Embers of Memory Game

I was super excited about this game because I'm a HUGE Sarah J Maas fan.

I love that there's a card game because of a book series.

The art work in the cards is amazing.

It took us a little bit to get into the game.

We lost the game - with the way we shuffled the cards, winning was impossible.

How cool is it that a series of books became so popular that there's a game because of them?

I was surprised that the game was set before the Kingdom of Ash. I assumed it would be during Throne of Glass to hook more people into reading the book series.

I loved that it was a cooperative game, even though you're not allowed to speak about strategy. 

I really enjoyed played this game. Fans of the book will be interested in playing.

* Game sent for review

Upcoming Review: Court of Thorns and Roses

Feyre hunts to keep her family from going hungry. When she kills a wolf in the woods, everything changes. Without knowing it, she's broken a treaty between humans and the faeries. Tamlin comes to her house seeking revenge.

She's held hostage in his house, where she learns more about the treaty and more about the world of the Fae.  As her time with the Fae grows on, Feyre begins to feel more comfortable in their world and with Tamlin.

Just as she grows comfortable - Tamlin sends her back to her home. He orders her to stay there. With her heart torn, Feyre takes matters into her own hands - but will her actions mean the death of everyone she holds dear?

My Thoughts: I tried really hard to savor this book and read it slowly - but I just couldn't do it. I LOVED it and needed to see how everything turned out. I'm not sure I can saw how much I loved this book, but I'll try.

Tamlin ran cold and hot with his affections. He reminded me greatly of Mr. Darcy. I loved the slow burn of their relationship - how it changed from enemies to friends to maybe something more.

Lucien made me laugh, made me angry, and made me love him. I hope the next book contains his story. 

I liked learning more about the Fae world and their politics.

I loved watching Feyre paint - from the paintings in her home to the room Tamlin sets up for her. Painting is w way for her to express herself, but to also work out problems in her head. 

At first, I had mixed feelings about Feyre's sisters. But I came to really enjoy them. I hope they're more present in the upcoming books.  I don't like the way they treated Feyra in the beginning, but I like how they grew closer after everything. 

I really really really liked Feyre - she was smart, driven, determined, feisty, and sweet at times. She didn't always make the best choices (who does really?). She was brave and loyal to those she loved; she went through hell and back for them. 

Cover Thoughts: Love
Source: ARC
More New Adult than YA, I'd still place this in YA at my library.
Release Date: May 5, 2015

Final Thoughts: Emotions, choices, standing on the sidelines or getting in the game, good vs evil, loyalty, friendship, and a fantastic love story - this book has it ALL and more. Add this one to your reading list and move it to the top! You won't be sorry. 

Teen Read Week Book 1: Dragonfly

The country of Holt threatens war in the known world upon the surrounding countries. Those countries form an alliance and make an unusual pact – requiring one prince and one princess to marry. When the Fourth Crown Princess of the Blue Crescent Islands arrives in Gerfal, she’s unhappy with her new situation and insulted by Gerfal’s lack of protocol. They know nothing of her ways. Taoshira’s not used to such treatment and takes offense. Neither she nor her betrothed, Prince Ramil, are interested in this alliance. They realize they must perform the duty their countries ask of them, but that was before their kidnapping, the religious persecution, and their imprisonment. Can they find a way to work together in order to survive?


Written in alternating perspectives, this novel flows beautifully and is an addicting tale. I don't particularly like this cover, it's really hard to see the face on my copy. I love Tashi’s feisty attitude and independent streak. Julia Golding writes a fantastical romantic masterpiece full of adventure, betrayal, near misses, combat, and loyalty.

*If you're a fan of Graceling and Fire, you don't want to miss this tale*