This is a short essay I wrote in university, on one of the first courses I had. It is academic, but it was not accepted in the school, because I had mistakenly did it on a subject which I was not supposed to do. I did an essay on the book I'd just read, Cinderella … Continue reading Cinderella is Dead: Reimagining a Fairy Tale for The Modern World – A Short Essay
Tag: Fantasy
Prince of Shadows: A Novel of Romeo and Juliet – A Dark Shakespearean Retelling
Last time I read this book I was in High School and I remember devouring this book very fast, loving it, and recommending it to some people. The recommendations did not go anywhere, but the book captured my imagination and was truly my first introduction to literary fan fiction. Trigger Warnings: Domestic abuse, murder, homophobia … Continue reading Prince of Shadows: A Novel of Romeo and Juliet – A Dark Shakespearean Retelling
Monstrous Nights – A Solid Finale!
And onto the second book! Trigger Warnings: Physical and psychological abuse by a partner (in the past, but recalled often), strong language, violence/gore, murder, illness (mentioned briefly), vomiting, arrest and imprisonment, drugging, drinking/intoxication and arson Synopsis: With her magic reclaimed and her role in the community of Chernograd restored, Kosara’s life should finally be back … Continue reading Monstrous Nights – A Solid Finale!
Beauty: A Retelling of the Story of Beauty and the Beast – Sweet, But Too Short
This might have been one of the first fairy tale retellings I read as a teenager, and it being of Beauty and the Beast, my favourite fairy tale in the world, I had to have this book. Now, rereading this book as an adult, I wanted to see what ideas came to me as I … Continue reading Beauty: A Retelling of the Story of Beauty and the Beast – Sweet, But Too Short
Allerleirauh – Good, but Could Have Been Better
I read this book a while back, and thought it was good, so here is my review! Trigger Warning: Incest and rape. Synopsis: A beautiful princess must escape one treacherous vow… And she must do so alone…without a prince to save her. Princess Aurelia is bound to the wicked king of Tränen by her mother’s single, … Continue reading Allerleirauh – Good, but Could Have Been Better
Foul Days – Spellbindingly Good!
I finally was able to get to this book! I have been trying to have the best time to read the Duology and it finally came! Trigger Warnings: Physical and psychological abuse by a partner (in the past, but recalled often), strong language, violence/gore, murder, illness (mentioned briefly), vomiting, arrest and imprisonment, drugging, drinking/intoxication and … Continue reading Foul Days – Spellbindingly Good!
My Throat An Open Grave – More Fantasy Than Horror
This book did not go through the way I expected it to go, and I am thankful that it did. Trigger Warnings: Blood, gore, suicidal ideation, animal death (deer), body horror, death, murder, childbirth, pregnancy, and religious trauma. Summary: Labyrinth meets folk horror in this darkly romantic tale of a girl who wishes her baby … Continue reading My Throat An Open Grave – More Fantasy Than Horror
A Song to Drown Rivers – Punched Me in the Gut
Glad to finally review this book by one of my favourite authors! Summary: Inspired by the legend of Xishi, one of the famous Four Beauties of Ancient China, A Song to Drown Rivers is an epic historical fantasy about womanhood, war, sacrifice, and love against all odds. Her beauty hides a deadly purpose. Xishi’s beauty … Continue reading A Song to Drown Rivers – Punched Me in the Gut
Lady Macbeth – Middling at Best, Too Symbolic at Worst
I love Ava Reid's work and this book was the one I read straight through, without stopping, for almost a day and half period. It gripped me so throughly. Summary: The Lady knows the stories: how her eyes induce madness in men. The Lady knows she will be wed to the Scottish brute, who does not … Continue reading Lady Macbeth – Middling at Best, Too Symbolic at Worst
A Dark and Drowning Tide – Does Not Live Up To Its Potential
I am right now on a reading spree, mainly because I have the time and energy, and there are just so many great books I want to review here. Summary: Lorelei Kaskel, a folklorist with a quick temper and an even quicker wit, is on an expedition with six eccentric nobles in search of a … Continue reading A Dark and Drowning Tide – Does Not Live Up To Its Potential
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