Tag Archives: epic fantasy

Aftermath: Children of Virtue and Vengeance and Wayward Son

Posted on July 3, 2020 by Katy K.

Here are two teen sequels where characters must deal with the consequences of the magical cataclysm of the first books, Children of Virtue and Vengeance by Tomi Adeyemi and Wayward Son by Rainbow Rowell. Continue reading →

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Magisterium 4 and 5: the Silver Mask and the Golden Tower

Posted on November 23, 2018 by Katy K.

It’s the finale to a series that my son and I have been following since it started in 2014 with The Iron Trial. Reader be warned – spoilers are unavoidable. The Silver Mask. Magisterium Book 4 by Holly Black and … Continue reading →

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Truth-Tellers: Endling #1 and Heartseeker

Posted on November 1, 2018 by Katy K.

Two Cybils nominees star main characters who know when the truth is being told – and the danger this puts them in from those in power. Last. Endling #1 by Katherine Applegate. HarperCollins, 2018. Byx is one of the last … Continue reading →

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Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi

Posted on July 6, 2018 by Katy K.

“What to Read after Black Panther” part 3. It’s not quite Afrofuturism because it’s decidedly mythic past without even the alternate technology of Everfair, and it came out after I made my display. It still belongs here. Continue reading →

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The Adventurers Guild

Posted on December 22, 2017 by Katy K.

The Adventurers Guild by Zack Loran Clark and Nick Eliopulos. Disney Hyperion, 2017. Zed is a servant’s son, half-elf in a city where that’s a much bigger deal than his fawn-colored skin.  His best friend is Brock, a wealthy merchant’s … Continue reading →

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The Old Kingdom Chronicles

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Katy K.

Flashback to last week – I was so busy getting ready for taking my daughter’s Girl Scout Daisy troop on their first camping weekend that I forgot to mention that it was also Mother Reader’s 48 Hour Book Challenge, which … Continue reading →

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Clariel

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Katy K.

I read the whole Old Kingdom series when it first came out, long enough ago that I’ve never reviewed them for my blog, though I’ve recommended them and loaned them out many times since. I was very excited when Clariel … Continue reading →

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The Bitter Kingdom

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Katy K.

And back to reviewing for the Armchair Cybils, as well as following up with my own series reading, with this much-anticipated book. The Bitter Kingdom. Girl of Fire and Thorns Book 3. by Rae Carson. Greenwillow Books, 2013. At the … Continue reading →

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Spirit Gate

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Katy K.

I really enjoyed Kate Elliott’s steampunky fantasy Cold Magic, and thought I’d explore some of her earlier work while waiting for the third book of that series to come out. Spirit Gate. Crossroads Book 1. by Kate Elliott The Crossroads … Continue reading →

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