‘The Enchanted Hacienda’ by J.C. Cervantes: The magic of family and flowers blossoms in book one of a new romance series

This Enchanted Hacienda book review takes a look at J.C. Cervantes’ adult debut, a romance centered around a family full of magic and the one member born without. Continue reading “‘The Enchanted Hacienda’ by J.C. Cervantes: The magic of family and flowers blossoms in book one of a new romance series”

Episode #83 – Teenage Demigod Things

Prophecy Radio episode #83 discusses The Sun and the Star by Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro, with both a spoiler-free and spoiler-filled section, as well as features an exclusive interview with the authors. We also discuss all the latest Riordanverse news, including Rick’s official blog for the TSATS book tour. This week, we’re skipping our The Red Pyramid chapter discussion in order to maximize our time with the new Nico di Angelo book! New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and we keep our discussions PG-13. Continue reading “Episode #83 – Teenage Demigod Things”

Rick Riordan, Mark Oshiro talk collaborating on ‘The Sun and the Star,’ writing a book about healing, and the intent behind that final scene

Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro joins us in a discussion about The Sun and the Star, the latest novel set in the Percy Jackson universe which follows Nico di Angelo and Will Solace as they descend to Tartarus. Continue reading “Rick Riordan, Mark Oshiro talk collaborating on ‘The Sun and the Star,’ writing a book about healing, and the intent behind that final scene”

Episode #82 – The Sun and the Stars Aligned

Prophecy Radio episode #82 regales you with every detail Karen can remember about the Sun and the Star Boston tour stop with Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro. We also discuss all the latest Riordanverse news, including the updated covers for The Lightning Thief, The Lightning Thief: The Graphic Novel, and Camp Half-Blood Confidential. Lastly, we continue our journey through The Kane Chronicles with The Red Pyramid chapter 9! Remember, we’re keeping this discussion spoiler-free! New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and we keep our discussions PG-13. Continue reading “Episode #82 – The Sun and the Stars Aligned”

‘The Salt Grows Heavy’ by Cassandra Khaw: ‘The Little Mermaid’ meets ‘Frankenstein’ in this horrifying novel steeped in blood and viscera

Let this The Salt Grows Heavy book review be your one and only warning—Cassandra Khaw’s latest novella is not for the faint of heart. Continue reading “‘The Salt Grows Heavy’ by Cassandra Khaw: ‘The Little Mermaid’ meets ‘Frankenstein’ in this horrifying novel steeped in blood and viscera”

‘The Sun and the Star’ by Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro: A descent into Tartarus leads to one of the most emotionally rewarding books set in the Percy Jackson universe

This The Sun and the Star book review has been a long time coming, but nothing could’ve prepared me for what Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro would share with us in this book centering on Nico di Angelo and Will Solace’s decent into Tartarus. Continue reading “‘The Sun and the Star’ by Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro: A descent into Tartarus leads to one of the most emotionally rewarding books set in the Percy Jackson universe”

Episode #81 – Danger, Will Solace!

Prophecy Radio episode #81 catches you up on everything you need to know about The Sun and the Star—with both a spoiler-free and spoiler-filled section. We also discuss all the latest Riordanverse news, including Rick and Becky’s trip to Ireland and Karen’s plans for the TSATS book tour. Lastly, we continue our journey through The Kane Chronicles with The Red Pyramid chapter 8! Remember, we’re keeping this discussion spoiler-free! New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and we keep our discussions PG-13. Continue reading “Episode #81 – Danger, Will Solace!”

Episode #80 – Cat in a Coal Mine

Prophecy Radio episode #80 takes a look at The 39 Clues: The Maze of Bones graphic novel, and has a chat with Ethan Young, who adapted and illustrated the book. We also catch up on all the latest Riordanverse news, including the cover, synopsis, and release date for A Drop of Venom by Sajni Patel. Lastly, we continue our journey through The Kane Chronicles with The Red Pyramid chapter 7! Remember, we’re keeping this discussion spoiler-free! New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and we keep our discussions PG-13. Continue reading “Episode #80 – Cat in a Coal Mine”

Episode #79 – A 2000s Tale

Prophecy Radio episode #79 discusses our favorite references to Egyptian mythology in pop culture. We also catch up on all the latest Riordanverse news, including that Read Riordan article about Hypnos, which we’ll see in The Sun and the Star. Lastly, we continue our journey through The Kane Chronicles with The Red Pyramid chapter 6—and finally get some answers! Remember, we’re keeping this discussion spoiler-free! New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and we keep our discussions PG-13. Continue reading “Episode #79 – A 2000s Tale”