Author: M.L. Wang
Genre: Adult Fantasy
Format: Paperback
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐.5
“The Sword of Kaigen” is a book driven by tension caused by external and internal stimuli either through war and strife from within the citizens of Takayubi. The balance of the two carries the story very well.
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Author: Megan Whalen Turner
Genre: Fantasy
Format: Hardback
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I urge you all to pick this series which has been 24 years in the making. It does not feel aged at all and it stands strong against the tides of time.
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Author: Frances Hardinge
Genre: Middle-grade Fantasy
Format: Paperback
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
In the spirit of Halloween and having completed a book that carries a creepy feel, I’d like to introduce you all to “Cuckoo Song” by Frances Hardinge.
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Title: The Eye of the World (WOT: 1)
Author: Robert Jordan
Genre: High Fantasy
Format: Paperback
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐
Simply put, The Eye of the World‘s story revolves around three farm boys: Rand, Matt and Perrin confronting the truth about mythical creatures and being enforced to escape from their lives by embarking on an adventure that will change their lives forever.
Author: Holly Black
Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy, Politics, Romance
Format: Hardback
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐.5
“I feel like a constellation of wounds, held together with string and stubbornness.”
“He will be destruction of the crown and the ruination of the throne.”
Synopsis
As the title suggests the trilogy’s finale will focus on Jude’s pursuit in acquiring her right to rule Faerie as the rightful Queen.
But Jude’s journey back to the place she once called her home is not an easy one, especially with obstacles to overcome and her sister, Taryn’s safety.
Haunted by her feelings for Cardan while questioning her ambitions, we observe how events unfold as Holly Black concludes this story.
I have to admit YA doesn’t appeal to me the way it did years ago but there will always be exceptions that appear under my radar. The Folk of the Air trilogy has been an enjoyable read. It’s a type of series you don’t want to delve into analytically and just bask in the familiar tropes being executed in a superficial yet fun way.
I didn’t really find the characters likeable enough to be memorable. Even Cardan whom I find to be borderline abusive and his relationship with Jude to be unhealthy (even though they both settled their differences in the end). At least their recent interactions were a lot more romantic and healthier than the previous books which I actually appreciated.
Anyway, if you’re looking for a light read and you enjoy political intrigue, pick this up and you’ll be breezing through the pages in no time.
Author: Frances Hardinge
Genre: Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Paranormal
Format: Hardback
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
From the sensational author Frances Hardinge comes a compelling novel with an excellent blend of historical fiction and fantasy. Read More »
Author: Taylor Jenkins Reid
Genre: Historical Fiction, Music
Format: Paperback
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“I used to think soul mates were two of the same. I used to think I was supposed to look for somebody that was like me. I don’t believe in soul mates anymore and I’m not looking for anything. But if I did believe in them, I’d believe your soul mate was somebody who had all the things you didn’t, that needed all the things you had. Not somebody who’s suffering from the same stuff you are.”Read More »
Author: Brandon Sanderson
Genre: Epic Fantasy, Magic, Adult, Politics
Format: Paperback
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Synopsis
This story is set in the world of Roshar overwhelmed by its bleak history, outlandish geography, and a plague of an endless war, three main characters are confronted with challenging journeys ahead. Kaladin a former medical apprentice who has sold his career for the sword, Dalinar, Prince of Alethkar, who questions his countrymen’s thirst for war and Shallan who seeks to become a scholar under the mentorship of Dalinar’s niece Jasnah. Each of their trials leads to questions of the past and the truth about Knights Radiant’s abandonment.Read More »
Author: Taylor Jenkins Reid
Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Psychological Fiction, LGBT literature
Format: Paperback
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
The story centres around two characters: Monique Grant and Evelyn Hugo, who couldn’t be further apart in personalities and line of work, as the former is a journalist and the latter a Hollywood icon. Life unexpectedly takes a turn out of the ordinary for Monique who is personally requested for an interview by none other than Evelyn Hugo herself.Read More »
Author: Brandon Sanderson
Genre: Epic Fantasy, Magic, Adult, Politics
Format: Hardback
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Synopsis
Our story continues as an evil spirit has been let loose across the Final Empire. Time has passed since the unforgettable incident at the Well of Ascension. Ashes have started to increasingly fall and agriculture has been dangerously impacted causing starvation. Vin and Elend seek storage caches throughout the empire while coming to terms with the fact that the end of life as they know it is near. Read More »
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