Author: Brandon Sanderson
Genre: Fantasy, Adult
Format: Paperback
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
I decided to not add a synopsis as this series needs no introduction but to have blind faith and trust that Brandon Sanderson will deliver, which he “shockingly” has.
Shadows of Self and Bands of Mourning were everything I hoped Alloys of law to be. With a touch of adventure, mystery, appearances of our favorite characters from the first era being prominent and important in this one.Read More »
Author: Ammar Al Naaimi
Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy
Format: E-Book
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Unoriginal tales is a collection of fantastical narratives of universal themes including societal, social, and economical subjects dipped in magic.Read More »
Author: Brandon Sanderson
Genre: Young Adult, Sci-Fi Fantasy
Format: Paperback
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Synopsis
Spensa’s dream was to become a pilot and be among the stars. Circumstances led her to second guess herself and settle for a standard less desirable job but due to persistence she found herself juggling with the possibility of becoming a pilot and saving the remnants of the human race.
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Author: Frances Hardinge
Genre: Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Paranormal
Format: Hardback
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
From the sensational author Frances Hardinge comes a compelling novel with an excellent blend of historical fiction and fantasy. Read More »
Author: Taylor Jenkins Reid
Genre: Historical Fiction, Music
Format: Paperback
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“I used to think soul mates were two of the same. I used to think I was supposed to look for somebody that was like me. I don’t believe in soul mates anymore and I’m not looking for anything. But if I did believe in them, I’d believe your soul mate was somebody who had all the things you didn’t, that needed all the things you had. Not somebody who’s suffering from the same stuff you are.”Read More »
Author: Rachel Hartman
Genre: Fantasy Fiction, YA (not really since Tess goes through a lot of adult hardships)
Format: Paperback
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐*(3.75*)
Synopsis
The story follows Tess Dombegh as she journeys through the Road of self discovery and acknowledge a past so painful and tragic that it ultimately becomes her stepping stone to transform into a stronger person.Read More »
Author: Taylor Jenkins Reid
Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Psychological Fiction, LGBT literature
Format: Paperback
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
The story centres around two characters: Monique Grant and Evelyn Hugo, who couldn’t be further apart in personalities and line of work, as the former is a journalist and the latter a Hollywood icon. Life unexpectedly takes a turn out of the ordinary for Monique who is personally requested for an interview by none other than Evelyn Hugo herself.Read More »
Author: Brandon Sanderson
Genre: Epic Fantasy, Magic, Adult, Politics
Format: Hardback
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Synopsis
Our story continues as an evil spirit has been let loose across the Final Empire. Time has passed since the unforgettable incident at the Well of Ascension. Ashes have started to increasingly fall and agriculture has been dangerously impacted causing starvation. Vin and Elend seek storage caches throughout the empire while coming to terms with the fact that the end of life as they know it is near. Read More »
Author: Haruki Murakami
Genre: Fiction, Short story collection
Format: Paperback
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
This is a collection of seven short stories, each portraying the harsh loneliness faced by men who have lost or held onto women they loved.
This was my first experience reading a Murakami book but not my first exposure as I discovered his popularity when I watched the movie adaptation of Norwegian Wood.
I really enjoyed the stories but there were times the characters didn’t feel interesting enough and I expected the story to drag until Murakami started fleshing out their characterisation through past events and beautiful philosophical writing.
Title: The Well of Ascension (Mistborn Trilogy)
Author: Brandon Sanderson
Genre: Epic Fantasy, Magic, Adult, Politics
Format: Hardback
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Synopsis
Vin and the rest of Kelsier’s gang have successfully overthrown the Lord Ruler’s tyrannical government but they are now faced with a challenge of running a kingdom. This lead to Elend Venture becoming appointed King of Luthadel. He does his best to spread virtuous values and equality for all while preventing a potential war from occurring. Concurrently, Vin, notices the mysterious presence of a mist that continues to appear after the death of Lord Ruler.Read More »
