Folklore
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Book Review: Gods of Jade and Shadow by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

God of Jade and Shadow caught my eye when it released last July — I mean, look at that cover! Being buried under a pile of books — as per usual — I never got the chance to look into it until I asked a friend about books featuring Mexican mythology. She recommended this book… Continue reading
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Gumiho/Wicked Fox by Kat Cho

I had been hearing a lot about Gumiho, titled Wicked Fox in the US, and was curious to see what all the hype was about. While I expected to like this book, I ended up absolutely loving it! To me, it is the perfect example of how YA romance should be written. Continue reading
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Book Review: The Blue Salt Road by Joanne M. Harris

Joanne Harris is rapidly becoming one of my favourite authors. Pocketful of Crows was a standout read from last year, and The Blue Salt Road is just as good. I really appreciate retellings of lesser known fairy tales and folklore, and the Child Ballads fit the bill perfectly. Harris’s haunting style and talent for storytelling… Continue reading

