It’s been a sad, tough week. My beloved cat passed away unexpectedly about a week ago, and I’ve been having a hard time adjusting to her absence. I picked up Water Moon by Samantha Sotta Yambao this past Tuesday in a half-hearted attempt to try and distract myself from my sadness, but I wasn’t overly…
In February of 2023, I picked up Piranesi by Susanna Clarke to read on the plane ride home from a vacation. It was so good that not only did the whole plane ride go by in the blink of an eye, but I read the whole book in one sitting. When I heard that Susanna…
I’m somewhat ashamed to admit this, but prior to last week, I had never read anything by Leigh Bardugo. Best known for the Shadow and Bone trilogy and the Six of Crows duology, Bardugo is one of the most popular fantasy writers of the decade. But although all her books have been on my TBR…
I absolutely love a dark academia fantasy novel. Something about the combination of dark mystery and magical schools just resonates with me in a way that other adult fantasy books don’t. And so when I heard that M.L. Wang had written one called Blood Over Bright Haven, I was practically tripping over myself to read…
As an avid fantasy reader and aspiring author, I love checking out debut authors and their novels. When I heard about The Dollmakers by Lynn Buchanan through Brandon Sanderson’s endorsement, my interest was immediately piqued. This dark fantasy promises a unique blend of Studio Ghibli-esque whimsy with a sinister edge, making it a must-read in…
I’d seen so many people talking about The Sword of Kaigen on BookTok this year, so I knew I had to add it to my TBR. But it was only this past week that I finally got to it. Now I wish I’d read it sooner! If you like gorgeous story-telling, emotional rollercoasters, and cool,…
I just finished The Sunlit Man (so I’m now 100% caught up on the cosmere, woo-hoo!) and I’m excited to get my thoughts out. In short, The Sunlit Man review is a wild ride of twists and cosmere easter eggs that left me happy. I’ll admit I had some doubts going in. I’d heard mixed…
Truth be told, I had been putting off reading Sanderson’s first novel, Elantris, because of rumors that it’s a slow burn. If you’ve read any of his books, you know Sanderson loves to dive deeply into character development, politics, and world-building—features that usually make his novels compelling, but slow-paced. And as this was his first…
The Warm Hands of Ghosts is a historical fiction novel written by bestselling author Katherine Arden. I admit, I bought this book mostly because of the cover and edges (I got the Waterstones edition which is simply beautiful!) However, I had heard really good things about it and was excited to pick this up. Sure…
I recently finished reading A Study in Drowning by Ava Reid, and I must say it left a lasting impression on me. A #1 New York Times bestseller and Ava Reid’s impressive YA debut, this dark academic fantasy combines elements of Gothic mystery, historical fantasy, and a big helping of romance. Critics and fans alike…