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Portal fantasies aren’t my usual go-to, but every once and a while I seem to rediscover them and remember how… read more Review: Rand by Silvia Shaw

In 2020 I decided I would start reading graphic novels. I was hesitant at first because I knew very little about comics/graphic novels beyond the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and navigating decades of superhero comics seemed overwhelming. Plus, superheroes have never been my go-to for reading material. I’ve always preferred high fantasy stories about monsters and elves. My first experience with Marvel was on screen, and I had little interest in exploring the comics that inspired those movies. That changed when I came across other bloggers talking about graphic novels, and I started to get curious. I decided to take the plunge by starting with Monstress by Marjoie Liu and Sana Takeda. I’ve since read or started 4 other stories. I’ve learned a lot since I first picked up Monstress with no idea what I was getting into, so I’ve decided to share what I’ve learned about how to start reading graphic novels.

I tend to shy away from posts about my TBR because I’m a hopeless mood reader, and can leave books on my TBR for months to years. But today I’ll make an exception to talk about the top 10 female authors on my TBR and why I’m excited to read their books.

I recently had a chance to host an interview with Travis Baldree on his debut novel, Legends & Lattes, a… read more Interview With Travis Baldree, Author of Legends & Lattes

Today I’m delighted to share a review of the most unconventional fantasy book I’ve ever read: Legends and Lattes. What… read more Review: Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree

I have a hard time admitting to myself when I don’t like a book. I’ll make excuses like “I’m just not in the mood”, “It’ll get better”, “I just have to try harder to understand the ‘deeper meaning'”. While all of these statements might occasionally be true, I also have to get better at admitting when a book just doesn’t capture my attention. With that in mind, here are two books that didn’t work for me.

When I first heard about The StoryGraph I was ecstatic. Goodreads never really worked for me. It was ugly and felt like a chore to keep organized. Finally, I had a new platform with built-in statistics and filters to help me track my reading without all the hassle.

Jade City by Fonda Lee is an urban fantasy about love, family, betrayal, and revenge. It was hands down one of the most immersive and exciting books I’ve ever read.

Dear Readers,Believe it or not, we’ve reached the halfway mark of 2021! This year is definitely speeding by faster than… read more New Year’s Resolutions: Mid Year Progress Check

I came across A Curse of Roses in December while reading an author interview at The Quiet Pond. I hadn’t… read more Review: A Curse of Roses by Diana Pinguicha

Of Honey and Wildfires by Sarah Chorn was one of 50 books I added to my list of queer fantasy… read more Review: Of Honey and Wildfires by Sarah Chorn

I ended up reviewing this book later than I expected, but it worked out well because Meet Cute Diary by… read more Review: Meet Cute Diary by Emery Lee

Hello Readers,I’m delighted to announce that I’ll be partnering with Jorie at Jorie Loves A Story for a new blogging… read more My YA Summer

Happy Pride Month Readers!One of the biggest changes to my reading habits since I started blogging has been the addition… read more 50 Fantasy Books With Queer Main Characters

Hello Readers,The past month flew by and before I knew it, we’d come to the end of my second year… read more Wyrd and Wonder 2021: Wrap-Up

Dear Readers,Technically it’s June now and Wyrd and Wonder over, but deadlines never were my strong suit. Welcome to the… read more The Bone Shard Daughter Read-Along Week #4

Hello Readers,I’ve just finished chapters 24-35 of The Bone Shard Daughter and first of all: *SCREAMS*!!! If you haven’t picked… read more The Bone Shard Daughter Read-Along Week #3

Hello Readers,Welcome to my shame post. Today I’m making a list of all the books I said I’d read, but… read more Wyrd and Wonder Tag: Books That I Have Yet to Read

Hello Readers,I’m a bit behind on The Bone Shard Daughter read-along posts this week, but I’m loving the book so… read more The Bone Shard Daughter Read-Along Week #2

Dear Readers,Like many fantasy fans, I was thrilled when I found out about the Shadow and Bone Netflix adaption. I… read more TV Review: Shadow and Bone Netflix Adaption