The Queen (A Wicked Trilogy #3.7) by Jennifer L. Armentrout

TITLE: The Queen

AUTHOR: Jennifer L. Armentrout

RATING: 4 Stars

PUBLISHER: Evil Eye Concepts, Incorporated
SERIES: A Wicked Trilogy Novella

SOURCE: eArc kindly provided by author

From #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout comes the next installment in her Wicked series.

The King must have his Queen....

Bestowed the forbidden Summer’s Kiss by the King of the Summer fae, Brighton Jussier is no longer just human. What she is, what she will become, no one knows for sure, but that isn’t her biggest concern at the moment. Now Caden, the King, refuses to let her go, even at the cost of his Court. When the doorway to the Otherworld is breached, both Brighton and Caden must do the unthinkable—not just to survive themselves, but also to save mankind from the evil that threatens the world.

**Every 1001 Dark Nights novella is a standalone story. For new readers, it’s an introduction to an author’s world. And for fans, it’s a bonus book in the author’s series. We hope you'll enjoy each one as much as we do.**

(synopsis taken from Goodreads)

AHHHH! I don't even know where to start with this one. Words are hard! Talk about a character 360 I absolutely despised Caden in the Wicked books but now, especially with The Queen, I seriously appreciate him now. Yeah, he causes misunderstandings, but like his love for our girl Brighton is just so touching. On top of that I love Brighton so much! She really is the queen ;). She's everything I could ever hope for in a character and more, and through these novellas it has truly been a pleasure to watch her grow from this quiet, underestimated character, into such a literal bad-ass.

The Queen does pick up right where we were left off on The King (no spoilers but YES that cliffhanger!) and while I absolutely loved it and was totally here for the ships there are some things that weren't made totally clear to me or summed up well. There are some loose ends that probably need tying but ultimately, I was really satisfied considering it's a quick novella read.

If you haven't picked up the Wicked trilogy I highly recommend picking those books up first before moving onto the spin-off novellas. I can honestly say it has truly been a delight watching Caden and Brighton change and the familiar faces (my man Tink) along the way made it entirely worth it!

Release Blitz: The Queen: A Wicked Novella by Jennifer L. Armentrout

The King must have his Queen....

The Queen, the all-new thrilling, action packed novella in the Wicked Series by #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout is available now! 

From #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout comes the next installment in her Wicked series.

The King must have his Queen....

Bestowed the forbidden Summer’s Kiss by the King of the Summer fae, Brighton Jussier is no longer just human. What she is, what she will become, no one knows for sure, but that isn’t her biggest concern at the moment. Now Caden, the King, refuses to let her go, even at the cost of his Court. When the doorway to the Otherworld is breached, both Brighton and Caden must do the unthinkable—not just to survive themselves, but also to save mankind from the evil that threatens the world.

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About Jennifer L. Armentrout 

#1 New York Times and #1 International Bestselling author Jennifer lives in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. All the rumors you’ve heard about her state aren’t true. When she’s not hard at work writing. She spends her time reading, watching really bad zombie movies, pretending to write, hanging out with her husband and her Border Jack Apollo. In early 2015, Jennifer was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, a group of rare genetic disorders that involve a breakdown and death of cells in the retina, eventually resulting in loss of vision, among other complications.  Due to this diagnosis, educating people on the varying degrees of blindness has become of passion of hers, right alongside writing, which she plans to do as long as she can.

Her dreams of becoming an author started in algebra class, where she spent most of her time writing short stories….which explains her dismal grades in math. Jennifer writes young adult paranormal, science fiction, fantasy, and contemporary romance. She is published with Tor, HarperCollins Avon and William Morrow, Entangled Teen and Brazen, Disney/Hyperion and Harlequin Teen. Her Wicked Series has been optioned by PassionFlix. Jennifer has won numerous awards, including the 2013 Reviewers Choice Award for Wait for You, the 2015 Editor’s Pick for Fall With Me, and the 2014/2015 Moerser-Jugendbuch- Jury award for Obsidian. Her young adult romantic suspense novel DON’T LOOK BACK was a 2014 nominated Best in Young Adult Fiction by YALSA. Her adult romantic suspense novel TILL DEATH was a Amazon Editor’s Pick and iBook Book of the Month. Her young adult contemporary THE PROBLEM WITH FOREVER is a 2017 RITA Award Winner in Young Adult Fiction. She also writes Adult and New Adult contemporary and paranormal romance under the name J. Lynn. She is published by Entangled Brazen and HarperCollins.

