"Hmm. No. I'm telling this wrong."First line in The Obelisk Gate by N. K. Jemisin Hi, guys. I'm back with part 2 of telling you about all the books I added to my TBR in the month of May. It was the month of Wyrd and Wonder so all of these books are in the… Continue reading Books I Recently Added to My TBR: Wyrd and Wonder Edition (Part 2)
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Books I Recently Added to My TBR: Wyrd and Wonder Edition (Part 1)
"The market coiled like a colored snake through the streets of Dale, patterned with the brown of the stalls, and the yellows and greens and reds of the things they sold."First line in The Ash-born Boy by Victoria Schwab Hi, guys. I don't know about you, but Wyrd and Wonder has officially made my TBR… Continue reading Books I Recently Added to My TBR: Wyrd and Wonder Edition (Part 1)
May Reading Wrap Up #WyrdandWonder
"Lift had never robbed a palace before."First line in Edgedancer by Brandon Sanderson Hi, guys and welcome to my May wrap up. As you may know, May was the month of Wyrd and Wonder, an online blogging event with the purpose of celebrating all things fantasy. I had such a great time writing my own… Continue reading May Reading Wrap Up #WyrdandWonder
WWW Wednesday – May 27th 2020
"My name is Rune Saint John."First line in The Last Sun by K. D. Edwards Hi, guys. It's the final week Wyrd and Wonder which means that that we're still in a fantasy mood for WWW Wednesday. WWW Wednesday a weekly meme hosted by Sam @ Taking on a World of Words, and it's meant… Continue reading WWW Wednesday – May 27th 2020
Intelligent Characters in Fantasy Books
"The letter had said to meet in a bookstore."First line in The Magician's Land by Lev Grossman Hi, guys. Another post for Wyrd and Wonder and for this one I'm focusing on the characters of our beloved genre. Specifically the smart ones. It's one of those things that's difficult to qualify because when is someone… Continue reading Intelligent Characters in Fantasy Books
WWW Wednesday – May 20th 2020
"The clock counted every painful second with ticks as thunderous and regular as a heartbeat."First line in Chainbreaker by Tara Sim Hi, guys. It's Wyrd and Wonder month which means that every book in this week's WWW Wednesday is fantasy. WWW Wednesday a weekly meme hosted by Sam @ Taking on a World of Words,… Continue reading WWW Wednesday – May 20th 2020
5 Star Fantasy Books in 5 Words
"Place ten dozen hungry orphan thieves in a bank burrow of vaults and tunnels beneath what used to be a graveyard, put them under the supervision of one partly crippled old man, and you will soon find that governing them becomes a delicate business."First line in Republic of Thieves by Scott Lynch Hi, guys. 5… Continue reading 5 Star Fantasy Books in 5 Words
WWW Wednesday – May 13th 2020
"Pa was taking too long to cut the boys' throats."First line in The Merciful Crow by Margaret Owen Hi, guys. It's Wyrd and Wonder month which means that every book in this week's WWW Wednesday is fantasy. WWW Wednesday a weekly meme hosted by Sam @ Taking on a World of Words, and it's meant… Continue reading WWW Wednesday – May 13th 2020
Wyrd and Wonder: Embracing the Nuances of the Fantasy Genre
"When the letter came I was out in the fields, binding up my last sheaf of wheat with hands that were shaking so much I could hardly tie the knot."First line in The Binding by Bridget Collins Hi, guys. Welcome to this little discussion post about something I've noticed when listening to/reading general debates about… Continue reading Wyrd and Wonder: Embracing the Nuances of the Fantasy Genre
Book Review: Chosen Ones by Veronica Roth
"The Drain looked the same every time, with all the people screaming as they ran away from the giant dark cloud of chaos but never running fast enough."First line in Chosen Ones by Veronica Roth Author: Veronica Roth Published: April 7th 2020 Genre: Fantasy My rating: ★★ Buzzwords: chosen one PTSD, Chicago, urban fantasy Synopsis:… Continue reading Book Review: Chosen Ones by Veronica Roth