"We should start back," Gared urged as the woods began to grow dark around them. "The wildlings are dead." First line in A Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin As a fan of Game of Thrones, I obviously tuned in when HBO Max started airing their new prequel series that was going to… Continue reading House of the Dragon Season One (Review)
Tag: Fantasy
The Goblin Emperor by Katherine Addison – Book Review
"Maia woke with his cousin's cold fingers digging into his shoulder." First line in The Goblin Emperor by Katherine Addison Author: Katherine Addison Published: April 1st, 2014 Genre: Fantasy Series: The Goblin Emperor #1 My rating: ★★★★★ Buzzwords: Political intrigue, soft main character, non-human characters Synopsis: The youngest, half-goblin son of the Emperor has lived… Continue reading The Goblin Emperor by Katherine Addison – Book Review
How Goodreads Choice Awards Sparked An Existential Crisis
"There's a candle in my window."First line in Any Way the Wind Blows by Rainbow Rowell Are you even a book blogger if you haven't written about the Goodreads Choice Awards at least once? I've never dedicated an entire post to that controversial topic so that's what I'm doing today. As the reader I am,… Continue reading How Goodreads Choice Awards Sparked An Existential Crisis
The Kingdom of Copper by S. A. Chakraborty – Spoilery Book Review
"Alizayd al Qahtani didn't make it a month with his caravan."First line in The Kingdom of Copper by S. A. Chakraborty Author: S. A. Chakraborty Published: January 22nd, 2019 Genre: Fantasy Series: The Daevabad Trilogy #2 My rating: ★★★★★ This review is all spoiler-filled because it's the second book in a trilogy. If you want… Continue reading The Kingdom of Copper by S. A. Chakraborty – Spoilery Book Review
Books Added to My TBR During Wyrd and Wonder
"My name is Rune Saint John."First line in The Last Sun by K. D. Edwards It's been a few weeks since Wyrd and Wonder ended, but just like I did last year, I'm sharing a list of the books that found their way onto my TBR during the month-long fantasy celebration. This year I actually… Continue reading Books Added to My TBR During Wyrd and Wonder
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
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
Do We Need to Retire the SFF Term?
"Victor readjusted the shovels on his shoulder and stepped gingerly over an old, half-sunken grave."First line in Vicious by V. E. Schwab It's time for a discussion post, and as the title suggests, I want to take a closer look at the SFF term that is so often used in the bookish community. SFF stands… Continue reading Do We Need to Retire the SFF Term?
November 2020 Reading Wrap-Up
"It's easy to think that nobody could really arrange the world like clockwork."First line in The Lost Future of Pepperharrow by Natasha Pulley IT'S DECEMBER!! We've finally reached the best month of the year! I love the Christmas feeling of December, but it's also always a month of stress. I happen to work for the… Continue reading November 2020 Reading Wrap-Up
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