You know what I love? Fantasy. You know what really thrills me? When a story like this one works its magic on me in a way I still feel its power after finishing it. I’m not even going to pretend my initial excitement for this book wasn’t all about the decoy. Guys, a decoy! What a refreshing theme, and what a great read. My enthusiasm considerably intensified when I was […]
I knew I needed to read this book the moment my eyes landed on: They call me the Bitch Queen, the she-wolf, because I murdered a man and exiled my king the night before they crowned me. And, boy, wasn’t my instinct right again? Politics, secrets, complex characters you question as much as their motives, and a very adventurous journey make this a riveting book. The pace works like magic, […]
Following the adventures of the previous short stories collection, The Last Wish, this anthology is not just another great read, but an essential one. Why, you ask? Because we are introduced to some of the most amazing (main) characters in the fantastical world Sapkowski has created, and we get a real glimpse of how destiny plays in this powerful universe . . . Six stories to immerse yourself into, where […]
I’ve been introduced to The Witcher‘s world about a year ago, when I played The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt for the first time—which is inspired by the books, not the other way around. I can’t tell you how many times I played it since then, and I’m not ashamed to say that I got emotional when my bestie surprised me by gifting me the the entire saga! This first volume […]