KenzieSummerReads

30, reader (obviously or I probably wouldn't be here lol). Fantasy is my favorite genre. Can we be book friends 👉👈💜

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The God and the Gumiho (Fate's Thread, #1)

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Promised in Fire (Of Dragons and Fae, #1)

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Not Another Happily Ever After (The Never After series Book 1)

KenzieSummerReads

Aug 08, 2026

Not Another Happily Ever After (The Never After series Book 1)

5.0

Enjoyment: 5.0Quality: 4.0Characters: 5.0Plot: 5.0

Thank you A.R Schilling for allowing me to receive an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This book is filled with a dark whimsy and an optimistic sunshine princess. Even if she is half dead and fully cursed. Wednesday is cursed to save her kingdom. She has spent her whole life being forced to try and break it, but only one person can truly help her.

The world is dark, lush, and whimsical. As someone who has always been obsessed with Corpse Bride, it truly does give that vibe which is amazing. And honestly I think we could all stand to be a little more like Wednesday. She is so optimistic and tries to have a good outlook even in the most dire of situations. There is a lot of lore that we have yet to explore and I cannot wait for the second book!

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Listed in the recommended reading order for people who like to read full series.

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Fantasy and Sci-Fi with a Side of Romance 🐉💘🚀

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Dramatic battles, tense political intrigue, unique world building...and is that maybe some romance I'm sensing? These books are not Romantasy but focus primarily on the SFF elements. Romance is a subplot and may not appear until later in the series, but when it does, you won't be disappointed.

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This Quest was inspired by the List "One and Done Fantasy" by hannah, winner of Q2 2026 community voting.

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Cozy Fantasy ✨☕️🤗

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Fictional books that feel like a warm hug, featuring magic and whimsy and perfectly happy endings. These are lower on stakes and higher on good vibes!

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When the Moon Hatched

Sarah A. Parker

The Creators did not expect their beloved dragons to sail skyward upon their end. To curl into balls just beyond gravity’s grip, littering the sky with tombstones. With moons. They certainly did not expect them to fall. As a valued Elding Blade of the rebellion group Fíur du Ath, Raeve’s job is to kill. To complete orders and never get caught. When a renowned bounty hunter is employed by The Crown to capture a member of the Ath, Raeve’s world is turned upside down. Blood spills, hearts break, and Raeve finds herself at the mercy of the Guild of Nobles—a group of dual-beaded elementals who intend to turn her into a political statement. Only death will set her free. Crushed beneath a mourning weight, Kaan Vaegor took the head of a king and donned his melted crown. Now on a tireless quest to assuage the never-ebbing ache in his chest, his hunt for a moonshard lures him into the belly of Gore’s notorious prison where he stumbles upon something that rips apart his perception of reality. A shackled miracle with eyes full of rage and blood on her hands. The echo of the past sings louder than the Creators themselves, and even Raeve can’t ignore the truths blaring at her from a warmer, happier time. However. There’s more to this song than meets the eye, and some truths … They’re too poisonous to swallow. When the Moon Hatched is a fast-paced fantasy romance for fans of witty banter and strong, sassy protagonists. Beneath the cover is an immersive, vibrant world with mysterious creatures, a unique magic system, and a love that blazes through the ages.

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Quicksilver

Callie Hart

Experience the no-holds-barred first novel in the phenomenal Fae & Alchemy trilogy from #1 New York Times bestselling author Callie Hart, featuring razor-sharp banter, heart-stopping action, and blistering hot romance. Do not touch the sword. Do not turn the key. Do not open the gate. Saeris Fane is good at keeping secrets. No one knows about the strange alchemical powers she possesses, or the fact that she has been stealing from the Undying Queen for most of her twenty-four years. But a secret is like a knot. Sooner or later, it’s bound to come undone. When Saeris is caught stealing something she shouldn’t, she accidentally reopens a dormant gateway between realms and is whisked away to a land of ice and snow. There, she discovers that the Fae—creatures of legend and nightmare—are not only real, but they are caught up in a centuries-long conflict that might just get her killed. After inadvertently binding herself to a secretive and incredibly powerful Fae warrior named Kingfisher, Saeris quickly learns that he will use her secret magic to protect his people, no matter what it costs him… or her. Be careful of the deals you make, dear child. The devil is in the details… Trigger warning: Quicksilver describes graphic violence and adult situations, and is for readers 17+.

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An introduction to the Romantasy genre, these books are part of the cultural zeitgeist or the 'canon' that many would recognize. Look for more niche titles in later Starter Pack volumes.

