Chime was my first Franny Billingsley book, but it definitely won’t be my last. If you are looking for a lush, old-meets-modern folk tale full of magic and plot twists, I cannot recommend Chime highly enough.
Literally, my reaction AHHHH.
September 16, 2011
Unfortunately my background was sorely lacking because I never picked up Sabriel by Garth Nix as a teen despite it’s numerous awards. Straight up, that makes me a stupid ass, because contained within Sabriel are multitudes of awesome.
On Fantasy Novels Read While Growing Up: A Guest Post by Rae Carson
September 14, 2011
Today, lovely readers, I have a special treat for you! Rae Carson, author of The Girl Of Fire And Thorns, one of my favorite debut novels this year, is taking over to talk about fantasy novels and their influence on The Girl Of Fire And Thorns.
The Hero Of Ages by Brandon Sanderson Book Review
September 13, 2011
All of my questions about the ashmounts, Lord Ruler, why the ecosystem and sun are messed up are finally answered in this stunning conclusion to the Mistborn trilogy, The Hero Of The Ages.
Howl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynee Jones Retro Friday Book Review
September 2, 2011
Howl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones at the top of my pile. Oh, friends, Diana Wynne Jones absolutely did not disappoint. We have a cranky old woman, a vain heartbreaker wizard, a fire demon, a witch and a fantastic storyline.
Wildwood by Colin Meloy Illustrated by Carson Ellis Book Review
September 1, 2011
In the vein of Chronicles Of Narnia comes Wildwood by Colin Meloy, illustrated by Carson Ellis (The Mysterious Benedict Society), a tale in which Prue’s baby brother Mac is abducted by a murder of crows and taken to the Impassable Wilderness, otherwise known as Wildwood