The Chosen and the Beautiful, by Nghi Vo (Fantasy; June 2021) In The Chosen and the Beautiful, the author of The Empress of Salt and Fortune loosely retells Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby through the eyes of a very different Jordan. This Jordan, who is identified in the book blurb as queer (though she never labels … Continue reading Review: The Chosen and the Beautiful (Vo)
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Indie Book Spotlight: Twelve Days of Faery (Gingell)
Another Indie Book Spotlight is upon us! Twelve Days of Faery (Shards of a Broken Sword #1), by W.R. Gingell (Fantasy, 2018) Who knew a king being overwhelmed with paperwork would be so endearing? On the surface, Twelve Days of Faery is the story of a beleaguered king caught up in the dangerous realm of … Continue reading Indie Book Spotlight: Twelve Days of Faery (Gingell)
Review: Children of Blood and Bone (Adeyemi)
Catching up on some reviews today as I finally add Children of Virtue and Vengeance to my very long TBR list. Which can only mean today's review is of...! Children of Blood and Bone (Legacy of Orïsha #1), by Tomi Adeyemi (2018; YA Fantasy) This is a new YA classic, with an inventive fantasy world and a real-world … Continue reading Review: Children of Blood and Bone (Adeyemi)
Indie Book Spotlight: Tapestry of Night (Vince)
In a world where only one late-bloomer can save her people from a terrible fate, the time has come...for another Indie Book Spotlight! Tapestry of Night (Star Cast Series #1), by Elm Vince (2020; Romantic Fantasy) The opening chapter of Elm Vince’s Tapestry of Night shows us that fate can be written in the stars—if … Continue reading Indie Book Spotlight: Tapestry of Night (Vince)
The Bests and Mosts 2020: awards
Today, I want to recognize my favorite fantasy reads of 2020 (and encourage you to discover one of them yourself!). And I’ll be accomplishing that with these 11 awards show-style categories! In order to “win” (no prize other than my great esteem and respect), books must have been reviewed by me on the blog, Goodreads … Continue reading The Bests and Mosts 2020: awards
YA books that changed the game #4: Wild Magic (Pierce)
The series on classic (pre-Harry Potter) YA books continues with another book by Tamora Pierce. Wild Magic, by Tamora Pierce (Immortals Book One; YA Fantasy, 1992 Sometimes you don't need a superhero. Sometimes you just need a Daine.Thirteen-year-old Daine is missing a lot in her life: her family, a home, the identity of her father, … Continue reading YA books that changed the game #4: Wild Magic (Pierce)
Review: A Song Below Water (Morrow)
A Song Below Water, by Bethany C. Morrow (2020; YA Fantasy) I adored this book and the beautiful relationship between its two narrators, Tavia and Effie. The story lines in A Song Below Water feel timely, but would have fit decades ago, too (with one exception: this YA fantasy is anchored to the present by … Continue reading Review: A Song Below Water (Morrow)
Indie Book Spotlight: Sting Magic (Wilson)
It’s time for another Indie Book Spotlight! Sting Magic, by Sarah K.L. Wilson (Empire of War and Wings, September 2020; YA Dark Fantasy) Note: I received a free advanced reader copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Sting Magic, the first book in the new Empire of War and Wings series by … Continue reading Indie Book Spotlight: Sting Magic (Wilson)
New comics and reviews on the way!
Hola!I just served up a brand new episode of Princess Disasterface, titled Bunny Slippers and Truth. (Not to be confused with the bunny slippers OF truth. Sounds like my kind of superhero accouterments.) I've been a bit stuck on what will happen next lately...and the answer turned out to be a plot twist! Episode 2.6 … Continue reading New comics and reviews on the way!
Book Reviews
Indie BooksTraditional BooksAuthor InterviewsSpecial Features Indie Book Spotlight Reviews of the best (and my favorite) fantasy and speculative fiction novels I've come across so far, all by indie authors.Between Jobs (Gingell) - coming soonDaughter of Shades (Mercedes)An Enchantment of Thorns (Rookwood & Vince)The Purple Haze (Einspruch)The Road to Farringale (English)Sunbolt (Khanani)Spindle (Gingell)Sting Magic (Wilson)The Prince and the Poisoner … Continue reading Book Reviews