worsened since a sickness began ravaging the land, and within the Royal Palace, the…

ARC Review: Forestborn | Elayne Audrey Becker

Forestborn (Forestborn #1) | Elayne Audrey Becker Page count: 368 Publisher: Tor Teen Publication date: August 31, 2021 Genres: YA, fantasy Synopsis "Rora is a shifter, as magical as all those born in the wilderness--and as feared. She uses her abilities to spy for the king, traveling under different guises and listening for signs of…

Top 5 Wednesday: Underrated Authors

Some authors have a fantastic repertoire of books, but they seem to get less love than they should in the book community. These are my top five underrated authors! William Ritter WILLIAM RITTER is an Oregon educator and author of the New York Times bestselling Jackaby series. He is the proud father of the two…

Review: Romanov | Nadine Brandes

Romanov | Nadine Brandes Page count: 337 Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publication date: May 7, 2019 Genres: YA, fantasy, historical fiction Synopsis "Anastasia “Nastya” Romanov was given a single mission: to smuggle an ancient spell into her suitcase on her way to exile in Siberia. It might be her family’s only salvation. But the leader of…

ARC Review: If the Shoe Fits | Julie Murphy

If the Shoe Fits (Meant to Be #1) | Julie Murphy Page count: 304 Publisher: Disney-Hyperion Publication date: August 3, 2021 Genres: Adult, contemporary, romance, retelling Synopsis "After having just graduated with a degree in shoe design, and trying to get her feet on the ground, Cindy is working for her stepmother, who happens to…

Classic of the Month: The Godfather | Mario Puzo

The Godfather (The Godfather #1) | Mario Puzo Page count: 428 Publisher: Berkley Books Publication date: March 10, 1969 Genres: Classic, crime Synopsis "The Godfather—the epic tale of crime and betrayal that became a global phenomenon. Almost fifty years ago, a classic was born. A searing portrayal of the Mafia underworld, The Godfather introduced readers…

My One-Year Blogiversary!

Yesterday was the one-year anniversary of when I started The Scribe Owl! It's so weird to think that it's been so long, but I've loved this journey so much! Thank you guys so much for sticking with me through thick and thin. I'm being honest when I say that I couldn't do this without you!…

Top 5 Wednesday: Halfway There

Now that July is over, we've been in the second half of 2021 for a whole month! For this week's prompt, I'll share some of my favorite books published in the first half of the year. The Mask of Mirrors | M.A. Carrick "The Mask of Mirrors is the unmissable start to the Rook & Rose trilogy,…