Quick takes on some recent reads

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Genre: Dark Romance / Fantasy Romance

Dark, atmospheric and utterly consuming. Anathema is a slow-burn gothic romance that leans into obsession, secrets and emotional intensity. The world building is rich, the tension simmers beautifully and the romance is haunting in the best way. I was completely absorbed from start to finish.

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️☆☆

Genre: Fantasy Romance

While I loved the first book in this series, Brimstone didn't quite hit the same for me. There are a lot of moving parts and overlapping plotlines, and I struggled to understand how many of them connect to the main story or why they matter. It feels busy and the emotional momentum gets lost along the way. 

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Genre: Fantasy Romance / Mythology - Inspired Fantasy 

This is officially one of my favorite duologies. I loved everything about this book. The mythology is rich, the stakes are high, and the emotional payoff is incredibly satisfying. 

Bjorn is down-bad, would-die-for-her, no-questions-asked in love with Freya and that kind of devotion absolutely wrecked me in the best way.