Tag: Fantasy
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Blood of Elves (The Witcher #3)
Blood of Elves marks a shift toward full-length storytelling in The Witcher saga, but slow pacing and talk-heavy chapters dilute its momentum. 6/10
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La Corne des Sables d’Ivoire (Les Aventures du Pyro-Barbare et de Billy #2)
La Corne des Sables d’Ivoire fails as both story and CYOA. No real choices, bloated chapters, recycled jokes, and disappointing writing throughout. 2.5/10
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Bookshops and Bonedust (Legends and Lattes #2)
Bookshops and Bonedust cosily deepens Viv’s story with better world building and charm, even if its character arcs sometimes fade into the background. 8.5/10
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Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes
Edith Hamilton’s Mythology trades modern flair for faithful retelling. Dry but rich, dated but illuminating, a solid entry point into the epic and divine. 8/10
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Overlord Vol.1: The Undead King
Overlord fails with awkward translation, overstuffed exposition, and a hollow narrative. Its tone and treatment of characters derail any potential 1/10
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Hidden Legacy Series
Behind the most forgettable story I have ever read hides some of the most amazing world building and magic system I have read. I want to read more of this and yet I don’t think Ilona Andrews have the know-how to exploit their own world to its fullest potential.
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The London Steampunk and The Blue Blood Conspiracy Series
One of my earlier reads, the London Steampunk and The Blue Blood Conspiracy are two urban fantasy romance series which came to set my standard for 7/10 and whilst they’re a bit generic and lean too much into the sex side of relationships, they’re still an overall fun adventurous time.
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The Kate Daniels Series
Attempting to find Ilona Andrews’ magic of the Hidden Legacy series a second time in their Kate Daniels series ended up in disappointment. It ticks all the boxes of urban fantasy romance but does nothing with it and is a mostly boring stretched out read even if the romantic relationship itself is fine.
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A Bear Called Paddington (Paddington #1)
It’s maybe a bit childish for an adult to read consistently but it’s also very cute and comforting and sometimes a bit of childhood nostalgia is just what’s needed.
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The Weaver and the Witch Queen
Genevieve Gornichec tells an easier to digest story exploring the culture of vikings and witches with nuanced and interesting characters but unfortunately finishes with a rushed Deus Ex Machina ending.