There is beauty in truth: The Dragon’s Legacy by Deborah A. Wolf
For my first Wyrd and Wonder review, I wanted to talk about one of my favourite books in all the world. The problem is that I have no idea how to describe it.
(Some of) The Coolest Magical Abilities in Fiction!
Last post, I talked about some of my favourite magic systems; this time around, I want to showcase some of my favourite magical/supernatural abilities. The difference? A magic system is a magic system; a magical ability is more like a superpower. The latter is a lot more limited in scope; a character with a magical […]
Ten Ridiculously Cool Magic Systems!
For my third Wyrd & Wonder entry, I wanted to showcase some of the coolest magic systems I’ve come across!
Fantastic Beasts, Here You’ll Find Them: Unicorns!
Some of my favourite books about my favourite magical creature!
Why Fantasy? Because It Saved Me
Other books told me I could survive.
Fantasy said I could triumph.
Wyrd & Wonder: A month of all things fantasy!
Phoenix art credit Sujono Sujono! This is my first time taking part in Wyrd & Wonder, an annual month-long celebration of the fantasy genre hosted by Jorie, Lisa, and imyril! And I mean…come on. It’s ALL THINGS FANTASY. Of course I had to join in! Fantasy is my life. A whole bunch of other bloggers […]
The currents beneath the sea, plus dragons: Phoenix Extravagant by Yoon Ha Lee
Wow. I finished this book just a few minutes ago, and I’m reeling. In the best way! But I’m not at all sure how to describe what I just experienced. First off, Phoenix Extravagant took me completely by surprise; it was not the book I was expecting. I was incredibly excited when I heard that […]
(Very Belated!) International Women’s Day 2020 tag
Lauren from Library of Lauren (@chimchimjimins over on twitter!) tagged me in the International Women’s Day 2020 tag by Dianthaa (Dianthaa Dabbles). I am EXTREMELY LATE, but that’s because I was banned from the computer for almost two weeks, on doctor’s orders. (Repetitive strain injury to my wrist. Blegh. But all’s well now!) ANYWAY. Much […]
Could have been perfect: The Girl of Hawthorn and Glass
This book was so beautiful…and so messy. I went in wanting to love it so badly; it sounded like it had been written for me! But it ended up being a serious struggle to finish, and to be honest if it had been any other book I would have DNF-ed it. I gave this one […]
Something Wicked This Way Waits: Burn the Dark by S.A. Hunt
Burn the Dark was first self-published back in 2015, and published this January by Tor. I actually got to read a bit of the self-pubbed edition, so I know that Hunt tuned down the horror and gore for the new version, for which I’m grateful. The original prologue was nightmarish. But even this new edition […]