Tomb Raider Colossal Collection Volume 1 review

 

Book: Tomb Raider Colossal Collection 1

Author: Various

Pages: 888

Date(s) Read: August 27^th, 2026 to October 2^nd, 2026

Date Published: July 1^st, 2025

Rating: 5/5

Genre: Comics

Characters: 5/5

Writing style: 5/5

Story: 5/5

Ending:  5/5

Cover: 5/5

Format: Hard Cover

Date Bought: August 25^th, 2026

Book Cost: $65.39

Review:

The Tomb Raider Colossal Collection volume 1 is a stunning edition of the first half of Topcows Tomb Raider comics.

 

We follow Lara Croft as she goes on several adventures across more than 24 issues of the classic comic series. These stories are fun, fast-paced, and true to the games.

 

The art is stunning. 80 percent of the book has some of the best comic art to print, with vibrant colors that help bring life to gorgeous pencils. Panels are expertly rendered and Lara herself has all of the sex appeal, charisma, and personality of her video game counterpart. There is also a rather large and magnificent cover gallery featuring works by master artists such as Adam Hughes and Andy Park; there are even two Michael Turner pieces. In particular, I loved the Randy Green works.

 

The book itself is a master of craftsmanship with tightly bound, glossy, thick pages. It's a stunning hard cover book that even has headbands. This is a book worth every cent.

 

If you love Lara Croft, hot women, and great art, this action-packed collection is sure to please.

Earthbound review

 

Book: Earthbound

Author: Saara El-Arifi

Pages: 381

Date(s) Read: August 11^th, 2026 to October 1^st, 2026

Date Published: August 11^th, 2026

Rating: 5/5

Genre: Fae, Fantasy, Romantasy

Characters: 5/5

Writing style: 5/5

Story: 5/5

Ending:  5/5

Cover: 3/5

Format: Hard Cover

Date Bought: July 16^th, 2026

Book Cost: $28.19

Review:

Earthbound is an excellent ending to the Faebound trilogy.

 

In Earthbound we finally get long-awaited answers about Afa, the humans, and how the obeah came to be.

 

This novel was worth the wait. Everything wraps up beautifully. Like the other books the pacing is perfect. We switch between POVs, which helps keep up the pacing as events unfold. Every question you have is answered; there are no loose ends.

 

If you liked the first two books, you will be very satisfied with this ending. It's sad, beautiful, joyful, and brimming with hope.

To Dance with Death review

 

Book: To Dance with Death

Author: Brittney Arena

Pages: 380

Date(s) Read: August 22^nd, 2026 to October 23^rd, 2026

Date Published: August 4^th, 2026

Rating: 5/5

Genre: Fantasy, Romantasy

Characters: 5/5

Writing style: 5/5

Story: 5/5

Ending:  5/5

Cover: 3/5

Format: Hard Cover

Date Bought: August 4^th, 2026

Book Cost: $27.03

Review:

To Dance with Death is a phenomenal ending to a duology; it was more than I could have asked for.

 

In To Dance With Death Vasalie goes to the underworld, where Anton now rules. She has just weeks to convince him to retake his rightful position as ruler, but his memories of her are gone, and he believes his friends have betrayed him.

 

The romance and the yearning were top tier. I loved watching her and Anton fall for each other again. The found family aspect is truly wonderful and adds such character to the story.

 

While this story was initially slow at the beginning, it picks up speed at the 60 percent mark. This ending was simply perfect; everything wraps up beautifully. I highly recommend this fantastic duology.

White Raven review

 

Book: White Raven

Author: Stacey Marie Brown

Pages: 360

Date(s) Read: September 2^nd, 2026 to September 15^th, 2026

Date Published: September 1^st, 2026

Rating: 5/5

Genre: Fantasy, Romantasy, Norse Inspired

Characters: 5/5

Writing style: 5/5

Story: 5/5

Ending:  5/5

Cover: 5/5

Format: Hard Cover

Date Bought: September 1^st, 2026

Book Cost: $32.99

Review:

The White Raven is a standout Norse-inspired novel that pulls you in and doesn't let go, even after you've read the shocking twist ending.

