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Celebrating a literary lifestyle dedicated *mostly to the fantasy + sci-fi genres, with the occasional review from the mortal realm.
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Book Review: What the River Knows + Where the Library Hides
If The Mummy II is a nostalgic favorite, you will most like love this duology.
Book Review: Vampires of El Norte is Not the Vampire Thriller You Think it is
You might absolutely love Vampires of El Norte by Isabel Cañas if you were a fan of...
Book Review: ‘The Familiar’ by Leigh Bardugo Isn’t for Everyone, but Historical Fiction Lovers, This One’s For You
This book is not going to be for everyone. It moves at a much more languid pace than what the average reader might prefer However, I loved it.
Book Review: Your Next Non-Western Historical Fiction Fantasy Read Should be ‘Masquerade’ by O.O. Sangoyomi
If you’ve been looking to expand your reads to settings outside the western world and culture, Masquerade by O.O. Sangoyomi is a great place to start.
Unmissible Audiobooks: 17 of the Best Fantasy, Sci-fi, and Historical Fiction Reads You Must Listen to
It’s always an impressive feat when a book transports you to another world. You become so immersed in the story and its characters, and suddenly hours have passed.
39+ Favorite Books You Should Read Before You Die (Celebrating 39 Trips Around the Sun)
Spy any of your favorites on this list?
Very Specific Book Recs: Discover 19 Fantasy Books Set at Sea that Bring the Ocean to Life
Who doesn’t love a swashbuckling adventure on the high seas, or fantastical island Romantasies?
21 Favorite Reads of 2022 You Should Absolutely Add to Your TBR
Here are 21 of my absolute favorite reads from the year. Maybe some of these were also your favorite books this year, or perhaps you might find something to add to your TBR in 2023.
7 of My Favorite Fall Reads
Cold, crispy days, warm drinks, and spending time curled up in a cozy chair make me want to read all the dark academia and fantasy novels I can get my hands on.
11 of My Favorite Banned Books You Should Absolutely Read Once
Banned books week happened recently, and every year, I’m always shocked at seeing some of my favorite books on the banned books list.