As a Romeo and Juliet retelling set in a historical Shanghai, These Violent Delights duology stands out from many other books
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Six Crimson Cranes | Book Review
Six Crimson Cranes is a fun young adult fantasy fairytale retelling.
For the Wolf | Book Review
For the Wolf initially seems to be a red riding hood fairytale, even more so hinted at by the cover. Yet as we continue the story it feels more like a Beaty and the Beast retelling.
Ninth House | Book Review
I finally read Leigh Bardugo's Ninth House!
Wintersong Duology // Series Review
Wintersong and its conlusion Shadowsong are an interesting mix of retellings: The Erlkoning, Labyrinth, the Goblin Market and the tale of Hades and Persephone. I was wary of this duology and I had every right to be as it turned out, but I still enjoyed it to a point.
The Mermaid’s Voice Returns in This One // Book Review
The Mermaid’s Voice Returns in This One is the conclusion to Amanda’s Women Are Some Kind of Magic Poetry Collection. As were the previous books this book is in brutally in your face and deals with various triggering topics.