I've decided to end 2019 with a month of dark retellings!
Tag: fantasy
Persian Necromancer in Tahereh Mafi’s Whichwood
Based more on Persian folklore, Whichwood tells the story of Layla, a mordeshoor who washes the dead and sends their spirits off to the next world. And by washing the dead, I mean that she washes the bodies in a tub, hangs them on a clothesline to dry, and then plucks a rose petal out of her mouth.
Furthermore – A deliciously colorful Alice in Wonderland retelling
A captivatingly colorful and whimsical retelling of Alice in Wonderland, Furthermore pushes the boundaries of imaginative and intriguing.
The Raven and the Reindeer by T. Kingfisher – LGBT retelling of The Snow Queen
A quick read with a younger voice, this was a different retelling of the Snow Queen, though it kept true to the Snow Queen's character.
Sisters of Shadow and Light
Sisters of Shadow and Light had potential, but failed to realize it.
Middle Eastern-Inspired Fantasy Reads
For November, I'll be reading through Middle Eastern-themed fiction, including a few I've read before, but loved.
The Bone Houses – Emily Lloyd-Jones
Folkloric and atmospheric, The Bone Houses was one of the better books I've read this year.
The Phantom Forest – Liz Kerin
I was in a fantasy reading slump for months - and The Phantom Forest pulled me out of it.
Book Reveiw: Ice Land – Betsy Tobin
I expected a bit more Viking and less Asgard and Giants and Dwarves. Instead, I found a tale as deep and explosive as Hekla the volcano erupting and destroying a mountain and valley.
Graphic Novel Review Locke and Key #1: Welcome to Lovecraft
Sufficiently creepy, Welcome to Lovecraft was an alluring welcome to the series. I ordered the second volume before I finished reading the first.
