Fantasy
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‘Meet Cute Magic’ by Morgan Elizabeth
Romance novels are sometimes dismissed as light entertainment, but I have long believed that every genre is capable of telling meaningful stories. A good novel does more than entertain—it offers readers a chance to recognize themselves in its characters and to reflect on experiences they may never have in their own lives. Meet Cute Magic… Continue reading
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Guest Post: Author Brittany Fichter on PRINCESS OF THE SILENT MOOR
We see a sad, sweet girl isolated with an old woman on a lonely moor, and a poor, besotted dwarf who wants to save her. Despite falling far short of the stereotypical fairy tale hero, as his body is weak and his tongue has been kept mute for as long as he can remember, this dwarf… Continue reading
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Review: A Tempest of Tea
When I saw the beautiful book cover for A Tempest of Tea, I would never have guessed that there were vampires in the story. I confess that the word tea is what convinced me ultimately to give this novel a try. Since it had been popping up on my Instagram feed so much, I was… Continue reading
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Review: A Thousand Heartbeats
There’s something about Cass’ writing—I really think it is the “color” she adds to her characters—but the book made me nostalgic. It felt like I was listening to Love Story for the first time, as I was introduced to Annika and Lennox. Continue reading
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A Witchy Sort of Reading List
In order to write about a wood witch, I sought to read books about witches who are unafraid of what they are or who are only just discovering it. Continue reading
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Review: The Ballad of Perilous Graves
Set in New Orleans, The Ballad of Perilous Graves is a love letter to that noble city. It teases from the historical woodwork elements of magic so convincing that one could believe Nola is actually like that. Continue reading
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Review: A Declaration of the Rights of Magicians by H.G. Parry
Echoes of Dickens shimmer between the lines of this epic tale set during the time of the French Revolution. Maximilien Robespierre is introduced to us as, not only a talented speaker, but a man who had a special gift which contributed to his ability to draw large crowds and win their support for his cause. Continue reading
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Review: EMILY WILDE’S ENCYCLOPAEDIA OF FAERIES by Heather Fawcett
When Emily is taken by this faerie in form of thanks—thanks or a kidnapping?—she finds herself in a cold place where she has no notion of time. She knows nothing except that the faerie plans to marry her in order to thank her for having released him. Continue reading
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Review: THE MAGICIAN’S DAUGHTER by H.G. Parry
A beautiful book about magic, family, and the happy endings that are worth fighting for. Continue reading
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Review: Ordinary Monsters by J.M. Miro
“I’m looking for a really thick book,” I said, “one with a black cover…it was a fantasy…” At the bookstore, they stared at me blankly. “Where is the fantasy section?” I inquired (the bookstore was recently rearranged). I found the book quickly once I got myself there. Continue reading
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Review: The Village Healer’s Book of Cures by Jennifer Sherman Roberts
I like that witches in literature can be good or bad. Some do follow the black magic tradition of curses and steaming cauldrons. Other witches, like the protagonist in the book I’m about to review, are healers whose reputations suffer from superstition. Continue reading
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Books of Octobers Past
Since I’ve been trying to make a habit of writing, I can’t spend as much time hiding in other stories. Still, in my opinion, a good book is worth procrastinating with. Continue reading
Mariella Hunt & the Tearoom 