The Masked Fae by Shari L Tapscott

The Masked Fae by Shari L. Tapscott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

My first book of 2022 was a homerun!

I really enjoyed this one. Great characters, great worldbuilding, great storyline and great swoony romance! It's been a long while since a book has captured my attention and kept me glued to the pages and this book definitely delivered!

It's also a start to one of my favorite kinds of series, where each book is set in the same universe, but follows a different leading couple! I seriously cannot wait to read more in this series.



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Sea of Starlight by Shari L Tapscott

Sea of Starlight by Shari L. Tapscott
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I've been eagerly awaiting this books release and counting down the days until I could read it. I love finding new series to obsess over. Is it hard for anyone else to write reviews for a middle book? I dont want to give anything away!

The story continues to follow Amalia and Rhys on their journey, they're growing closer, but Rhys is still keeping secrets that he worries will tear them apart, so he has his guard up. Amalia is still a likable lead, she only knows part of the story and so that puts her in interesting situations. The story also introduces us to Cassia and Braeton, so we're lucky to get two stories! I really enjoyed Cassie and Braeton and the perspective they added to the story.

Yes, this does end on a cliffhanger! Grrrrr! But, luckily the last book is scheduled to come out in November, so not too long to wait. Which I REALLY appreciate. While I did enjoy this book, I think I liked the first one a bit more. This did have that middle-book-feel to it, but still kept my attention and had lots of swoony moments and likable characters. I look forward to reading the next book!

Content
Romance: Clean
Language: None
Violence: Mild

The Riven Kingdoms Series


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Forest of Firelight by Shari L Tapscott

Forest of Firelight by Shari L. Tapscott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

*happy sigh* *frustrated sigh*

I picked this one up late last night, just wanting to give it a quick peek to see what it was like. Before I knew it I was sucked in, totally invested and up way past my bedtime. Luckily, it was a nice rainy day here and I was able to curl up and finish reading. I really enjoyed this one, it reminded me how much I just love the High Fantasy genre.

I'm kind of glad I didn't read the synopsis before diving in. I like the mystery of it all, especially where the Huntsman Rhys is concerned. Is he a friend or foe? He's certainly swoony as all get out. Broody in one moment and a big softy in the next. But always a protector. Or is he? He will keep you guessing for sure. Princess Amalia was charming, endearing and just very likable. She's a bit clueless and I'm not sure if she'd ever be able to survive on her own (which sounds a lot like me), but you can't help but like her. Amalia has different kind of strength, which I liked. She is loyal, kind and brave. The sparks just leap off the pages whenever Amalia and Rhys share a scene, which thankfully is most of the book.

I typically wait for a series to be complete before reading, but I'm glad I went ahead and read this one even though the next installment isn't out for a couple months. I really loved it, it's easily one of my favorite books I've read this year, or in a long time. I love the world Ms. Tapscott has created, wasn't over the top, just a wonderful place I'd like to visit. I obviously loved the main characters, but also enjoyed the supporting cast.

I am really looking forward to this new series, highly recommend to anyone who likes to read. Seriously, if you've never read a high fantasy before, this is a great one to start with. And if you are a fan of the genre, you'll want to add this to your collection.

Content
Romance: Swoony clean.
Language: None
Violence: Mild-Moderate. Attempted kidnappings, death. Nothing graphic.

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Guild of Secrets by Shannon Lynn Cook

Guild of Secrets by Shannon Lynn Cook
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I love finding a new Urban Fantasy series to follow. I broke my own rule (of not starting a series unless the whole thing is complete) and gave this one a try. I was quickly pulled into the story and it kept me glued to the pages. The worldbuilding was good, I thought it had a unique take on Fae and it was fun learning about the different factions. The story moves along quickly, and we're introduced to quite a few main characters. Has a good set-up for the rest of the series and leaves you wanting to grab the next book, but enough closure to not leave you totally hanging.

While I did like the characters, I just have to say, Madeline came off as pretty fickle. Putting it mildly, her interest in different guys jumped around a lot. Part of the problem, and the story's biggest weakness, is the whole thing takes place in a week. I have no idea why it needed to happen in a span of just a few days. Why not have after the first chapter or so, a time jump of a month or so at least? For me that would make the relationships a little more believable and the overall story a bit stronger. I did like the Knights a lot though, and the witty banter throughout. The characters are fun and intrigued me enough I want to see what happens with them next.

Overall, its a fun Urban Fantasy and entertaining read. Would recommend to anyone that's a fan of the genre.

Content (PG13):
Romance: Clean, some steamy kisses, mild innuendo
Violence: Mild (view spoiler)[an attempted kidnapping, crude remarks/intentions, an actual kidnapping. (hide spoiler)] Nothing overly graphic or disturbing

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10 Ways to Survive Christmas with Your Ex by Shari Tapscott

10 Ways to Survive Christmas with Your Ex: A 27 Ways Novella by Shari L. Tapscott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Super cute! After finishing book two, I was excited to find this novella about Isaac. I loved him in the previous book and was excited to get his story. Isaac was great in this, charming and fun. Georgia is prickly and it was fun watching Isaac push her buttons. I loved the Christmas setting and thought it was an entertaining read. Love this series!

Content: Clean romance, no language or violence

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Just the Essentials by Shari Tapscott

Just the Essentials by Shari L. Tapscott
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Cute and sweet. I believe this was one of the authors first published books (I could be wrong). I liked the overall story, fun setting and characters. I didn't quite love it as much as the authors newer books, but I still enjoyed it.

Content: Clean romance, no violence or language

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