First book in a Trilogy, Girls of Paper and Fire instantly grabbed my attention and then, when the book was in my hands, I quickly found out it surpassed my expectations . . . Hands up who loves when that happens? Inspired by Ngan’s experiences growing up in Malaysia, and her longing to create a story that would let readers lose themselves into a magical world actually reflecting some of their realities, […]
Do you have a love for history and a passion for the mystical? If the answer is yes to both, you may have just found the right graphic novel for you. Set in France during the sixteenth century, Arthus Trivium: The Angels of Nostradamus is what could be described as an esoteric historical fantasy that offers more than one would expect. The artwork perfectly matches the dark atmosphere of the […]
I’ve shocked myself. It’s kind of unsettling to admit this, but I kid you not when I say it’s been years since I rated a book five stars. Who has been a reviewer for as long as me perhaps can get the personal struggle to find that little more, the unexpected, or just a particular something that makes you say a book is perfect. Well, I’m pleased to say I […]
If you expect a fantasy story like the ones you are used to, you are mistaken. If you think this is a regular urban fantasy book, you are wrong again. But if you are thoroughly looking to be dragged into an urban world where myths and legends are real but unknown—or foolishly dismissed—then bingo! The world described by the author is the sad truth we live in with the exception of […]