He Who Drowned the World, by Shelley Parker-Chan, is the perfect closer to the story that began in She Who Became the Sun. Parker-Chan doubles down on characterization, crafting a story that surpasses the expectations set by its predecessor. The stakes are high so let’s get into it. Zhu Yuanzhang may have defeated the Mongol…
Continue reading ➞ He Who Drowned The World – Destined for Greatness
Is Ordinary Monsters too long? Possibly. But while I was not dissuaded by the page count, I was exasperated by the end of the book. The book’s strong, descriptive start quickly turns into a chaotic story that hopped, skipped, and jumped to its ending. There are extraordinary children in the world, children with unnatural Talents.…
Me and A Restless Truth by Freya Marske did not get along. After an enchanting frolic through book one in the series, my expectations were high, and they came crashing down quickly. Our original characters, Robin and Edwin, set the standard, and I found that this adventure could not live up to the first magical…
I’ve seen the hype surrounding Mo Xiang Tong Xiu’s light novel, Heaven Official’s Blessing, and felt like an outsider having not jumped into the fandom as soon as Seven Seas Entertainment published its English translation. I had a feeling I would love this story, and I’m happy to share I proved myself right. Graced with…
Continue reading ➞ Heaven Official’s Blessing – Divine Storytelling
Every three years, like clockwork, Guy Gavriel Kay puts out a new historical fantasy masterpiece and I get to slowly luxuriate in its beauty as I stroll through the pages. This year we have All the Seas of the World, a hauntingly thoughtful tale about the nature of home, exile, and finding a place of…
Continue reading ➞ All The Seas Of The World – (Exile)irating
It’s easy to be a sucker for fun, memey marketing. Any opportunity for irony instantly draws me in and lights up the dark corners of my irreverent brain. When I initially saw All The Horses of Iceland, by Sarah Tolmie, I was slightly interested based on its premise. However, I was sucker punched by the…