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Mad Sisters of Esi

Tashan Mehta

Myung and Laleh are keepers of the whale of babel. They roam within its cosmic chambers, speak folktales of themselves, and pray to an enigmatic figure they know only as 'Great Wisa'. To Laleh, this is everything. For Myung, it is not enough. When Myung flees the whale, she stumbles into a new universe where shapeshifting islands and ancient maps hold sway. There, she sets off on an adventure that is both tragic and transformative, for her and Laleh. For at the heart of her quest lies a mystery that has confounded scholars for centuries: the truth about the mad sisters of Esi. Fables, dreams and myths come together in this masterful work of fantasy by acclaimed author Tashan Mehta, sweeping across three landscapes, and featuring a museum of collective memory and a festival of madness. At its core, it asks: In the devastating chaos of this world, where all is in flux and the truth ever-changing, what will you choose to hold on to?

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Once There Were Heroes (A Time of Dragons, #1)

Philip C. Quaintrell

From Philip C. Quaintrell, author of The Echoes Saga 'For lovers of your classic Tolkien, this series has it all' - Alan Coleman - Amazon customer 'Best newcomer to the genre. Philip is up there with Feist and Sanderson' - Philip Spick - Amazon customer 700,000 COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE -- THE GODS ARE DEAD. IN THEIR ABSENCE, THERE CAN BE ONLY CHAOS. ONLY WAR. AND THEY ARE NOT ALL THAT HAS FADED FROM THE WORLD OF VERDA... Once there were heroes. Brave men and women who showed their quality to be above the rest. Those whose deeds earned them the heart of a dragon . Those whose courage and strength resonated with the unborn, who, in their eggs, can wait thousands of years for a warrior worthy of them. These heroes rose up on young battlefields and defended the weak and oppressed across all of Erador. They did so because they were inspired . They had only to look up and see. Dragons Riders! The last noble warriors in the realm. Only heroes can embolden the ordinary. For centuries, millennia , the Dragon Riders galvanised generation after generation, adding Riders to their ranks, birthing dragons from their eggs. But there are no more heroes. War with the Andarens is like nothing the Riders, nor the armies of Erador, have ever faced. In the place of heroes there are only soldiers now. Fodder for the machine of war. This time of twilight is set to be the crowning hour of the dark, when the light is losing its grip. There are those who have been waiting, biding their time in the shadows while the heroes of Verda die out. They worship something ancient. Something forgotten by myth and legend. Something evil. It falls on a few to keep back that darkness. A few who must rise without inspiration and prove themselves worthy. -- 'I read a lot of fantasy books and I can say that this is one of the best I have read' - B. Stewart - Amazon customer - The Echoes Saga ''The Echoes Saga' demonstrates a simple commitment to the power of story' - Stephen Dudley - Amazon customer - The Echoes Saga

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courtneyyreadss

Thoughts from 3% (page 16)

“That vows were binding. Never to offer or accept one unless I was certain it was not a snare. Wedding vows often fell prey to such danger.”

so gods can’t break promises but they can kill their direct family members? i’m confused but i’m intrigued…

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This Savage Song (Monsters of Verity, #1)

punkossum

Thoughts from 65% (page 263)

Not gonna lie, the last 50 pages were like a rollercoaster of emotions nd now I don't know what to think lmao! I'm only worried that it will end on a cliffhanger or a major plot twist and I don't have the second book yet! If you read it, you can let me know if I'm right 😭

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KenzieSummerReads

Aug 04, 2026

Fire to the Stars

4.0

Enjoyment: 4.0Quality: 4.0Characters: 5.0Plot: 4.0

Thank you NetGalley and Random House Children's Books for allowing me to receive an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

The kingdom of Florent prepares itself for the Ignition: a solar event that turns humans into dragons. Claire is one such human. When she turned her life was turned to ashes in the midst of her dragon fire. She is trying to find a cure and surviving by any means possible. Her search leads her to Able, a disgraced dragon hunter for his unorthodox and frankly disturbing research. Together they will set upon a journey that is much larger than themselves and maybe more than they bargained for.

Let me start by saying that I did enjoy this book. But I do wish a few things had been different? Without spoiling, Ables research is brutal. I feel like there may need to be a trigger warning for that bit of the book if there is not? It is very brief thankfully, but worth mentioning.

On to things I enjoyed! You have these two main characters who find each other when they both have nothing left and they form a genuine connection. Also Lucy the firefox?? I am obsessed! She is so cute. The pacing was very well done and did not feel too rushed or too slow. The lore was unique and I did not see that plot twist coming at the end. I hope to see more from this author!

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