【 WINGS OF FURY 】 ★★★★ A twisty-turny retelling of Greek myth with women taking the lead. Genre: Mythology (retelling)Author: Emily R. KingPublished: March 2021Publisher: 47NorthPages: 302 (paperback) I've been really excited to read this book and so glad that I finally have. Before reading this, I thought premise sounded really cool and there were … Continue reading Feminist Greek Myth in Wings of Fury | Book Review
【 LOVELY WAR 】 ★★★★ Heartbreaking in all the right places. Genre: Historical Fiction, MythologyAuthor: Julie BerryPublished: March 2019Publisher: VikingPages: 471 (hardback) Having been repeatedly recommended this book and knowing that this book is made for me - what with Mythology and WWI fiction bundled together - I'm so pleased to have finally read this. … Continue reading Mythological Intervention in Lovely War | Book Review
Troyby Stephen Fry ★★★★★ third book in Stephen Fry's Mythology series Genre: MythologyAuthor: Stephen FryPublished: October 2020Publisher: Michael JosephPages: 496 [hardback] First thoughts Bedazzling, exciting and fizzing with energy, this final book in Fry's mythology series is just as good as expected. His knack for storytelling and painting the most delightful personalities on these mythological … Continue reading Sassy Mythology in Troy | Book Review
Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman Genre: Mythology Author: Neil Gaiman Published: February 2017 Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company Pages: 301 {paperback} Review on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing I have rarely delved into the world of Norse Mythology - at least not to the extent that I have with Greek Mythology. This was quite … Continue reading Tricksters in Norse Mythology | Spoiler-Free Review
Heroes: Mortals and Monsters, Quests and Adventures by Stephen Fry 5/5 STARS Genre: Mythology Author: Stephen Fry Published: November 2018 Publisher: Michael Joseph Pages: 478 {paperback} Review on Goodreads Initial Thoughts upon Finishing This was just as fantastic as book one, Mythos. Stephen Fry has a real knack for storytelling and this has been so … Continue reading Herculean Tales in Heroes || SPOILER-FREE REVIEW
The Boneless Mercies by April Genevieve Tucholke 3.5/5 STARS Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy Author: April Genevieve Tucholke Published: October 2018 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Pages: 352 {paperback} Review on Goodreads Thank you to Simon & Schuster for sending me a review copy Initial Thoughts upon Finishing This was a really interesting read - but I … Continue reading Merciful Killings in The Boneless Mercies || BOOK REVIEW
Rising From the Ashes: The Chronicles of Caymin by Caren J. Werlinger 3.5/5 STARS Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy [mythology: Celtic] Author: Caren J. Werlinger Pubished: February 2016 Publisher: Corgyn Publishing, LLC Pages: 306 {kindle edition} Originally posted on Goodreads I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you! To read spoiler, … Continue reading Dragons and Magic in Rising From the Ashes || BOOK REVIEW
I have a very exciting book to share with you today. You may be aware of my complete and utter addiction to a certain author called Colleen Houck - WELL, when she revealed the cover for her final book and novella for her current series I nearly fell off my chair. So put your seat … Continue reading Waiting on Wednesday [#53]
Tiger's Curse by Colleen Houck 5/5 STARS Genre: Fantasy [Mythology - Indian], Young Adult Author: Colleen Houck Published: January 2011 Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Pages: 498 {paperback} Review on Goodreads This review is spoiler-free until I state otherwise Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing Ah, so much love for this story. This is the second time reading … Continue reading Ancient India in Tiger’s Curse || Book Review
Hi everyone! I hope you're having a lovely day wherever you are. I'm getting more and more excited for Christmas as each day passes and my mum and I are planning on going to the beach each morning to take a stroll and do some meditating. We both read The Dalai Lama's Cat last month … Continue reading Waiting on Wednesday [#51]
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