 

In White Raven, our heroine Wren is the titular White Raven of prophecy. On the night of her betrothal to another, she is kidnapped by a fearsome thrall and taken away from her palace to the land of the Night Ravens. During her forced journey, she fights for her life and freedom every step of the way.

 

The romance is interesting. I found myself drawn to the fearsome Onyx when everything he did should have repelled me. Wren is in the same predicament; he should repulse her, but she can't stop thinking about him. I loved Munch and Fluffy, they were good comic relief that was welcome in a story as dark as this. Other characters are intriguing; I always wanted to know more about them.

 

This novel was thrilling and exciting. I can't believe I finished it in two weeks. I could not stop reading this. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for a good Norse-inspired romantasy; it's up there with the Road of Bones.

The Knave and the Moon review

 

Book: The Knave and the Moon

Author: Rachel Gillig

Pages: 368

Date(s) Read: September 1^st, 2026 to September 12^th, 2026

Date Published: September 1^st, 2026

Rating: 5/5

Genre: Gothic, Fantasy, Romantasy

Characters: 5/5

Writing style: 5/5

Story: 4/5

Ending:  4/5

Cover: 4/5

Format: Hard Cover

Date Bought: September 1^st, 2026

Book Cost: $20.80

Review:

The Knave and the Moon is a moving, poignant work of gothic fiction.

 

In this sequel, things pick up right where they left off with Benji marrying Sybil and then taking up a tour to the various hamlets of the area to emphasize his place amongst the elite nobles of the world. Things go awry when an unexpected challenger shows up to one of the tournaments on tour.

 

This was a bittersweet novel. Not much character development here, but it's not necessary either. Things move quickly, and a lot happens, but there's still more of the found family aspect I loved in the first here as well.

 

The novel wraps up beautifully and things come full circle, so it's worth the payoff.

 

If you liked the first novel, you'll be more than pleased with this one.

The Witch in the Dead of Night review

 

Book: The Witch in the Dead of Night

Author: Charlotte Buckley

Pages: 392

Date(s) Read: August 26^th, 2026 to September 9^th, 2026

Date Published: August 13^th, 2026

Rating: 4/5

Genre: Romantasy, Vampires, Witches

Characters: 4/5

Writing style: 4/5

Story: 3/5

Ending:  4/5

Cover: 5/5 (Fairyloot Hard Cover)

Format: Hard Cover

Date Bought: August 4^th, 2026

Book Cost: $39.99

Review:

The Witch in The Dead of Night is a fun and fast romantasy thats a page turner, but definitely lacks in areas.

 

In this novel we follow palace maid Finn. First shes caught using her witch magic and then she is attacked and saved, by the king no less. He sweeps her up into a world of vampires, court politics, fancy soirees, and romance. He decides to appoint her as part of his court under the condition she train to learn to use her witch magic under his handsome but frustrating brother, Prince Enhart.

 

I enjoyed this novel, but it's lacking any sort of depth. The romance could have been more of a slow burn, the friendships could have been more in-depth, and the politics weren't quite politicking but still, I got through this quicker than any book in recent memory so I guess that means I really enjoyed it, right?

 

This novel wont be memorable or rock your world, but it's a solid romantasy book to pass the time with.

These Godly Lies review

 

Book: These Godly Lies

Author: Rachelle Raeta

Pages: 358

Date(s) Read: August 6^th, 2026 to September 3^rd, 2026

Date Published: March 11^th, 2025

Rating: 5/5

Genre: Fantasy, Romantasy

Characters: 5/5

Writing style: 5/5

Story: 5/5

Ending:  5/5

Cover: 3/5

Format: Hard Cover

Date Bought: July 19^th, 2026

Book Cost: $20.99

Review:

These Godly Lies is a beautiful novel about love and resilience.

 

In These Godly Lies The First sends other God's to chase down Anna and Khiran for the stolen peach Khiran took that gave Anna her immortality.

 

I loved the continued romance between Khiran and Anna, as well as her friendship with Silas and Cassius. I also found the other God's to be equally interesting and unique.

 

This novel wraps up the duology beautifully. If you loved the first you'll adore the sequel.