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About Ashley Darling

Ashley is a life-long lover of books and writing. She studied history and social studies education at the University of Arkansas and is currently writing novels in her spare time. She loves cats, young adult books, and Eric Northman. Follow her on Twitter @ashleycdarling.
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Review: Everything That Burns (2021) by Gita Trelease
4 days ago

Review: Everything That Burns (2021) by Gita Trelease

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All That Glitters (formerly published as Enchantée) was one of my favorite reads of 2019. The story followed Camille Durbonne, an orphan who worked magic to change nails into coins …
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Review: The Effort by Claire Holroyde (2021)
3 weeks ago

Review: The Effort by Claire Holroyde (2021)

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There have been many books written about the aftermath of an apocalyptic event, but few stories explore the devolution of humanity when faced with impending doom. The Effort by Claire …
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Review: A Golden Fury by Samantha Cohoe (2020)
4 months ago

Review: A Golden Fury by Samantha Cohoe (2020)

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A Golden Fury by Samantha Cohoe

Thea Hope longs to be an alchemist out of the shadow of her famous mother. The two of them are close to creating the …
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Review: Fireborne by Rosaria Munda (2019)
1 year ago

Review: Fireborne by Rosaria Munda (2019)

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Fireborne by Rosaria Munda is a debut YA fantasy that follows two characters, Annie and Lee, through their journey from living in an orphanage to becoming the city’s next generation …
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Review: The Rage of Dragons by Evan Winter (2019)
1 year ago

Review: The Rage of Dragons by Evan Winter (2019)

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Billed as Game of Thrones meets The Gladiator, The Rage of Dragons follows a young man on his journey for vengeance. 

This African-inspired epic fantasy begins as the Omehi race …
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SDCC 2019: Her Universe Exclusive Collection

This past week, a little comic convention took place in sunny southern California. You may have heard of it – San Diego Comic Con. If you’ve never been to SDCC, …
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Review: Something Like Gravity by Amber Smith (2019)

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Something Like Gravity by Amber Smith follows two characters – Chris & Maia – during the summer before their senior year. They’re both running from their haunted pasts, though …
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GIRLS OF PAPER AND FIRE by Natasha Ngan [Book Review]
2 years ago

GIRLS OF PAPER AND FIRE by Natasha Ngan [Book Review]

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Girls of Paper and Fire is an intricately woven tapestry consisting of a three-tiered caste system, ancient wars, gruesome traditions, and political intrigue. Ngan weaves these elements together through the …
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ACE OF SHADES by Amanda Foody [Book Review]
2 years ago

ACE OF SHADES by Amanda Foody [Book Review]

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ACE OF SHADES is a YA fantasy novel, dual-narrated by Enne Salta, an innocent yet sassy schoolgirl, and Levi Glaisyer, a decidedly guilty gang boss. The story is told in …
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GRACE AND FURY by Tracy Banghart [Book Review]
2 years ago

GRACE AND FURY by Tracy Banghart [Book Review]

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GRACE AND FURY by Tracy Banghart is a young adult fantasy novel told in alternating points of view, following sisters Serina and Nomi Tessaro. The world reminds me of Renaissance …
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Nerdy Post May 2018 SCI-FI Review + Coupon
3 years ago

Nerdy Post May 2018 SCI-FI Review + Coupon

Nerdy Post celebrates all things fandom. I’ve been eyeing this company for ages, wondering if a subscription would be worth the money. This box is amazing and totally geared toward …
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FROM THE EARTH TO THE SHADOWS [Book Review + Giveaway!]
3 years ago

FROM THE EARTH TO THE SHADOWS [Book Review + Giveaway!]

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FROM THE EARTH TO THE SHADOWS is a book about mortals and monsters, divine and demonic beings, and everything between. It’s narrated by Malin, a young Valkyrie-in-training, whose quest is …
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