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Rage and Ruin (The Harbinger #2) by Jennifer L. Armentrout

TITLE: Rage and Ruin

AUTHOR: Jennifer L. Armentrout

RATING: 5 Stars

PUBLISHER: Inkyard Press

SERIES: The Harbinger #2

SOURCE: eArc kindly provided by author

Dangerous secrets and forbidden desires lead to shocking consequences… Don’t miss book two of the fantastical Harbinger trilogy from #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout.

“Jennifer L. Armentrout’s intoxicating new fantasy is her best yet!” — New York Times bestselling author Gena Showalter on Storm and Fury

A half human, half angel and her bonded gargoyle protector must work with demons to stop the apocalypse while avoiding falling in love. The Harbinger is coming…but who or what is it? All of humankind may fall if Trinity and Zayne can’t win the race against time as dark forces gather.

As tensions rise, they must stay close together and patrol the DC streets at night, seeking signs of the Harbinger, an entity that is killing Wardens and demons with no seeming rhyme or reason. Forbidden to be with each other, Zayne and Trinity fight their feelings and turn to unusual sources for help—the demon Roth and his cohorts. But as deaths pile up and they uncover a sinister plot involving the local high school and endangering someone dear to Zayne, Trin realizes she is being led…herded…played for some unknown end. As anger builds and feelings spiral out of control, it becomes clear that rage may be the ruin of them all.

(synopsis taken from Goodreads)

Rage and Ruin picks up where we were left in Storm and Fury, except this time the stakes feel much higher. Trinity has suffered a major loss and is now questioning everything around her and her past due to the brutal betrayal she faced. Unfortunately, though, she doesn’t have much time to truly grieve her loss because pressure from the Harbinger is beginning to fall on them. I’d have to say, things are much more intense in Rage and Ruin. It moves at a blessedly fast pace which made it a quick read despite being a large book. We also get a more in-depth look into Trinity and who she is when she’s lost and trying to find her way. R&R is hands down a major self-discovery book for Trinity. Despite having lost her best friend and former protector, she has shown how adaptive she is as a character and finally begins to recognize the morally grey area between good and evil, and even ventures into the grey herself.

Those of us who are longtime series fans will appreciate the frequent appearances of a certain haughty crown prince and Layla, also our favorite broker demon as well. Something I really appreciated is the bond that Roth and Trinity build, especially throughout this book. I seriously fangirl and am totally team Roth but it made me appreciate him all the more as a character how he helps Trinity, and Zayne, even while sometimes making it seem he’d rather be anywhere else.
I’ve always admired Zayne and we finally see him coming more into himself and becoming more confident in his choices, accepting that he doesn’t necessarily belong with the Wardens – and that’s okay. He is a hands down wonderful seeing-eye-Warden for Trinity lol. I will also say I was wrong the entire time on who the Harbinger was and I’m totally here for that plot twist.

There is a lot of hype around the ending because WTF, it deserves it. No spoilers but WHAT?! I honestly may have screeched out loud when I read it because things are going to be BONKERS in the next book (I’m ready for it now!). Don’t let it hold you back though or wait to read just because we’ve got a bit of a wait until book three, believe me, you don’t wanna miss out on the smexiness 😉.

From Blood & Ash (Blood & Ash #1) by Jennifer L. Armentrout

TITLE: From Blood & Ash

AUTHOR: Jennifer L. Armentrout

RATING: 5 Stars

PUBLISHER: Blue Box Press

SERIES: Blood & Ash #1

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Captivating and action-packed, From Blood and Ash is a sexy, addictive, and unexpected fantasy perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Laura Thalassa.

A Maiden…

Chosen from birth to usher in a new era, Poppy’s life has never been her own. The life of the Maiden is solitary. Never to be touched. Never to be looked upon. Never to be spoken to. Never to experience pleasure. Waiting for the day of her Ascension, she would rather be with the guards, fighting back the evil that took her family, than preparing to be found worthy by the gods. But the choice has never been hers.

A Duty…

The entire kingdom’s future rests on Poppy’s shoulders, something she’s not even quite sure she wants for herself. Because a Maiden has a heart. And a soul. And longing. And when Hawke, a golden-eyed guard honor bound to ensure her Ascension, enters her life, destiny and duty become tangled with desire and need. He incites her anger, makes her question everything she believes in, and tempts her with the forbidden.

A Kingdom…

Forsaken by the gods and feared by mortals, a fallen kingdom is rising once more, determined to take back what they believe is theirs through violence and vengeance. And as the shadow of those cursed draws closer, the line between what is forbidden and what is right becomes blurred. Poppy is not only on the verge of losing her heart and being found unworthy by the gods, but also her life when every blood-soaked thread that holds her world together begins to unravel.

