This one has been on my TBR (and physical shelf) for far too long! Lore by is an urban fantasy inspired by Greek mythology. Every seven years, the Agon begins, and this cycle is about to start. The Agon is punishment for a rebellion led by Athena that lasts for one week. During that week, […]
His Face is the Sun by is an epic, high fantasy inspired by Egyptian history and mythology. A prophecy connects four seemingly unconnected characters: a princess, a thief, a rebel, and a priestess. Together, they hold the fate of their homeland and the future of those they love. The princess: Sitamun is one of the […]
Queen Among the Dead by is a fast-paced YA fantasy inspired by the legend of the true queen of Ireland. Neve is the youngest daughter of the ruler of Eire. She’s hard-headed, brash, and wild. She spends her days learning fighting skills (archery, driving chariots, swinging an axe or a sword) instead of indoors like […]
Happy Wednesday y’all! This week I’m eagerly waiting on The Floating World by . I love all mythology, and Asian is one of my favorites. This book is based off the Korean legend of the Celestial Maidens. I really only needed to know that, but honestly the cover caught my eye first as well as […]
Beautiful historical fantasy! A Song to Drown Rivers by is inspired by the legend of Xishi, a beautiful girl who brings down an empire. Written as if told orally to us by the narrator, the story follows Xishi, a young Yue village girl known for her beauty who is bitter at the loss of her […]
I devoured this one! We Shall Be Monsters by is a YA fantasy steeped in Indian folklore and mythology. The story begins with the death of Kajal’s sister Lasya. Kajal vows to bring her back, but to do so means breaking tradition and burying her body instead of burning it. Kajal works tirelessly to get […]
Happy Wednesday y’all! Today I’m eagerly waiting on ‘s Her Dark Wings, which is a reimagining of the Persephone and Hades myth. I love all mythology, but there is something beautiful about this one that draws me in every time. Plus just look at that cover 😍
Happy Wednesday y’all! Today I’m eagerly waiting on ‘s Song of Silver, Flame Like Night. I love all books related to ancient folklore, regardless of culture. This one is based off Chinese. These books always intrigue me and have me seeking out the original stories that inspired them. A fallen kingdom, demons, and magic…do I […]
The Dragon’s Promise by is the finale to and one of my most anticipated books this year. I adored Six Crimson Cranes and really couldn’t wait to dive into Shiori’s story. However, I don’t know if it was my anticipation or the writing itself that caused my lower rating. In The Dragon’s Promise, Shiori and […]
Happy Wednesday y’all! This week I’m eagerly waiting on The Dragon’s Promise by . I absolutely loved the first book of this duology and cannot wait to continue the story. The mythology weaved with fairy tale makes for a fantastic adventure. And the sequel promises an exciting one. Highly recommend for fans of fantasy!