New Books in Bloom
The author discusses popular books they choose not to read, emphasizing personal enjoyment over trends. They express specific reasons for skipping titles like "Fourth Wing," "Shatter Me," "Iron Widow," and others due to issues with character engagement, pacing, or content discomfort. The author encourages readers to reflect on their own preferences.
Hope everyone has been having a good November. And I know this check in isn't exact mid-month. But I got delayed and wanted to update everyone on how I'm doing with my reading goals. What I've Read Indigenous Reads My goal to read six indgionous reads this year has gone pretty well. I'm at three… Continue reading November Reading Goals Update
The post describes the author's enjoyable Halloween experience and a book titled "Crumbs" by Danie Stirling. The story follows Ray, a WOC seer aspiring to join her magical city's council while navigating friendships and romantic feelings with Laurie, a struggling musician. The narrative emphasizes healthy relationships and features a diverse cast. The author rates the book five stars.
The Remarried Empress follows Empress Navier and Emperor Sovieshu, whose marriage is threatened by his attraction to Rashta, a new courtier. Amid political intrigue, Navier communicates with a secret admirer, leading her to consider a divorce if she can remarry. The first volume promises compelling drama and strong characters.
Several upcoming comic releases in November include "The Fade," a coming-of-age story exploring a viral phenomenon; "Kahhori Shaper of Worlds," featuring an Indigenous heroine in the Marvel Universe; "Teen Titans Starfire," which reimagines Kori and Kira's origins; "Love Advice from the Grand Duke of Hell," focused on unconventional dating guidance; and "Girl in the Midnight Gown," where Lela searches for her missing sister in a magical realm.
To say that I love D&D would be an understatement. I've met some of my best friends through the hobby. I run three games a week and join in a few more as a player. So you think I would be tired of hear about it. Not true however, as I love anything that brings… Continue reading Exploring D&D’s Impact on Friendship and Identity
So my two big loves when it comes to my hobbies are reading and D&D. I tried to do this series on my old blog when I was first getting into Dungeons and Dragons. But I didn't know enough at the time to really do justice to the topic. I'm going over the 12 main… Continue reading The Role of Musical Themes in Fantasy Literature
The individual has shown a keen interest in books that explore the disabled experience, particularly enjoying "Disabled Intimacy" and finding "Soul Jar" to be a great fit. This collection of thirty-one stories, featuring perspectives on disability within the realms of science fiction and fantasy, includes standout pieces such as "There are No Hearing Aid Batteries After the Apocalypse" and "Spore, Bud and Bloody Orchid." These stories offer intriguing and thought-provoking narratives on disability, highlighting the potential for positive representation in post-apocalyptic scenarios and challenging perspectives on illness and survival.
The author shares their experiences and thoughts on a New Adult fantasy book about gods and betrayal, featuring characters like Kissen, a godkiller, and Elogast, a knight. The story is action-packed with alternating perspectives, strong character interactions, and a rich world. Despite some plot predictability, they enjoyed it and anticipate sequels.
Hope the first few weeks of September have been going well for everyone. I've gotten quite a lot read. Unfortunately I haven't done as much as I would like for Orilium, I was always better in the clutch with readathons but I don't want to cut it too thin. The first read of the month… Continue reading Weekly Reading Report
Rose's Book Garden 