fantasy

Graphic Novel Adaptation of Graceling | Graphic Novel Review

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【 GRACELING 】 ★★★★★ A beautiful rendering of the world in the Graceling Realm books. Genre: Fantasty, Young Adult, Graphic NovelAuthor: Kristin CashoreIllustrator: Gareth HindsPublished: November 2021Publisher: Etch/Clarion BooksPages: 272 (hardback) Quick thoughtsThis was absolutely stunning! I’m a long-time fan of Graceling and have been itching to revisit the story lately – and this beautiful … Continue reading Graphic Novel Adaptation of Graceling | Graphic Novel Review

Arthurian Legends in Legendborn | Book Review

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【 LEGENDBORN 】 ★★★★★ A mind-blowing cocktail of exciting fantasy elements! Genre: Fantasy, Young AdultAuthor: Tracy DeonnPublished: September 2020Publisher: Simon & SchusterPages: 503 (paperback) Content warning (click to see) slavery mentions – death – severe injuries – grief – generational trauma (African American history) This book took me a hot second to get into (and … Continue reading Arthurian Legends in Legendborn | Book Review

Unexpected Tidal Waves in Stormbringers | Sequel Review

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【 STORMBRINGERS 】 Book 2 in The Order of Darkness series This series continues to be a blast, enthralling me with every page. ★★★★★ Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy, Historical FictionAuthor: Philippa GregoryPublished: January 2013Publisher: Simon & SchusterPages: 288 (paperback) Quick thoughtsThis review may contain spoilers for book one!! Oh my golly gosh goodness I love … Continue reading Unexpected Tidal Waves in Stormbringers | Sequel Review

Thieves in The Lies of Locke Lamora | Book Review

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【 THE LIES OF LOCKE LAMORA 】 ★★ Genre: FantasyAuthor: Scott LynchPublished: June 2006Publisher: GollanczPages: 530 (paperback) Content warning (click to see) violence * torture * blood * gore First thoughts *weary sigh* well, I finished it. This was a struggle and a half to get through, and whilst I loved the idea of the … Continue reading Thieves in The Lies of Locke Lamora | Book Review

Sand-filled Dramas in The City of Zirdai | Book Review

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【 THE CITY OF ZIRDAI】 ★★★★★ book two in The Archives of the Invisible Sword Genre: Young Adult, FantasyAuthor: Maria V. SnyderPublished: June 2021Publisher: Harlequin TeenPages: 512 (paperback) Thanks to Harlequin for a copy of this in exchange for an honest review What it's about AN ADDICTIVE SEQUEL THAT'S FILLED WITH ADVENTURE, MAGIC AND SAND. … Continue reading Sand-filled Dramas in The City of Zirdai | Book Review

Trans Representation in Sistersong | Book Review

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Sistersongby Lucy Holland ★★★★★ Genre: Historical Fiction, FantasyAuthor: Lucy HollandPublished: April 2021Publisher: MacmillanPages: 405 [paperback] Thank you to Pan Macmillan for a copy of this in exchange for review First thoughts This was amazing! This story is captivating and something unlike anything else I've read. The characters are brilliant and the trans-rep seemed to be … Continue reading Trans Representation in Sistersong | Book Review

DNF: Odin’s Child | 60%

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Odin's Childby Siri Pettersen ★ Genre: FantasyAuthor: Siri PettersenPublished: March 2021 [in English]Publisher: ArctisPages: 519 [hardback] DNF 60% Thank you NetGalley for a copy of this in exchange for an honest review. First thoughts I just couldn't get through this one, unfortunately. I tried so hard to push through this but I found the pace … Continue reading DNF: Odin’s Child | 60%

Destruction in Mercurial | Book Review

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Mercurialby Naomi Hughes ★★★★ Genre: Young Adult, FantasyAuthor: Naomi HughesPublished: March 2021Publisher: Self-PublishedPages: 412 [paperback] Review on Goodreads First thoughts This was AMAZING. Loved it. Devoured it. Want more. I love the cover, I loved the characters, I loved the setting, I loved all the stabby-ness. So much angst. So much action. Many dogs (that … Continue reading Destruction in Mercurial | Book Review

Pirates! in Daughter of the Siren Queen | Book Review

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Daughter of the Siren Queenby Tricia Levenselelr ★★★★★ sequel to daughter of the pirate king Genre: Young Adult, FantasyAuthor: Tricia LevensellerPublished: February 2018Publisher: Square FishPages: 368 [paperback] Initial Thoughts upon Finishing Aaaa-mazing! Just as good as book one and filled with so much action. This had a wicked fast pace and was so easy to … Continue reading Pirates! in Daughter of the Siren Queen | Book Review

Stubborn Evil in Kingdom of Sea and Stone | Book Review

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Kingdom of Sea and Stoneby Mara Rutherford book two in the Crown of Coral & Pearl series ★★★★ Genre: Young Adult, FantasyAuthor: Mara RutherfordPublished: October 2020Publisher: Inkyard PressPages: 368 [hardback] Review on Goodreads Thank you to Inkyard Press for providing me a copy of this in exchange for an honest review! Initial Thoughts upon Finishing … Continue reading Stubborn Evil in Kingdom of Sea and Stone | Book Review