Action · Adventure · Fantasy · YA

Lore by Alexandra Bracken

I was completely blown away by this book. Its flawless execution, complex plot and characters, and its explosive ending just knocked me sideways. This standalone novel tells the story of how every seven years, the Agon begins. As punishment for a past rebellion, nine Greek gods are forced to walk the earth as mortals, hunted… Continue reading Lore by Alexandra Bracken

Adventure · Fantasy · Mystery · Romance

Caraval (Caraval #1) by Stephanie Garber

Such a beautiful and intense book! Loved it! The circus setting is probably one of my favourites in fantasy novels, and Stephanie Garber took things to the next level with Caraval, a place that mixes reality and magic. Really enjoyed the main characters and their interactions, but also how the plot makes it almost impossible… Continue reading Caraval (Caraval #1) by Stephanie Garber

Fantasy · Retelling · YA

Legendborn by Tracy Deonn

Two words: Holy sh*t. I can’t even... Wow. This book is perfection itself. This is a refreshing, brilliantly built world around Arthurian legends, with details in all the right places. The creatively and the way the author put it to words, is incredible. In summary, Legendborn follows the story of Bree, a high school student… Continue reading Legendborn by Tracy Deonn

Action · Adventure · Fantasy · Uncategorized

Storm of the Gods (Areios Brothers #1) by Amy Braun

An action-packed adventure that brings Greek mythology to modern times in a great way. It’s been thirty years since the Greek gods returned with their powers restored after the long battle against the mighty titans. With the ancient deities imprisoned in Tartarus, the gods now live in Néo Vasíleio, formerly known as California. Derek Aerios… Continue reading Storm of the Gods (Areios Brothers #1) by Amy Braun

Adventure · Children · Fantasy · Middle-Grade · Paranormal

Twain’s Treasure (Phantom Files #1) by William B. Wolfe

A highly enjoyable read for all the lovers of a good adventure, humorous dialogues mixed with mystery. Alex April has a particular gift or curse: he can see ghosts. On the contrary of what you might believe, these ghosts are far from being scary, they are mostly annoying, loud and have the infuriating habit of… Continue reading Twain’s Treasure (Phantom Files #1) by William B. Wolfe

Fantasy · Horror · Middle-Grade · Mystery · Paranormal

A Graveyard Visible by Steve Conoboy

A refreshing horror story that introduces the idea of an expanding cemetery. Caleb can see an old graveyard from his bedroom window and it seems to grow bigger every day. Even though funerals take place there every night, no one in their town is dying. As Caleb takes it upon himself to measure the graveyard,… Continue reading A Graveyard Visible by Steve Conoboy

Children · Fantasy · YA

The Letter for the King (De brief voor de koning #1) by Tonke Dragt

A beautiful novel that radiates pureness and sweetness through and through. A powerful message that unlocks powerful emotions and thoughts. This is the story of Tiuri, a squire that finds the hard way that his destiny is very different than the one he had planned. On the eve of becoming a knight, Tiuri makes the… Continue reading The Letter for the King (De brief voor de koning #1) by Tonke Dragt

Fantasy · Horror · Short Stories

The King in Yellow by Robert W. Chambers

A great collection of classic horror stories that are definitely worth it. I was expecting just one type of story so I was a bit disappointed to read others while the title indicated otherwise. Even so, they were pleasant to read and I enjoyed them more than I thought I would. The novel consists of… Continue reading The King in Yellow by Robert W. Chambers