After a chaotic February, I too would like to hide away in retirement like our protagonist in Shannon Chakraborty’s The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi. But that is where our similarities end. Unlike Amina al-Sirafi, I am terrified of the open ocean, yet I decided to follow the storied captain safely from the comfort of my…
Continue reading ➞ The Adventures Of Amina Al-Sirafi – Yo Ho A Pirate’s Life For Meh
I first encountered the French novel, A Winter’s Promise, in a hidden corner of a beloved bookstore in Reno, NV back in 2018. I had never heard of Christelle Dabos or seen this book’s beautiful cover before, but this story became one of my all-time favorites because I was completely unprepared for the magic within.…
Continue reading ➞ A Winter’s Promise – Wonderland Delivered
I got cozy with The Heavenly Sword by Alice Poon. It was so easy to sit down and read Sai’er’s adventure, it was like listening to an epic oral tale. I looked forward to opening up my book before bed each night to see where Poon would take me next. The story flowed so nicely…
Hell Bent is finally here, and the continuation of Galaxy “Alex” Stern’s story was everything I could have hoped for and more. It’s been over three years since Ninth House was published, and I was both desperate and wary of jumping into the long-anticipated sequel. But have no fear, Leigh Bardugo brought the heat in…
I am trying my darndest not to let my overflowing love for The Cruel Prince series get in the way of this book review. If you haven’t read that series yet, I recommend you pick it up first because the new story does contain huge spoilers. Holly Black leaves Jude and Cardan behind but continues…
As I began crafting my 2023 TBR, I was pleased to see how many amazing books are coming out this month. It has given me something to look forward to now that the holiday season is over. With many amazing books on the horizon, start the year strong with Heather Fawcett’s new release, Emily Wilde’s…
Continue reading ➞ Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia Of Faeries – A Wilde Ride
Between work, grad school, and reading, it’s a miracle I consumed any additional media in 2022. It was a busy year, and I had to prioritize the content I wanted to enjoy. But life finds a way, and I always find a fantasy realm to escape into. The media that moved me this year includes…
I took a break from my normal fantasy churn and picked up The Stranger Times by C.K. McDonnell. It came highly recommended by a friend, and it’s the only reason this quirky tale would have crossed my path. The book is a charming paranormal mystery filled with humor and wackiness and it was delightful from…
Continue reading ➞ The Stranger Times – Fun Hot Off The Press
I’m continuing my journey with Elise Kova’s Air Awakens series. After book one I was genuinely interested in Vhalla’s story and decided to pick up Fire Falling to see where it led. Book two begins after the events of Air Awakens. The violent storm at the end of book one, now dubbed the Night of…
I decided my first introduction to Haruki Murakami would be The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle. The book sat on my shelf for months because I never felt ready enough to open it up. However, if I’ve learned anything after finally picking up this book, it’s that no one can ever be ready for Murakami, so stop…
Continue reading ➞ The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle – Extreme Bird Watching
