From Wikipedia: High fantasy is defined as fantasy fiction set in an alternative, entirely fictional (“secondary”) world, rather than the real, or “primary” world. The secondary world is usually internally consistent but its rules differ in some way(s) from those of the primary world. By contrast, low fantasy is characterized by being set in the primary, or “real” world, or a rational and familiar fictional world, with the inclusion of magical elements.
This book is the perfect bridge from a great series opener to what I can only assume will be a dramatic, fulfilling conclusion to the Tearling story. It expands on the brief glimpses of intrigue from book one into a whole new realm of magic and possibility. The scope broadens to include much more history…
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This book is cleverly written with an intricate plot. We get the backstory on many characters, and each one is interesting (and often heartbreaking). These tales establish what it has been like to live in the Tear kingdom from many different points of view. Johnansen’s prose isn’t flowery, yet it is beautiful in its subtlety….
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I liked this series starter, but quite not as much as I was expecting given the hype I read before starting it. My favorite parts were the friendship between Nikolai and Pasha, Vika’s vibrancy and boldness, and the enchantments, especially the later ones. Author Evelyn Skye Ratings 4.2 stars on Amazon 3.81 stars on Goodreads…
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Flamecaster is a great start to the new Shattered Realms series. It takes place one generation later in the same world as Chima’s excellent Seven Realms series. Flamecaster focuses on a great new cast of characters, yet we hear a little about old favorites from the Seven Realms. Plus, we are introduced to a whole…
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These novellas provide so much insight into Celaena’s earlier life spent as Arobynn’s best assassin. I enjoyed seeing the details of this part of her journey, which has only been briefly referenced in other Throne of Glass books. It was especially fun learning all about her first love, Sam! AuthorSarah J. Maas Ratings4.7 stars on…
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Read our full Ice Like Fire summary right here! This page is full of spoilers so if you haven’t read this book yet click here to read a spoiler-free Rapid Review of Ice Like Fire. If you need a reminder of what happened in Ice Like Fire, you are in the right place! Also see:…
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Read our The Wrath and the Dawn summary right here! This page is full of spoilers so if you haven’t read this book yet click here to read a spoiler-free Rapid Review of The Wrath and the Dawn. If you need a reminder of what happened in The Wrath and the Dawn, you are in…
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Marie Lu has penned a villain in the making. It’s interesting to read how circumstance creates a person and how their decisions and even the decisions of others can lead a character down a path for good or a path for bad. My preference in a book is for good to prevail and for characters…
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This book captured my attention from page one! I loved slowly learning each character’s backstory as they worked their way towards a once-in-a-lifetime heist. And I love a larger-than-life main character, which Kaz Brekker definitely is. Plus, the storytelling is exquisite! AuthorLeigh Bardugo Ratings4.6 stars on Amazon4.41 stars on GoodreadsAdd Six of Crows at Goodreads The Six of Crows Series#1 Six of…
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