Monday, November 29, 2021

Dragons Don't Eat Meat by Kim McDougall: A Book Review


Book Description 

Someone is killing dragons. And the killings point to a civil war brewing among the fae.

When Kyra finds an abandoned baby dragon, she doesn’t want to bring him home. But until she can hunt down his thunder and stop the dragon killers, she’s on babysitting duty. 

As a pest controller with a soft heart, Kyra already has an apartment full of rescues, including a basilisk who thinks he’s a turkey, a banshee nanny, and even a pygmy kraken. She might take care of them, but they also fill her need for family. And when that family is threatened, she’ll risk everything to save them. She’ll even join forces with the handsome and irritating captain of the city’s vigilante Guardians, who never fails to be around at her most undignified moments.

Along with a quirky cast of misfits and unruly critters, Kyra leaves the safety of Montreal Ward and travel through the dangerous Inbetween—the land beyond the protected city states, where magic is the only rule of law—to reunite the lost dragon with his thunder and stop a new and sinister force from invading their home. 

Book Review 

I really enjoyed this story! It was quick paced, quirky, and a fun new take on mythical creatures. I really look forward to continuing this series. I do wish there was a little more back story, or even a Prequel about the time the main character spent in Valhalla, as I feel this is mostly glossed over. There are several references to Kyra burning her bridges there, literally, but I'm dying to know why and how! 

Overall a quick and fun read! 5/5 stars

Check it out on Amazon! Dragons Don't Eat Meat: A Paranormal Suspense Novel with a Touch of Romance (Valkyrie Bestiary Book 1) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08818W49S/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_navT_g_44DP4R49PMFQR7CMPVGE 

A Touch of Darkness by Scarlett St. Clair: A Book Review


Book Description

Persephone is the Goddess of Spring by title only. The truth is, since she was a little girl, flowers have shriveled at her touch. After moving to New Athens, she hopes to lead an unassuming life disguised as a mortal journalist. 

Hades, God of the Dead, has built a gambling empire in the mortal world and his favorite bets are rumored to be impossible. 

After a chance encounter with Hades, Persephone finds herself in a contract with the God of the Dead and the terms are impossible: Persephone must create life in the Underworld or lose her freedom forever. 

The bet does more than expose Persephone’s failure as a Goddess, however. As she struggles to sow the seeds of her freedom, love for the God of the Dead grows—and it’s forbidden.

Book Review

I absolutely loved this book. I have never read anything by this author before, but I may have just become obsessed! This modern retelling of Persephone and Hades has everything you could possibly want! Romance, intrigue, fantastic character development, quick pace, and so much more! I love forward to binge reading the rest of this series.

5/5 stars! 

Find it on Amazon!