Fantasy · Retellings

Wrath Goddess Sing

I first saw this book on IG when @booksnblazers posted a glowing review. I do love mythology and retellings and especially when they are queer, so I added it to my TBR right then. But I moved it right up to the top when I saw it was shortlisted for a Lambda Literary Award for Transgender Fiction. Wrath Goddess… Continue reading Wrath Goddess Sing

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ALC · Magical Realism

The Last Tale of the Flower Bride

An adult fiction fairy tale from a beloved YA author, described as "a sumptuous, gothic-infused story about a marriage that is unraveled by dark secrets, a friendship cursed to end in tragedy, and the danger of believing in fairy tales." Yes, please. And bonus, I had access to the audiobook thanks to Libro.fm, which had a full… Continue reading The Last Tale of the Flower Bride

Fantasy · Graphic/Illustrated · Retellings · Romance

Lore Olympus: Volumes 1 & 2

This is a situation of having checked this book in one too many times to pass it up again. Flipping through, the colors and illustrations looked so fun, and as you know I’m into mythology of all kinds. And I’m apparently on a Hades and Persephone streak (having just read A Touch of Darkness), so… Continue reading Lore Olympus: Volumes 1 & 2

Fantasy · Historical Fiction

Babel: An Arcane History

This was one of the most "no brainer" books I have ever read. After reading and loving Kuang's debut series (The Poppy War, The Dragon Republic, The Burning God) she officially put herself on my list of favorite authors. And so just knowing this was another historical fiction-fantasy style read, I was hype. And as I watched review… Continue reading Babel: An Arcane History