At the beginning of February, I was fortunate to spend a week away from the snowy wonderland that is Canada in the magical Turks and Caicos. Naturally, I planned to do a lot of reading on this trip, and since I would be staring out at a gorgeous sea the whole time, I wanted to…
Fantasy trilogies are the best: you get the intricate world-building and story without having to commit to too many books. But, there are a lot of trilogies, and trying to figure out which to add to your TBR can be just as intimidating as a 16-book series. So, which are the best fantasy trilogies? Well,…
2024 was a stellar year for new fantasy book releases, and the trend of top-tier fantasy continues for 2025. Over the course of the next 12 months, some of my most anticipated upcoming fantasy books will be hitting the shelves. I’ve compiled a list of the top picks that I am most excited about. You…
So you just finished the epic journey that is the original Mistborn trilogy. It was a mind-altering, heart-crushing, soul-expanding reading experience and easily one of the best things you ever read. But… what now? If you are experiencing a hangover from the Mistborn books, friend, I feel you. I was in a daze for two…
2024 was the best year for reading I have ever had, both in terms of the number of books I managed to read and how much I enjoyed them. While I liked almost every book I read this year, only a few were particularly outstanding. And since I know how hard it is to curate…
I read a fair bit of historical fiction when I was younger, enjoying the glimpse into a different time long before I or anyone I know existed. Even though the people and events were fictional, a good historical fiction book will be well-researched and accurate to the times. The time period itself is one of…
Out of all the many subgenres within fantasy, Dark Academia might be my favorite. I can’t get enough of the mysterious atmosphere, scholarly (and usually morally grey) characters, intricate plot, moody libraries, dark secrets, and political intrigue. They just hit a little differently than your average fantasy fare. But it can be hard finding the…
Reading slumps suck. It happens to me at least once a year, and it usually its just after finishing a really good book – or a really bad book. But reading slumps are essentially just a state of mind – one that you can overcome by giving your brain a reboot with a highly satisfying…
I love reading new releases as much as I love reading classical fantasy, and I have to say, 2024 has delivered. Even though the year is not yet over, I have already read nearly 60 fantasy books this year, many of which were released this year. And so if you’re looking for a recent fantasy…
Something about the fall weather has me indulging in more dark fantasy books than usual. I’m not much of a Halloween enthusiast, and I am not a fan of horror by any stretch, but the cooler, darker days this time of year have me reaching for books that fit a darker mood. So I’ve compiled…