Category: Events & Challenges
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Safe Harbor: Wyrd and Wonder 2025 Wrap Up
It’s time to say goodbye to Wyrd and Wonder 2025. This year, I was a little surprised at how much I was able to participate. April was a busy month for me, so when I hadn’t even started the readalong book, Voyage of the Damned by Frances White, almost a week into May, I worried… Read more
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Review: Voyage of the Damned by Frances White
Week 5 of the Voyage of the Damned Readalong is meant for final thoughts, so I wanted to review the book overall. I’m glad I read this book as a readalong, because the most fun part was getting to discuss theories for how the book would end. For those just tuning in: Ariana with The… Read more
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W&W 2025 Fantastic Five: Port Town
If this year’s Wyrd and Wonder theme has taught me anything, it’s that I do not read a lot of sea themed fantasy. I’ve read cozy fantasy, epic fantasy, horror fantasy, graphic novels and more, but I had such a hard time thinking of books to fit this year’s theme! After deep diving into my… Read more
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W&W 2025 Day 29: Deep Dive: The Kingdom of the Gods by N.K. Jemisin
I picked The Kingdom of the Gods for the Wyrd and Wonder day 29 prompt, Deep Dive, because it concludes such a vast epic fantasy series that spans multiple human generations. Beginning The Inheritance Trilogy is like taking a deep dive into N.K. Jemisin’s fantasy realm. I have a lot of feelings after completing The… Read more
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Voyage of the Damned Readalong Week 4
I have a much needed 3 day weekend this week, so I’ve been spending my extra time cleaning, reading, and lounging around in my pajamas all morning. The only disturbance to my peace was spilling coffee in my carpet this morning! After much blotting and scrubbing, I’ve avoided a nasty stain. Now I just have… Read more
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W&W 2025 Day 19: Albatross: The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon
The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon is a cross-continental epic fantasy standalone. I chose it for the Wyrd and Wonder day 19 prompt, Albatross, because the story centers around a powerful dragon prophesied to emerge from his imprisonment under the sea to destroy the world. Wyrd and Wonder is an annual month-long… Read more
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Voyage of the Damned Readalong Week 3
In week 3 of The Voyage of the Damned readalong we’re discussing chapters 15-21. A lot happened in this section of the books, and I feel more uncertain than ever! For those just tuning in: Ariana with The Book Nook is leading this year’s Wyrd and Wonder readalong of The Voyage of the Damned by Frances White: a… Read more
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Voyage of the Damned Readalong Week 2
Now that the scene is set, the mystery unfolding on The Voyage of the Damned is underway! I’m excited to see if I was right about any of my predictions from week 1. So far, I am already wrong about some, yikes! For those just tuning in: Ariana with The Book Nook is leading this… Read more
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Voyage of the Damned Read Along Week 1
It’s here!!! Wyrd and Wonder 2025 has finally arrived, and I’m ready to join in on the celebration! Ariana with The Book Nook is leading this year’s readalong of The Voyage of the Damned by Frances White: a magical cruise ship murder mystery. Wyrd and Wonder is an annual month-long fantasy celebration held every May.… Read more
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Spooktastic Review: My Darling Dreadful Thing by Johanna van Veen
In the spirit of Halloween, I knew I needed to finish at least one horror book before the end of October, and my search for lesbian horror led me to My Darling Dreadful Thing by Johanna van Veen. Reading the climax of this eerie and vivid ghost story on a rainy night before Halloween felt… Read more
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Spooktastic Review: Juniper & Thorn by Ava Reid
This year, I’m excited to take part in the Spooktastic Reads event hosted by Imyril at There’s Always Room for One More, Annemieke at A Dance With Books, Ariana at The Book Nook, Jorie Loves A Story, Lisa at Dear Geek Place. Spooktastic Reads is a casual spinnoff of Wyrd and Wonder celebrating spooky fantasy in honor of Halloween. This week, I’m reviewing… Read more
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Howl’s Moving Castle Read Along Week #2
Hello Readers!I had some unexpected health issues come up this week which delayed my plans for posting my answers to the week #2 Howl’s Moving Castle read-along questions. I got a cold the same week I got my period AND my allergies acted up! I have been suffering. Never again will I laugh at Howl’s… Read more
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Howl’s Moving Castle Read Along Week #1
Hello Readers!This month I’m participating in the Wyrd and Wonder read-along of Howl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones. I was only supposed to read chapters 1-7 for the first section of the read-along, but I got so sucked into the story I was already on chapter 9 before I knew it! Having already seen… Read more
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Wyrd & Wonder 2023: Plans & TBR
Hello Readers!It’s Wyrd & Wonder season yet again, and wow did this month sneak up on me! It felt like a week ago that I was first seeing Lisa’s Wyrd & Wonder read-along announcement and thinking there was no way I could wait a month. Welp! April flew by before I knew it. Now it’s… Read more
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Monstress Read-Along Announcement
Hi Readers!I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll be hosting a Monstress read-along next month! I’ve been obsessing about this graphic novel series since I first picked it up, so I thought it would be perfect for hosting my first read-along. Read more
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Wyrd and Wonder 2022 Wrap Up
We’ve come to the end of another month of fantasy celebration, so it’s time to wrap up the Fifth year of Wyrd and Wonder. There’s a lot to get through so I’m just going to jump right into it. First up is a summary of the books I read this month! This post is part… Read more
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Top Five Comic Fantasy Novels
For the last Top Five Fantasy prompt, the Wyrd and Wonder hosts asked us to pick our favorite fantasy subgenre. My (current) favorite fantasy genre is comic fantasy. For me, reading is a way to destress, and comic fantasy novels are a perfect, lighthearted form of escapism. I also just love anything that makes me… Read more
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10 Cool Fantasy Settings
Whenever I think of a fantasy setting those maps at the beginning of the book are the first thing that comes to mind. You know, the ones where you find all the medieval-inspired kingdoms and made up names for seas and forests. In reality Read more
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Top Five Standalone Fantasy Books
Today’s Fantasy Top Five prompt is single-serve fantasy reads, which I interpreted to mean standalone fantasy books. The fantasy genre is notorious for its doorstoppers and 5+ book series, which makes sense considering how much worldbuilding and character development goes into creating a complete fantasy world. While diving into a long fantasy series can be… Read more
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Top Five Books Featuring Wyrd and Wonder Mascots
I’m looking forward to getting back on track with my posts and starting the Wyrd and Wonder read-along book, The Summer Tree by Guy Gavriel Kay. And for today, I’m sharing my top five fantasy books featuring the Wyrd and Wonder mascots! Read more