if all the stars were books, the galaxy would still be smaller than my TBR list
Another SPFBO finalist makes its way into my eyes this week! This one is based on actual Irish mythology, specifically the Fenian Cycle, specifically-specifically The Boyhood Deeds of Fionn, which is something like a retelling of the early life of the mythological hero Fionn mac Cumhaill. Also, firstly, I'm going to straight-up apologize in advance for... Continue Reading →
Last year, he announced that he had written a book of Norse Mythology, and the world rejoiced (well, I mean... I rejoiced. I assume others out there did too. I don't keep track of the *whole* world). And so the audiobook was preordered (because I will -always- listen to a Neil Gaiman book in audio... Continue Reading →
I love a good Viking story. Love me some Norse mythology, too, so getting comfy with some tea and this book was pretty much a certainty. Raef Skallagrim wants to take the sea road. His ship is fast and sleek, his crew skilled and eager, and they will seek out new lands and win fame... Continue Reading →
Mmm folklore. Is there anything it can't do? OK... probably a lot of things. But that's beside the point here. This is a world that is steeped in some rich folklore, and I have to say I loved it right from the beginning. He locked himself away from the dark, but in the Magpie King’s... Continue Reading →
Oh, Paternus. Never stop being a big mythological smoothie of awesome. I read Paternus in December. Then I listened to the audiobook in... also December. This is unusual because I very rarely reread books, never mind within 2 weeks of each other. This means that Paternus is extra-special. The gods and monsters of myth have... Continue Reading →
I picked this one up on its release day, being a pretty big fan of Tucker's Chronicles of the Black Gate series. This one intrigued me because it was described to me as "necro-Sumerian Ocean's Eleven fantasy" which, let's all just be honest here, sounds badass AF. Who could resist? Certainly not me. It has... Continue Reading →
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