Maggie Stiefvater’s The Scorpio Races is a unique YA take on the Gaelic mythology of the water horse, about a dangerous race that takes place on the island of Thisby every November. The story is narrated by two protagonists, Sean Kendrick and Puck Connolly, both of whom are determined to win the race for different […]
Coyote Road, an anthology meticulously curated by Ellen Datlow, collects stories of urban myth and contemporary folklore. The contributing authors each display their unique storytelling charm, infusing their characters with depth and relatability. The stories sway between playfully mischievous and pensively dark, shadowing the multilayered archetype of Trickster, personified in the title as Coyote, a […]
Genevieve Gornichec’s debut novel The Witch’s Heart is the enthralling story of the witch Angrboda, mother of Jormungandr, Fenrir, and Hel. The story is an excellent blend of Norse mythology, magical realism, and fantasy elements. Gornichec’s writing style is descriptive and evocative, bringing to life the story of a woman oft only seen as the […]
Dissolution by Richard Lee Byers kicks off RA Salvatore’s War of the Spider Queen series. Set in the Forgotten Realms universe, this series focuses entirely on the infamous drow, giving greater insight into these enigmatic people. Byers successfully brings to life a world full of political strife, religious conflict, and magical warfare. The story […]
Brent Weeks’ The Black Prism is a thrilling fantasy novel that brings readers on a journey through a world filled with political intrigue, magic, and complex characters. The story is centered around Gavin Guile, a powerful Prism who is able to harness all of the colours of light to cast magic spells, unlike regular drafters […]
Gloria Steinem by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara explores the life of the plucky eponymous feminist and journalist. Steinem noticed at a young age that females and males were treated differently and held to different standards. She went on to become a journalist, and traveled the world, finding her true passions in grassroots activism, and feminism. […]
Vegara’s Michelle Obama explores the life of one of the most gracious of First Ladies. As a child and young adult, Michelle excelled in school and went on to go to law school. It was there that she met Barack Obama. Michelle’s story is one of a person still living, and always such an inspiration! […]
Yoko Ono by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara explores the fascinating life of a person most recognisable as the wife of John Lennon. But there’s soooo much more to her life! Ono was an artist who grew up in Japan, then moved to the USA to study art. I appreciate that the author handled certain parts […]
Aftershocks by Marisa Reichardt was a wonderful, fairly quick read! I love stories that are mostly man v nature and this didn’t disappoint. Going through events like these force characters to mature or die. These types of events can really shift perspectives. I happen to live in California, and Aftershocks showcases, in detail, my worst […]
Glacier’s Edge is another awesome installment in the Legend of Drizzt series. This is 2nd in the Way of the Drow trilogy, and continues the split narratives between Jarlaxle and his group in the wilds of glacial tundra, those still at the Hosttower and the Harpell household, and Drizzt who is visiting Grandmaster Kane. Oh […]