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nikiflorica
Jul 16, 20212 min read
The Queen's Resistance, by Rebecca Ross: Review
After surviving a revolution that will finally put the rightful queen on the Maevan throne, Brienna struggles to find her place as the...
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nikiflorica
Jul 1, 20211 min read
Happy Release Week to H.A. Pruitt's, Earth Quaking!
Big news, y'all! One of my lovely author friends, H.A. Pruitt, is celebrating the release of Earth Quaking, the second book in her...
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nikiflorica
May 7, 20212 min read
Rhythm of War, by Brandon Sanderson: Review
True to its predecessors, Rhythm of War is vast, all-consuming, and brimming with characters that seize the heart and pull, pull, pull...
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nikiflorica
Apr 23, 20212 min read
The Queen's Rising, by Rebecca Ross: Review
"Brienna desires only two things: to master her passion and to be chosen by a patron. Growing up in Valenia at the renowned Magnalia...
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nikiflorica
Nov 21, 20202 min read
Unblemished, by Sara Ella: Review
Eliyana is used to the shadows. With a birthmark covering half her face, she just hopes to graduate high school unscathed. That is, until...
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nikiflorica
Sep 18, 20202 min read
The Way of Kings, by Brandon Sanderson: Review
The Way of Kings had me squealing, shrieking, gasping, moaning, bellowing, clutching my heart, forgetting to breathe, and reading past one o
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nikiflorica
Sep 4, 20202 min read
The Shadow Queen, by C.J. Redwine: Review
The Ravenspire series came highly recommended as a gem of the clean fantasy genre, and I am happy to add this exciting Snow White retelling
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nikiflorica
Aug 22, 20202 min read
Between Burning Worlds, by Jessica Brody & Joanne Rendell: Review
Laterre is a planet on the brink of explosion. Unrest is mounting in the impoverished Third Estate, the Patriarche's attempts to smother...
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nikiflorica
Jul 23, 20202 min read
Looking for Clean Fantasy? You and Me Both.
As someone who is constantly on the hunt for clean fantasy, there's nothing quite like those "Eureka!" moments when I stumble on a gem....
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nikiflorica
May 22, 20202 min read
Infernal Devices, by Philip Reeve: Review
Fifteen-year-old Wren Natsworthy has grown up in Anchorage, the Traction City-turned-static on the dead North American continent. Her...
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nikiflorica
Apr 24, 20201 min read
Predator's Gold, by Philip Reeve: Review
Since the Traction City of London fell, Tom Natsworthy and Hester Shaw have lived happily for two years, flying the Bird Roads in their...
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nikiflorica
Apr 11, 20202 min read
The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien: Review
Bilbo Baggins is a very respectable hobbit: he lives in a fine, cozy hobbit-hole and never does anything unexpected. So when the wizard...
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nikiflorica
Mar 27, 20202 min read
Ariadi Exclusive: The Chain of Camuel
One of the most significant objects featured in The Heir of Ariad is a simple pendant once worn by the legendary messenger, Camuel. In...
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nikiflorica
Mar 2, 20201 min read
Congratulations, Olivia Kidston!
Yesterday I had the extreme pleasure of attending a book launch for my good friend Olivia's new fantasy novel, Live in the Moment. It was...
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nikiflorica
Dec 12, 20191 min read
Blessed Book Signing!
This past Saturday I had the pleasure and honour of attending a book signing hosted by a wonderful family friend. It was my first signing...
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nikiflorica
Nov 20, 20192 min read
Cracking the Salienne Code
Despite having spent time with her through the many, many drafts of The Heir of Ariad, when it comes to Salienne (sah-lee-ENN) of the...
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nikiflorica
Nov 9, 20192 min read
Forest Born, by Shannon Hale: Review
Rin used to feel at home with the trees—as if they understood her, the way no one else could. But something has changed in the way the...
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nikiflorica
Nov 2, 20192 min read
River Secrets, by Shannon Hale: Review
When Bayern sends an ambassador into the land of Tira, Razo feels under-qualified to be chosen as part of the escort. After all, he's...
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nikiflorica
Oct 18, 20192 min read
Enna Burning, by Shannon Hale: Review
After helping Isi of Kildenree to reclaim her title as Crown Princess, Enna, born and raised in the forest of Bayern, is craving...
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nikiflorica
Oct 15, 20193 min read
Post 100! A Sword of Kings Exclusive
This past spring, I had the privilege of working with graphic artist/classmate Connor Oding on this epic illustration of the Sword of...
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