So, this was a fairly random read, if we’re being honest with each other. I picked it up in the store because I was intrigued by the title, then I was intrigued by the cover, and then I was intrigued… Read More ›
Fantasy
The Eyes of Tamburah, Maria V. Snyder
Hello hello! I’m still here! And I am here with a review for The Eyes of Tamburah by Maria V. Snyder, the first book in what is set to be a freaking AMAZING series. Look, this book has archaeology, magic,… Read More ›
The Nutcracker, Alexandre Dumas
Would you look at this, three reviews within about a fortnight! Ok, the first thing you really need to know about The Nutcracker is that is was a total cover buy. First of all, look at it. Tell me you… Read More ›
Bedknob and Broomstick, Mary Norton
Ahh, Miss Price. Had I but known you’d been a book character before you were a character in one of the most iconic films of my childhood… But seriously, folks, I’ve been sleeping on this book. Did anyone else know… Read More ›
The Magical Worlds of the Lord of the Rings: The Amazing Myths, Legends, and Facts Behind the Masterpiece, David Colbert
Alright y’all, let me get one thing out there because it makes me stupidly happy: I share my birthday with the Professor. That’s right: I was born on what would have been J.R.R. Tolkien’s 100th birthday. So, for my 27th… Read More ›
Azimuth (The Rahki Chronicles Book 1), Rennie St. James
Hello hello, dear readers! What have we here? Another timely review?! I know, I know. I surprise even myself. Actually, though. I do. Azimuth is the first book in an urban fantasy series called The Rahki Chronicles. The author, Rennie… Read More ›
The Graveyard Book, Neil Gaiman
My FIRST EVER GAIMAN!! I went into this book blind, knowing nothing more than what was on the blurb of the book and wanting to start reading Neil Gaiman’s works on one of the less-intimidating texts! Because lets be real,… Read More ›
Dead Until Dark, Charlaine Harris
Oh my god, dudes, how many years have I been meaning to read this book?! For longer than the TV show has existed, that’s how long. When did I finally get around to it? This year. 2018. Jesus. Nevertheless, I… Read More ›
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
I originally picked up this book because it was part of the Penguin Classics miniseries called Legends from the Ancient North, curated because each of the five volumes contributed to J.R.R. Tolkien’s creation of Middle Earth. You may or may… Read More ›
Manga Classics: The Stories of Edgar Allan Poe
Hello hello, lovely readers! So: manga. I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect when I flipped to the first page (at the back!) of this book. While I’ve read comics and graphic novels, this was the first manga I have… Read More ›