(synopsis taken from Goodreads)

Jennifer L. Armentrout has said that FB&A is a book from the heart, and as a reader you can tell that it is a passion project. Something that she has poured her own heart and soul into and given us this incredible book that is SO much more than just another fantasy romance. I've been a longtime JLA fangirl, so I know it may seem biased of me to say this but, I am so glad she wrote this book. All hail the Warden for giving her a talk she needed!

From Blood and Ash follows Poppy who is a Maiden, a title that at first seems like something that would be fun. But for Poppy, it's really just a cage. A cage to keep her separated from the world, as she waits for her Acension day to come in which she must be found worthy of the gods. Poppy is not what I was expecting, and I know all my strong heroine lovers out there are going to be thrilled to learn that Poppy does not disappoint. She has this incredible strength and grace about her that I wasn't anticipating, especially considering her past and how she's grown up isolated from doing the things she wanted to do. But if there's one thing that JLA taught me in this book, it's that some can't be caged for long, and Poppy is everything I never knew I needed in a heroine!

Hawke deserves basically all of the love and fangirling and squeeing. I'm not even sure what all to say about him because no spoilers but oh lord. Daemon Black and Rhysand should be worried, I believe Hawke may be about to take the #1 place in my heart, which for those that know me, is a big deal! I know that from reading the synopsis it may sound like the tropey fantasy romance but while Hawke is amazeballs, and I ship the ship so hard, PLEASE know that FB&A is sooo much more than a romance.

I know a lot of us are probably feeling alone, isolated (similar to Poppy) and this book is a balm for the soul. You're going to feel all the feels, gasp, maybe even cry. But most of all, you're going to be immersed in a world where you cannot help but feel incredibly connected to these characters. FB&A was the surprise release we all needed and I cannot thank Jennifer enough for giving us this great gift, and I sincerely cannot wait to see what happens next because that ending!

The Burning Shadow (Origin, #2) by Jennifer L. Armentrout

TITLE: The Burning Shadow

AUTHOR: Jennifer L. Armentrout

RATING: 5 Stars

PUBLISHER: Tor Teen

SERIES: Origin #2

SOURCE: eArc kindly provided by author

When Evelyn Dasher crossed paths with Luc, she was thrown headfirst into the world of the Lux—only to discover that she was already far more involved in their world than she ever suspected.

Because the Luxen aren’t the only ones with a hidden past. There’s a gap in Evie’s memory, lost months of her life and a lingering sense that something happened, something she can’t remember and nobody is willing to tell her. She needs to find out the truth about who she is—and who she was. But every answer she finds only brings up more questions.

Her search for the truth brings her ever closer to Luc, the Origin at the center of it all. He’s powerful, arrogant, inhumanly beautiful, extremely dangerous…and possibly in love with her. But even as Evie falls for him, she can’t help but wonder if his attraction is to her, or to the memory of a girl who no longer exists.

And all the while, a new threat looms: reports of a flu-like, fatal virus that the government insists is being spread by Luxen. A horrifying illness that changes whoever it touches, spreading panic across a country already at its breaking point.


#1 New York Times, USA Today, and internationally bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout returns to the world of the Lux with this steamy, shocking second installment of the Origin series that will leave readers reeling.

(synopsis taken from Goodreads)

My fan girl heart is so happy. I never imagined when I first read the Lux series forever ago that years down the road there would be even more to come, and I am SO glad that there is!

The Burning Shadow picks up where we left off in The Darkest Start (thank goodness) and things are a-go from there. There are some truly just like heart-breaking, gut-wrenching moments in this book. And I am totally here for it! I felt all the feels and it was amazing. Things are bananas this time around, the stakes feel much higher and Armentrout has immediately pushed us into a situation where you're just hoping all of your precious aliens and co. make it out all together.

I don't want to give away any spoils but I will say that Evie and Luc fans will be very happy at some points in this book. And for us long-time Daemon fans well, our favorite green-eyed guy is back as well! There are some truly just awesome moments where the author has taken the time to broach heavy subjects in this world, and the story while maintaining a romantic theme also branches out and approaches the darker and heavy topics surround it.

I will warn you though that it does end on an epic cliff-hanger that has left me dying for the next installment (which I believe will be the final book in the series?). This book is such a must read for me, plus the cover is insanely beautiful, and I am so excited/scared to see where we will finally end up in the series!

