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Soldier of Dorsa by Eliza Andrews

28th February 2020
Soldier of Dorsa (The Chronicles of Dorsa #2) by Eliza Andrews
- Publisher: Self-Published, 2020
- Genre: Fantasy, LGBTQ+, Romance
- Format: Ebook
- Page Count: 586 pages
- My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5)
I am definitely biased because I adore Princess of Dorsa.

While Soldier of Dorsa did not grasp my heart as much as the first book did, I still enjoyed it very much. There were times I was so scared for Tasia and Joslyn that I dared not continue reading. But I pushed myself to read on because the suspense of not reading was killing me anyway. The overall plot was very good despite some flow disruptions due to multiple flashbacks and alternations between Tasia’s and Joslyn’s storylines. The pacing was also a bit too fast towards the end as even more things were happening at the same time. I figure the story would flow amazingly if adapted to screen.
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Princess of Dorsa by Eliza Andrews

5th February 2020
Princess of Dorsa (The Chronicles of Dorsa #1) by Eliza Andrews
- Publisher: Eliza Andrews, 2018
- Language: English
- Genre: Fantasy, LGBTQ+, Romance
- Format: Ebook
- Page Count: 589 pages
- My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)
A book that leaves me a puddle from my own sheer emotion is always a good book.

I haven’t read fantasy in a couple of months and Princess of Dorsa has made me want to find all the fantasy books with strong, queer, female leads and read them. While I would not say it is perfectly written (an example, and sole example to date, of a perfectly written fantasy is Brandon Sanderson’s Mistborn), the overall story is amazing and I love it for igniting all kinds of emotions within me.
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Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo

11th May 2018
Crooked Kingdom (Six of Crows #2) by Leigh Bardugo
- Publisher: Henry Holt & Co., 2016
- Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult
- Format: Ebook
- Page Count: 546 pages
- My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)
Even more compelling than Six of Crows, I find myself loving this book. The story was a rollercoaster, unveiling new surprises after every sharp turn. A riveting book indeed.
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Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo

8th May 2018
Six of Crows (Six of Crows #1), by Leigh Bardugo
- Publisher: Henry Holt & Co., 2015
- Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult
- Format: Ebook
- Page Count: 465 pages
- My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5)
Oh my Saints! The whole plot had me on the edge of my seat, and my forehead was beaded with sweat by the time I finished it in an extended reading session. Please, not the dreadful cliffhanger!!!
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