Poppy, a Maiden chosen from birth to ascend with the gods, has been sheltered her entire life. Forced to wear a veil and forbidden from interacting with others, she rebels in small ways. Hawke, a young new guard in the palace is assigned to protect her, but he’s harboring secrets of his own. As theContinue reading “From Blood and Ash”
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For the Wolf
As a Second Daughter, Red’s sole purpose in life is to be sacrificed to the Wolf in the Wood in the hopes that he will return the kingdom’s captured gods. Red enters the Wilderwood ready to die, but instead finds refuge in a crumbling castle with the Wolf himself who is actually a man namedContinue reading “For the Wolf”
Graphic Novels for Every Fantasy Fan
I have been a fantasy lover for a long time, but in the last few years I have started to really get into graphic novels. A friend of mine handed me the book Daytripper by Fabio Moon and I was totally hooked. Since then, I’ve picked up a lot of graphic novels and have foundContinue reading “Graphic Novels for Every Fantasy Fan”
The Nature of Witches
The climate is in crisis and witches who have seasonal magic are tasked with correcting extreme weather events. As the situation worsens Clara, the first Everwitch in a century, becomes the last hope for the planet. However, Clara fears the volatility of her magic and struggles to gain control. As a total eclipse approaches, anContinue reading “The Nature of Witches”
Daughter of Sparta
Following Daphne, a Spartan-trained warrior, as she embarks on an epic quest to find nine mysterious items that have been stolen from Mount Olympus, this is a fast-paced, action-packed reimagining of the Greek myth of Daphne and Apollo. Daphne is a Mothakes, or outsider, to the Spartan people. Though she has been raised and taughtContinue reading “Daughter of Sparta”
Where are you studying magic?
I just binged my way through Fate: The Winx Saga and it was a cheesy delight. Exactly what I needed as I try to adjust myself to being in the office again full time. While I was watching this show, I realized that I am a sucker for anything that has a school of magicContinue reading “Where are you studying magic?”
The Chosen and the Beautiful
Retelling the story of the Great Gatsby from the point of view of a queer, Vietnamese Jordan Baker, this atmospheric novel catapults the story into a shadowy, magical Jazz Age New York. Nghi Vo is such a beautiful writer and this book is just as lovely and lyrical as her novellas. The book follows JordanContinue reading “The Chosen and the Beautiful”
Realm Breaker
Someone is opening spindles and letting the monsters from other dimensions into the realm. Only the descendants of Cor can wield the power to manipulate the Spindle gates, which means that only Corayne an-Amarat, the last of her bloodline, has the power to save the realm. Corayne and a small band of heroes embark onContinue reading “Realm Breaker”
Best Friends in Fantasy
Today is National Best Friends Day! To celebrate, I put together a list of my favorite friends in fantasy novels. As much as I love a good romance in fantasy, I am all in on friendships, especially strong female friendships. It’s so nice to see characters supporting each other and leaning on each other whenContinue reading “Best Friends in Fantasy”
Malice
The tale of Sleeping Beauty gets a fun, dark, Sapphic twist with Malice. Alyce is a Dark Grace, her magic can only be used for evil which causes her to be an outcast in a society that cherishes the golden, helpful magic of the Graces. When she secretly attends the birthday of Princess Aurora, AlyceContinue reading “Malice”
I Blame My Shelf 