Review: The Unspoken Name

For more information on Wyrd & Wonder check out my intro post! The Unspoken Name by A.K. Larkwood 🌟🌟🌟🌟 Goodreads | Amazon* *Disclaimer: All Amazon Links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything through one of my links I will get a small commission! All the thoughts and opinions in this post are mine and in no…

Wyrd & Wonder: Is Star Wars Fantasy or Sci-Fi?

Is Star Wars Sci Fi or Fantasy? Spoiler: I think its both, but there are strong arguments for both sides. I'm not the first person to ask this and I certainly won't be the last, but here are some opinions for each side: Arguments for Sci Fi: It seems to me that Star Wars is…

Wyrd & Wonder Review: Time Cat

For more information on Wyrd & Wonder check out my intro post! I read Time Cat last month but my review is in May so it counts! Time Cat by Lloyd Alexander 🌟🌟🌟🌟 Goodreads | Amazon* *Disclaimer: All Amazon Links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything through one of my links I will get…

Wyrd & Wonder: Underrated Fantasy Books

Today's Wyrd & Wonder prompt is "Underrated: books that deserve more love" So here are 6 of my favorite fantasy books that have less than 4,000 rating on GoodReads. (For reference; Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone has over 6.5 million ratings) The Thief Who Pulled on Trouble's Braids by Michael McClung Number of Ratings: 2,443…

Quick Fire Fantasy Tag

I was tagged by Dani @ MousaiBooks! I am always super excited to do Fantasy Tags and this one looks like a lot of fun!  This tag was originally created by Jo @ The Bookworm Dreamer. The Rules Thank the person who tagged you and link back to their post Link to the creator’s blog (thebookwormdreamer.wordpress.com)…

Monday Face Off: Favorite Fantasy Cover

Friday Face Off is a weekly meme created by Books by Proxy, and run by Lynn’s Book Blog. I know I am late again! This weekend was Denver Pop Culture Con, so I was super busy! “Simples” This weeks theme:  A favorite fantasy cover. My Choice: The Way of Shadows This might not be my favorite fantasy…

Top Ten Tuesday – Favorite Fantasy Books Released In the Last Ten Years

  Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl.  May is Wyrd & Wonder Month, celebrating all things Fantasy! The topic is technically Favorite Books Released In the Last Ten Years (one book per year), but I am tweaking that to be: Favorite Fantasy* Books Released In the Last Ten Years *Fantasy and…

Friday Face Off: Magical Things

Friday Face Off is a weekly meme created by Books by Proxy, and run by Lynn’s Book Blog. May is also Wyrd & Wonder Month! “bibbity, bobbity, boo” This weeks theme:  A cover that features ‘magical things’. My Choice: A Darker Shade of Magic Featuring Kell's Magical Coat ❤ Covers: Tor Books 2015 | Titan Books 2015 |…

Friday Face Off: Fantasy Beast

Friday Face Off is a weekly meme created by Books by Proxy, and run by Lynn’s Book Blog. May is also Wyrd & Wonder Month! “The dark fire will not avail you, flame of Udûn. Go back to the Shadow!” This weeks theme:  A cover featuring a fantasy beast. Finally an easy prompt!! I easily found 9 books…

What is Fantasy?

Since May is all about fantasy, it has gotten me thinking.  What is Fantasy? I have always thought that fantasy had to contain magic, or magical creatures, but lately I've noticed that Sky in the Deep and The Selection are considered fantasy, and neither one has magic.  I have also seen reviewers classify books as "non-magical…