Retellings
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Book review: The Chosen and the Beautiful by Nghi Vo
The Chosen and the Beautiful by Nghi Vo Publisher: Tor Dot Com Publication date: 01 June 2021 Genre: Retelling/fantasy Page count: 272 pages Rating: 4 out of 5 stars I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Immigrant. Socialite. Magician. Jordan Baker grows up in the most Continue reading
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Book Review: The Princess and the Fangirl by Ashley Poston

I loved Geekerella back in 2017, so I was thrilled to see that it was getting a companion novel. Although I’m not a huge fan of contemporary YA books, Poston’s convention romances are such fun reads and love letters to geek culture. 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
