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In the Dark: Ash and Shadow by M.J. Glenn 4 out of 5 Synopsis Feeling trapped under Hunter Sparrow’s command, Ebony Wick dreams of freedom and equality. With a close friendship in jeopardy, she needs allies. But help is thin on the ground, and she is running out of options. When Samuel Sanker is captured by the Bounty Hunters, Ebony’s answers are finally within reach. Is trusting the enemy her only option? Balancing between darkness and light, stepping into the unknown may well be the only choice she has. Review In the second part of the Dwelling Hunter trilogy, Ebony Wick has to reevaluate who she can trust, as all of her blood relations continue to burn, and she gets more questions than answers. I am thoroughly enjoying this series. The author makes it seem easy to combine an entertaining story, with danger and darkness, in a convincing high fantasy setting, yet with effortless prose. I found that the story was slow to start - yes, it gives time to come to terms with the fallout from...

Faebound by Saara El-Arifi 4 out of 5 Synopsis Yeeran is a warrior in the elven army and has known nothing but violence her whole life. Her sister, Lettle, is trying to make a living as a diviner, seeking prophecies of a better future. When a fatal mistake leads to Yeeran’s exile from the Elven lands, they are both forced into the terrifying wilderness beyond their borders. There they encounter the the fae court. The fae haven’t been seen for a millennium. But now Yeeran and Lettle are thrust into their seductive world – torn between their loyalty to each other, their elven homeland, and their hearts. . . Review Yeeran and her little sister Lettle are both doing their part in the Forever War. But when Lettle's prophecy that Yeeran will find glory in the East goes wrong, Yeeran is banished from the elf army, and stumbles upon the mythical fae. I received a free copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. The narrative is split equally between the two sisters, and although ...

On The Edge: Forest and Fae by M.J. Glenn 4 out of 5 Synopsis For two years, Ebony Wick has survived alone as an outlaw and highwaywoman in Rundlewood Forest. She doesn’t need people. She only needs to survive. But when Hunter Sparrow breaks into her camp and invites her to join his gang, the Bounty Hunters, she finds herself facing a difficult choice. With a burning desire for revenge against a powerful enemy, Ebony must choose between reason and instinct. But in doing so, she discovers a long-hidden secret that will change her world forever. Review Ebony Wick doesn't need anyone; she's made an art of surviving alone, but Hunter wants her to join his Bounty Hunters, and he won't take no for an answer. This story follows our main character, Ebony, as she goes about her life, settles some grievances, and weighs up the pros and cons of joining a team. She spends most of her time in Rundlewood Forest, living in harmony with the fae that terrify most folk. Well, that and a red-...