Category Archives: Fantasy

The Shadow and Bone Trilogy by Leigh Bardugo (Books to Read During a Pandemic, Part 22)

Posted on August 21, 2020 by bseat

There is nothing like reading a really good fantasy series to give you a break from the tedium and anxiety of living through a pandemic. Opening up another world, meeting new characters and learning how they confront their fears and … Continue reading →

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What the Wind Knows by Amy Harmon (Books to Read During a Pandemic, Part 17)

Posted on July 17, 2020 by bseat

As I have mentioned previously, I have been very reluctant to read any books by new authors during this pandemic, sticking instead to those who I know are reliable. But recently, either because of Amazon’s seductive emails offering discount prices … Continue reading →

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The Poppy War and the Dragon Republic by R. F. Kuang (Books to Read During a Pandemic, Part 16)

Posted on July 10, 2020 by bseat

Over the years I have read many fantasy books but I have never found a series that uses Asian history to such good effect as The Poppy War series by R.F. Kuang. Using 12th century China as a back drop, … Continue reading →

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His Dark Materials Trilogy by Phillip Pullman

Posted on January 31, 2020 by bseat

I did not read Pullman’s His Dark Materials trilogy when they were first published starting in 1995.  It wasn’t until HBO recently started advertising its new series based on the books that I became interested. Although marketed as young adult … Continue reading →

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Black Leopard, Red Wolf by Marlon James

Posted on June 28, 2019 by bseat

Sometimes a book surprises you by the depth of the world it creates, the uniqueness of its characters, and the grace and fluidity of its story telling. James has created one of those books! In a world unlike any other, … Continue reading →

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The Girl in the Tower by Katherine Arden

Posted on December 7, 2018 by bseat

Sometimes sequels lack the energy and magic of the original story, but not this time! In this sequel to The Bear and the Nightingale, Arden exceeds our expectations, making the magical world of medieval Russia come even more alive, while … Continue reading →

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The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

Posted on October 12, 2018 by bseat

The classic tales of Greek heros and gods have always intrigued me. What was their purpose in telling these stories? What were they trying to explain? The complicated relationships between the gods and humans and the un-godlike behavior and emotions … Continue reading →

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Age of Myth, Age of Swords and Age of War by Michael Sullivan

Posted on September 7, 2018 by bseat

I was introduced to Michael Sullivan when I read the Riyria Revelations and met his characters Hadrian and Royce, two unlikely anti-heros. Needless to say, Sullivan got my attention with his skillful world making, great character development and inventive plots.  … Continue reading →

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Akata Witch by Nnedi Okorafor

Posted on August 17, 2018 by bseat

Born in the US but living in Nigeria, Sunny struggles with feeling like she doesn’t belong. Not only does she speak differently and have a much different set of experiences than her classmates in Nigeria, she is also albino which … Continue reading →

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The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden

Posted on June 15, 2018 by bseat

When you are in the hands of a master story teller you can feel it! You are able to relax into the story and trust that the author will guide you through even the most fantastical of  tales. Arden is … Continue reading →

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