Monday 21 October 2024
Friday 18 October 2024
Upheaval: How Nations Cope with Crisis and Change by Jared Diamond. - A Review
Thursday 17 October 2024
The Queen of Nothing (The Folk of Air #3) by Holly Black - A Review
I really enjoyed reading it and it was really nice to be back in this world with Cardan and Jude.
It is a gripping and intense read with complex characters, morally ambiguous themes, and the forbidden love trope. It is fast paced and action packed which I really liked.
Monday 14 October 2024
Witch Hat Atelier , vol. 3 by Kamome Shirahama - A Review
Friday 11 October 2024
How the King of Elfhame Learned to HAte Stories (The Folk of Air #3.5) by Holly Black - A Review
Wednesday 9 October 2024
Legends & Lattes (Legends & Lattes 31) by Travis Baldree - A Review
Friday 4 October 2024
Evocation (The Summoner's Circle #1) by S.T. Gibson - A Review
This is the first book in The Summoner's Circle and it is a queer fantasy romance book.
I really liked the writing style and the characters of the book. Rhys, Moira and David have really unique relationship dynamics.
I loved the atmosphere of the book. It has gothic and dark academia vibes.
I also want to mention that the book navigates complex themes around fidelity, addiction, and childhood abuse.
I am really looking forward to continue with the series.
Rating: 4 Stars
Wednesday 2 October 2024
Mistborn: The Final Empire (The Mistborn Saga #1) by Brandon Sanderson - A review
Friday 13 September 2024
Before Your Memory Fades (Before Your Coffee Gets Cold #3) by Toshikazu Kawaguchi - A Review
Thursday 13 June 2024
Silence is Silver (Shadowbinders #0.5) by Andrew Watson - A Review
Thursday 23 May 2024
Witch Hat Atelier , vol 2 by Kamome Shirahama, - A mini Review
Saturday 11 May 2024
Fathomfolk (Drowned World #1) by Eliza Chan - A Review
Thursday 2 May 2024
The Last Phi Hunter by Salinee Goldenberg - A Review
Thursday 25 April 2024
Harbinger of Justice (Shadowbinders #1) by Andrew Watson - A Review
Wednesday 24 April 2024
A Curse For True Love (OUABH #3) by Stephanie Garber - A Review
Thursday 11 April 2024
Bride by Ali Hazelwood - A review
Friday 5 April 2024
Seeds of War (the Smokesmiths #1) by João F. Silva - A Review
Friday 29 March 2024
To Cage A God (These Monstrous Gods #1) by Elizabeth May - A Review
Monday 25 March 2024
The Fireborne Blade (The Fireborne Blade #1) by Charlotte Bond - A Review
Sunday 24 March 2024
Η σελίδα έξι και άλλες μικρές ιστορίες - Σιδέρης Ντιούδης (Page 6 & other small stories by Sideris Dioudis) - A small review
I do because they fit perfectly between my huge fantasy books.
Early in the month I was in Greece and while in the bookstore I spotted this cute little book with a pretty cover. Of course I picked it up and I read it in a day (it is only 56 pages long).
The book is in greek and it is called Page 6 & other short stories (Η Σελίδα 6 & άλλες μικρές ιστοριες) and the author is Sideris Dioudis. The book consists of 18 very short shories that explore and challenge the boundaries between human experiences and the world of books.
The stories are really small (1 to 2 pages max) but they manage to capture your interest. It was a very quick and enjoyable read that I am glad I picked it up.
Rating: 3 Stars
Wednesday 20 March 2024
Mythos: The Greek Myths Retold by Stephen Fry - A Review
Friday 15 March 2024
Gogmagog: The First Chronicle of Ludwich by Jeff Noon & Steve Beard - A review
We follow our MCs along their journey on a ship called Juniper as they try to get to Ludwich. Their journey lasts only one day.Throughout this journey they experience many different things that affects them.
The main theme of the book is that of found family. It is adventurous with a very good character development and a diverse cast of characters. Gogmagog has a really interesting setting, which is contemporary but at the same time very bizarre.
Rating: 4 Stars
Thursday 29 February 2024
February 2024 Reading Wrap up
Today is the last day of February and I want to share with you the books that I read this month.
In total I read 5 books & 1 magazine and among them there is one 5 Star read.
This year I want to read as many as possible from the Little Black Classics & Modern Classics Collections from Penguin.
- The nightingales are drunk by Hafez (LBC 37) - 2 Stars
- I Have More Souls Than One by Fernando Pessoa (MC 19) - 3 Stars
I finished two books:
Sunday 25 February 2024
The Sword of Kaigen by M.L. Wang - A Review
Friday 9 February 2024
The Forgotten Beasts f Eld by Patricia A. McKillip - A Review
"You can weave your life so long -- only so long, and then a thing in the world out of your control will tug at one vital thread and leave you patternless and subdued.”
― Patricia A. McKillip, The Forgotten Beasts of Eld
To celebrate its 50th anniversary of The Forgotten Beasts of Elm the publisher (Tachyon Publications) are releasing a special edition of the book with many beautiful illustrations by Stephanie Law.
I haven't read anything by Patricia A. McKillip before and this book intrigued so much that I will definitely read more of her works.
This book was really magical and with very beautiful and powerful writing. It feels like you are reading a fairytale but a modern one. There is no much world building but that does not matter. We have magical talking animals and powerful wizards.
It is an atmospheric and character-driven story, a story of love, revenge and forgiveness.
This edition will be published on February 29th & you do not want to miss it!
Rating: 4 Stars
About the book:
See you in the next post and don't forget to keep reading!!!
Athina
Thursday 8 February 2024
The Hurricane Wars (The Hurricane Wars #1) by Thea Guanzon - A Review
“You've been fighting all your life, Your instinct is to strike first, before anyone can hurt you. But, sometimes it's the blow the molds us. Taking it. Letting it ring against our defenses, until we are assured in the knowledge that, when it's over, we will still be standing.”
― Thea Guanzon, The Hurricane Wars