Tag: Fantasy

And the Ocean Was Our Sky by Patrick Ness

And the Ocean Was Our Sky by Patrick Ness

I received a copy of this book for review from the publisher. This does not influence my thoughts on this book or this review. I’ve been a huge fan of Patrick Ness for so long so any time there’s a new Ness novel, I know I have to read it. With beautiful illustrations, And the […]

Posted September 2, 2018 by Shelly in Reviews / 0 Comments
Furyborn by Claire Legrand

Furyborn by Claire Legrand

I received a copy of this book for review. This does not influence my thoughts on this book or this review. Furyborn is one of this year’s most talked about fantasies so I was eager to read it. I really liked the novel and I am eager for the continuation, but I was not as enthused […]

Posted May 20, 2018 by Shelly in Reviews / 3 Comments
Onyx + Ivory by Mindee Arnett

Onyx + Ivory by Mindee Arnett

I received a copy of this book from the publisher. This does not influence my thoughts on this review or this book. I was pitched this book at an event with HarperCollins Canada and considering the fact that I loved Arnett’s The Nightmare Affair, I was really excited to read Onyx & Ivory when I learned that the romance […]

Posted May 16, 2018 by Shelly in Reviews / 0 Comments
Forest of a Thousand Lanterns by Julie C. Dao

Forest of a Thousand Lanterns by Julie C. Dao

I received a copy of this book for review, this does not influence my thoughts on this book or this review. Debut novels are my kryptonite, especially ones that are inspired by mythologies and fairy tales. Forest of a Thousand Lanterns definitely intrigued me as it’s pitched as a retelling of the origin story of the Evil […]

Posted October 14, 2017 by Shelly in Reviews / 4 Comments
Mask of Shadows by Linsey Miller

Mask of Shadows by Linsey Miller

I received a copy of this review from the publisher. This does not influence my thoughts on this book or this review. I’ve heard so much about Mask of Shadows and while I’m not usually into fantasy, I really liked this one. I’m not typically into fantasy because world-building is not something I particularly look for when I […]

Posted August 15, 2017 by Shelly in Reviews / 1 Comment
The Epic Crush of Genie Lo by F.C. Yee

The Epic Crush of Genie Lo by F.C. Yee

I received a copy of this book for review from the publisher, this does not influence my thoughts on this review or the book. I’ve heard so many things about this book and with a tagline that enticing (“a demon invasion is no excuse for bad grades”), I knew I had to read it. The Epic […]

Posted August 4, 2017 by Shelly in Reviews / 0 Comments
Mini Review: What is Not Yours is Not Yours by Helen Oyeyemi

Mini Review: What is Not Yours is Not Yours by Helen Oyeyemi

I’ve heard so many wonderful things about Oyeyemi’s work but in particular, What is Not Yours is Not Yours. I loved this short story collection and I highly recommend it. While each story is a different and original one, I loved that some of the characters overlapped and appeared in various stories as side characters. Oyeyemi manages to mix realism […]

Posted November 11, 2016 by Shelly in Reviews / 0 Comments