I love atmosphere. Something about the feel of a place and the characters who live there draws me in and holds me tight in its grasp. There doesn't have to be dread, just mood and...atmosphere.
Tag: fantasy
Woodsy, Dreamy, and Folkloric: Silver in the Wood
Silver in the Wood is a woodsy folktale that harkens to the old gods and mischievous fae.
Lush and gripping: A Fierce and Subtle Poison
Maddeningly beautiful, I loved the lushness and richness of A Fierce and Subtle Poison. Beautifully written, as wild as the islands, and as mystical as a witch.
6 books that wax lyrical
Lyrical books are becoming more and more popular in recent years, with their captivating prose and lush atmosphere.
Book Review: The Bone Witch – Rin Chupeco
What I enjoyed a lot of the story is the main character, Tea, has powerful skills, so powerful she raises her dead brother from the grave without realizing it, and yet though people celebrate her, they also turn their backs on her.
Ice Age Pride & Prejudice – Ivory and Bone
Ivory and Bone is an Ice Age retelling of Pride and Prejudice.
Sisters of Shadow and Light
Sisters of Shadow and Light had potential, but failed to realize it.
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.
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.
Plaguewalker
Plaguewalker is an interesting exploration in prejudice and social ostracism based on superficial behaviors.
