The Silence of the Girls by Pat Barker: A Book Review Genre: Historical Fiction Barker writes an interest retelling of the Iliad. For those that are not familiar with the piece, the Iliad is an epic poem written by the historic Greek author Homer. Written in the 8th century, the Iliad tells the famous story … Continue reading Another Greek Story
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A Hades and Persephone Story
Neon Gods by Katee Robert: A Book Review Genre: Romance Robert starts her Dark Olympus series with everyone’s favorite mythology couple, Hades and Persephone. A modern retelling, Robert sets the scene by putting our beloved characters into the city of Olympus – a city somewhere in the United States. Cut in half by the River … Continue reading A Hades and Persephone Story
No Thank You
The Last Lumenian by S. G. Blaise: A Book Review Genre: Fantasy Blaise details an interesting story in her work, The Last Lumenian, featuring a rebel princess wanting to save her world. I was looking forward to reading this piece as it the synopsis reminded me of Star Wars’s Princess Lia. And while, there were … Continue reading No Thank You
GOT + LOTR = Lookalike
Of Blood and Fire by Ryan Cahill: A Book Review Genre: Fantasy Cahill pays homage to Tolkien and George R.R. Martin in his work, Of Blood and Fire. While giving a slow start, Cahill tells of a group of friends in the wrong spot at the wrong time. Unfortunately for them, because of this, their … Continue reading GOT + LOTR = Lookalike
Prime vs. Movie vs. Book
Killing Floor by Lee Child: A Book Review Genre: Mystery When I first think Jack Reacher, I think Tom Cruise. I don’t really know why. Perhaps I heard it when I was young and it just stuck? I never actually watched Tom Cruise pretend to be Jack Reacher – and I’m pretty sure I won’t … Continue reading Prime vs. Movie vs. Book
Not GoT – Not PJO – Better
House of Dragons by Jessica Cluess: A Book Review Genre: Fantasy Cluess writes a brilliant story invoking the master sense of George R. R. Martin’s Game of Thrones. Surrounding the tale of a whole different empire, Cluess has five houses all centering around a particular kind of dragon. At the death of the emperor, one … Continue reading Not GoT – Not PJO – Better
Short Story – Short Review
Hag of the Hills by J.T.T. Ryder: A Book Review Genre: Historical Fantasy Ryder writes an interesting novel telling the story of Brennus, a farmer made warrior. Written in the style of an orally told story, the plot of the story was actually pretty good, but the characters were a downfall for the book. I … Continue reading Short Story – Short Review
Watch Out Jackson!
Curse of the Zodiac by Ashley Kaplan: A Book Review Genre: Fantasy Set in the far future, Ashley Kaplan starts a captivating series with its first book, Curse of the Zodiac. Surrounding the story of Arianna, Kaplan spins a story intertwining both western Zodiac mythology and eastern Zodiac mythology throughout, detailing a world abandoned by … Continue reading Watch Out Jackson!
Give Me Death! – magic that is
Frozen Hearts and Death Magic by Day Leitao: A Book Review Genre: Fantasy Romance Leitao writes a great start to her upcoming Of Fire and Fae series. Giving mostly background information while focusing on creating a connection with the characters, Frozen Hearts and Death Magic is a thrilling beginning to what could only be a … Continue reading Give Me Death! – magic that is
Excuse me – I need more
A Kingdom of Flame and Fury by Whitney Dean: A Book Review Genre: Fantasy Fun fact: for the longest time I thought the second book in Armentrout’s From Blood and Ash series was A Kingdom of Fire and Fury even when I knew it wasn’t. So, imagine my surprise when Dean’s work was presented to … Continue reading Excuse me – I need more
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