"Fitful drafts of chill air blew in through the cruciform windows of the Bell Tower, and the fire did little to combat them."First line in Midnight Never Come Hi, guys. I hope you're all doing well and enjoying Wyrd and Wonder in case you're participating. WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Sam @… Continue reading WWW Wednesday – May 12th, 2021
Midnight Never Come by Marie Brennan – Book Review
"Fitful drafts of chill air blew in through the cruciform windows of the Bell Tower, and the fire did little to combat them."First line in Midnight Never Come by Marie Brennan Author: Marie Brennan Published: May 3rd, 2008 Genre: Historical Fantasy Series: The Onyx Court #1 My rating: ★★★★★ Buzzwords: Elizabethan London, fae underworld, court… Continue reading Midnight Never Come by Marie Brennan – Book Review
Fantasy Books That Feel Historical But Aren’t
"I didn't know how long I had been in the king's prison."First line in The Thief by Megan Whalen Turner Welcome to this post for Wyrd and Wonder where I'm looking at Fantasy books that kind of make you believe they take place in a historical version of our own world. They don't actually, but… Continue reading Fantasy Books That Feel Historical But Aren’t
Literary Dinner Party Tag (Fantasy Edition)
"Thick evening fog clung to the forlorn banks of Ward's Island, turning it into a ghost of itself."First line in Before the Devil Breaks You by Libba Bray I'm kicking Wyrd and Wonder off with a tag created a long time ago on BookTube by NEHOMAS2, and it is about inviting book characters to a… Continue reading Literary Dinner Party Tag (Fantasy Edition)
My Wyrd and Wonder TBR
Image credits to Svetlana Alyuk on 123RF.com "It wasn't a very likely place for disappearances, at least at first glance." First line in Outlander by Diana Gabaldon It's finally May which means the best blogging event of the year is starting! Wyrd and Wonder hosted by Imyril, Lisa, and Jorie is happening throughout the entire month… Continue reading My Wyrd and Wonder TBR
April 2021 Reading Wrap-Up
"It was strange and novel to have a human body again."First line in Chain of Iron by Cassandra Clare Hello, lovely readers. It's the end of the month so here you have my wrap-up for April. I had a bit of an anxiety-filled start to the month as I had been preparing posts for Wyrd… Continue reading April 2021 Reading Wrap-Up
Assassin’s Quest by Robin Hobb (Spoiler Review)
"I awake every morning with ink on my hands."First line in Assassin's Quest by Robin Hobb Author: Robin Hobb Published: March 1997 Genre: Fantasy Series: The Farseer Trilogy #3 My rating: ★★★★★ I finished my first series by Robin Hobb and now fully understand what I've been missing out on. This is just quality Fantasy.… Continue reading Assassin’s Quest by Robin Hobb (Spoiler Review)
WWW Wednesday – April 21st, 2021
"Honestly, Mrs Hadley," said Meggie McGregor, wiping her eyes. "That sense of humour of your will be the death of me yet."First line in Noughts and Crosses by Malorie Blackman Hi, guys. I hope you're all doing well. WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Sam @ Taking on a World of Words, and… Continue reading WWW Wednesday – April 21st, 2021
How and Why Do My Tastes in Books and Movies Differ?
"Dear friend, I'm writing to you because she said you listen and understand and didn't try to sleep with that person at that party even though you could have."First line in The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky I've had this topic on my mind for a while now, and therefore naturally pondered… Continue reading How and Why Do My Tastes in Books and Movies Differ?
WWW Wednesday – April 14th, 2021
"I still remember the day my father took me to the Cemetery of Forgotten Books for the first time. "First line in The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón Hi, guys. I hope you're all doing well. WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Sam @ Taking on a World of Words,… Continue reading WWW Wednesday – April 14th, 2021