1001 Dark Nights Presents: The King (a Wicked Trilogy novella #2) by Jennifer L. Armentrout

TITLE: The King

AUTHOR: Jennifer L. Armentrout

RATING: 5 Stars

PUBLISHER: Evil Eye Concepts, Incorporated (1,001 Dark Nights)

SERIES: Wicked #3.6 (novella)

SOURCE: eArc kindly provided by author

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout comes a new story in her Wicked series… 

As Caden and Brighton's attraction grows despite the odds stacked against a happily ever after, they must work together to stop an Ancient fae from releasing the Queen, who wants nothing more than to see Caden become the evil Prince once feared by fae and mortals alike.

**Every 1001 Dark Nights novella is a standalone story. For new readers, it’s an introduction to an author’s world. And for fans, it’s a bonus book in the author’s series. We hope you'll enjoy each one as much as we do.** 

(synopsis taken from Goodreads)

Things are darker and shall I say sexier (hehe) in this new edition to the Wicked Trilogy spinoffs. It picks up right where we're left in The Prince and I am so here for it! Honestly I went into this thinking that this was like a duology spinoff but jokes on us! There's another book coming (thank goodness!) so if you're looking to tie up loose ends just beware that this novella is number two of three.

I really appreciate Brighton as a character. In the Wicked Trilogy I wasn't too invested in her but thanks to these novellas I am now a Brighton fangirl. She's determined to seek her revenge and the way Caden cares for her and is driven by his desire to protect this dangerous girl is something really awesome to see. Also I will say some questions (wink wink) we have are answered finally here and I was so glad it was all finally out. Though, when I think of it, a part of me expects JLA to shock me in the final novella.

If you enjoyed the Wicked books I cannot recommend more continuing to explore this modern world of fae in these novellas. Of course please begin with The Prince if you haven't already!

**I recieved this eArc for honest review

Storm and Fury (The Harbinger #1) by Jennifer L. Armentrout

TITLE: Storm and Fury

AUTHOR: Jennifer L. Armentrout

RATING: 5 Stars

PAGES: 512

PUBLISHER: Inkyard Press

SERIES: The Harbinger #1

SOURCE: eArc kindly provided by author

Eighteen-year-old Trinity Marrow may be going blind, but she can see and communicate with ghosts and spirits. Her unique gift is part of a secret so dangerous that she’s been in hiding for years in an isolated compound fiercely guarded by Wardens—gargoyle shape-shifters who protect humankind from demons. If the demons discover the truth about Trinity, they’ll devour her, flesh and bone, to enhance their own powers.

When Wardens from another clan arrive with disturbing reports that something out there is killing both demons and Wardens, Trinity’s safe world implodes. Not the least because one of the outsiders is the most annoying and fascinating person she’s ever met. Zayne has secrets of his own that will upend her world yet again—but working together becomes imperative once demons breach the compound and Trinity’s secret comes to light. To save her family and maybe the world, she’ll have to put her trust in Zayne. But all bets are off as a supernatural war is unleashed… 

(synopsis taken from Goodreads)

I want to start off by saying that yes this is a spin-off of The Dark Element series. It's not completely necessary to read that trilogy before starting this one but I personally believe you will come in with a better understanding of the world and some of the familiar faces if you do :). BONUS is you see a hot demon and our fave Stoney in that first trilogy.

I loved this book so much, I kept putting of reading it because I knew that once I picked it up I wouldn't want it to end and I was so right. We get to see an expansion of the world we're first introduced to in The Dark Elements series and it's finally detailed out more and we see a side of the world we didn't really get to see before, so many more doors were opened.

My little fangirl heart also appreciated seeing some familiar faces that I adore. I will say I wasn't always the biggest fan of Zayne in the original trilogy mostly because I felt like we never truly got to know him, it just seemed like there was so much more to him than we were given. However, after reading this book, I can now honestly say that I love Zayne and who he is as a character. We're finally able to see him blossom in a way and see more to him, he's no longer just that teenager who does whatever he's told no matter the costs.

Trinity holds a special place in my heart. She's so relatable, and honestly surprisingly reminded me a bit of Layla in just how she's attempting to be at least a semi-normal teenage girl. It's also important to point out the own voices factor here as Trinity suffers from a condition that the author herself has, it gives us a close up view of what it's really like and the struggles they both go through and face. I have such a respect for them now especially after reading this book. 

I don't want to give away any spoils but I will say that I ship Zayne and Trinity so hard, and I just think the way their relationship is developing is such an incredible thing to witness. There are also some heart-stopping romantic lines in here that had me smiling like a goof. I cannot say enough good things about it, I am SO READY for book two!