Today is just going to be a short review, because I'm currently on vacation. But mainly because I don't have much to say about this book, yet I still wanted to share my thoughts. ⭐️⭐️/5 stars. The Alchemists of Loom is a steampunk fantasy novel following the infamous White Wraith, Ariana, her initiate, Florence, and a Dragon called Cvareh. Thrown together by accident, they start to form an unlikely bond that lead them into a world of trouble. The world is super interesting because of all the steampunk elements. Somehow, when I first heard about it, I didn't catch the fact that it was steampunk. And I usually don't enjoy the aesthetics of that genre, but somehow this particular book … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2017
Quotes That Speak To Me On A Deeper Level
As readers we once in a while come across a sentence that just resonates with us. Quotes that stick with us, makes us think and feel. I love great writing. But it's a slippery slope, because there is a fine line between meaningful writing and trying too hard. Maybe some of these quotes will resonate with you or maybe you'll think they're pretentious, who knows. That's the beauty of having different opinions. As long as your heart is big enough to embrace differences instead of being closed minded, insisting that your personal opinion is the only truth, everything is going to turn out okay. These following quotes have stuck with me because of the impact they've had on my life, so … [Read more...]
Every Heart A Doorway by Seanan McGuire
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 stars. We often see books and movies about going to another world, but what happens when the adventure ends? What happens to the characters when they come home? That's what Every Heart a Doorway is about. Spanning only 173 pages, this is a very short book. Yet it manages to say much more than just the words on the pages. It presents a different side of portal fantasy, one that deals with the cruel pain of experiencing a true sense of belonging just to have it ripped away. Stripped of one's significance. Banished to a life of conformity, not knowing when, or even if there is a way back home. Hope hurts. That's what you need to learn, and fast, if you don't want … [Read more...]
Road Trip & Vacation tbr
So far I've read three of the books on my June TBR. The ones I haven't gotten to yet are still on my list, which I hope to finish before the end of the month. This is going to be a short list of books I want to enjoy while on vacation. I am pretty sure I won't be able to get to all of them, but you've got to be optimistic right? I basically just want to read all the books. I'm going on a Road Trip with a friend down the west coast starting in Portland, going all the way down to San Diego and then back to Portland. From there I'm flying to Los Angeles and staying with family for a couple of days before I go to Boston to visit another good friend. I'm so excited I can't wait. Hopefully I'll … [Read more...]
Age of Myth by Michael J. Sullivan
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 stars. Age of Myth is my first Michael J. Sullivan book and I can honestly say I'm impressed. It's the first book in a six book series set 3000 years before the events of The Riyria Chronicles. The Legends of The First Empire series is meant to work as a separate entry into the world of Elan, and it does not contain spoilers for the other books set in the same world. The Fhrey have ruled the world for eons. They vanquished the Dherg, routed the giants, and chased the goblins into the sea. They have no equal, no fear of any living thing – until now.” Gods are believed to be immortal, but when Raithe, son of Herkimer, crosses the path of one of the Fhrey, things become a bit … [Read more...]
Books I Have Marked As DNF
When I start a book I feel obligated to finish it even though I don't like it. I rarely DNF books, because I'm always like I want to give it a chance. And then when I'm a good chunk into the book, I think if I stop reading and put it aside I'll have wasted my time. But with that said there are three books that I for some reasons just haven't been able to finish. A Game of Thrones by George R. R. Matin Please don't hate me. It's long and intimidating, overly descriptive and there are so many other great series that haven't been adapted to fantastic TV shows. I have tried to read the first book multiple times and have yet to manage it. When the first season concluded I immediately ordered … [Read more...]
Ink and Bone by Rachel Caine
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 stars. Ink and Bone is an alternate history novel, where The Library of Alexandria has expanded to all corners of the world. The Library controls the flow of knowledge with an iron fist. It's illegal to possess original books and the only way to access literary knowledge is through the Library-issued 'blanks'. These blank books can display books from the Library's vast collection of originals. But it's not the same as handling a real book. The story follows Jess, who comes from a family of book smugglers. He loves books just as much as us readers, but to his family, books are the source of income. There is no sentimentality involved, unlike Jess' relationship with books. … [Read more...]
Hyped Books That Disappointed Me
Hype is a great marketing tool and once in a while a book comes along that lives up to the expectations the hype creates. But then there are the books you keep hearing about, you read them and they're just kind of meh. Unfortunately there are more in the latter category than in the former. Mostly hype does nothing good, it only creates unrealistic expectations. Just a quick disclaimer for the sake of clarity. These are my personal opinions, they are subjective and reflect my tastes. If you love one or more of the books I mention that's great, they just didn't do it for me. Please don't burn me at the stake for potentially not loving your favorite book(s) *backs away slowly in a non … [Read more...]
Addictive Book Series For Escaping Reality
Sometimes you just need to escape real life and lose yourself in a world far from what you know. I've only included series where I've read every single book, because that way I am not lying when I say I was addicted while reading them. These are series I've read back to back because they are simply impossible to put down. Sookie Stackhouse by Charlaine Harris This series is close to my heart because I started reading it right after watching the first season of True Blood in 2008. As you might know or have guessed, True Blood is based on the Sookie Stackhouse series. It's about vampires, romance and big personalities in rural Louisiana. It's deliciously addicting. Penryn and The End of … [Read more...]
