The Queen's Resistance, by Rebecca Ross: Review
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After surviving a revolution that will finally put the rightful queen on the Maevan throne, Brienna struggles to find her place as the...
nikiflorica
- Jul 1, 2021
- 1 min
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, 2021
- 2 min
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, 2021
- 2 min
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, 2020
- 2 min
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, 2020
- 2 min
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, 2020
- 2 min
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, 2020
- 2 min
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, 2020
- 2 min
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, 2020
- 2 min
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, 2020
- 1 min
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, 2020
- 2 min
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, 2020
- 2 min
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, 2020
- 1 min
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, 2019
- 1 min
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, 2019
- 2 min
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, 2019
- 2 min
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, 2019
- 2 min
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, 2019
- 2 min
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, 2019
- 3 min
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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