‘Spear’ by Nicola Griffith: A queer classic in the making
Our Spear book review dives into Nicola Griffith’s lush queer retelling of Arthurian legend’s very own Percival. Continue reading “‘Spear’ by Nicola Griffith: A queer classic in the making”
Category: Fantasy
‘Book of Night’ by Holly Black: Compulsively readable with signature Holly Black twists
In our Book of Night book review, we venture into a world of shadows and murder with a gutsy con-artist. Continue reading “‘Book of Night’ by Holly Black: Compulsively readable with signature Holly Black twists”
‘Ballad & Dagger’ by Daniel José Older: A vibrant, musical story for everyone
This Ballad & Dagger book review is a spoiler-free look at the first Rick Riordan Presents YA novel. Continue reading “‘Ballad & Dagger’ by Daniel José Older: A vibrant, musical story for everyone”
‘Gallant’ by V.E. Schwab: A dark descent into the Gothic fantasy of your dreams
This Gallant book review is a spoiler-free look at the way the shadows move across V.E. Schwab’s stunning Gothic fantasy. Continue reading “‘Gallant’ by V.E. Schwab: A dark descent into the Gothic fantasy of your dreams”
‘Moon Witch, Spider King’ by Marlon James: Witches, monsters and shapeshifters caught in the battle between kingdoms
In our Moon Witch, Spider King book review, we get into our feelings about womanhood and power with the life story of a 177-year-old witch. Continue reading “‘Moon Witch, Spider King’ by Marlon James: Witches, monsters and shapeshifters caught in the battle between kingdoms”
‘Aru Shah and the Nectar of Immortality’ by Roshani Chokshi: Saying goodbye to the Pandavas
Our Aru Shah and the Nectar of Immortality book review is a spoiler-free discussion of the final Pandava book by Roshani Chokshi. Continue reading “‘Aru Shah and the Nectar of Immortality’ by Roshani Chokshi: Saying goodbye to the Pandavas”
Roshani Chokshi talks ‘Aru Shah and the Nectar of Immortality’ and the end of the Pandava series
In our Roshani Chokshi interview, we’re talking to the author about Aru Shah and the Nectar of Immortality and what comes next. Continue reading “Roshani Chokshi talks ‘Aru Shah and the Nectar of Immortality’ and the end of the Pandava series”
‘Vespertine’ by Margaret Rogerson: Nuns and Saints team up with spirits to fight evil
In our Vespertine book review, we answer the age-old question: What does a buddy comedy about a nun and the demonic spirit possessing her look like? Continue reading “‘Vespertine’ by Margaret Rogerson: Nuns and Saints team up with spirits to fight evil”
‘Reclaim the Stars’ amplifies Latinx voices across realms and space
This Reclaim the Stars book review explores Zoraida Córdova’s anthology and the stories that go above and beyond. Continue reading “‘Reclaim the Stars’ amplifies Latinx voices across realms and space”
Marjorie Liu talks ‘Wingbearer’ and kindness as a superpower
Marjorie Liu’s Wingbearer, her middle grade debut, is about a girl who faces an unknown world to save her home from darkness. Continue reading “Marjorie Liu talks ‘Wingbearer’ and kindness as a superpower”
‘Iron Widow’ by Xiran Jay Zhao: Pacific Rim robots battle aliens and the patriarchy
In our Iron Widow book review, we go on a wild ride with a sci-fi retelling of China’s only female emperor. Continue reading “‘Iron Widow’ by Xiran Jay Zhao: Pacific Rim robots battle aliens and the patriarchy”
Author Ashley Blooms offers 5 portal fantasies to read after ‘Where I Can’t Follow’
Looking for some next portal fantasies to escape into? Where I Can’t Follow author Ashley Blooms has five perfect contenders. Continue reading “Author Ashley Blooms offers 5 portal fantasies to read after ‘Where I Can’t Follow’”
‘The Bone Spindle’ by Leslie Vedder: The genderbent Sleeping Beauty of your dreams
Our Bone Spindle book review explores Leslie Vedder’s novel about a girl on a collision course with destiny. Continue reading “‘The Bone Spindle’ by Leslie Vedder: The genderbent Sleeping Beauty of your dreams”
Third Thursday Throwback: From ‘Eragon’ to ‘Inheritance,’ ‘Cycle’ in-depth book review
Christopher Paolini’s fantasy Dragon series Inheritance Cycle was a rocky roller coaster of ups and downs, tracking the author’s growth as an artist and adult. Continue reading “Third Thursday Throwback: From ‘Eragon’ to ‘Inheritance,’ ‘Cycle’ in-depth book review”
Kendare Blake talks ‘In Every Generation,’ being a ‘Buffy’ vessel, and why she wants to bring Wesley Wyndam Pryce back
Our Kendare Blake interview tackles writing a Buffy the Vampire Slayer novel (In Every Generation), creating a brand new Slayer, and what’s next for Frankie. Continue reading “Kendare Blake talks ‘In Every Generation,’ being a ‘Buffy’ vessel, and why she wants to bring Wesley Wyndam Pryce back”
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